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Saga Ruby
17 Nights Into the Midnight Sun
Dover Return

Ship: Saga Ruby
Cruise Line: Saga Cruises
Departures:  27 July 2012
Duration: 17 Nights
Ports: Dover, Ijmuiden, Amsterdam, Stavanger, Leknes, Lofoten, Longyearbyen, Ny Alesund, Magdalene Bay, Spitzbergen, Tromso, Molde, Bergen, London, Dover
Airport gateway (Arrival) : London
Airport gateway (Departure) : London

Itinerary

DATE PORT

SCHEDULE

27 Jul Dover, England

Embark Saga Ruby and depart at 1700.

28 Jul Ijmuiden (for Amsterdam), Netherlands

Arrive 0800, depart 1800.

30 Jul Stavanger, Norway

Arrive 0800, depart 1800.

31 Jul Cruise Sognefjord  
02 Aug Leknes, Lofoten Islands, Norway

Arrive 0800, depart 1600.

04 Aug Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen

Arrive 0800, depart 1700.

05 Aug Ny Alesund, Spitsbergen

Arrive 0800, depart 1300.

06 Aug Magdalena Bay, Spitsbergen

Arrive 0800, depart 1400. Land by launch or tender - subject to weather conditions.

08 Aug Tromsø, Norway

Arrive 0800, depart 1800.

10 Aug Molde, Norway

Arrive 0800, depart 1700.

11 Aug Bergen, Norway

Arrive 0800, depart 1700.

13 Aug Dover, England

Arrive 0700 and disembark 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. 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---$19091------------Book or Enquire
Category ZA - Suite Balcony---$10919------------Book or Enquire
Category Y - Suite ---$13782------------Book or Enquire
Category X - Suite Balcony---$15746------------Book or Enquire
Category OE - Single Inside$5828---------------Book or Enquire
Category ND - Single Outside$6873---------------Book or Enquire
Category K1 - Single Outside$14191---------------Book or Enquire
Category J - Inside---$4255------------Book or Enquire
Category II - Inside---$4955------------Book or Enquire
Category I - Inside---$4664------------Book or Enquire
Category H - Outside---$4955------------Book or Enquire
Category G - Outside---$5273------------Book or Enquire
Category F - Outside---$5419------------Book or Enquire
Category E - Outside---$6102------------Book or Enquire
Category D - Outside---$6248------------Book or Enquire
Category C - Outside---$6873------------Book or Enquire
Category B - Outside---$7164------------Book or Enquire
Category AB - Balcony---$8750------------Book or Enquire
Category A - Balcony---$8255------------Book or Enquire
 

Ports

Dover

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

Ijmuiden



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

Places of Interest

Amsterdam

Take a boat ride along Amsterdam’s charming canals past sturdy old houses and under quaint bridges. Visit one of the city’s superb museums housing many of the Dutch Masters’ most outstanding works or learn about Anne Frank and the city’s Jewish heritage. Or, journey into the countryside and see historic windmills and the fascinating porcelain works in Delft.

Country - Netherlands
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 15kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Dam Square, Anne Frank's House, Volendam & Marken

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

Leknes

This pristine environment is much as the ice age left it 10,000 years ago. But don't assume that because the Lofotens are north of the Arctic Circle that they are raw, wind-ravaged places: the season of fruitfulness may be short here, but from mid-May the ground bursts forth with wild flowers and berries, the skies are filled with cuckoos, curlews and eagles, and the water churns with migrating cod and salmon. When the sun shines there's a clarity in the air here which almost defies description, picking out beaches of clean white sand and piercing water so pure that you can watch the starfish grazing, 30ft down.

Country - Norway
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance to Airport - 4kms
Currency - Norwegian Kroner (NOK)

Places of Interest
Borge Viking Settlement

Lofoten

 

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Distance from port to City
Distance to Airport
Currency

Places of Interest

Longyearbyen



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

Places of Interest

Spitzbergen

 

Country
Distance from port to City
Distance to Airport
Currency

Places of Interest

Tromso

Tromso possesses the true wonders of the polar environment: glistening glacial ridges, the icy clear waters of Lake Prestvatn, even windswept valleys where reindeer roam free. Amidst the beauty, there is fascinating history to be found as well, from ancient northern settlements to signs of sacrificial sites that date back centuries

Country - Norway
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 7kms
Currency - Kroner (NOK)

Places of Interest
Polar Museum, Northen Lights Planetarium, Polaria Artic Centre

Molde

From the waterfront of Molde, the City of Roses, look up and count the ring of snowcapped peaks that circle you. Listen to the magical sound of fiddles playing while beribboned children dance. Understand why Vikings chose this place to make their homes, to farm and settle here and build a town. Molde clings to the shores of western Norway, at a point where several fjords pierce the rocky coast. Don't miss the Romsdal Museum, a fascinating open-air compound of wooden houses from the Viking Era.

Country - Norway
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 5kms
Currency - Kroner (NOK)

Places of Interest
Romsdal Museum, Eidesdalen Valley, Mardalsfossen Waterfall

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

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

 

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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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