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Saga Cruises (Saga Shipping, saga.co.uk/cruises) is a British company, luxury cruise brand and partitioning of Saga Group (CEO Euan Sutherland). With the buy of Saga Rose (one-time NCL ship MS Sagafjord), in 1997 the company started rider shipping operations under the brand name "Saga Cruises". Saga Rose was the flagship until 2004 when Saga Ruby was bought from Cunard Line (previously named MS Caronia). Saga Travel'southward CEO is Nick Stace.

For summer 2003, Saga Holidays chartered Minerva (1989-built) which sailed equally Saga Pearl. Saga Rose was retired in 2009 later on a final 37-night Mediterranean voyage. Subsequently, the ship was laid up in Gibraltar and in 2010 scrapped in China. In 2014 was caused Saga Blood-red (former NCL ship MS Vistafjord, currently hotel-ship Saga Ruby), with the last voyage for Saga in January 2014.

Visitor history

While on its final prowl in the Caribbean, Saga Cherry had one of its generators neglect which disabled vessel'south air-conditioning institute. And then information technology was decided to cancel the sailing and caput for a Western Mediterranean itinerary. Saga Ruby returned to Southampton on January. ix, 2014 due to bad weather. While in Funchal Madeira, the ship met up with Saga Sapphire for New Year'south Eve fireworks display. Saga Ruby then departed for Gibraltar out of Southampton for the last time on January 10 and was handed over to her new owners on January 13, 2014.

In 2005, Saga Cruises introduced the "Spirit of Adventure Cruises" brand. In March 2006, MV Spirit of Hazard (former Orange Melody) entered into service. In 2013, Saga sold the make.

Until 2020, Saga Holidays operated two ships under lease - Saga Sapphire and Saga Pearl two. The erstwhile fleetmate Saga Ruby was built and launched under the name Vistafjord for the Norwegian America Line. In 1983, the ship was sold to Cunard, and in 1999 was renamed to Caronia. In 2004, Cunard sold it to Saga. It was operated equally "Saga Ruby" until 2014 when was sold to a Chinese company, renamed Oasia, operated as a hotel ship until 2017, then scrapped at Alang India.

Earlier in 2009, Saga UK acquired Astoria (Saga Pearl two). Followed a GBP 14 million drydock refurbishment of the 1981-built vessel. The upgrades included new Veranda Restaurant; new balcony cabins; new Library Lounge; redesigned Spa, renovations to both swimming pools. The ship has 126 twin-bed cabins, 25 twin or rex-bed cabins, 42 double-bed cabins. Of all staterooms, 20 are with balconies and ix with French balconies. Saga Pearl 2 has lx single cabins (almost 1/4 of all staterooms). Among Saga'due south signature trademarks are the shipboard Afternoon Tea service and ballroom dancing. Saga ships departure from Great britain ports (Southampton and Dover) on cruises to the Canaries, Baltic, and the Mediterranean. Itineraries range betwixt 7- and 24-days in length.

IMPORTANT: Saga Sapphire and Saga Pearl 2 were both withdrawn from service (left the fleet) later the ii new Saga ships - Spirit of Discovery (2019) and Spirit of Take a chance (2020) - were delivered. In August 2019 was appear that Saga Sapphire will be caused by ANEX Tours (Turkey'southward largest travel agency/tour operator), starting operations for ANEX Tour in mid-2020. However, due to the Coronavirus crisis in 2020, the 39-year-one-time liner was officially sold to ANEX Tours in July 2020. Renamed to "Blue Sapphire", it starts operations for ANEX Tours in 2021, with roundtrips from homeport Antalya Turkey to Eastern Mediterranean and Blackness Body of water ports.

• In November 2019, after acquiring Thomas Cook Group's subsidiaries in Germany (Oger Tours, Bucher Reisen and Neckermann) and Russia (Intourist, 1929-founded USSR-Russia travel make privatized in the 1990s by Vladimir Yevtushenkov), ANEX Tours became the world's 2d-largest tour operator - later TUI Group. The company's Chairman (Neset Kockar) commented that expects the almanac rider book to increment to eight million and the turnover to reach ~EUR 10 billion (~USD 11 B).
• Thomas Cook Grouping plc (2007-founded / 2019-defunct) was a British travel group formed by the merger of Thomas Melt AG (British-German, 2001-founded) and MyTravel Group plc (British, 1972-founded). Neset Kockar (ANEX Tours) was the second-largest shareholder in Thomas Melt Group plc - after Fosun International China.

