--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 7d22ece3-1cac-4071-8b03-1d138384f5a1 slug: 2314507 voyage_code: SD212 cruise_line: Saga Ocean Cruises ship: Spirit of Discovery departure_date: return_date: nights: 12 embarkation_port: Dover, England disembarkation_port: Dover, England starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-04T20:56:13Z --- # The British Isles: Our 30th Anniversary Cruise > Saga Ocean Cruises · Spirit of Discovery · May 13 – 25, 2027   (12 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Saga Ocean Cruises | | **Ship** | Spirit of Discovery | | **Duration** | 12 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Dover, England | | **Disembarkation Port** | Dover, England | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | SD212 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Dover, England **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Dover is a coastal town in England’s southeastern county of Kent. It’s a major port for ferries to Calais, in France. Built to repel invasions from across the English Channel, medieval Dover Castle overlooks the town and houses the extensive Secret Wartime Tunnels. ### Day 2: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: Newhaven (for Edinburgh), Scotland **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Edinburgh is Scotland's compact, hilly capital. It has a medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town with gardens and neoclassical buildings. Looming over the city is Edinburgh Castle, home to Scotland’s crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny, used in the coronation of Scottish rulers. ### Day 4: Aberdeen **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Aberdeen is a port city in northeast Scotland, where the Dee and Don rivers meet the North Sea. With an offshore petroleum industry, the city is home to an international population. It's also known as the ‘Granite City’ for its many enduring grey-stone buildings. The 19th-century Marischal College is typical – a monumental Victorian landmark that’s now headquarters of the City Council. ### Day 5: Lerwick, Shetland Islands **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Lerwick is the main town and port of the Shetland Islands, Scotland. Shetland's only burgh, Lerwick had a population of about 7,000 residents in 2010 ### Day 6: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 7: Liverpool, England **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Liverpool is a maritime city in northwest England, where the River Mersey meets the Irish Sea. A key trade and migration port from the 18th to the early 20th centuries, it's also, famously, the hometown of The Beatles. Ferries cruise the waterfront, where the iconic mercantile buildings known as the "Three Graces" – Royal Liver Building, Cunard Building and Port of Liverpool Building – stand on the Pier Head. ### Day 8: Belfast, Northern Ireland **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 11:00 PM Belfast is Northern Ireland’s capital. It was the birthplace of the RMS Titanic, which famously struck an iceberg and sunk in 1912. This legacy is recalled in the renovated dockyards' Titanic Quarter, which includes the Titanic Belfast, an aluminium-clad museum reminiscent of a ship’s hull, as well as shipbuilder Harland & Wolff’s Drawing Offices and the Titanic Slipways, which now host open-air concerts. ### Day 9: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 10: Cobh(for Cork), Ireland **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Cobh is a town in Ireland, on an island in Cork city’s harbour. It’s known as the Titanic’s last port of call in 1912. Titanic Experience Cobh is a themed attraction in the former White Star Line ticket office. More displays on the liner are in the Cobh Heritage Centre, which also explores how Cobh became an embarkation point during Ireland’s mass emigrations. North of town, huge Fota Wildlife Park is on Fota Island. ### Day 11: Falmouth, England **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Falmouth is a town on the coast of Cornwall in southwest England. It’s known for its deep natural harbour on the Fal Estuary, and beaches like Swanpool and Gyllyngvase. The National