--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 96b1eb51-6035-41b2-8f57-1b762534b249 slug: 2314946 voyage_code: SD225 cruise_line: Saga Ocean Cruises ship: Spirit of Discovery departure_date: return_date: nights: 17 embarkation_port: Portsmouth, England disembarkation_port: Portsmouth, England starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T12:02:47Z --- # Italian Charms and the Mediterranean > Saga Ocean Cruises · Spirit of Discovery · Oct 15 – Nov 1, 2027   (17 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Saga Ocean Cruises | | **Ship** | Spirit of Discovery | | **Duration** | 17 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Portsmouth, England | | **Disembarkation Port** | Portsmouth, England | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | SD225 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Portsmouth, England **Arrives:** 12:00 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 2: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 4: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 5: Gibraltar **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM The Port of Gibraltar, also known as Gibraltar Harbour, is a seaport in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. It was a strategically important location during the Napoleonic Wars and after 1869 served as a supply point for ships travelling to India through the Suez Canal. ### Day 6: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 7: Palma, Majorca **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Palma is a resort city and capital of the Spanish island of Mallorca (Majorca), in the western Mediterranean. The massive Santa María cathedral, a Gothic landmark begun in the 13th century, overlooks the Bay of Palma. The adjacent Almudaina is a Moorish-style Arab fortress converted to a royal residence. West of the city, hilltop Bellver Castle is a medieval fortress with a distinctive circular shape. ### Day 8: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 9: Salerno, Italy **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Salerno is a port city southeast of Naples, in Italy. Atop Monte Bonadies, the centuries-old Arechi Castle has sea views, plus Museo Medievale del Castello, exhibiting medieval ceramics and coins. In town, built on the ruins of a Roman temple, is Salerno Cathedral. It has Byzantine bronze doors, a baroque crypt and a marble altar. The terraced Minerva’s Garden has been growing medicinal plants since the 14th century. ### Day 10: Palermo, Sicily **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Palermo is the capital of the Italian island of Sicily. The 12th-century Palermo Cathedral houses royal tombs, while the huge neoclassical Teatro Massimo is known for opera performances. Also in the center are the Palazzo dei Normanni, a royal palace started in the 9th century, and the Cappella Palatina, with Byzantine mosaics. Busy markets include the central Ballarò street market and the Vucciria, near the port. ### Day 11: Cagliari, Sardinia **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Cagliari is the capital city of the Italian island of Sardinia. It’s known for the hilltop Castello, a medieval walled quarter situated high over the rest of the town. Architectural highlights include the 13th-century Cagliari Cathedral. Housed in a former arsenal, the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Cagliari displays bronze objects, Roman ceramics and artifacts from the Nuragic age to the Byzantine era. ### Day 12: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 13: Cartagena, Spain **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Cartagena is a port city and naval base in the Murcia region of southeast Spain. Founded by the Carthaginians around 220 B.C., the city boomed during the Roman period. Among its many Roman ruins are a 1st-century B.C. theater and Casa de la Fortuna, a villa with murals and mosaics. The Muralla Púnica (Punic Wall) interpretation center houses the remains of a 3rd-century B.C. defensive wall. ### Day 14: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 15: Lisbon, Portugal **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Lisbon is Portugal’s hilly, coastal capital city. From imposing São Jorge Castle, the view encompasses the old city’s pastel-colored buildings, Tagus Estuary and Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge. Nearby, the National Azulejo Museum displays 5 centuries of decorative ceramic tiles. Just outside Lisbon is a string of Atlantic beaches, from Cascais to Estoril. ### Day 16: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 17: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 18: Portsmouth, England **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM 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. ## 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 ### 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. ### Gibraltar *Coordinates: 36.1408, -5.3536* The Port of Gibraltar, also known as Gibraltar Harbour, is a seaport in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. It was a strategically important location during the Napoleonic Wars and after 1869 served as a supply point for ships travelling to India through the Suez Canal. ### Palma, Majorca *Coordinates: 39.5695, 2.65002* Palma is a resort city and capital of the Spanish island of Mallorca (Majorca), in the western Mediterranean. The massive Santa María cathedral, a Gothic landmark begun in the 13th century, overlooks the Bay of Palma. The adjacent Almudaina is a Moorish-style Arab fortress converted to a royal residence. West of the city, hilltop Bellver Castle is a medieval fortress with a distinctive circular sh... ### Salerno, Italy *Coordinates: 40.6824, 14.7681* Salerno is a port city southeast of Naples, in Italy. Atop Monte Bonadies, the centuries-old Arechi Castle has sea views, plus Museo Medievale del Castello, exhibiting medieval ceramics and coins. In town, built on the ruins of a Roman temple, is Salerno Cathedral. It has Byzantine bronze doors, a baroque crypt and a marble altar. The terraced Minerva’s Garden has been growing medicinal plants sin... ### Palermo, Sicily *Coordinates: 38.1156, 13.3613* Palermo is the capital of the Italian island of Sicily. The 12th-century Palermo Cathedral houses royal tombs, while the huge neoclassical Teatro Massimo is known for opera performances. Also in the center are the Palazzo dei Normanni, a royal palace started in the 9th century, and the Cappella Palatina, with Byzantine mosaics. Busy markets include the central Ballarò street market and the Vucciri... ### Cagliari, Sardinia *Coordinates: 39.2149, 9.1095* Cagliari is the capital city of the Italian island of Sardinia. It’s known for the hilltop Castello, a medieval walled quarter situated high over the rest of the town. Architectural highlights include the 13th-century Cagliari Cathedral. Housed in a former arsenal, the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Cagliari displays bronze objects, Roman ceramics and artifacts from the Nuragic age to the Byzanti... ### Cartagena, Spain *Coordinates: 37.6265, -0.996564* Cartagena is a port city and naval base in the Murcia region of southeast Spain. Founded by the Carthaginians around 220 B.C., the city boomed during the Roman period. Among its many Roman ruins are a 1st-century B.C. theater and Casa de la Fortuna, a villa with murals and mosaics. The Muralla Púnica (Punic Wall) interpretation center houses the remains of a 3rd-century B.C. defensive wall. ### Lisbon, Portugal *Coordinates: 38.7223, -9.13934* Lisbon is Portugal’s hilly, coastal capital city. From imposing São Jorge Castle, the view encompasses the old city’s pastel-colored buildings, Tagus Estuary and Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge. Nearby, the National Azulejo Museum displays 5 centuries of decorative ceramic tiles. Just outside Lisbon is a string of Atlantic beaches, from Cascais to Estoril. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2314946 - **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/2314946 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2314946.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2314946/ - **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:** 2026-05-05 12:02:47 UTC