New ships

In 2017, Saga UK ordered two new prowl ships with capacity nether 1000 passengers, each vessel with a total of 540 cabins and suites. The shipbuilder is Meyer Werft (Papenburg Federal republic of germany). Unlike all previous Saga ships, these two are fully-owned by the company.

The vessels were scheduled for deliveries in 2019 July (Spirit of Discovery) and 2020 August (Spirit of Run a risk). This is a new series of polar-class expedition ships with ice-strengthened hulls. Each costs USD 346 1000000 (GBP 280M / EUR 310M) and has a full of 540 staterooms (cabins and suites), of 100 are single cabins (designed for solo travelers, no single supplement required), which is approx 20% of all cabins. The other staterooms are in categories Standard Balcony, Deluxe Balcony, Mid-Ship Suite and larger suites.

Amid the signature venues onboard are the Britannia Lounge (2-level Atrium bar lounge), The Verandah (specialty restaurant) and an outdoor (alfresco dining) eatery. Each vessel has two pond pools (indoor and outdoor).

At the end of March 2017 was announced the name selected for the first ship - "Spirit of Discovery" (scheduled delivery June 2019). The second vessel was ordered in September 2017 - "Spirit of Adventure" (scheduled delivery August 2020).

In mid-September 2018 was appear that starting January 2020, Saga'south new ships deals volition be all-inclusive. Fares include unlimited (shipboard served) firm spirits, beers, wines (past the glass) and soft drinks. Company'south packages as well include:

• Uk travel package (to/from difference port), Shuttle bus transfer (to the nearest downtown from the port)
• Onboard gratuities, Porterage
• Onboard Welcome cocktail party
• All onboard meals, afternoon tea, live entertainment
• Unlimited tea and coffee (selected transport venues)
• Free Wi-Fi
• 24-60 minutes room service
• premium service (2 staff members for iii passengers)

In early-March 2019, Saga announced that the company'south both newbuilds (the sisterships Adventure and Discovery) are spread-out. This means that Saga cruise fares are inclusive of specialty restaurant dining, drinks (wine, beer, firm spirits, soft drinks), 24-hour room service, Wi-Fi, gratuities, transfer (chauffeur service to/from homeport for cruise passengers based within 250 ml / 402 km distance). Shore excursions remain optional and at additional cost. The prowl visitor offers complimentary shuttle double-decker services in all ports where the boondocks/city is over 0,5 km from the ship.

In early on-November 2019 was announced the shipbuilding order for Spirit of the Rhine (2021-inaugurated, 192-passenger riverboat). In early-February 2021 started the structure of a second newbuild riverboat - Spirit of the Danube (2022-inaugurated, sistership).

In late-March 2022, Saga appear a 4-ship expansion project for its riverboat fleet, ordering 4x ships (Spirit of the Moselle, Spirit of the Primary, Spirit of the Elbe, Spirit of the Rhone), with the kickoff entering service in 2023 and the rest following one vessel per twelvemonth.

Saga Holidays bounding main- and river cruising feel

Saga Cruises offers both Ocean and River cruise travel vacations. All the visitor'southward vessels are chartered. The cruising feel is classic, elegant and comfortable. Passengers are able to choose from contemporary civilities such as modernistic spas, Net cafes, alternative dining in intimate restaurants. Do not expect shopping centers, casino or lustrous shows - Saga passengers like the relaxed and good-mannered social life. Traditional English tea is served each afternoon; ballroom dancing is presented nightly.

Saga passengers are more adventurous than information technology might be imagined. They seek a high level of condolement and service while they are conscientious non to squander pensions on gambling (the reason why in that location are no casinos on Saga's ships). They also need fine food, that is well-prepared, from varied menus. Some of the mainstream cruise lines may get away with fortnightly or weekly menu cycles. That wouldn't exist welcomed past Saga Cruises customers who are free to stay onboard for back-to-back cruises.

