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Saga Cruises: Our Cruise Line Guide

Two boutique ships built for Saga, each carrying no more than 987 guests, with a balcony for every cabin, speciality restaurants at no extra charge, drinks, gratuities and Wi-Fi included, and a chauffeur to the port.

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The back story

Fleet: Two ships: Spirit of Discovery (built 2019) and Spirit of Adventure (built 2020) (travel.saga.co.uk, Oct 2026) · Guests per ship: No more than 987 guests; 540 crew; 58,250 GRT each (travel.saga.co.uk) · Who sails: Saga’s ships are exclusively for over-50s; a companion may be over 40; there is no upper age limit (Saga ocean cruise FAQs) · What’s included: Drinks including premium spirits, speciality dining, onboard gratuities and service charges, Wi-Fi, panoramic excursions, port taxes and a shared chauffeur service to the port (travel.saga.co.uk, Oct 2026) · Cabins: Every cabin has a balcony; 109 balcony single cabins on Spirit of Adventure · Home ports: Dover and Portsmouth

The back story

Saga Cruises: the back story

Saga Cruises·In depth

How a Folkestone company built two boutique ships for travellers over 50, and folded the extras into the fare.

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The fleet

Who it suits. On a budget: A winter Canaries cruise booked early: Saga listed Canary Island Wonders on Spirit of Adventure, 15 nights from 7 December 2026, from £3,699pp, including travel insurance, chauffeur, drinks and gratuities (travel.saga.co.uk, Oct 2026). Mid-range: A Deluxe balcony cabin of 25.5 m² on a spring sailing to Norway or the Baltic, with every speciality restaurant included. Luxury: A Forward Suite of up to 69.8 m², with whirlpool bath, wine fridge and butler, on the 73-night Grand Voyage to South America.

987 guests

Spirit of Discovery

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Saga’s first boutique ship, launched in 2019, with The Playhouse theatre and the East to West and Coast to Coast restaurants.

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987 guests

Spirit of Adventure

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The younger sister, built 2020, with Khukuri House, Amalfi and The Supper Club, and 109 single balcony cabins.

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The suites

Up to 69.8 m²

Saga Forward Suite

Saga Cruises·Suite · both ships·€€€

The finest suites on board, up to 69.8 m², with whirlpool bath, dining room, guest WC and a wine fridge.

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Up to 41 m²

Saga Aft Suite

Saga Cruises·Suite · both ships·€€€

Suites of up to 41 m² at the stern, with a larger living room and the wake beyond the balcony.

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Up to 34.7 m²

Saga Mid Ship Suite

Saga Cruises·Suite · both ships·€€€

Up to 34.7 m² with a living and dining area, a double balcony and full butler service.

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Dining on board

Included

Khukuri House

Saga Cruises·Nepalese · Spirit of Adventure·€€€

The first Nepalese restaurant at sea, inspired by the Gurkha heritage of Saga’s home town, Folkestone.

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Included

Amalfi

Saga Cruises·Italian · Spirit of Adventure·€€€

High-end Italian cooking with fish and meat bought in port that day.

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Included

East to West

Saga Cruises·Asian · Spirit of Discovery·€€€

Asian cooking on Spirit of Discovery, from Thai tom kha gai to Korean-marinated sirloin.

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Included

Coast to Coast

Saga Cruises·Seafood · Spirit of Discovery·€€€

Saga’s seafood restaurant, with lobster thermidor and a classic prawn cocktail.

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Included

La Vie en Rose at The Club

Saga Cruises·French · Spirit of Discovery·€€€

A French brasserie on Spirit of Discovery, with menus designed by chef Phil Vickery.

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Jazz club

The Supper Club (Saga)

Saga Cruises·Supper club · Spirit of Adventure·€€€

Cabaret-style evenings with dinner, live music and dancing on Spirit of Adventure.

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Included

The Dining Room and The Grill (Saga)

Saga Cruises·Main dining·€€€

The main restaurant for British and international cooking, and a relaxed Grill with an alfresco Verandah.

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Spa and wellness

Access included

The Spa (Saga)

Saga Cruises·Spa and wellness·€€€

Six treatment rooms, a salon and a Thermal Suite with a 200 sq ft vitality pool; spa access is in the fare.

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Life on board

The Playhouse and The Library

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A raked 444-seat theatre for shows, films and talks, and a library with a coffee-shop feel.

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Saga dress code

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Evening-casual most nights from 6pm, with one to four or more formal nights depending on length.

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Where it sails

Saga from Dover and Portsmouth

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Round-trip cruises to the Canaries, the Mediterranean, Norway, the Baltic and the British Isles.

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A Grand Voyage to South America

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Seventy-three nights on Spirit of Adventure from 7 January 2027.

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What’s included and how to book

Saga’s all-inclusive fare

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Drinks, speciality dining, gratuities, Wi-Fi, panoramic excursions, port taxes and a chauffeur to the port.

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Who can sail with Saga

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Saga’s ships are exclusively for over-50s, and you may bring a companion over 40.

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