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Saga Ruby%lt;br%gt;45 Night 2013 World Cruise%lt;br%gt;Melbourne to Southampton

Saga Ruby
45 Night 2013 World Cruise
Melbourne to Southampton

Ship: Saga Ruby
Cruise Line: Saga Cruises
Departures:  13 March 2013
Duration: 45 Nights
Ports: Melbourne, Adelaide, Fremantle, Geraldton, Port Louis, Reunion, Richards Bay, Cape Town, Walvis Bay, Sao Tome, Lome, Takoradi, Freetown, Funchal, Madeira, London, Southampton
Airport gateway (Arrival) : Melbourne
Airport gateway (Departure) : London

Itinerary

 

DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART

13-Mar-13

Melbourne, Australia

 

18:00

14-Mar-13

At Sea

 

 

15-Mar-13

Adelaide, Australia

8:00

18:00

16-Mar-13

At Sea

 

 

17-Mar-13

At Sea

 

 

18-Mar-13

At Sea

 

 

19-Mar-13

Fremantle (Perth), Australia

8:00

17:00

20-Mar-13

Geraldton, Australia

8:00

17:00

21-Mar-13

At Sea

 

 

22-Mar-13

At Sea

 

 

23-Mar-13

At Sea

 

 

24-Mar-13

At Sea

 

 

25-Mar-13

At Sea

 

 

26-Mar-13

At Sea

 

 

27-Mar-13

At Sea

 

 

28-Mar-13

At Sea

 

 

29-Mar-13

Port Louis, Mauritius

8:00

18:00

30-Mar-13

Reunion

8:00

18:00

31-Mar-13

At Sea

 

 

1-Apr-13

At Sea

 

 

2-Apr-13

At Sea

 

 

3-Apr-13

Richard's Bay, South Africa

8:00

23:00

4-Apr-13

At Sea

 

 

5-Apr-13

At Sea

 

 

6-Apr-13

Cape Town, South Africa

8:00

23:00

7-Apr-13

At Sea

 

 

8-Apr-13

At Sea

 

 

9-Apr-13

Walvis Bay, Namibia

8:00

17:00

10-Apr-13

At Sea

 

 

11-Apr-13

At Sea

 

 

12-Apr-13

At Sea (N. Hemishere)

 

 

13-Apr-13

Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe

12:00

18:00

14-Apr-13

At Sea

 

 

15-Apr-13

Lome, Togo

8:00

17:00

16-Apr-13

Takoradi, Ghana

8:00

17:00

17-Apr-13

At Sea

 

 

18-Apr-13

At Sea

 

 

19-Apr-13

Freetown, Sierra Leone

8:00

17:00

20-Apr-13

At Sea

 

 

21-Apr-13

At Sea

 

 

22-Apr-13

At Sea

 

 

23-Apr-13

Funchal, Madeira

13:00

19:00

24-Apr-13

At Sea

 

 

25-Apr-13

At Sea

 

 

26-Apr-13

At Sea

 

 

27-Apr-13

Southampton, UK

8:00

 

 

* 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.

Pay In Full By 15 June 2012 and receive a further 10% discount off the cruise fare

The EARLY BOOKING CRUISE FARES shown below are valid for bookings made up until 14 September 2012 unless sold out prior.

Includes On board credit of GBP150 per person for cabin categories D/ND and below and GBP300 per person for cabin categories C/MC and above.
Capacity is limited. Please consult your Cruiseco travel agent for current availability and pricing.

Gratuities included

Cabin Single Twin Triple Quad + Child + Infant
Category ZA - Suite Balcony---$21484------------Book or Enquire
Category Y - Suite ---$27182------------Book or Enquire
Category X - Suite Balcony---$31140------------Book or Enquire
Category OE - Single Inside$11391---------------Book or Enquire
Category ND - Single Outside$13497---------------Book or Enquire
Category MC - Single Outside$14797---------------Book or Enquire
Category LB - Single Outside$17562---------------Book or Enquire
Category J - Inside---$8380------------Book or Enquire
Category II - Inside---$9644------------Book or Enquire
Category I - Inside---$9137------------Book or Enquire
Category H - Outside---$9644------------Book or Enquire
Category G - Outside---$10353------------Book or Enquire
Category F - Outside---$10626------------Book or Enquire
Category E - Outside---$11937------------Book or Enquire
Category D - Outside---$12231------------Book or Enquire
Category C - Outside---$13519------------Book or Enquire
Category B - Outside---$14110------------Book or Enquire
Category AB - Balcony---$17182------------Book or Enquire
Category A - Balcony---$16180------------Book or Enquire
 

Ports

Melbourne

Dubbed one of the world’s most liveable cities, Melbourne has much to offer the day visitor. The locals’ passion for culture, fashion, food and music has created a swanky, cosmopolitan air. The city’s suburbs present a rich blend of architecture, cuisine and atmospheres. Take a trip to Albert Park Lake, Melbourne’s arts and cultural centre or sample one of myriad restaurants. With one of the world’s largest Greek communities outside of Greece, the Moussaka is much recommended!

