It’s full steam ahead for Saga Cruises which has today announced plans to update its shipping capacity, with an all-new Saga cruise ship expected to be delivered in Summer 2019 and the option to order a second for delivery in 2021. The ships will be built by the renowned Meyer Werft shipyard – a recognised…
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Protecting Our Marine Life With ORCA
In July, I spent 17-nights aboard Saga Sapphire as she cruised the Mediterranean, it was a wonderful cruise, visiting ports of call both old and new, but it was also enhanced by the fact that we had a team from ORCA onboard that were conducting a marine and mammal survey. I am a huge lover…
Meet Saga Cruises NEW Captain – Nick Sunderland
Nick Sunderland graduated from Durham University and headed straight out to sea with Holland America Line, a company he stayed with during a career that has seen him rise through the ranks. “I love life at sea and I enjoy working hard” he said. It was this ethos that saw him spending long periods at…
Saga Sapphire Mediterranean Cruise Blog Part 4
My Saga Sapphire cruise came to an end on Sunday, but I hadn’t quite finished my live blog – internet signal stopped me adding part 4 before I disembarked, so here it is. We had 2 days at sea and the weather was glorious, I actually complained several times that I was too hot! I…
Saga Sapphire Mediterranean Cruise Blog Part 3
It’s been all go since my last blog – let me start with Civitavecchia. I have been to the port of Civitavecchia many times and visited Rome 7 years ago in the summer season, so needless to say I was in no rush to do it again. Instead, I opted for a tour to Tivoli…
Saga Sapphire Mediterranean Cruise Blog Part 2
Well, we are in the Mediterranean and it is HOT! Since my last update we have had a sea day or two and a few port days, the first of which was Gibraltar. I opted for the morning dolphin watching tour in Gibraltar and I am so glad that I did! It was absolutely fantastic…
Saga Sapphire Mediterranean Cruise Blog Part 1
A warm hello to you from Saga Sapphire. I have been onboard for a few days now and wanted to share some of the things that I love about this ship, before we get to the Mediterranean and my shore excursions take over. Let me just quickly mention the Spitfire fly-over that we had as…
Saga Sapphire Mediterranean Cruise Countdown
It’s nearing that time again, ocean adventure time, and I have an 18-night date with Saga Sapphire coming up in the Mediterranean! Yes, I am going back to the lovely, blue and white lady next week – I will meet her in Dover on Wednesday afternoon and I can’t wait. I had such a good…
A BBQ Fit For A Queen Aboard Saga Sapphire
I have mentioned the BBQ’s that we had aboard Saga Sapphire several times, and now it is FINALLY time to show you! My cruise aboard Saga Sapphire was my 30th ocean adventure, so it’s fair to say that I have seen quite a few deck BBQ’s in my time – the two below were by FAR…
Saga Sapphire Food Blog: Drooling Is Allowed!
During my time aboard Saga Sapphire I ate a lot of GOOD food, and I photographed nearly all of it so that I could share it with you! Everything shown today in my blog was included in the fare price – even the specialty option of East to West! So, we have food from Pole to…
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