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Saga Ruby
7 Night Fjordland Vistas
Dover to Southampton
PACKAGE DEAL

Ship: Saga Ruby
Cruise Line: Saga Cruises
Cruise Date:  17 September 2012
Duration: 7 Nights
Ports: London, Stavanger, Skjolden, Flaam, Bergen, Southampton, London
Airport gateway (Arrival) : London
Airport gateway (Departure) : London

 

Itinerary

 

DAY PORT SCHEDULE
1 Dover, England

Embark Saga Ruby and depart at 1700.
3 Bergen, Norway

Arrive 0800, depart 1700.
4 Flåm, Norway

Arrive 0800 Day 4, depart 0300 Day 5
5 Skjolden, Norway

Arrive 0800, depart 1600.
6 Stavanger, Norway

Arrive 0900, depart 1800.
8 Southampton, England

Arrive 0700 and disembark Saga Ruby after breakfast

 

* Ports of call may vary based on itinerary and departure dates selected

 

Package Deal Pricing

Number of Passengers

Package Includes:
• Return economy class airfare from Australia to London
• 7 night cruise from Dover to Southampton aboard Saga Ruby
• Transfers to & from Saga Ruby pre & post-cruise
• Port charges, government fees and air taxes


* All prices quoted are PER PERSON in Australian Dollars and include Port Charges.

Air Travel Included
Airline Singapore Airlines
From
To London
Class Of Travel Economy Class - Return - Rules

Includes air taxes (subject to change).

Cruise - Saga Ruby

CabinPackage
Category ZB - Duplex Suite$8718
Category I - Inside$3616
Category H - Outside$3729
Category F - Outside$3896
Category E - Outside$4125
Category D - Outside$4175
Category C - Outside$4405
Category B - Outside$4507
Category A - Balcony$4875

 

Ports

London

London is an enormous cosmopolitan city, with all the cultural and gastronomic attractions you'd expect from a world capital. Stretching for more than 30 miles on either side of the River Thames, it is Europe's largest city, with a diverse population of about eight million. Southampton is one of several port cities and a gateway to London.

Country - England
Distance from port to City - 100kms
Distance from port to Airport - 100kms
Currency - Pound (GBP)

Places of Interest
Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, London Bridge

Stavanger

Stavanger is blessed with history and natural beauty. It boasts an advantageous location on the southwestern coast with some of Norway's best weather. From the old port, the city radiates across a network of islands interlaced with graceful bridges.

Country - Norway
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 14kms
Currency - Kroner (NOK)

Places of Interest
Stavanger Cathedral, Canning Museum, Lysefjord

Flaam

Flåam is situated in the innermost part of the Aurlandsfjord surrounded by steep mountainsides, roaring waterfalls and deep valleys, Flåam is a paradise for everyone looking for a one-of-a-kind experience with nature.

 

Country - Norway
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 250kms
Currency - Kroner (NOK)

Places of Interest
The Flamsbanen, The White Caves, Aurland and Laerdal

Bergen

Bergen is called the "Gateway to the Fjords," as it is a great launching point for a tour of nature's Hardangerfjord, Sognefjord and Geirangerfjord. This city has a wonderful mix of architectural styles that add to its 18th-century charm. And as birthplace of virtuoso violinist Ole Bull and pianist Edvard Grieg, Bergen is considered the cultural capital of Norway.

Country - Norway
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Kroner (NOK)

Places of Interest
Bergen Fish Markets, Hanseatic Merchant's Quarter, Cable Car to Ulriken

Southampton

London is one of the world's most visited cities and a major tourist hub for many European journeys. London has the greatest concentration of tourist attractions in Britain with Westminster Abbey, Regent Street, Picadilly and the British Parliament as well as the nightlife and shopping to last a lifetime. A definate must see for anyone who is visiting Europe

Country - United Kingdom
Distance from port to City - 110kms
Distance from port to Airport - 135kms
Currency - UK Pound (GBP)

Places of Interest
Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, House of Parliament

 

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Saga Cruises

Saga Cruises

We are proud to offer an exciting range of cruises from Saga, one of the UK’s leading cruise operators. Saga is unique in providing travel exclusively for today’s over 50s. Over the years they have built a strong reputation for the quality of service they offer and their competitive pricing. Saga offers two very different cruising styles in Classic Cruises aboard Saga Ruby & Saga Sapphire, and Adventure Cruises aboard Quest for Adventure.

Their CLASSIC CRUISES aboard Saga Ruby, Saga Sapphire and, until April 2012, Saga Pearl II offer a traditional cruising experience in comfortable and elegant surroundings. A home-from-home, these ships are loved by their passengers for exemplary service, and a friendly atmosphere. Sail to iconic destinations and look forward to fine dining as it was in the golden age of cruising.

Saga's ADVENTURE CRUISES aboard the smaller, yacht-like Quest for Adventure offer exciting journeys for the more adventurous traveller to unusual and exotic ports. These cruises offer energetic tailor-made EXCURSIONS INCLUDED in your cruise fare and informative on-board lectures for an in-depth experience without losing any of the expected cruiseship comforts.

 

Ship info

Saga Ruby

Saga Ruby shares many features of her sister ship Saga Rose's much admired qualities, such as wide open decks, a spacious interior and deep hull ideal for long distance cruising. Following a $17 million refurbishment in March 2005, Saga Ruby has a classic feel, complemented by subtle, modern furnishings

Dining
  • Dining Room
  • Lido
  • View Restaurant
Entertainment
  • Ballroom
  • Theatre
  • Britannia Lounge
  • Pre-view Bar
  • Dance Floor
Onboard Activities
  • Plunge Pool
  • Computer Centre
  • The Board Room
  • Card Room
  • Hair Salon
  • Sauna and Massage
  • Treatment Rooms
  • Spa Aquarius

Ship facts

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Ship Details
Gross Tonnage 24,492 Tonnes
Star Rating 4 Star
Size/Style of Ship Mid/Luxury
Entered Service Mar 2005
Registry Great Britain
Former Name Caronia, Vistafjord
Length 191 metres
Beam 25.05 metres
Draft 8.23 metres
Propulsion/Propellers diesel (17,900kW)/2
Maximum Cruising Speed (knots) 20
Passenger Capacity (twin) 661
Crew 380
Nationality of Officers British
Nationality of Crew International
Total Cabins 376
Total Inside cabins 52
Total Outside cabins 324
Cabin/Suites with Balcony 25
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins 4
Passenger Decks 9
Cabin Electricity 110v
Elevators 6
Self-Service Laundry Yes
Onboard Currency (subject to change) UK Pound

 

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