From May 13 to 20, 2023, the Spartacus Cruise sets sail on its third voyage.

The departure from Marseille even allows guests with a desire for low CO2 emissions to use rail as a means of travel.

Since summer 2021, she will be operated as Vasco da Gama by nicko cruises for the German-speaking public. The 30-meter wide and 219-meter long ship has 9 passenger decks that can accommodate nearly 1,300 passengers. Of the total 630 cabins and suites ranging in size from 16 to 102 square meters, only 129 are inward-facing; all others are outside cabins, 150 of which have balconies.

Our planned itinerary
May 13 Embarkation in Marseille 13:00 to 17:00
May 14 at sea – –
May 15 Portoferraio (Elba) 08:00 22:00
May 16 Civitavecchia (Rome) 07:00 21:00
May 17 Livorno (Pisa, Florence) 08:00 21:00
May 18 Villfranche-sur-Mer (Nice) 08:00 22:00
May 19 Calvi (Corsica) 08:00 18:00
May 20 Marseille 08:00 (Disembarkation: until 10:00

In cooperation with local gay guide and Quiiky we offer excursions in each city, which are conducted by gay guides and provide special cultural and historical impressions. 

The on-board program on the Spartacus consists of varied events and parties spread throughout the multiple lounges, stages and pools.

Our popular theme parties give free rein to the imagination for costumes. They begin with the ship casting off at the three-story stern pool, which will be equipped with elaborate light and sound technology.

What better way to experience the upcoming ESC than on a gay cruise with many European nations on board! After we have left Marseille on May 13, 2023, the public sceening starts at 9 pm in the Hollywood Theater with live commentary by Cruise hostess Nina Queer. Afterwards, the ESC After Party will take place in the club THE DOME, where everyone can freely choose their favorite songs of the contest – free vodka shots for everyone who comes in the respective national colors!