Cruise news (Spirit of Discovery-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Saga Cruises UK unveils immersive Winter 2026 itineraries with all-inclusive shore excursions
The UK-based Saga Cruises has unveiled a fresh collection of itineraries for Winter 2026, now featuring inclusive excursions at every port. New...
November 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Ceuta Port hosts first-ever double cruise berthing (ships Spirit of Discovery & Villa Vie Odyssey)
Port Ceuta (Spanish Morocco) marked a significant milestone by accommodating simultaneously two cruise ships - Spirit of Discovery and Villa Vie...
October 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Saga Cruises partners with BBC Studios for exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences
Saga Cruises UK has formed a partnership with BBC Studios to provide guests with an exclusive opportunity to explore behind the scenes of popular BBC...
June 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Saga Group (UK) might sell its ocean cruise division
Saga Group UK has confirmed that it is exploring forming a "partnership arrangement" for its ocean cruise division. The travel and insurance group...
January 27, 2024 - Accidents
100 passengers on SAGA's Spirit of Discovery injured during distressing incident in the Bay of...
SAGA's vessel, Spirit of Discovery, encountered difficulties amid formidable maritime conditions characterized by "gale force winds and nine-meter...
November 7, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Portsmouth UK boasts new sustainable cruise terminal
After an 18-month construction period, Portsmouth International Port proudly accommodates visitors from the ship Spirit of Discovery by Saga Cruises...
August 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Saga UK's ship Spirit of Discovery hosts special Coronation celebrations
Saga Cruises announced it was incredibly proud that Camilla, Queen Consort was the Godmother of its ocean ship, Spirit of Discovery and in honor of...
May 6, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen Balmoral ship's 78-day South America and Antarctica cruise starts Portsmouth UK's 2023...
2023 will see Portsmouth Port UK (England) host more maiden calls/welcome back cruise companies, as it continues to strengthen its place as the first...
January 6, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Saga UK introduces 4 new Around Britain voyages for summer 2023
Saga Cruises added a further 4 round-Britain voyages into its summer 2023 schedule, all with up to 35% off, and timed to coincide with events like...
October 17, 2022 - Cruise Industry
SAGA Cruises marks Spirit of Adventure’s and Spirit of Discovery’s anniversaries
SAGA UK marked the first anniversary of Spirit of Adventure’s maiden voyage (July 6th) and Spirit of Discovery’s 3rd anniversary (July...
July 10, 2022 - Cruise Industry
SAGA's Spirit of Discovery is the first cruise ship in 3 years to dock in Tunisia
A cruise ship docked in port in Tunisia on Wednesday, March 23, for the first time since 2019, carrying 700+ passengers and good news for operators...
March 26, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Saga Cruises returns to international cruising following Around-Britain itineraries
On October 5, Saga UK's cruise ship Spirit of Adventure is scheduled to depart on a 5-day "Taste of the Continent" itinerary visiting Holland...
August 17, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Saga Cruises amends Spirit of Adventure maiden voyage due to Scottish restrictions
Saga Cruises had to amend the maiden voyage of their new ship Spirit of Adventure due to Scotland's lockdown restrictions. The ship is scheduled to...
July 17, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Spirit of Discovery departs on Saga Cruises' first round Britain voyage since early 2020
At 6 pm, Sunday night, Saga Cruises’ ship Spirit of Discovery, which was launched in July 2019, returned to the ocean from Tilbury Docks...
June 28, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Godmother announced for Saga Cruises’ newest ship Spirit of Adventure
In a mark of respect to the medical profession that worked hard over the last 18 months dealing with the pandemic, Commodore Inga J. Kennedy CBE QHNS...
June 23, 2021