Following the ‘explorer’ theme of the CMV fleet, the choices were: Pytheas, Vasco da Gama, Henry Hudson and Amerigo Vespucci.
CMV announced that Pacific Eden will be re-named Vasco da Gama after the famous Portuguese explorer and navigator.
When voting closed on Tuesday evening, Christian Verhounig, ceo and chairman said, ‘We are grateful to all those who took the time and trouble to vote. From the thousands received, the winner is Vasco da Gama with 46% of the total vote.’
The new ship will be deployed and dedicated to both the German and Australasian cruise markets.
During the northern summer (May-October) the ship will operate under CMV’s German brand, Transocean Kreuzfahrten homeporting from both Bremerhaven and Kiel and during the Australian summer season (December-March) from Fremantle (Perth) and Adelaide, offering a more traditional scenic cruise experience.
Vasco da Gama’s maiden voyage will depart from Singapore on April 24, 2019 on a 46-night cruise visiting South East Asia; the Indian subcontinent; Egypt; Jordan; transiting the Suez Canal; Israel; and classical highlights of the Mediterranean before arriving in London Tilbury, Amsterdam and Bremerhaven.
Details of Vasco da Gama’s maiden voyage are scheduled to be released in May.
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