Maritime Museum Cornwall has interactive galleries and a flotilla of model boats. On Pendennis Point, Pendennis Castle is a well-preserved 16th-century fortress built by Henry VIII. To the southwest, Trebah Garden has subtropical plants. ### Day 12: Portsmouth, England **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Portsmouth is a port city and naval base on England’s south coast, mostly spread across Portsea Island. It’s known for its maritime heritage and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The dockyard is home to the interactive National Museum of the Royal Navy, the wooden warship HMS Victory, where Nelson died in the Battle of Trafalgar, and HMS Warrior 1860. ### Day 13: Dover, England **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Dover is a coastal town in England’s southeastern county of Kent. It’s a major port for ferries to Calais, in France. Built to repel invasions from across the English Channel, medieval Dover Castle overlooks the town and houses the extensive Secret Wartime Tunnels. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Cabin Options ### Balcony Cabins **Standard Twin with Balcony** (Code: F) 24-hour room service Complimentary Wi Fi Tea coffee making facilities Turndown service Plus... Twin or kingsize bed Private Balcony Private bathroom and wc with shower Fresh fruit Bathrobes and slippers Toiletries **Superior Single with Balcony** (Code: RS) 24-hour room service Complimentary Wi Fi Tea coffee making facilities Turndown service Plus... Twin or kingsize bed Balcony Private bathroom and wc with shower Fresh fruit Bathrobes and slippers Toiletries **Standard Twin with Balcony** (Code: G) 24-hour room service Complimentary Wi Fi Tea coffee making facilities Turndown service Plus... Twin or kingsize bed Private Balcony Private bathroom and wc with shower Fresh fruit Bathrobes and slippers Toiletries **Standard Single with Balcony** (Code: US) 24-hour room service Complimentary Wi Fi Tea coffee making facilities Turndown service Plus... Double bed Balcony Private bathroom and wc with shower Fresh fruit Bathrobes and slippers Toiletries **Superior Single with Balcony** (Code: QS) 24-hour room service Complimentary Wi Fi Tea coffee making facilities Turndown service Plus... Twin or kingsize bed Balcony Private bathroom and wc with shower Fresh fruit Bathrobes and slippers Toiletries **Standard Twin with Balcony** (Code: H) 24-hour room service Complimentary Wi Fi Tea coffee making facilities Turndown service Plus... Twin or kingsize bed Private Balcony Private bathroom and wc with shower Fresh fruit Bathrobes and slippers Toiletries **Twin Deluxe with Balcony** (Code: C) 24-hour room service Complimentary Wi Fi Tea coffee making facilities Turndown service Plus... Twin or kingsize bed Private Balcony Private bathroom and wc with shower Walk in wardrobe Seating area Fresh fruit Bathrobes and slippers Toiletries **Standard Twin with Balcony** (Code: J) 24-hour room service Complimentary Wi Fi Tea coffee making facilities Turndown service Plus... Twin or kingsize bed Private Balcony Private bathroom and wc with shower Fresh fruit Bathrobes and slippers Toiletries **Standard Twin with Balcony** (Code: L) 24-hour room service Complimentary Wi Fi Tea coffee making facilities Turndown service Plus... Twin or kingsize bed Private Balcony Private bathroom and wc with shower Fresh fruit Bathrobes and slippers Toiletries **Twin Deluxe with Balcony** (Code: D) 24-hour room service Complimentary Wi Fi Tea coffee making facilities Turndown service Plus... Twin or kingsize bed Private Balcony Private bathroom and wc with shower Walk in wardrobe Seating area Fresh fruit Bathrobes and slippers Toiletries **Twin Deluxe with Balcony** (Code: B) 24-hour room service Complimentary Wi Fi Tea coffee making facilities Turndown service Plus... Twin or kingsize bed Private Balcony Private bathroom and wc with shower Walk in wardrobe Seating area Fresh fruit Bathrobes and slippers Toiletries **Twin Deluxe with Balcony** (Code: E) 24-hour room service Complimentary Wi Fi Tea coffee making facilities Turndown service Plus... Twin or kingsize bed Private Balcony Private bathroom and wc with shower Walk in wardrobe Seating area Fresh fruit Bathrobes and