What has happened to Saga Sapphire?

What has happened to Saga Sapphire?

Saga Cruises has announced the completion of the previously agreed sale of Saga Sapphire to family-run Turkish tour operator, Anex Tour. Saga Sapphire joined the British cruise line’s fleet eight years ago in April 2012. In 2021, she will re-enter service as Blue Sapphire operating for Anex Tour’s new cruise line.

Is there a casino on Saga cruise ships?

The on-board experience with Saga Cruises They remember, and recreate on-board, the Golden Age of ocean travel. There are internet cafes, modern spas with hair salons and fitness centres, but there are no casinos, shopping malls or lavish shows.

Where is Blue Sapphire now?

Aegean Sea
Blue Sapphire current location is at Aegean Sea (coordinates 36.47099 N / 27.70400 E) cruising at speed of 12.7 kn (24 kph/ 15 mph) en route to RHODES. The AIS position was reported 4 minutes ago.

How many passengers does the saga spirit of discovery have?

999 passengers
Spirit of Discovery is a 58,250 GT cruise ship operating for Saga Cruises. Built by Meyer Werft, the ship was delivered on 24 June 2019 and began operations on 10 July 2019….Spirit of Discovery (2019)

Has Saga Sapphire been sold?

18 June 2020 – Saga, the experts in services and products for the over 50s, today announces the completion of the previously agreed sale of Saga Sapphire to Anex Tour, a family-run Turkish tour operator.

Where is Saga discovery now?

The current position of SPIRIT OF DISCOVERY is at North East Atlantic Ocean (coordinates 35.91355 N / 6.03161 W) reported 6 mins ago by AIS.

Where are Saga ships registered?

Saga has shown its firm commitment to Britain as Spirit of Discovery has been registered in the UK and will proudly display London as her port of registry on her stern. Her sister ship, Spirit of Adventure, will also fly the Red Ensign when she launches in 2020.

Who is the captain on Saga Spirit of Discovery?

Captain Colm Ryan is back at the helm.

Where are saga ships registered?

How many cruise ships do saga have?

two ships
Saga Cruises currently operates two ships, the 446-passenger Saga Pearl II and the 706-passenger Saga Sapphire, both set for an eventual phase out. Demand for sailing is quite high on the ships with both the ships having carried 25,000 passengers last year and with a repeat passenger rate of 75%.

Are saga ships sailing?

Saga Cruises operates vessels which feature classic ocean-liner exteriors and cater exclusively to older travelers. Itineraries are usually longer than a week (as most passengers are retired), extending up to world cruises that can last 100 days or more….Saga Cruises Cruises.