The next 4 days were enjoyed at sea, heading across the Atlantic and towards Ponta Delgada. I spent one day reading a book about Titanic and its connection to Halifax. I know, I could have picked a better subject, but I was eager to learn more about the ships’ connection to the port we had…
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SAGA’s New Spirit Of Discovery Arrives At Her Home Port Of Dover
Saga today sails into its future, as the first of two bespoke new build ‘boutique’ cruise ships, Spirit of Discovery, arrives at her home port of Dover for the first time. Sailing past the iconic White Cliffs and into Dover’s recently developed Western Docks, Spirit of Discovery’s British arrival marks the start of a new chapter…
British Quayside Garden Party Planned For The Royal Naming Ceremony Of Saga’s Spirit Of Discovery
Spirit of Discovery’s Naming Ceremony will see 500 invited guests joining HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, the Saga management team, crew and employees to pay homage to one of the great British traditions of summer, a contemporary Garden Party. The extensive Afternoon Tea will be prepared by Saga’s celebrity chef Kevin Woodford working with Selwyn…
Emerging Canada Aboard Saga Sapphire: Corner Brook, Sydney And Halifax
I had a short morning tour in Corner Brook that was simply titled ‘Corner Brook City Highlights’. It was a relatively small place, so the tour was only 2 hours in duration, but it suited me. There’s nothing worse than a tour being dragged out for longer than it need be, so I was off…
Emerging Canada Aboard Saga Sapphire: Montréal And Quebec City
We arrived in Montreal on the morning of May 26th and I was soon ashore, beginning my private tour courtesy of Tourisme Montréal. My guide’s name was Rene and he met me promptly in the terminal building at 9:30am. We were soon on our way out of the port and into the Old Town. We…
Saga Sapphire Emerging Canada: St John’s, Gaspé And Sept-Iles
After 6 days on the open ocean and not seeing any other form of human life for days, land was a welcome sight, but in true Danielle-style, I was heading straight back out to sea on a tour to Puffin Island. We’d finally reached St John’s, Newfoundland. I’ve visited Norway and Iceland and did several…
Emerging Canada Aboard Saga Sapphire: Westbound Transatlantic Crossing
I’m back on dry land following yet another outstanding cruise aboard Saga Sapphire, and now I’m going to tell you all about it! This will be in several parts, so just sit back, relax and enjoy. I joined the ship in Dover and was onboard within 15 minutes of arriving at the port. My first…
Saga Reveals Luxury Look For Spirit Of Adventure
A new set of artist’s impressions reveal leisure spaces on Saga Cruises’ second new ship Spirit of Adventure – which launches in summer 2020 – add a ‘sense of occasion’ to the boutique luxury ship’s bold styling. With the Best of British contemporary design, the interior designers at London design agency AD Associates have created…
Steel Cutting Ceremony Held at Meyer Werft For Saga Cruises’ Spirit Of Adventure
A steel cutting ceremony has been held for Spirit of Adventure, Saga Cruises’ second bespoke-built boutique ship. This follows the first new build ship, Spirit of Discovery, which will be launching in July. The event took place today at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, to mark the start of construction of the 999-guest…
Saga Announces Names For Suites On Spirit Of Discovery
Attention all Shipping at 00.00hrs July 5, 2019: The iconic names broadcast on BBC Radio 4’s British Isles Shipping Forecast will ring out on Saga’s new ship Spirit of Discovery with eight suites named after the areas Bailey, Fair Isle, FitzRoy, Hebrides, Humber, Lundy, Thames and Trafalgar. A nod to Saga Cruises’ heritage also…
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