What happened to Saga Sapphire?

Following an extensive refit in Italy from November 2011 to March 2012, the vessel was renamed Saga Sapphire. Most recently, she was sold to ANEX Tour in June 2020 and renamed Blue Sapphire, scheduled for an official debut in 2021.

Where is Saga Sapphire now? The current position of SAGA SAPPHIRE is at East Mediterranean (coordinates 36.83489 N / 30.60854 E) reported 4 mins ago by AIS.

Consequently, Does saga own cruise ships? Saga Shipping, also known as Saga Cruises, division of the Saga plc, is a cruise line headquartered in Folkestone, England. Saga Cruises exclusively markets to and operates for people aged 50 and over.
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Saga Cruises.

What do you wear on a Saga cruise? Ladies generally choose to wear a smart dress or an elegant blouse or top with trousers or skirt. Gentlemen can wear a smart open neck shirt and trousers. A jacket is optional, and we would ask that polo shirts, t-shirts, shorts and denim are kept for casual wear during the day.

FAQ

Where are saga ships registered?

Saga has shown its firm commitment to Britain as Spirit of Discovery has been registered in the UK and will proudly display London as her port of registry on her stern. Her sister ship, Spirit of Adventure, will also fly the Red Ensign when she launches in 2020.

How many passengers does Saga ship have? Saga Cruises currently operates two ships, the 446-passenger Saga Pearl II and the 706-passenger Saga Sapphire, both set for an eventual phase out. Demand for sailing is quite high on the ships with both the ships having carried 25,000 passengers last year and with a repeat passenger rate of 75%.

Is there ballroom dancing on Saga cruises? Dancing has always been a feature of Saga cruises, with ballroom dancing sessions and lessons in the afternoons on longer voyages.

Do Saga ships have casinos? There isn’t a casino on board. There isn’t non-stop muzak in every bar and lift. There are few announcements.

Can you smoke on Saga cruise ships?

As a smoker and one of life’s social pariahs, I normally have to take a walk to the pool deck to smoke which can be a bit of a pain, most cruise lines, except for the super exclusive 6 star brands, only allow smoking in certain designated locations; with Saga you are permitted to smoke on your balcony.

Are tips included on Saga River Cruises? Saga River Cruises – With Saga, your gratuities are not included in the price of your river cruise. You can pay gratuities at your own discretion at the end of your cruise to onboard staff and daily to onshore local guides and bus drivers (in cash).

How formal are Saga Cruises?

You can generally expect one or two formal nights for every seven-night cruises so a glamorous long dress, tuxedo and bow tie go hand in hand with Saga’s elegant champagne dinners.

How many passengers does saga ship have? Saga Cruises currently operates two ships, the 446-passenger Saga Pearl II and the 706-passenger Saga Sapphire, both set for an eventual phase out. Demand for sailing is quite high on the ships with both the ships having carried 25,000 passengers last year and with a repeat passenger rate of 75%.

Do saga ships have casinos?

There isn’t a casino on board. There isn’t non-stop muzak in every bar and lift. There are few announcements.

Are Saga cruises still running?

Due to the Coronavirus crisis, Saga Ocean Cruises suspended its fleet’s passenger shipping operations by cancelling all voyages with pre-scheduled departures in the period March 15, 2020, through early-July 2021.

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What is the minimum qualifying age for travel with Saga Cruises? Saga cruises are for anyone aged 50 or over. A travelling companion or family member travelling with you may be aged 40 or over.

What is the dress code on Saga cruises?

Most guests on Saga cruises dress in ‘smart casual‘ attire for evenings. This includes dresses, skirts or trouser/blouse combinations for women and usually a shirt and trousers for men. There is no dress code during the day and guests on excursions are encouraged to dress comfortably.

What is included in a Saga cruise? Every Saga cruise includes

• A Return UK Travel Service from home to the port including our private chauffeur service†
• Travel insurance with up to £5m coronavirus cover, plus additional cancellation cover‡
• A choice of dining in five speciality restaurants on each ship.
• All on board meals, daily afternoon tea, snacks.

How many passengers does the Saga spirit of discovery have?

Spirit of Discovery is a 58,250 GT cruise ship operating for Saga Cruises.
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Spirit of Discovery (2019)

Does spirit of discovery have a casino? Geared to the British over-fifty market, there is no casino, games arcade or climbing wall on Spirit of Adventure. Instead, passengers can expect an upmarket interior and spacious venues, with the 58,250-gross-ton ship styled on a luxury boutique hotel.

How many passengers does the spirit of discovery have?

Spirit of Discovery is a 58,250 GT cruise ship operating for Saga Cruises.
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Spirit of Discovery (2019)

Where is Saga spirit of adventure now? The current position of SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE is at North Sea (coordinates 51.46264 N / 0.33897 E) reported 0 min ago by AIS.