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But, it’s great to know that all the fundamentals of the cruise experience are included within the fare. One of the things I really wanted to talk about solo cabins. 20% or 109 cabins on board the Spirit of Discovery are solo cabins. Also, what’s great is they cater for different budget types within solo cabins.
SAGA's Spirit of Discovery is the first cruise ship in 3 years to dock in Tunisia
Expect British, international, and Asian fusion flavors with a choice of self-service buffet or sit-down waiter service. The Beach Club is the casual meeting point to evoke a British seaside resort. Play a game of table tennis at the Clubhouse or watch a feature film in the brisk air at the outdoor cinema. A magnificent contemporary sculpture adorns the triple-level atrium lobby.
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Current itinerary of Spirit of Discovery
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. There’s an artistic feel to both vessels and while Spirit of the Rhine carries more of a flavour of Saga’s ocean ships, Spirit of the Danube has an art nouveau theme, with décor inspired by the Danube Delta region.
Catalan Coastline of the Mediterranean
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. Both vessels have 91 cabins and carry up to 182 guests who can choose between the main restaurant and a smaller speciality venue serving dishes created by chefs Nick Nairn and Paul Rankin. There is also a small library, gym and sundeck with a barbecue area and hot tub. Think afternoon teas, bridge classes, gentleman hosts and classical music recitals.
Deluxe Single with balcony
We reserve the right to extend, reduce or withdraw the offers at any time, without notice. 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". With the purchase of Saga Rose (former NCL ship MS Sagafjord), in 1997 Saga Holidays started passenger shipping operations under the brand name "Saga Cruises".
Included excursions
A smattering of shorter voyages, from five to seven-nights, also sail around the UK, Ireland and to Norway. And of course a package of added benefits, such as a butler service, pre-dinner canapés, afternoon tea service in your Suite, a coffee machine and more. Because of the age group, many passengers have mobility issues and shore excursions are extremely gentle, with descriptions spelling out exactly how much walking or how many steps are involved. Overall, though, Spirit of Discovery is a joy to sail on; soothing rather than cutting edge, and chic rather than flashy.
Great British Explorer
As on many Saga holidays, prices start at GBP 949 and single staterooms - available on selected dates - no extra cost! Join Saga Cruises' team and enjoy tours of Romania, Portugal, the Baltic; go shopping in Greece; join 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.
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It also stops at Rovinj – a new port for Saga – one of the last true Mediterranean fishing ports that faces Venice across the Adriatic and where guests will be dropped by tender into the heart of the town. Saga Spirit of Discovery staterooms (554 total) are all with private step-out balconies, which also means that the ship has no Inside cabins. 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.
Adapted Junior Suite with Balcony
For example, there are 1,000 pieces of artwork across the ship, 400 of which were created for the ship and all have been created by artists that are based in the UK. Most of the suppliers the cheese, the salmon and wine are again from British suppliers. There is a chance you may be upgraded, although this is subject to cabin availability and in no way forms part of this offer. If you choose not to accept your allocated cabin, this will be treated as a cancellation. Note that twin cabins may have two single beds or a double bed.
Travellers can explore the Croatian coast on Saga’s Venice and the Treasures of the Adriatic cruise departing Portsmouth on April 9, 2023 on Spirit of Discovery and on October 9, 2023 on Spirit of Adventure. This new 22-night cruise travels from Dubrovnik along the Dalmatian coast to the Istrian Peninsular. Every port is steeped in history and a stone’s throw from UNESCO heritage sites for guests to visit.
Saga UK's "Cruise Price Promise" allows penalty-free cancellation up to 14 days prior departure. All shipboard employees (fleetwide) remained on the docked vessels. Both SAGA ships' berthing location (during the no-sail period) is London-Tilbury Port. The Saga Pearl II ship's 12-night "Contrasts of the Canary Islands and Cape Verde" cruise (prices from GBP 1980) departed from Southampton on November 1, 2017.
Some passengers tip guides and coach drivers, but again, this is not expected. You need to be over 50 to book a Saga cruise, although companions of 40-plus are allowed. The reality is that most passengers are well over 65 and, on cruises that attract a lot of repeaters, older still. The crew are selected for their ability to empathise with mature customers and everything is carefully designed to appeal to this age group, from the included taxi to the port to the onboard entertainment. Spirit of Discovery oozes class and, in many aspects, does feel more like a hotel than a cruise ship. There’s a real sense of space in the elegant cabins, the wide corridors and the light-filled lounges.
Spirit of Adventure offers 100 single cabins and 10 wheelchair-accessible cabins. Spirit of Adventure caters well to solo travellers, with 100 single cabins, dedicated singles programming and organised singles excursion meet ups. Chic interiors and specially-commissioned works of art, along with an Art Deco style Lido deck pool, give this ship an avant-garde feel. Noteworthy features include the line’s first purpose-built theatre, a swish spa and a library said to be one of the largest at sea.
Saga Cruises company is sending a detailed booklet a few weeks before the cruise which gives the chance for pre-booking. If you prefer so, you can also visit the Tours and Travel Office onboard and Saga staff will book the preferred tours for you, if available. Saga UK 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 up to 250 mi (400 km) homeport distances. Alternatives include coach and rail transportation, or domestic flights (from the UK) which can be fare-included. Saga also offers free parking to all its cruise passengers.
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