Saga Cruises |
Saga Sapphire | Classic Cruises from Southampton (NEW to Saga
for 2012)
Saga cruises
offers a classic cruising experience exclusively to passengers
aged 50-plus.
You will discover a
warm and friendly atmosphere aboard elegantly designed ships
combined with fine dining, superb entertainment and attentive
service from the ship's crew.
New to Saga Cruising for 2012, is the Saga Sapphire - a
timeless ship with a modern twist.
Most recently sailing
as the MS Bleu de France, Saga Cruising awarded
the multi-million Euro refurbishment project to the
Fincantieri Palermo Ship Yard.
The work planned for
this ship will start during November 2011 and shall include
the refurbishing of all public areas and spaces, the addition
of a significant number of new passenger cabins, the complete
refurbishment of the existing cabins and a new balcony deck.
Highlights also include a
new Drawing Room and Pier, which will have a British seaside
feel with fish and chips and an ice-cream parlour.
Due for completion in February 2012, the ship will be renamed
the ‘Saga Sapphire’ and then shall set sail for her inaugural
cruise from Southampton to the Mediterranean, which is due to
start on the 26th March 2012.
Saga Cruising | Saga Sapphire | Classic Cruises from Southampton
Saga Sapphire will be the largest Saga ship to date, but will
retain the intimate atmosphere and the quality of service that
Saga passengers have come to expect.
Regular Saga cruisers
will also be pleased to learn that many familiar faces from
the crew will transfer to the new ship.
Saga Cruises offers
great value for money as included in the price is UK mainland
transport options, travel insurance, all tips, meals,
entertainment and much more.
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