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Saga commissioned one design firm, SMC Design, to do all the interiors, which has paid off as there’s a pleasing theme of continuity onboard rather than a hotchpotch of different ideas, which can jar on some cruise ships. Everything from the fabrics used to the 1,000-piece, £1million, art collection is a gentle celebration of things British. Step aboard our new sister ships, Spirit of the Danube and Spirit of the Rhine in 2024, or choose one of our handpicked ships. In mid-June 2021 SAGA announced the names of its cruise ship Captains - Darin Bowland (Spirit of Discovery) and Jason Ikiadis (Spirit of Adventure). Bowland (starting in 1985) was previously employed by RCG-Royal Caribbean Group and Carnival Corporation (HAL-Holland America Line's ship Zaandam).
Catalan Coastline of the Mediterranean
In early-March 2019, SAGA announced that starting with the 14-day Inaugural Canary Islands cruise (Nov 4-18), the new liner becomes all-inclusive. The cruise company offers complimentary shuttle bus services in all ports where the town/city is over 0,5 km from the ship. The sistership Spirit of Adventure (August 2020) also offers all-inclusive deals. In early-March 2019, Saga announced that the company's both newbuilds (the sisterships Adventure and Discovery) are all-inclusive.
Douro River cruise itineraries
By this initiative, a full refund is guaranteed to anyone who doesn't enjoy the company's cruising vacation product. SAGA UK guarantees that if passengers find that the experience is not for them, they can leave the ship at the next available call port. The "Love it First Time" offer applies only to new bookings and first-time customers. They seek a high level of comfort and service while they are careful not to squander pensions on gambling (the reason why there are no casinos on Saga's ships).
Saga Holidays ocean- and river cruising experience
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Southampton roundtrips visit ports in the Mediterranean Sea (Spain, France, Italy) and the Canary Islands with Madeira. The ship also operates on roundtrip UK (Southampton) Transatlantic crossings to Caribbean and USA ports. The vessel is owned by Saga Group and operated by the UK-based cruise company (via Saga Holidays) exclusively. The shipowner Saga plc is a British travel company and cruise brand targeting mainly UK travellers in the 50+ age group. The company is LSE-listed (on London Stock Exchange) under the stock symbol (ticker) SAGA.
Former fleet
There is also a high level of personal service onboard, with 252 officers and crew on Saga Pearl II and 415 on Saga Sapphire. Saga Sapphire and Saga Pearl II are both owned by Saga, the British company that offers a range of products and services exclusively for the over 50s. Market, Saga Cruises offers a variety of quintessentially British home comforts that you won't find on international vessels. While neither of the line's existing two ships were built specifically for Saga, the line has a shiny new ship, Spirit of Discovery, on order that will be delivered in 2019, with sailings commencing in the autumn.
But the best part of all is that with no children on board, kids' games arcades or clubs taking up space, everything aboard is designed for your pleasure. In early-November 2019 was announced the shipbuilding order for Spirit of the Rhine (2021-inaugurated, 192-passenger riverboat). In early-February 2021 started the construction of a second newbuild riverboat - Spirit of the Danube (2022-inaugurated, sistership). Since 2024 is also chartered Spirit of the Douro (2017-built, owned by Mystic Invest via Douro Azul).
There are large print books and glossy coffee table tomes, along with a large selection of up to date magazines. In one corner is a paperback exchange where passengers can leave books they have read and help themselves to another. Spirit of Discovery will continue this trend of a well-stocked library, with what promises to be one of the best at sea. Cruisers that bemoan a drop in seafaring dress standards will feel at home on Saga.
All-inclusive drinks
For the new ship series, Saga employed the designer company SMC Design, which has extensive experience with cruise vessel design. Among SMC Design's customers are also P&O Cruises UK (Sindhu / Indian restaurant), Viking Ocean Cruises (Explorers Lounge), NCL (Mandara Spa). In December 2018, Saga Cruises signed a partnership deal with Hush Heath Estate (Kent England wine producer, Staplehurst-based winery) to blend a new wine label specifically for Saga's new liner Discovery. The project was coordinated by Owen Elias (Hush Heath Estate's consultant winemaker), who worked with cruise company's executive chefs to create Saga's exclusive sparkling wine label "Spirit of Discovery".
