Today, I’m going to take you on a photographic tour through Spirit of Discovery. A lot of people requested more interior images, so I went around the ship a dozen times on my recent ‘Natural Scandinavia’ cruise, gathering as many pictures as physically possible, I even went to the Medical Centre for you! If there’s…
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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…
Saga Sapphire’s SECRET Cruise
All ports of call are hush-hush but there’s no disguising the added value of all-inclusive meals, drinks, entertainment and excursions Saga passengers throw caution to the wind when they join Saga Sapphire’s sparkling new three-week Secret Cruise because they have no idea where they will be sailing! Passengers are kept in suspense, with no clues…
ORCA Celebrate A Decade Of Wildlife Spotting On Saga Cruises
ORCA was formed in 2001, devoting time to studying sea life and protecting it for future generations. In 2006 Saga and ORCA started their Wildlife partnership, with members of their team spending time on board Saga ships, particularly where the itinerary and locations are perfect for spotting an abundance of marine mammals. Now, a decade…
Celebrities That Will Qualify For A Saga Cruise In 2016
2016 sees a host of celebs turning 50, many of whom will help challenge perceptions of what being 50 is…however one thing is guaranteed, they will all be able to book a Saga holiday or cruise to celebrate their half century birthday this coming year. In time honoured tradition Saga Travel has identified those well-known…
NEW Ship To Join The Saga Cruises Fleet In 2019
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…
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…
