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As long as man has existed, he has been drawn to the
different seasons as the earth revolves around the sun and the phenomena which
surround this celestial sphere. As the latest jewel in Saga’s fleet, Saga
Sapphire will shine brightly next year as she travels to destinations where the
sun and earth come together in an incredible spectacle of nature, or where the
warmth of the sun is sure to delight sun worshippers.
In search of the
Northern Lights
- Watch
nature’s own theatre unfold above you
Seeing the aurora borealis is a
jaw-dropping and mystical moment. This extraordinary voyage to the far reaches
of Norway passes through Viking heartland and across the Arctic Circle. Along
the way, passengers can explore Norway’s picture-perfect scenes of remote
villages, majestic glaciers and peaceful fjords. A selection of optional winter
activities include dog sledding, snowmobile safari and an overnight stay at the
Alta Igloo Hotel, which is made entirely from ice and snow – even the
beds!
A few Superior Cabins are
still available on this very special trip, which departs March
12, for 16 nights. Prices start from £5,519 per person.
Land of the Midnight
Sun
- Head North to
the Arctic for the ethereal glow of the night time sun
This unforgettable journey unveils the
awe-inspiring landscapes of the Arctic Circle as passengers sail far north to
the ‘top of the world’. In Norway, gaze upon sparkling fjords, waterfalls,
glaciers and mountains then explore the country’s most captivating cities and
fishing towns. A highlight of the trip is the journey along
the ice barrier besides spellbinding glacial scenery to Magdalena Bay,
one of the most remote ports in the world. Find blue ice packs towering like icy
skyscrapers as you travel as far north as you can without an icebreaker.
Passengers and crew will be on the lookout for walrus, Arctic fox, reindeer and
bowhead whales.
Cruise departs on June 19, for 15 nights, and prices start from £2,671 per
person.
Africa and the Solar
Eclipse
- A journey of
epic proportions to 0°latitude and 0°longitude
Join the voyage of a lifetime as Saga Sapphire
navigates the coastlines of Spain and Africa to view a phenomenon which occurs only once every 19 years. This total eclipse will be special as it will cross
both the Equator and the Greenwich Meridian at 0°latitude and
0°longitude. On November 3, the Captain will position
the ship for passengers to witness a hybrid eclipse of the sun. From this
incredible vantage point (weather permitting), guests will observe in awe as the
sun shrinks from view, giving a new meaning to “sun-downer” cocktails on deck.
Departing October
18 for a 28-night voyage, prices start from £4,292 per
person.
For bookings, don't forget to contact The Cruise Line Ltd, the UK's cruising specialists, on 0800 008 6677.