slippers Toiletries **Standard Twin with Balcony** (Code: K) 24-hour room service Complimentary Wi Fi Tea coffee making facilities Turndown service Plus... Twin or kingsize bed Private Balcony Private bathroom and wc with shower Fresh fruit Bathrobes and slippers Toiletries **Superior Single with Balcony** (Code: SS) 24-hour room service Complimentary Wi Fi Tea coffee making facilities Turndown service Plus... Twin or kingsize bed Balcony Private bathroom and wc with shower Fresh fruit Bathrobes and slippers Toiletries **Standard Single with Balcony** (Code: TS) 24-hour room service Complimentary Wi Fi Tea coffee making facilities Turndown service Plus... Double bed Balcony Private bathroom and wc with shower Fresh fruit Bathrobes and slippers Toiletries **Standard Single with Balcony** (Code: WS) 24-hour room service Complimentary Wi Fi Tea coffee making facilities Turndown service Plus... Double bed Balcony Private bathroom and wc with shower Fresh fruit Bathrobes and slippers Toiletries **Twin Deluxe with Balcony** (Code: A) 24-hour room service Complimentary Wi Fi Tea coffee making facilities Turndown service Plus... Twin or kingsize bed Private Balcony Private bathroom and wc with shower Walk in wardrobe Seating area Fresh fruit Bathrobes and slippers Toiletries **Standard Twin with Balcony** (Code: I) 24-hour room service Complimentary Wi Fi Tea coffee making facilities Turndown service Plus... Twin or kingsize bed Private Balcony Private bathroom and wc with shower Fresh fruit Bathrobes and slippers Toiletries ### Suite Cabins **Deluxe Single with balcony** (Code: NS) 24-hour room service Complimentary Wi Fi Tea coffee making facilities Turndown service Plus... Twin or kingsize bed Balcony Private bathroom and wc with shower Walk in wardrobe Seating area Fresh fruit Bathrobes and slippers Toiletries **Mid Ship Suite with Balcony** (Code: GG) 24-hour room service Complimentary Wi Fi Tea coffee making facilities Turndown service Plus... Full butler service Twin or kingsize bed Balcony Seating area with large sofa Walk in wardrobe Private bathroom and wc with shower and bath Luxury fresh fruit basket Daily newspaper ... **Single Suite with Balcony** (Code: MS) 24-hour room service Complimentary Wi Fi Tea coffee making facilities Turndown service Plus... Full butler service Twin or kingsize bed Balcony Seating area Walk in wardrobe Private bathroom and wc with shower and bath Luxury fresh fruit basket Daily newspaper Continental bre... **Aft Suite with Balcony** (Code: CC) 24-hour room service Complimentary Wi Fi Tea coffee making facilities Turndown service Plus... Full butler service Twin or kingsize bed Balcony Luxurious spacious living room area Walk in wardrobe Private bathroom and wc with shower and whirlpool bath Luxury fresh fruit basket ... **Deluxe Single with balcony** (Code: PS) 24-hour room service Complimentary Wi Fi Tea coffee making facilities Turndown service Plus... Twin or kingsize bed Balcony Private bathroom and wc with shower Walk in wardrobe Seating area Fresh fruit Bathrobes and slippers Toiletries **Forward Suite with balcony** (Code: AA) 24-hour room service Complimentary Wi Fi Tea coffee making facilities Turndown service Plus... Full butler service Twin or kingsize bed Balcony Luxurious spacious living room area Walk in wardrobe Private bathroom and wc with shower and whirlpool bath Guest wc Luxury fresh frui... **Forward Suite with balcony** (Code: BB) 24-hour room service Complimentary Wi Fi Tea coffee making facilities Turndown service Plus... Full butler service Twin or kingsize bed Balcony Luxurious spacious living room area Walk in wardrobe Private bathroom and wc with shower and whirlpool bath Guest wc Luxury fresh frui... **Mid Ship Suite with Balcony** (Code: EJ) Mid Ship Suite with Balcony **Mid Ship Suite with Balcony** (Code: FF) 24-hour room service Complimentary Wi Fi Tea coffee making facilities Turndown service Plus... Full butler service Twin or kingsize bed Balcony Seating area with large sofa Walk in wardrobe Private bathroom and wc with shower and bath Luxury fresh fruit basket Daily newspaper ... **Aft Suite with Balcony** (Code: DD) 24-hour room service Complimentary Wi Fi Tea coffee making facilities Turndown service Plus... Full