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* Ports of call may vary based on itinerary and departure dates selected Cabin PricingPortsSouthamptonLondon 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 FunchalThe 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 MadeiraKnown 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. St Johns (Antigua)
Surrounded by an almost unbroken Coral Reef, Antigua’s powdery white-sand beaches are legendary. It is said there are 365 beaches, one for each day of the year, and almost as many dive and snorkel sites to enjoy. You can visit historic Nelson’s Dockyard for a look into the island’s naval past or stroll the streets of St. John’s, seeking out local crafts.
Country - Antigua and Barbuda Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from port to Airport - 10kms Currency - East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) Places of Interest Nelson's Dockyard, Great Bird Island National Park, Shirley Heights BasseterreA tropical climate tempered by Caribbean breezes prevails on St Kitts and her sister island, Nevis. From Basseterre, it's easy to explore old sugar plantations and Brimstone Fortress—the Gibraltar of the West Indies. Snorkeling and an ATV ride on the slopes of Mount Liamuiga are available for the more adventurous.
Country - St Kitts-Nevis Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from port to Airport - 5kms Currency - East Carribean Dollar (XCD) Places of Interest Turtle Beach, natural wildlife RoseauDominica is one of its most spectacular islands in the Caribbean as it is still quite undeveloped in most areas. An environmental wonderland, Dominica is home to lush rain forests, dramatic waterfalls and black-sand beaches all surrounded by shimmering turquoise waters under glorious blue skies.
Country - Dominica Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from port to Airport - 5kms Currency - East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) Places of Interest Trios Piton National Park, Champagne Reef, Trafalgar Falls Fort-de-FranceWander around the historic capital city of Fort-de-France and into the Schoelcher Library, a Romanesque-Byzantine masterpiece built over 100 years ago in Paris and shipped to the island, mosaic by mosaic. Stroll well manicured gardens or take a tour along the Caribbean coast to St-Pierre, the "Paris of the West Indies" until 1902 when Mont Pelée Volcano erupted and turned it into a New World Pompeii.
Country - Martinique Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance to Airport - 9kms Currency - French Franc (FRF) Places of Interest La Savane Gardens, Jardin De Balata, Fort De France CastriesQueen Elizabeth once visited Castries, and the St Lucians have never forgotten it. It was for her that they named Queen's Drive—the road around this island that boasts a volcano, riotous botanical gardens and excellent whale-watching opportunities. In town, watch as natives fashion boats from gum trees, write your postcards in a Creole cafe or keep an eye out for exquisite silk-screened fabrics.
Country - St Lucia Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance to Airport - 24kms Currency - East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) Places of Interest Margarita IslandCountry - Venezuela St GeorgesAs you enter the harbor you will understand why Grenada is called “the Spice Island.” Visit a working spice estate where nutmeg, allspice, clove, cinnamon, ginger, bay leaves, tumeric (local saffron) and sapote are all grown and see why Grenada is one of the world’s major suppliers of nutmeg and mace. Elsewhere on the island, Plantation Great Houses, historic museums and thundering waterfalls await you.
Country - Grenada Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from port to Airport - 11kms Currency - East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) Places of Interest Carenage Market, St George, Grand Etang National Park BridgetownThe charming island of Barbados, with its capital Bridgetown retains a distinctive British Flavor. Sprawling plantations with beautiful mansions, towering lighthouses and historic towns take you back in time. Along the coast, pristine waters invite you to go snorkeling or scuba diving or relax on soft sands with a local specialty in hand.
Country - Barbados Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from port to Airport - 13kms Currency - Bardados Dollar (BBD) Places of Interest Harrisons Cave, Turtle Bay, Andromeda Gardens Praia da VitoriaNestling on the eastern shores of Terceira Island, the picturesque port of Praia da Vitória has a large bay with a sandy beach. Praia da Vitória's pretty parish church is remarkable for its Manueline architecture, gold Baroque side chapel and an interesting 18th-century Christmas crib. Country - Portugal Ponta DelgadaYou'll be astonished to see, in the depths of the huge crater at the center of the island, two lakes--one emerald green, the other sky-blue. More astonishments: a cluster of hot springs bubbling in the mist. LisbonWith 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 Saga Sapphire Cabin InfoView Another Cabin: Cruise line info![]() Saga CruisesWe 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. Ship info![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Saga SapphireFollowing 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 The Drawing Room The Grill East to West Pole to Pole Britannia Lounge Ship facts
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