A CRUISE DESIGNED FOR YOU
Sail on smaller ships and discover destinations away from the mainstream, with an enchanting Saga cruise
IF YOU’RE the kind of traveller who thinks cruising isn’t for you, perhaps you just haven’t found the right one yet. Perhaps you’ve always believed holidays at sea only happen on vast floating resorts, and that puts you off? Maybe the idea of being shuttled ashore by tender to join a structured tour with hundreds of fellow passengers isn’t your cup of tea? If none of the above appeals, but you still haven’t been wooed by the idea of a cruise, then it’s likely you haven’t yet discovered Saga Cruises. With a fleet of intimate, smaller ships inspired by boutique hotels, every detail of a Saga holiday at sea is different to large-ship cruise.
Of course, the benefits of cruising on a smaller ship go beyond the bijou ambience: your captain can navigate to lesser-known ports, small islands and less-accessible harbours than larger vessels, getting you closer to a wider variety of fascinating destinations. And, Saga’s chic, contemporary cabins and attentive, personalised service on board combine with overnight stays in a variety of ports, so you can disembark and rejoin the ship at your leisure, discovering so much more about each destination than on a shorter sojourn.
With a range of itineraries designed to appeal to discerning holidaymakers who like to immerse themselves in local culture, Saga Cruises offer so much more than more traditional tourist haunts. Take, for example, some of the incredible activities on offer when you make your way around the beautiful fjords of northern Europe, from husky dog sledding and the chance to stand on Norway’s amazing Pulpit Rock to the spectacular Hardanger Music
Every detail of a Saga holiday at sea is different to a large cruise ship
Festival and seeing the Northern Lights from a traditional ‘lavvu’ tent.
From mesmerising nights in Marrakech to once-in-a-lifetime operatic extravaganzas at the Puccini Festival in Italy, you’ll have the chance to indulge in extraordinary adventures all around the world. Closer to home, sample the delights of Saga on a short break, taking in the likes of Paris, Amsterdam and Bruges – some with overnight stays for more opportunities to explore. There’s also the chance to get close to the action at renowned events such as the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Bristol International Balloon Festival, the Isle of Man TT and the Round the Island Yacht Race, as part of a Saga Cruise in 2018.
So, if you thought cruising wasn’t for you, but the idea of a holiday at sea with Saga has whetted your appetite, then visit travel.saga.co.uk/cruises.