When you are not out or it is one of those lazy days at sea onboard Saga's ships, you volition be surprised by the swell number of onboard activities. You lot volition have the opportunity to join painting or computer classes, keep fit with Pilates and yoga, enjoy swimming, attend a talk from guest speakers. Relax with new and old friends, or look for some quiet time in ships' cozy areas. Other diversions include the beauty salon and spa - go for a pampering handling or a massage or endeavor the gym - become for a refreshing yoga course. A well-stocked library with thousands of books is also provided. Another choice is using i of the computers and go on in touch with family and friends.

In the evening onboard Saga ships, while heading to the next destination before dining, enjoy an aperitif in ships' bars, or work up with pre-dinner dance classes. At formal nights (one for a week-long prowl, two for a xiv-night cruise) savor the feeling of occasion. Later take your seat for a bear witness, go dancing, watch a moving picture or socialize with friends - you may fifty-fifty enjoy a nightcap accompanied with alive music in the inviting lounges and confined.

On select prowl itineraries, you will be entertained by celebrities. Just the all-time part of all is that with no children on lath, kids' games arcades or clubs taking upward infinite, everything aboard is designed for your pleasure.

No matter which Saga ship yous choose (ocean or river), each mealtime is going to be an exciting dining feel. Adept breakfast is essential when you accept a twenty-four hours total of activities - plenty of choices await for you for the day ahead. Choose from a waiter-served repast, the cafe onboard Saga Ruby, or eat out on deck. Opt for full English breakfast brought to the cabin. At that place are plenty of things to tempt you at lunchtime: cull from the buffet or enjoy a cooked-to-order lunch in the chief restaurant.

Afternoon tea is a cruising tradition on Saga cruise ships with tempting cakes, pastries, sandwiches… really hard to resist. Dinner is ordinarily the highlight of the 24-hour interval - it is always waiter served, one sitting, sometimes offering half-dozen courses - distinctly refined. A talented team led by Executive Chef is available onboard Saga cruise ships, and then yous can look forwards to tempting meals prepared with the finest ingredients.

Succulent wines from well-stocked 'cellars' are recommended from sommeliers who are besides on hand. Main courses, including game, fish, meat, vegetarian dishes, are followed with desserts from a selection of soufflés, tarts, pavlovas, exquisite petits fours. The best of all is that yous volition never experience rushed to end your meals or have to look for guests, as flexible arrangements make sure you dine at any time betwixt 7 - 9 pm.

Saga Cruises customers

The Saga cruise line targets 50-and-older customers and is kids-free. The company sells direct to the public, non counting on travel agents. Assuasive traveling companions who are 40+ years old is beneficial to couples who want to prowl together with grown-upwardly families and in-laws, and also to those who need assistance and personal care. Saga's customers are elderly and almost exclusively British, with occasional passengers from Commonwealth of australia, Canada, New Zealand, rarely Japan. Saga provides free chauffeur service (door-to-door) for passengers who live within 75 mi (120 km) of cruise departure ports, and also shared chauffeur for upwardly to 250 ml (400 km) homeport distances. Alternatives include coach and rail transportation, or domestic flights (from the UK) which can be fare-included. Saga besides offers free parking to all its cruise passengers.

Saga Cruises enjoys a high repeat booking rate (nigh 75%). To concenter kickoff-timer cruisers, since 2016 Saga offers "Honey it First Time". Past this initiative, a total cruise full refund is guaranteed to anyone who doesn't enjoy the company's cruising vacation production. The cruise line guarantees that if passengers find that the experience is not for them, they tin can leave the cruise ship at the adjacent available call port. The "Honey it Outset Time" offering applies only to new bookings and first-time customers.

Saga Holidays fly-cruise deals

For the cease of 2017 (November and December), Saga Cruises offered 3 fly-cruises. The 8-, 11- and 12-night itineraries were available for booking with all-inclusive prices starting from around GBP 114 per person. Saga'southward "flying and cruise" deals are inclusive of airdrome and seaport transfers, all onboard meals, alcohol (vino by the glass / at luncheon and dinner, house-brand spirits, cocktails, draught beers, lager), too soft drinks, afternoon tea, gratuitous Wi-Fi and, all onboard gratuities.

