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Saga Ruby
15 Night Canary Island Discovery
Southampton Return

Ship: Saga Ruby
Cruise Line: Saga Cruises
Departures:  24 September 2012
Duration: 15 Nights
Ports: Southampton, London, Funchal, Santa Cruz, San Sebastian, Tenerife, Arrecife, Lanzarote, Agadir, Casablanca, Lisbon, Southampton
Airport gateway (Arrival) : London
Airport gateway (Departure) : London

Itinerary

DATE PORT SCHEDULE
24 Sep Southampton, England

Embark Saga Ruby and depart at 1700.

28 Sep Funchal, Madeira

Arrive 0800, depart 1700.

29 Sep Santa Cruz, La Palma

Arrive 1000, depart 2300.

30 Sep San Sebastian, La Gomera

Arrive 0800, depart 2300.

01 Oct Santa Cruz Tenerife

Arrive 0800, depart 1800.

02 Oct Arrecife, Lanzarote

Arrive 0800, depart 1700.

03 Oct Agadir, Morocco

Arrive 0800, depart 1300.

04 Oct Casablanca, Morocco

Arrive 0800, depart 1900.

06 Oct Lisbon, Portugal

Arrive 0800, depart 1800.

09 Oct Southampton, England

Arrive 0700 and disembark Saga Ruby after breakfast.

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

 

Cabin Pricing

* All prices quoted are PER PERSON in Australian Dollars and include Port Charges and Fuel Charges (if applicable).
* All prices quoted are for the cruise departing on . Prices for alternative departure dates may vary.

The EARLY BOOKING FARES shown are valid for bookings made until further notice, unless sold out prior. Capacity is limited. Other Single Categories are available on request. Please consult your Cruiseco travel agent for current availability and pricing.

A complimentary transfer is provided between London Heathrow airport and the pier (Dover or Southampton) on the day of embarkation and disembarkation only. Conditions apply to passengers with pre/post cruise accommodation in London.

Gratuities included

Cabin Single Twin Triple Quad + Child + Infant
Category ZB - Duplex Suite---$15919------------Book or Enquire
Category ZA - Suite Balcony---$9082------------Book or Enquire
Category Y - Suite ---$11482------------Book or Enquire
Category X - Suite Balcony---$13155------------Book or Enquire
Category OE - Single Inside$4850---------------Book or Enquire
Category ND - Single Outside$5722---------------Book or Enquire
Category K2 - Single Outside$13708---------------Book or Enquire
Category J - Inside---$3555------------Book or Enquire
Category II - Inside---$4108------------Book or Enquire
Category I - Inside---$3846------------Book or Enquire
Category H - Outside---$4108------------Book or Enquire
Category G - Outside---$4399------------Book or Enquire
Category F - Outside---$4513------------Book or Enquire
Category E - Outside---$5082------------Book or Enquire
Category D - Outside---$5199------------Book or Enquire
Category C - Outside---$5737------------Book or Enquire
Category B - Outside---$5982------------Book or Enquire
Category AB - Balcony---$7277------------Book or Enquire
Category A - Balcony---$6855------------Book or Enquire
 

Ports

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

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

Funchal

The town and port of Funchal is the main town of the island of Madeira. The port is architecturally pleasing with the added attraction of its decorative paved streets. Visitors to the island are usually smitten by the impressive rugged beauty of its peaks in comparision to the lush semi-tropical vegetation around the coastline

Country - Portugal
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distancefrom Port  to Airport - 8kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Adegas de Sao Francisco wine makers, Convent de Santa Clara, Botanic Gardens

Santa Cruz

Tenerife is probably one of the last European paradise isles. It offers lush forests, exotic fauna and flora, deserts, mountains, volcanos, sometimes snow, incredibly beautiful coastlines and spectacular beaches.

Country - Canary Islands
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distancefrom Port to Airport - 11kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Pyramids of Guimar, Teide National Park, Loro Park Zoo, Beaches, Anaga Mountains

Agadir

Agadir is a thriving commercial center that blends Muslim culture and Western architecture. It's also a world-renowned seaside resort with miles of stunning beaches lined with graceful mimosa trees and colorful bazaars. Rebuilt after a devastating earthquake, the new city features wide boulevards, modern buildings and peaceful parks. Shop for souvenirs made by local artisans or simply spend the afternoon relaxing on the shores of its endless beaches.

Country - Morocco
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 25kms
Currency - Morocco Dirham (MAD)

Places of Interest
Kasbah, Inezgane

Casablanca

Casablanca is a modern city with beaches bordering the Atlantic and broad, tree-lined avenues. The city is also your gateway to Morocco's interior and the exotic "Imperial Cities" of Rabat and Marrakech. Stroll through the narrow streets of the old medina and visit the spice market. Admire the stunning and enormous Hassan II Mosque built beside the sea. Or journey inland to Rabat and Meknes, two fascinating old cities of kasbahs, souks and Moroccan tradition.

Country - Morroco
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 30kms
Currency - Moroccan Dirham (MAD)

Places of Interest
Medina, Hassan II Mosque, Rabat

Lisbon

With over twenty centuries of history, this beautiful city boasts tile covered building façades and narrow Medieval streets, most of which still remain today. The port's strategic location brought about Portugal's great wave of exploration during the 15th century. Trade routes from the east brought rich and varied spices, textiles and foreign influences.

Country - Portugal
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 8kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
St Jorge Castle, Praca do Comercio, Gulbenkian Museum

 

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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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