Saga Sapphire 15 Night Colours of the Canary Islands Southampton Return
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Saga Sapphire Cruise Line:
Saga Cruises
Departures:
06 January 2013
Duration:
15 Nights
Ports: Southampton, Funchal, Madeira, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Tenerife, La Palma, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Arrecife, Agadir, Casablanca, Lisbon, Southampton
Airport gateway (Arrival) : London Airport gateway (Departure) : London
* Ports of call may vary based on itinerary and departure dates selected
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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
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
La Palma
Canary Island La Palma is called ‘the fair isle' because of its fabulous landscape and you will soon see why.Santa Cruz is one of the prettiest harbours among the islands and is easily explored on foot.
A short stroll along the Avenida Maritime promenade will take you to the lovely old quarter around Plaza de Espana, which has a 16th century fountain and town hall, a magnificent Renaissance church and a handicrafts market where you can pick up distinctive pottery and snack on local delicacies.
The island’s most spectacular volcanic crater, Caldera de Taburiente, is crammed with rare animal and plant life and has been designated a national park, while its night skies are so clear that a major astrophysical observatory has been built at Roque de los Muchachos. For visitors in search of a memorable day, this island really delivers.
Country - Canary Islands Distance from port to City - N/A Distance to Airport - N/A Currency -
Places of Interest The volcanic crater Caldera de Taburiente
Gran Canaria
Country - Canary Islands Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from Port to Airport - 10kms Currency -
Places of Interest
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
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 Sapphire
Following a multimillion pound refurbishment, Saga Sapphire will set sail on her inaugural cruise from Southampton in March 2012 with Captain McLundie at the helm.
The Pier
With crazy golf on Deck 12, and a pool, hot tubs and outdoor 'View from the Top' cinema on Deck 11, this part of the ship promises to be a hive of activity. To keep your energy levels up, The Pier by the pool will serve gourmet fish and chips, traditional sweets and ice cream. And if you fancy a little exercise after all those treats, you can take a walk around the promenade deck – do six circuits and you’ll have gone a mile!
The Drawing Room
We predict the Drawing Room will be one of the most popular places on board, both in the evening and during the day. Incorporating the library, a bar and even a walk-in larder, the informal setting will be the perfect place for catching up on some reading, surfing the internet on one of the ship’s iPads, or perhaps enjoying some light entertainment in the evening.
The Grill
An informal venue serving lighter, healthier grilled meals, where you can watch your food being cooked to order in a state-of-the-art show kitchen or dine alfresco in fine weather.
With its specialised menu, it will be a great place to pop in for a leisurely breakfast, light lunch or relaxed dinner.
East to West
For something a little different, you’ll be able to book a table for dinner at East to West, our 64-seat restaurant that specialises in Indian, Sri Lankan and Thai cuisine. Decorated with traditional carvings, the restaurant will deliver mouth-watering food in a setting that reflects the mood of the East.
Pole to Pole
Our main restaurant will seat 620 passengers, yet still have an intimate feel thanks to the different areas styled to the theme of different continents: Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.
You will be able to take all your meals here including breakfast, where you can choose from the buffet or enjoy a full waiter-served meal.
There will be flexible seating, so you can sit wherever you choose, plus at dinner a number of tables can be reserved for fixed seating at the time of booking.
Britannia Lounge
This versatile venue will be a great place for morning coffees and afternoon teas. You’ll also find various activities taking place – perhaps a lecture or ballroom dance lesson.
Then in the evening it’s show time! The Britannia Lounge will really come alive as singers, instrumentalists, cabaret artistes and more grace the stage for some dazzling performances.
