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Saga Ruby
16 Night Cities and Souks of North Africa
Southampton Return

Ship: Saga Ruby
Cruise Line: Saga Cruises
Departures:  28 November 2012
Duration: 16 Nights
Ports: Southampton, London, Tangier, Melilla, Tunis, Valletta, Malta, Algiers, Cartagena - Spain, Ceuta, El Ferrol, Southampton
Airport gateway (Arrival) : London
Airport gateway (Departure) : London

Itinerary

Date Destination Arrive Depart
28 Nov Southampton, England   1700
29 Nov At Sea    
30 Nov At Sea    
1 Dec At Sea    
2 Dec Tangier, Morocco 0800 1700
3 Dec Melilla, Spain 0800 1300
4 Dec At Sea    
5 Dec Tunis, Tunisia 0800 1400
6 Dec Valletta, Malta 0800 1700
7 Dec At Sea    
8 Dec Algiers, Algeria 0800 1700
9 Dec Cartagena, Spain 0900 1700
10 Dec Ceuta, Spain 1000 1700
11 Dec At Sea    
12 Dec El Ferrol, Spain 1200 1800
13 Dec At Sea    
14 Dec Southampton, England 0700  

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

 

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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

Tangier

Tangier is a city located in northern Morocco, on the North African coast where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic. Tangier is famous for its beaches, cafes and gardens.

Country - Morocco
Distance from port to City - 2kms
Distance from port to Airport - 12kms
Currency - Moroccan Dirham (MAD)

Places of Interest
Place de France, The Grand Socco Markets, Mendoubia Gardens, Caves of Hercules

Tunis

Tunis is the capital of the Tunisian Republic and situated on a large Mediterranean gulf, (the Gulf of Tunis), behind the Lake of Tunis and the port of La Goulette (Halq al Wadi), the city extends along the coastal plain and the hills that surround it. The medina is found at the centre of the city: a dense agglomeration of alleys and covered passages, full of intense scents and colours, boisterous and active trade, a surfeit of goods on offer ranging from leather to plastic, tin to the finest filigree, tourist souvenirs to the works of tiny crafts-shops.

Country - Tunisia
Distance from port to City -
Distance to Airport -
Currency -  Tunisian Dinar (TND)

Places of Interest

The Medina, Bardo Museum, St. Louis Cathedral, Sea Gate

Valletta

Strategically located on Mount Sceberras overlooking the Grand and Marsamxett harbours is Valletta, the capital of Malta and an icon of baroque architecture. It is a city steeped in history, culture and religion with elaborate fortifications, palaces, museums and churches. Amongst the notable highlights are the Grand Co-Cathedral of St. John, the monastoic church of the knights of St. John, the Grand Master's Palace, Mdina, the famed walled city, war and archeological museums.

Country -  Malta
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Maltese Liyra (MTL)

Places of Interest
Hager Qim, Mnajdra, Mellieha

Malta

The fortifications at Malta’s Grand Harbour speak volumes about her past, indeed her reputation for valour during the Second World war earned her the George Cross and there aren’t too many islands you can say that of! Mosta and Mdina (the silent city) will vie for your attention if you want to go wandering.  

Country - Malta
Distance from port to City - N/A
Distance to Airport - N/A
Currency -

Places of Interest
Grand Harbour Fortifications

Algiers

Algiers is the capital and largest city of Algeria in North Africa. The city name is derived from its location on the slopes of the "Sahel", a chain of hills parallel to the coast, the city contains some great historic sites dating back to the Phonecians who used Algiers as one of there many trading ports. The city also house religous sites such as the "Grand", "New", and Ketchaoua Mosques, there is also the Roman Catholic cathedral of Notre Dame d'Afrique.

Country - Algeria
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 20kms
Currency - Alegrian Dinar (DZD)

Places of Interest
Casbah

Cartagena - Spain

Modern Cartagena and bustling seaport and commercial center, rich in history, culture, and magnificent Spanish architecture.

Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 44kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Fort Bocachica, La Popa Monastery, Chruch of San Pedro

El Ferrol

Latitude 43.29N, Longitude 8.14W

Country - Spain
Distance to Airport - kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

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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.

 

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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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