--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 16b62d16-b778-400d-a6cf-9ffa2cb8bc51 slug: 2316864 voyage_code: SD224 cruise_line: Saga Ocean Cruises ship: Spirit of Discovery departure_date: return_date: nights: 30 embarkation_port: Portsmouth, England disembarkation_port: Portsmouth, England starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T03:23:38Z --- # Impressions of Canada > Saga Ocean Cruises · Spirit of Discovery · Sep 15 – Oct 15, 2027   (30 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Saga Ocean Cruises | | **Ship** | Spirit of Discovery | | **Duration** | 30 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** | SD224 | ## 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: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 6: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 7: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 8: Halifax, Nova Scotia **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Halifax, an Atlantic Ocean port in eastern Canada, is the provincial capital of Nova Scotia. A major business centre, it’s also known for its maritime history. The city’s dominated by the hilltop Citadel, a star-shaped fort completed in the 1850s. Waterfront warehouses known as the Historic Properties recall Halifax’s days as a trading hub for privateers, notably during the War of 1812. ### Day 9: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 10: Gaspe, Quebec **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Gaspé is a city at the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region of eastern Quebec in Canada. Gaspé is located about 650 km northeast of Quebec City, and 350 km east of Rimouski. As of the 2011 Canadian Census, the city had a total population of 15,163. ### Day 11: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 12: Quebec, Canada **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Québec City sits on the Saint Lawrence River in Canada's mostly French-speaking Québec province. Dating to 1608, it has a fortified colonial core, Vieux-Québec and Place Royale, with stone buildings and narrow streets. This area is the site of the towering Château Frontenac Hotel and imposing Citadelle of Québec. The Petit Champlain district’s cobblestone streets are lined with bistros and boutiques. ### Day 13: Quebec, Canada **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Québec City sits on the Saint Lawrence River in Canada's mostly French-speaking Québec province. Dating to 1608, it has a fortified colonial core, Vieux-Québec and Place Royale, with stone buildings and narrow streets. This area is the site of the towering Château Frontenac Hotel and imposing Citadelle of Québec. The Petit Champlain district’s cobblestone streets are lined with bistros and boutiques. ### Day 14: Quebec, Canada **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 02:00 PM Québec City sits on the Saint Lawrence River in Canada's mostly French-speaking Québec province. Dating to 1608, it has a fortified colonial core, Vieux-Québec and Place Royale, with stone buildings and narrow streets. This area is the site of the towering Château Frontenac Hotel and imposing Citadelle of Québec. The Petit Champlain district’s cobblestone streets are lined with bistros and boutiques. ### Day 15: Saguenay, Quebec **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Saguenay is a city in Québec, Canada. It’s known for Saguenay Fjord, which leads to the St. Lawrence River. The Musée du Fjord has history displays and an aquarium. La Pulperie de Chicoutimi museum charts regional history in an 1800s wood-pulp mill. Exhibits on the area’s huge 1996 floods are on show at the Musée de la Petite Maison Blanche. Ski and bike trails wind through the riverside Parc de la Rivière-du-Moulin. ### 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: Sydney, Canada **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Sydney is a community on the east coast of Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, Canada within the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. Sydney was founded in 1785 by the British, was incorporated as a city in 1904, and dissolved on 1 August 1995, when it was amalgamated into the regional municipality. ### Day 19: Charleston **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Charleston, the South Carolina port city founded in 1670, is defined by its cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages and pastel antebellum houses, particularly in the elegant French Quarter and Battery districts. The Battery promenade and Waterfront Park both overlook Charleston Harbor, while Fort Sumter, a federal stronghold where the first shots of the Civil War rang out, lies across the water. ### Day 20: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 21: Corner Brook, Newfoundland **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Corner Brook is a city located on the west coast of the island of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. ### Day 22: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 23: St John's, Antigua **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:30 PM St. John’s is the capital and key port of the Caribbean island nation of Antigua and