butler service Twin or kingsize bed Balcony Luxurious spacious living room area Walk in wardrobe Private bathroom and wc with shower and whirlpool bath Luxury fresh fruit basket ... **Mid Ship Suite with Balcony** (Code: EE) 24-hour room service Complimentary Wi Fi Tea coffee making facilities Turndown service Plus... Full butler service Twin or kingsize bed Balcony Seating area with large sofa Walk in wardrobe Private bathroom and wc with shower and bath Luxury fresh fruit basket Daily newspaper ... ## Ship Information ### Spirit of Discovery The new luxury ship features the design cues, cuisine and levels of service you expect in the world’s finest boutique hotels. Except here you’ll wake up in a new idyllic location different to the one you went to sleep in. Called Spirit of Discovery, she’s the only small ship being built for the British market, offering a balcony for every guest and a choice of free speciality restaurants. All backed by Saga’s famous personal service and inclusive value. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 999 | | Crew | 517 | | Gross Tonnage | 58,250.0 | | Length | 774.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 540 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Entertainment - **Card Room**: The Card Room is essential for any serious bridge player. Join in with organised lessons and tournaments, or simply use it to play card games however ... - **Playhouse**: In a first for Saga, this ship features our very own theatre at sea. Comfortable, raked seating The Playhouse seats 444 guests, meaning you’ll enjoy t... - **Britannia Lounge**: No Saga ship would be complete without our signature Britannia Lounge, and it’s an exciting, multi-purpose venue where you’ll always find something to... - **Lido**: In the centre of the Lido deck, you’ll find Spirit of Discovery’s beautiful main swimming pool and outdoor area, designed with an art deco flair. The ... - **Fairway**: It’s another of the ship’s special and quirky features: a virtual golf course at sea. It’s a space with plenty of room to practice your swing. Whether... ### Food and Drink - **South Cape Bar**: With the style and ambience to match anything found in London, Spirit of Discovery’s main bar is superbly designed with an art deco influence. This s... - **La Vie en Rose at The Club**: Take a sneak peek at La Vie en Rose at The Club, the new French brasserie on board Spirit of Discovery.Cruise ship Spirit of Discovery is set to unvei... - **East to West**: They say variety is the spice of life, so why not try something completely different? Spirit of Discovery’s variety of restaurants mean you can mix th... - **Coast to Coast**: Exclusive to 74 guests every evening, Coast to Coast is designed to showcase modern seafood cuisine: the very best of British and locally-sourced fish... - **Dining**: Music lovers can soak up the ambience in The Club. A late-night music venue and cocktail bar where guests can enjoy live music from an array of perfor... ### Recreational - **Craft Room**: A dedicated craft area, where you can enjoy a range of classes and workshops, from jewellery-making to papercraft. Expert teachers and artists will be... - **beauty salon**: Just off the main Spa area, you can step into another world of pampering and indulgence: the beauty salon. Here you can enjoy a range of beauty treatm... - **art gallery**: Not only is Spirit of Discovery a state-of-the-art ship, she also houses amazing art inside. Our team have been working behind the scenes for several ... - **The shopping**: The shopping experience aboard Spirit of Discovery is as unique as the ship itself. Take advantage of tax-free purchases on selected cruises including... ### Relaxation - **The Spa**: A sumptuous sanctuary for relaxation, The Spa is a place of beauty, delight and wellbeing. Designed in neutral tones with warm colours, this wellness ... - **The Terrace**: This elegant ‘secret’ garden area is the perfect setting to enjoy the fresh air any time of the day. Expect it to be especially inviting as you sail a... ### Technology - **Library**: The Library is a quiet, relaxed space located at the top of the ship’s atrium, and is another of the ship’s artful delights. The Library feels like