Saga Sapphire send's 8-night "Canary Island Medley" prowl (prices from GBP 897) departed from Southampton on December 8, 2017.

Date	Port
08 Dec	Departing from Southampton
12 December	Funchal, Madeira Isle, Portugal
13 Dec	Santa Cruz de la Palma, Canary Islands
fourteen Dec	Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands
15 Dec	Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
16 Dec	Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands
nineteen Dec	La Coruna, Spain
21 Dec	Arriving in Southampton

The Saga Pearl 2 ship'southward eleven-nighttime "Jewels of the Canary Islands" cruise (prices from GBP 1516) departed from Southampton on November 20, 2017.

Date	Port
20 November	Departing from Southampton
25 November	Funchal, Madeira Island
27 Nov	Santa Cruz de Tenerife
28 November	Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
29 Nov	Arrecife de Lanzarote
01 Dec	Cadiz, Spain
02 December	Portimao, Portugal
03 Dec	Lisbon, Portugal
05 December	La Coruna, Spain
06 December	Aviles, Espana
08 Dec	Arriving in Southampton

The Saga Pearl Ii ship's 12-dark "Contrasts of the Canary Islands and Cape Verde" cruise (prices from GBP 1980) departed from Southampton on November 1, 2017.

Date	Port
01 Nov	Parting from Southampton
05 Nov	Funchal, Madeira
06 Nov	Santa Cruz de Tenerife
07 Nov	Santa Cruz de la Palma
10 Nov	Mindelo, Sao Vicente Island, Republic of cape verde
11 Nov	Praia, Santiago Island, Greatcoat Verde
xiv Nov	Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands
17 Nov	Lisbon, Portugal
20 Nov	Arriving in Southampton

The Nov 1st voyage included a flying from the Great britain to Funchal (Madeira), boarding at that place Saga Pearl 2, and the home flight from Lisbon back to the United kingdom.

(Coronavirus crisis) passenger aircraft suspension 2020-2021

Due to the Coronavirus crisis, Saga Ocean Cruises suspended its armada's rider shipping operations by cancelling all voyages with pre-scheduled departures in the menstruum March 15, 2020, through early-July 2021.

Operations resumed in 2021 with Spirit of Discovery (June 27) and Spirit of Hazard (July 26/Maiden Voyage). Saga Britain requires all passengers to have had both doses of the COVID vaccine before boarding the ships.

All affected bookings received full monetary refund (100% of the fare paid) or 125% refund in FCC (future cruise credit) with rebooking made within 24 months.

Saga UK's "Cruise Price Promise" allows penalty-free cancellation upward to 14 days prior departure. All shipboard employees (fleetwide) remained on the docked vessels. Both SAGA ships' berthing location (during the no-canvass menses) is London-Tilbury Port.

Itinerary of Saga Cruises

(fka "Saga Holidays") SAGA UK'due south cruise Itineraries and shore excursions are designed mainly for adults. The visitor has threescore+ years of vacation travel experience in Europe. The company used to lease two older boats, but since 2021 operates a pocket-size (SAGA Group-owned) fleet of 2 newbuilds - Spirit of Adventure and Spirit of Discovery.

Saga UK also operates (under fourth dimension-charter) the following riverboats: Filia Rheni 2, Amadeus Purple, Amadeus Symphony, Douro Queen (Douro River, Portugal), Johannes Brahms, Rex Rheni, Dutch Melody (fka River Melody, since 2020).

Saga Group as well owns a fleet of 6 newbuild riverboats/sisterships - Spirit of the Rhine (2021), Spirit of the Danube (2022), Spirit of the Moselle (2023), Spirit of the Primary (2024), Spirit of the Elbe (2025), Spirit of the Rhone (2026).