Spirit of Adventure (2020 ship)
Ports (and almost all passengers are British), round-trip private car transfers are offered, or if a passenger lives more than 250 km from the port of embarkation, domestic U.K. But passengers can also get rail travel or parking if they wish to travel more independently. Activities and entertainment range from dance lessons to presentations of West End–style productions, from Internet lessons to lectures on wide-ranging topics.
Wine tasting, deck game competitions, classical concerts, and even Bingo are found on the daily programs. With numerous accommodations designed for solo cruisers, Saga Cruises are particularly friendly for senior singles. Especially convenient on lengthy sailings, each ship features complimentary self-service launderettes and ironing facilities. In port, the line offers complimentary shuttle transfers to the town center from the cruise pier. "Saga Discovery" ship features all-balcony staterooms, modern hotel amenities, British-style themed onboard activities, professional and traditionally attentive service.
Operations resumed in 2021 with Spirit of Discovery (June 27) and Spirit of Adventure (July 26/Maiden Voyage). Saga UK requires all passengers to have had both doses of the COVID vaccine before boarding the ships. The Saga Pearl 2's 11-night "Jewels of the Canary Islands" cruise (prices from GBP 1516) departed from Southampton on November 20, 2017. Delicious wines from well-stocked "cellars" are recommended from sommeliers who are also on hand. Main courses, including game, fish, meat, vegetarian dishes, are followed with desserts from a selection of souffles, tarts, pavlovas, petits fours.
Cabin categories include Standard Balcony, Deluxe Balcony, Midship Suites and larger Panorama Suites. 100 single cabins are specifically designed for solo travellers (can be booked with single-occupancy rates and without single supplement), which is approx 20% of the ship's total capacity. MS Spirit of Discovery cruise ship is the first of two identical polar expedition vessels built for Saga Cruises at Meyer Werft's shipyard in Papenburg Germany. Spirit of Discovery (scheduled delivery on June 28, 2019) has one sistership - Spirit of Adventure (delivered in August 2020/inaugurated in July 2021). Spirit of Discovery ship departs from London-Tilbury on July 16, 2023, sailing along Britain's south coast, visiting Scilly Isles, Fowey, Falmouth, and Portsmouth, and concluding in Dover. The 8-night itinerary also visits Tresco (Abbey Gardens) and also has a price-included tour of Portland.
A "singles mingle" drinks party takes place early in each cruise and there is also a singles lunch where passengers can get to know fellow solos. For ladies that like to dance, each cruise has a pair of gentleman hosts to whirl them around the floor. This world cruise was the ship's longest and planned to depart from Southampton on January 6, 2021.
All readers must take measures to find reliable facts by their travel agent or from the official page of the cruise line to verify any doubts. A 30-night Island Hopping in the Caribbean round-trip sailing from Portsmouth on Spirit of Discovery departs November 7 and costs £6,712pp. It calls at eight West Indian islands including Tortola, St Barts, Grenada and Barbados in addition to the Azores and Madeira. Saga Cruises’ first purpose-built river ship Spirit of the Rhine entered service in 2021, followed by Spirit of the Danube the following year. All 554 cabins have balconies and there’s a popular traditional wraparound promenade deck where four circuits equals a mile.
Gentle exercise classes tailored to different levels of ability and fully equipped gyms are available for active seniors, and each ship has two swimming pools, one outdoors and one indoors. Get FREE email communications from Fodor's Travel, covering must-see travel destinations, expert trip planning advice, and travel inspiration to fuel your passion. The many inclusions, such as its door-to-door chauffeur service and reputation for looking after customers in adverse circumstances, attract customers well into their 70s and 80s. Spirit of Discovery’s arrival marked the line’s exclusive tie-up with musical maestro Jools Holland, who performs on selected sailings, and one-off appearances from celebrity chefs and well-known names, including Alfie Boe. Every cabin has a balcony as standard, for your own private views of every destination you visit. The Living Room is a social hub located in the centre of the ship at the atrium.
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