a... ### Fitness - **Fitness Centre**: If you want to really get active throughout your cruise, head for the cutting-edge gymnasium on the Sun deck. Offering views across the Britannia Loun... ## Ports of Call ### Dover, England *Coordinates: 51.1297, 1.31114* Dover is a coastal town in England’s southeastern county of Kent. It’s a major port for ferries to Calais, in France. Built to repel invasions from across the English Channel, medieval Dover Castle overlooks the town and houses the extensive Secret Wartime Tunnels. ### Newhaven (for Edinburgh), Scotland *Coordinates: 50.7967, 0.0556015* Edinburgh is Scotland's compact, hilly capital. It has a medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town with gardens and neoclassical buildings. Looming over the city is Edinburgh Castle, home to Scotland’s crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny, used in the coronation of Scottish rulers. ### Aberdeen *Coordinates: 57.1475, -2.09539* Aberdeen is a port city in northeast Scotland, where the Dee and Don rivers meet the North Sea. With an offshore petroleum industry, the city is home to an international population. It's also known as the ‘Granite City’ for its many enduring grey-stone buildings. The 19th-century Marischal College is typical – a monumental Victorian landmark that’s now headquarters of the City Council. ### Lerwick, Shetland Islands *Coordinates: 60.1558, -1.14457* Lerwick is the main town and port of the Shetland Islands, Scotland. Shetland's only burgh, Lerwick had a population of about 7,000 residents in 2010 ### Liverpool, England *Coordinates: 53.4084, -2.99157* Liverpool is a maritime city in northwest England, where the River Mersey meets the Irish Sea. A key trade and migration port from the 18th to the early 20th centuries, it's also, famously, the hometown of The Beatles. Ferries cruise the waterfront, where the iconic mercantile buildings known as the "Three Graces" – Royal Liver Building, Cunard Building and Port of Liverpool Building – stand on th... ### Belfast, Northern Ireland *Coordinates: 54.5973, -5.93011* Belfast is Northern Ireland’s capital. It was the birthplace of the RMS Titanic, which famously struck an iceberg and sunk in 1912. This legacy is recalled in the renovated dockyards' Titanic Quarter, which includes the Titanic Belfast, an aluminium-clad museum reminiscent of a ship’s hull, as well as shipbuilder Harland & Wolff’s Drawing Offices and the Titanic Slipways, which now host open-air c... ### Cobh(for Cork), Ireland *Coordinates: 51.8979, -8.47109* Cobh is a town in Ireland, on an island in Cork city’s harbour. It’s known as the Titanic’s last port of call in 1912. Titanic Experience Cobh is a themed attraction in the former White Star Line ticket office. More displays on the liner are in the Cobh Heritage Centre, which also explores how Cobh became an embarkation point during Ireland’s mass emigrations. North of town, huge Fota Wildlife Par... ### Falmouth, England *Coordinates: 50.1526, -5.06627* Falmouth is a town on the coast of Cornwall in southwest England. It’s known for its deep natural harbour on the Fal Estuary, and beaches like Swanpool and Gyllyngvase. The National Maritime Museum Cornwall has interactive galleries and a flotilla of model boats. On Pendennis Point, Pendennis Castle is a well-preserved 16th-century fortress built by Henry VIII. To the southwest, Trebah Garden has ... ### Portsmouth, England *Coordinates: 50.8106, -1.091* Portsmouth is a port city and naval base on England’s south coast, mostly spread across Portsea Island. It’s known for its maritime heritage and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The dockyard is home to the interactive National Museum of the Royal Navy, the wooden warship HMS Victory, where Nelson died in the Battle of Trafalgar, and HMS Warrior 1860. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2314507 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2314507 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2314507.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2314507/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/saga-ocean-cruises/spirit-of-discovery/other/103639.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-04 20:56:13 UTC