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Saga Sapphire
Saga Sapphire is an award-winning boutique ship dedicated to making you feel special. This classic vessel wows all who step on-board with her elegant décor, timeless character and intimate atmosphere.
Her small size means Saga Sapphire can reach cities and islands that larger ships simply can’t access, offering a real sense of adventure to passengers. And this ship’s on-board experience is no less special, incorporating the perfect mix of relaxation and entertainment. Saga Sapphire offers some of the most spacious standard cabins at sea, all complete with a chic design that turns each stateroom into your own personal haven. Add to this a serene Aqua Spa, a tranquil library, superb cuisine and fantastic on-board events, and you have a formula for a truly unforgettable cruise holiday.
Saga Sapphire will be waving a fond farewell to the Saga fleet in summer 2020. As part of her final send-off, all cruises on-board Saga Sapphire will be all-inclusive! With unlimited selected drinks, selected wines at lunch and dinner, Saga house-branded spirits, beer, mixers and soft drinks - you can enjoy your time on-board Saga Sapphire.
- Launched: 1981
- Refurbished: 2016
- Capacity: 720
- Crew: 415
- Launched in 2020
- 1004 feet
- 2909 passengers
- 20 crew
What's On-board
Dining
Whether you wish to dine in style in the sophisticated 620-seat main restaurant, Pole to Pole (with four intimate, separate zones styled to reflect the continents of Africa, Asia, Europe and America), or book a seat for no extra charge in the the speciality, Asian inspired restaurant, East to West, there are plenty of dining options to choose from. The Verandah and Grill offers a relaxed dining experience with healthy continental buffet breakfasts, buffet lunches and waiter-served dinners where you can watch your food be prepared in the open kitchen. You will also find both inside and outside seating here if you prefer to dine al fresco. What´s more, you can take advantage of Sapphire´s 24-hour room service and have your favourite late-night snack delivered to your door with no extra charge.
Accommodation
Your cabin is your own personal retreat, and with 24-hour room service available to all cabin types at no additional charge, you can indulge in a tempting choice of refreshments, tea and coffee within the privacy of your own comfortable, spacious cabin. Choose from cabin grades including Inside, Outside, Superior and Suite. Make the most of your free Wi-Fi internet by sharing special cruise memories with your friends and family at home. All cabin types also include air conditioning, an en-suite bathroom, dressing table/writing desk with seating, spacious wardrobe, flat-screen TV, safe, mini-fridge, mirror, hairdryer and binoculars. In addition, suite guests also receive a minibar, full butler service, fresh flowers and pre-dinner canapes.
Activities
From St Andrew´s crazy golf on the top deck of the ship to The Clubhouse games room, where you can get competitive with such games as shuffleboard, table tennis and table football, there are always activities to get involved in on-board Saga Sapphire. There is even a PC and learning zone, The Academy, where you can take part in tutorials. You will be spoilt for choice by the many on-board bars, lounges and swimming pools, from the Aviator Lounge where you can enjoy beautifully-themed decor dedicated to heroes of the skies to the Cooper´s Bar dedicated to beloved comedian Tommy Cooper, including a classic humour picture gallery and fez shaped lampshades
Entertainment
If you are a dancer at heart you will love the Britannia Lounge, a venue offering dance classes, live bands and singers, so you can dance the evening away. Britannia Lounge also offers elegant afternoon tea each day. You can even unleash your competitive streak by taking part in quizzes before being dazzled by theatrical stage shows.
- Serene Aqua Spa
- Superb cuisine at a range of venues
- Explore Ashore team for on-board events
- Panoramic views in the Britannia Lounge
- Themed decor in the Aviator Lounge
- View from the Top promenade on Deck 12
- The Beach Club, perfect for relaxing
- Pole-to-Pole, 620-seater main restaurant
- East to West, a 64-seater Oriental restaurant
- 24-hour room service
Saga Sapphire Deck Plans
Choose a Deck
Deck 2
Deck 4
Single Outside
Deck 5
Single Outside
Double Outside
Double Inside
Single Inside
Deck 6
Double Outside
Double Outside
Single Outside
Double Inside
Single Inside
Deck 7
Double Outside
Single Outside
Double Inside
Single Inside
Deck 8
Double Superior
Single Superior
Double Inside
Single Inside
Deck 9
Royal Suite
Double Superior
Single Superior
Single Outside
Deck 10
Owner's Suite
Grand Suite
Suite
Junior Suite
Superior with Balcony
Superior Outside
Double Outside
Single Outside
Deck 11
Deck 12
Saga Sapphire Cabins
Other Saga Group Ships
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Service - Our dedicated Cruise Concierge team will guide you through every step of the booking process, helping to plan your perfect cruise holiday.
Price - Our relationship with the cruise lines gives us access to all the best deals and discounts, including exclusive offers that you won’t find elsewhere.
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