SAGA's gratis shuttle motorcoach service is available if you lot want to explore independently - the shuttle volition take you lot to the nearest city middle or town. The service is offered if the distance between Saga send and the metropolis is over 500 yards. At ports of call, you will have a option of exciting optional excursions. Saga representatives accompany cruisers on the passenger vehicle. Saga Cruises company is sending a detailed booklet a few weeks before the cruise which gives the chance for pre-booking. If you adopt then, yous can also visit the Tours and Travel Function onboard and Saga staff will book the preferred tours for you, if available.

The organized tours are a cracking style to encounter the sights. Saga excursions include transport, entrance fees, services of English-speaking guides. Tiffin and refreshments are sometimes also included, so you will enjoy without worrying about costs. All excursions are optional, an boosted cost will be added to your account. They are discipline to change and availability. Amongst the highlights detailed on Saga cruises, are some that may be seen only by exploring independently or on optional excursions.

"Discovering St James' Way" itinerary

A discovery of aboriginal pilgrims' road is the highlight of 1 of Saga'south holidays - it runs from southern France over the Pyrenees, ending in Santiago de Compostela. Find St James (Camino de Santiago) way with Saga. Along the Mode, visit ancient cities and villages; do not practice the difficult piece of work, walking in pilgrims' footsteps. Look out for highlights as Gaudi's fairytale Episcopal Palace; stay in Pamplona - evoked by Hemingway in The Sun Also Rises; sense of taste wine in La Rioja'southward bodega; encounter the cathedral cities of Logrono, Burgos, Leon. For 12 nights, prices start at GBP 899. Among the many inclusions are additional cancellation embrace and travel insurance, all breakfasts, ten dinners. You will be accompanied by an experienced Saga manager throughout.

Naples to Apulia itinerary

Saga Cruises offering is colors of the South ninety-dark tour. You will travel from Naples to olive groves of Puglia; stay on Ischia island with subtropical leaf. Discover the beautiful scenery of towns along the way; gain a wonderful insight into the Italian way of life. Yous will stay in four throughout the bout - five-star hotels on a one-half-board basis. Enjoy the glorious views of the bay while in Naples; visit Unesco World Heritage; listed dwellings in the Apulia region; enjoy naturally heated spa thermal waters at Ischia hotel. As on many Saga holidays, prices start at GBP 949 and single staterooms - available on selected dates - no extra cost! Bring together Saga Cruises' team and bask tours of Romania, Portugal, the Baltic; become shopping in Greece; bring together a tour in Croatia; discover Italian Lakes. Additional cancellation cover and travel insurance are one of the money-saving elements that are included in the Saga holidays.

Saga's tours in the USA, Mozambique, and Japan

Let your yr to embark on one of the most memorable journeys with Saga Cruises experts. The chances Saga Cruises has the correct trip you lot have been looking for, are quite big. Wherever you want to go into the world and still you desire to travel, in that location'southward a good chance that Saga Cruises will help. Unlock Nihon'southward mysteries. Stay in Mozambique's accurate bush camps, dare to look over the edge of South Rim in Grand Coulee. Saga Holidays seeks for new destinations and new experiences for the over 50s audience - such are these exciting new tours.

Trans-borderland Trail - Mozambique to Kruger

This 12-night tour will make you lot discover Greater Limpopo Trans-borderland Park and the rich Portuguese. The three national parks in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique are protected and class a territory of 36,000 foursquare miles. Mozambique'south almost beautiful beaches on the Indian Ocean are the place you could swim off, stay in comfy bush camps and venture bush walks and safaris- for unrivalled opportunities for spotting wildlife. The size of the group is limited to xx people. Of course, you volition be fed well too - 7 lunches, all breakfasts, and dinners are price included.

South West Iconic Parks of America

Broad-open spaces, fresh air and relax. Each of the national parks is more spectacular than the concluding ane; the stone formations are impossibly beautiful and multi-colored. Experience Mother Road and what was left of Las Vegas Road 66 - The Strip is the one place to stay if you travel through Nevada. The best way to experience the Yard Canyon is to stay in the park, shut to South Rim. Since you will be in the Wild West, probably you lot will wish to experience the badlands of Painted Desert; run across the Sedona formations of red rocks; enjoy breathtaking cruising forth Antelope Coulee; run across the limestone spires in Monument Valley.

