Why choose Saga Cruises Spirit of Discovery?
Launching in Summer 2019, this brand new purpose built ship (1 of 2 on order) will no doubt be sending ripples through the cruise industry as it heralds a new era of cruising for Saga.
At 58,250 GRT and just 999 passengers (double occupancy) it is refreshing to see a new build with a more personal scale.
Featuring the design cues, cuisine and levels of service you would expect from the world’s finest boutique hotels, except this floating hotel offers you a different vista every morning when you wake up.
Passengers:
Almost all will be British and well travelled.
Spirit of Discovery Ship Information:
Built: 2019
Tonnage/Size: 58,250 – Medium
Total Passengers: 999
Total Crew: 530
Staterooms: 338 – 74% with balcony
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins: 5
Space Ratio: 44.30
Length: 236.0 m (774.37 ft)
Beam: 31.2 m (102.4 ft)
Sister Ships: Spirit of Adventure (2020)
Accommodation:
Every cabin has a balcony, giving each guest their own private space, inside and out. And with an average floor plan of 245 square feet as standard, there’s quite a lot of space to enjoy.
At the heart of every luxury boutique hotel are the bedrooms: your own haven to relax while enjoying your own personal space. And with an average floor plan of 215 square feet as standard, there’s quite a bit of space to enjoy.
Taking their design cues from some of London’s top hotels, each cabin has been styled to showcase the best in contemporary, yet classic British design. Best of all, every cabin has a balcony, giving you your own outside space too.
There will be 100 balcony cabins for solo passengers too
Restaurants:
The Grand Dining Room
is classically styled and the perfect venue for a sumptuous grand afternoon tea, freshly prepared and served each afternoon. Open for breakfast and lunch with open seating and evening diner in a single sitting.
What’s included in a Saga Cruise?
Return chauffeur service to the port, or free car parking
Optional travel insurance (additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required)
All onboard meals & entertainment, including specialty dining aboard Saga Sapphire.
A choice of wines with lunch and dinner
Unlimited tea and coffee in selected venues
All on-board gratuities
24-hour room service
Free shuttle bus to take you to the nearest town centre
Free Wi-Fi internet
Porterage of luggage
What’s NOT included in a Saga Cruise?
Shore excursions
Drinks from the bar, which are priced at an extremely competitive rate, there is very little left for you to budget for.
Tipping:
All on-board gratuities included in your cruise fare.
Smoking:
As per most cruise lines now, smoking including e-cigarettes is only permitted in outdoor designated areas.