Country- Australia
Distance from port to City -8kms
Distance to Airport - 27kms
Currency - Australian Dollars (AUD)

Places of Interest
National Gallery of Victoria, Luna Park, Melbourne Aquarium, Federation Square

Adelaide

Southern Australia's most graceful city lies nestled on the coastal plain between Gulf St. Vincent and the Adelaide Hills. Adelaide is a metropolis of over one million people, boasting wide, tree-lined boulevards, superb Victorian and Edwardian architecture, tranquil parks, world-class shopping, and the highest number of restaurants per capita of any city in Australia. Adelaide is also your gateway to the beautiful Limestone Coast.

Country - Australia
Distance from port to City - 16kms
Distance to Airport - 13kms
Currency - Australian Dollars (AUD)

Places of Interest
Barossa Valley, Cleland Conservation Park, Rundle Mall

Fremantle

Historic Fremantle is your gateway to Perth, the capital of Western Australia. Situated some 20 kilometres upriver from Fremantle on the banks of the Swan River, Perth is a growing, bustling city where soaring high rises coexist with sandstone buildings from the colonial era. The population in and around Perth makes up some 8% of Western Australia's population. And it's here that life moves at a slower pace, from the wonders of the bush to the wineries of the Swan Valley.

Country - Australia
Distance from port to City - 10kms
Distance from port to Airport - 26kms
Currency - Australian Dollars (AUD)

Places of Interest
King's Park, Fishermans Harbour

Geraldton



Country - Australia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 0kms
Currency - Australian Dollars (AUD)

Places of Interest

Port Louis

Capital and main port of Mauritius, Port Louis was founded by the French in 1735. The harbour lies sheltered in a semi-circle of mountains. The town has plenty of character, its past elegance shows in certain quarters. Off the main square, palm-lined Place d'Armes, there are some particularly fine French colonial buildings, especially the Government House and the Municipal Theatre. There are two Cathedrals, a Mosque, Casino, a fine Supreme Court, some 18th century Barracks and a Natural History Museum. 

Country - Mauritius
Distance from port to City - 2km
Distance from port to Airport - 35km
Currency - Mauritian Rupee (MUR)

Places of Interest

Place D'Armes, Old Government House, Fort Adelaide

Reunion

Few people outside mainland France know of Réunion and even fewer know of its spectacular natural wonders. The island's dearth of world-class beaches has a lot to do with its lack of mass tourism, but what Réunion lacks at sea level it more than makes up for in its wildly dramatic mountain country.

Country - Reunion
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 5kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Stella Mutatina, Vanilla House, Volcano House

Richards Bay

A bustling port town with year-round warm weather, Richards Bay is home to South Africa's largest harbor. The golden sands of the coastline stretch from the Tugela River to the border of Mozambique. These serene beaches are also home to the Richards Bay Game Reserve, a protected lagoon that is home to aquatic birds, hippos, sharks and crocodiles.

Country - South Africa
Distance from port to City - 2km
Distance from port to Airport - 490km
Currency - South African Rand (ZAR)

Places of Interest
Richards Bay game reserve, Richards Bay Lagoon

Walvis Bay

Walvis Bay is well suited for the outdoor lifestyle, boasting sports such as sandboarding, kiting, surfing, swimming, angling, sailing, golf and other in- and outdoor sport codes.

During the December holidays Walvis Bay and its surrounding resorts come to life as beach sports, events and entertainment draw thousands of visitors, who want to wind down and soak up the sun. During this time anglers flock to the coast to catch some of the best quality and largest edible fish in Africa. These include steenbras, kabeljou, snoek and other delicious varieties.

The Dolphin Park and Long Beach resorts attract many visitors who choose to stay close to the ocean with the luxury of well-equipped accommodation and facilities. Tour operators offer various tour packages whether by quad-bike, off-road vehicles, sea excursions or scenic flights by plane.

Undoubtedly amongst the most famous desert landmarks in Namibia is Dune 7, one of the highest crests in the dune belt along the coast. With picnic sites and shaded with palm trees the dune is a popular sand-boarding haunt, while simply climbing to the top to see the view is an adventure on its own. The coastal dunes are popular with para-gliding, sand-boarding and quad biking enthusiasts.

Country -  Namibia
Distance from port to City - 1 km 
Distance from port to Airport - 15 km
Currency -  Namibian Dollar (NAD), South African Rand (ZAR)

Places of Interest
Civic Centre, Birdlife Information Centre, Mission Church, Dune 7

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

Madeira

Known for its sunny year-round climate, luxury resorts, and Madeira wine, this lush, mountainous archipelago includes the two inhabited islands of Madeira and Porto Santo, which lie approximately 540 miles southwest of Lisbon.

Country - Portugal
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 14kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Funchal, Madeira Wine Museum

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

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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