Saga Mystery Cruise 2018

Captain Horne's Mystery Cruise surprises upwardly to 720 passengers every day for 3 weeks. The intriguing cruise aboard Saga Sapphire left Southampton United kingdom in November 2018 with Helm Stuart Horne promising to keep "everyone guessing as long as possible." He added he would but tell his engineers and navigation squad as much equally they need to know for fuel management and route planning.

No guarantee where the helm sails but at that place are all-inclusive drinks and tours besides as entertainment from Syd Lawrence Orchestra on 6 nights. VIP Chauffeur service is guaranteed to and from the port, all included in the fare, along with travel insurance. Another surprise is the array of mystery celebrities/VIP guests on Saga Sapphire.

Ports of call are announced once the ship is berthed, but in that location is a shore trip included in every port.

The adventure is the last mystery cruise aboard Saga Sapphire and features a choice of table wines at lunch and dinner, besides as house-branded spirits, soft drinks, draught beer, and lager. Afternoon tea, unlimited tea, and java in selected venues, welcome cocktail party, free wifi, onboard gratuities, and 24-hour room service are as well included.

Saga Sapphire departed Southampton on Nov 27, 2018. Prices for the 21-night cruise started from GBP 3090 pp (based on double occupancy / 2 people sharing a Twin Motel).

Itineraries 2021 (cancelled)

Saga United kingdom of great britain and northern ireland planned 7 new itineraries for early-2021 (all were eventually cancelled) including an 83-night Due south America itinerary visiting the Amazon Delta, Punta Arenas, Cape Horn, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Montevideo on MS Spirit of Discovery.

This world cruise was the transport'southward longest and planned to depart from Southampton on January six, 2021. Prices included chauffeur service to the homeport, balcony cabin, all-inclusive meals and drinks, daily afternoon tea, free wifi, onboard gratuities.

The clockwise Southward America circumnavigation itinerary had to showtime with a Transatlantic crossing (Great britain to Brazil), followed past coastal cruising through the Amazon Delta, Patagonia, Panama Canal, Ecuador, Colombia. From Callao Peru were offered optional tours to Machu Picchu and Galapagos Islands. Overnights were scheduled in Rio de Janeiro, Manaus, Stanley (Falklands).

Spirit of Gamble had planned in Europe 6 itineraries (January through March 2021) including

• 14-night "Constellations of the Canaries"
• xvi-night "A Norwegian Aurora" (Northern Lights cruise) with included Aurora Borealis shore circuit, Rauma Railway through Troll Wall, overnight in Sorrisniva Igloo hotel)
• 15-nighttime "Gustatory modality of the Mediterranean" visits Barcelona, Cartagena, and Valencia and includes flamenco dancing, horse evidence, paella and tapas-making, chocolate and vino tastings.
• 8-dark "Scandinavian Rhythms" visits Copenhagen, Frederikshavn, Gothenburg, Odderoya, Kristiansand.

The wellness-themed xvi-night "Exotic Morocco and the Canary Islands" itinerary featured outdoor yoga classes, guided hikes, tours in Lisbon and Funchal, Madeira Island.

For Spirit of Discovery was planned an 83-night "South America: A Grand Voyage" (from GBP 17,324 pp) departing from Southampton on Jan 6, 2021. For Spirit of Risk were planned the post-obit voyages:

• 14-night Constellations of the Canaries, from GBP 2449 pp, departs Jan 5, 2021.
• 16-night Exotic Morocco and the Canaries, from GBP 3024 pp, departs January 19, 2021.
• 15-nighttime The Beautiful Canaries, from GBP 2892 pp, departs Feb 4, 2021.
• 16-night A Norwegian Aurora, from GBP 3117 pp, departs Feb 19, 2021.
• 15-night A Taste of the Mediterranean, from GBP 2799 pp, departs March 7, 2021.
• viii-nighttime Scandinavian Rhythms, from GBP 1475 pp, departs March 22, 2021.