Barbuda. The city is home to the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda, with exhibits on indigenous tribes and plantation life. St. John’s Cathedral, a 19th-century Anglican church, is on a hill near the 17th-century Government House. A monument to the nation’s founder, V.C. Bird, is next to the Public Market, which sells crafts and produce. ### Day 24: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 25: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 26: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 27: Ponta del Gada, Azores **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Ponta Delgada, on São Miguel Island, is the capital of the Azores archipelago of Portugal. The striking, 3-arched city gates and the Gothic-style Church of St. Sebastian are near the harbor. The Convent and Chapel of Our Lady of Hope houses a revered image of Christ. The Carlos Machado Museum offers diverse artifacts of Azorean culture. The city is a gateway to the crater lakes of Sete Cidades, to the northwest. ### Day 28: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 29: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 30: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 31: 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. ### Halifax, Nova Scotia *Coordinates: 44.6462, -63.5736* Halifax, an Atlantic Ocean port in eastern Canada, is the provincial capital of Nova Scotia. A major business centre, it’s also known for its maritime history. The city’s dominated by the hilltop Citadel, a star-shaped fort completed in the 1850s. Waterfront warehouses known as the Historic Properties recall Halifax’s days as a trading hub for privateers, notably during the War of 1812. ### Gaspe, Quebec *Coordinates: 48.8301, -64.4818* Gaspé is a city at the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region of eastern Quebec in Canada. Gaspé is located about 650 km northeast of Quebec City, and 350 km east of Rimouski. As of the 2011 Canadian Census, the city had a total population of 15,163. ### Quebec, Canada *Coordinates: 46.8128, -71.2152* Québec City sits on the Saint Lawrence River in Canada's mostly French-speaking Québec province. Dating to 1608, it has a fortified colonial core, Vieux-Québec and Place Royale, with stone buildings and narrow streets. This area is the site of the towering Château Frontenac Hotel and imposing Citadelle of Québec. The Petit Champlain district’s cobblestone streets are lined with bistros and boutiqu... ### Saguenay, Quebec *Coordinates: 48.4333, -71.0833* Saguenay is a city in Québec, Canada. It’s known for Saguenay Fjord, which leads to the St. Lawrence River. The Musée du Fjord has history displays and an aquarium. La Pulperie de Chicoutimi museum charts regional history in an 1800s wood-pulp mill. Exhibits on the area’s huge 1996 floods are on show at the Musée de la Petite Maison Blanche. Ski and bike trails wind through the riverside Parc de l... ### Sydney, Canada *Coordinates: 46.1349, -60.1915* Sydney is a community on the east coast of Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, Canada within the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. Sydney was founded in 1785 by the British, was incorporated as a city in 1904, and dissolved on 1 August 1995, when it was amalgamated into the regional municipality. ### Charleston *Coordinates: 32.7931, -79.9413* Charleston, the South Carolina port city founded in 1670, is defined by its cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages and pastel antebellum houses, particularly in the elegant French Quarter and Battery districts. The Battery promenade and Waterfront Park both overlook Charleston Harbor, while Fort Sumter, a federal stronghold where the first shots of the Civil War rang out, lies across the water... ### Corner Brook, Newfoundland *Coordinates: 48.9517, -57.9505* Corner Brook is a city located on the west coast of the island of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. ### St John's, Antigua *Coordinates: 17.1167, -61.85* St. John’s is the capital and key port of the Caribbean island nation of Antigua and Barbuda. The city is home to the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda, with exhibits on indigenous tribes and plantation life. St. John’s Cathedral, a 19th-century Anglican church, is on a hill near the 17th-century Government House. A monument to the nation’s founder, V.C. Bird, is next to the Public Market, which sells... ### Ponta del Gada, Azores *Coordinates: 37.7463, -25.6668* Ponta Delgada, on São Miguel Island, is the capital of the Azores archipelago of Portugal. The striking, 3-arched city gates and the Gothic-style Church of St. Sebastian are near the harbor. The Convent and Chapel of Our Lady of Hope houses a revered image of Christ. The Carlos Machado Museum offers diverse artifacts of Azorean culture. The city is a gateway to the crater lakes of Sete Cidades, to... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2316864 - **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/2316864 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2316864.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2316864/ - **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 03:23:38 UTC