Spending New Year’s Eve aboard a ship on a world voyage is a truly unique experience. It is not just about a dinner or a party: it is being in a place in motion, suspended between sea and sky, surrounded by fellow travelers sharing stories of distant ports and curious glances toward the next destination.

On 30th and 31^st of December, Vasco da Gama will be at Easter Island (Chile), one of the most remote and fascinating destinations on the itinerary. With its enigmatic moai statues and rich ancestral culture, the island provides a truly special setting for welcoming the new year. Being in such a remarkable destination at this time adds a particular significance: a moment of pause and reflection as we approach 2026 under a vast, serene sky.

Onboard, the magic begins long before midnight. As on many cruise ships that celebrate New Year in style, the atmosphere is carefully prepared: lounges and restaurants are elegantly decorated, live music accompanies different moments throughout the evening, and a growing sense of anticipation spreads through the corridors and social spaces of the ship.

Vasco da Gama offers a variety of experiences that make this night unforgettable:

• Gastronomy: With five distinct restaurants, the culinary team works creatively and sustainably, preparing dishes designed especially for New Year’s Eve. Each meal combines flavour with meticulous presentation, creating memorable moments of shared enjoyment at the table.
• Theatre and entertainment: The ship’s theatre, spanning two decks, hosts performances throughout the evening, accompanying guests from dinner into the start of the celebrations. Live music, dance, and theatrical performances are part of the standard New Year programme onboard.
• Bars and lounges: The ship’s various bars and social areas provide music and animation, offering perfect spaces for gatherings, conversations, and toasting with friends or fellow passengers.
• Countdown and collective celebration: As midnight approaches, everyone gathers on the exterior decks (weather permitting) for the countdown and collective toast, welcoming 2026 with an open‑ocean view.

What makes this New Year truly special is the setting: in the South Pacific, following a stay at the legendary Easter Island, aboard a ship that is a world in motion. A 175‑day circumnavigation offers unique experiences, from untouched landscapes to the discovery of diverse cultures, allowing guests to fully embrace the spirit of slow cruising.

Welcoming the new year in this way is to start 2026 with time and presence, surrounded by the sea, shared stories, and the sense of adventure that only a world voyage can offer.