Summer "Around United kingdom of great britain and northern ireland" 2021 itineraries

In late-March 2021, SAGA announced a revised ex-UK 2021 summer program with iv all-inclusive cruise itineraries (scheduled for Spirit of Discovery) and also opened for booking Spirit of Adventure's Maiden Voyage.

All itineraries are roundtrips from homeport London-Tilbury England.

• (Spirit of Discovery) 14-nighttime "Nifty British Isles Adventure" itinerary leaves on July 11 and visits Falmouth, Holyhead, Belfast, Greenock-Glasgow, Ullapool, Kirkwall, Newhaven, Newcastle, with included tours in Kirkwall, Belfast, Edinburgh, Newcastle. Balcony cabin prices beginning from GBP 3375 per person with double occupancy.
• (Spirit of Discovery) 6-dark "Northern Isles to the Fjords" itinerary departs on July 3 and July 25, and visits Kirkwall, Sognefjord (breathtaking cruising), Lerwick, Stornoway, Scrabster, with included tours in Lerwick and Kirkwall. Balcony cabin prices start from GBP 1540 pp.
• (Spirit of Discovery) half dozen-night "Scottish Highlands and Islands" itinerary departs on June 27, visiting Lerwick, Scrabster, Invergordon, with included tours in Invergordon and Lerwick. Balustrade motel prices starting time from GBP 1155 pp.
• 15-night "The Countdown Prowl on Spirit of Take chances" itinerary departs on July 26 (London to Dover) and visits Newcastle, Newhaven, Dundee, Kirkwall, Ullapool, St Kilda, Greenock, Belfast, Douglas, Holyhead, Bristol, Falmouth, and ends in Dover. Tours are included in Edinburgh, Newcastle, Belfast, Bristol. Balustrade cabin prices start from GBP 3460 pp.

SAGA's summer 2021 voyages included a choice of complimentary U.k. travel to/from the homeport (private door-to-door chauffeur service upward to 250 mi each way), car parking close to the port, domestic flights/standard form rail/autobus travel.

Saga's summer Around-Britain plan of domestic voyages (with Spirit of Gamble) started on August 10th. The 6-night itinerary (from GBP 1112 pp) was a roundtrip from Portsmouth sailing around Falmouth England and visiting the Isles of Scilly, with an included shore excursion to Tresco Abbey Garden prior to heading to Isle of Portland (Weymouth, Dorset England) on the Jurassic Coast.

• On August 16th, Spirit of Adventure started the 7-night "Western Wonders of U.k." itinerary visiting Isle of Anglesey (Holyhead) and Pembrokeshire Declension National Park with calls at Holyhead and Fishguard Wales, followed past Liverpool, before heading to Falmouth Cornwall. Prices started from GBP 1386 pp.
• Spirit of Discovery and Spirit of Adventure visited the Scottish Highlands and Islands on 3 separate sailings (departing Baronial 15, 23, 27). The itinerary included the fishing town Scrabster, Lerwick, Invergordon (the gateway to Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness). Prices started from GBP 1106 pp (Spirit of Discovery/August xv), GBP 1199 pp (Spirit of Adventure/August 23) and GBP 1113 pp (Spirit of Discovery/Baronial 27).
• A new 6-night "Effectually Wales and the West Land" itinerary (Spirit of Discovery/Baronial 21) was along England's south coast, stopping at Portsmouth and Falmouth and continuing to Scilly and Fishguard (within Pembrokeshire NP). Prices started from GBP 1109 pp.

Following the domestic 2021 summer voyages, SAGA scheduled international voyages - starting on Oct 5th with Spirit of Hazard. The v-day "Taste of the Continent" itinerary visits Kingdom of the netherlands (Rotterdam, Amsterdam) and Belgium (Zeebrugge-Bruges). Prices started from GBP 1156 per person with double occupancy.

On October 24 departs the 22-night Mediterranean and Adriatic voyage on Spirit of Discovery ("Treasures of the Croatian Coast" itinerary) visiting Hvar Croatia, Split Croatia,Venice Italia, Valetta Malta, Kotor Montenegro, and Mahon (Menorca Isle, Balearic Espana). Prices started from GBP 6299 pp.

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