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About Saga Cruises
Choose a no-fly ocean cruise or sail Europe’s finest waterways. You can look forward to many exciting first-time experiences when you cruise with us.
Whether it’s being picked up from home by a chauffeur, exploring new destinations on included excursions, or relaxing with all-inclusive cocktails throughout your time on board.
Discover your perfect ocean or river cruise today.
Ocean Cruises
Small-ship luxury cruises
Say no to crowded mega-liners and hello to a boutique cruise with Saga.
We’ve designed our sister ships, Spirit of Adventure and Spirit of Discovery, with you in mind. Welcome to all-inclusive luxury cruising.
Experience all-inclusive luxury with Saga’s boutique small ships. Enjoy a complimentary chauffeur service and speciality dining and drinks, plus unwind in the spa at no extra cost. On-board entertainment includes live shows in The Playhouse theatre or you can relax on your private balcony with panoramic sea views. With VIP service and curated shore excursions, every cruise is designed to create an unforgettable getaway.
Delivering exceptional experiences every day
You can trust us to take care of the details that matter
- A trusted British brand
- One of UK's most trusted brands for people over 50, known for our high quality products and exceptional standards of service.
- Designed for the over-50s
- With more than 70 years experience of designing and delivering award-winning products for the over-50s, your needs are our first thought, not an afterthought.
- Award winning
- We regularly win awards. Our Ocean Cruises and All-Inclusive Holidays are Which Recommended and we were voted best car insurer at the Times Money Mentor Awards 2024.
River Cruises
Book your river cruise early for the best deals
Enjoy our highest discounts of up to 25% off the full fares by booking your river cruise as early as possible.
These savings are available now on our 2026 cruises too. But they will not last long!
Speaking of value. You might be surprised by how much more we include in the price of our river cruises – all-inclusive drinks and dining on board, a return nationwide chauffeur service, on-board gratuities, Wi-Fi, plus travel insurance and additional cancellation cover.
Plus, new for 2026, every cruise next year includes an excursion in every port!
Whether you discover the castles of the Rhine, explore the stunning cities of the Danube, soak up the culture along the Douro in Portugal, or even try our brand-new boutique ship Spirit of the Moselle, you can enjoy fantastic savings. But book soon, as cabins are now selling fast across the season.
What to know before sailing with Saga Cruises
OCEAN CRUISES
Included speciality dining
Unlike other cruise lines, it’s free to dine in all our speciality restaurants. Choose from Asian and Nepalese to Italian and seafood – even the wine is included with our compliments.
All-inclusive cruising
After stepping aboard, say cheers with all-inclusive drinks every day – and night – of your cruise. Choose from premium spirits, wines, beers and soft drinks, all at no extra charge.
The Lido
Find your spot around the pool or hot tubs on your ship’s Lido, complete with sunbeds, fish and chips, a free ice cream machine and complimentary waiter-served drinks.
Our sumptuous spa
Each ship has a luxurious spa, a haven of calm. Enjoy a dip in the hydrotherapy pool or visit the infrared sauna and steam room, included at no extra cost.
Staying active on board
With a high-tech gym, free fitness classes, daily deck walks and free e-bikes, it’s so easy to stay active and on the move when cruising on our sister ships.
The Playhouse
Every evening after dinner, take your seat in the ship’s very own theatre for live music, cabaret shows and entertainment from celebrity guests.
Balcony cabins
Every cabin on our ocean ships has a balcony, so you’ll always have your own bit of outside space to enjoy the fresh air and views of each port of call.
First-class service
With one member of staff for every two guests on board, there is enough of us to ensure you always receive first-class service throughout your cruise.
Discover the Saga Difference
Included nationwide return chauffeur service - Getting to the port is easy, thanks to our nationwide return shared chauffeur service, which is included on every cruise.
Included travel insurance - Our fares also include comprehensive travel insurance and additional cancellation cover.
Included speciality dining - Enjoy included fine dining, served in one leisurely sitting. Even speciality dining is included in all our restaurants at no extra charge.
Truly all-inclusive value - From wines and beers to cocktails and premium spirits, say cheers with all-inclusive drinks included from day to night. All on-board gratuities and Wi-Fi are also included.
Private balcony for every cabin - Every cabin has a balcony as standard, so you will always have your own private outside space to enjoy the views and fresh air.
Included excursions - Every cruise includes panoramic excursions in the price, along with the chance to join unforgettable optional tours.
And much more...
- An unlimited luggage allowance, and included porterage from the port to your cabin
- Free Wifi in your cabin and around the ship
- All on-board gratuities and service charges
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- A wide range of entertainment in multiple venues, including lectures from guest speakers, theatre productions and recitals
- Classes, activities and outside deck games
- Fitness classes and use of the gymnasium, swimming pools and hot tubs
- Spa access to hydrotherapy pool, infrared sauna and steam room
- All port taxes, fees and charges
Book with confidence
Love your first cruise or your money back
Enjoy every moment of your first Saga cruise, or we’ll happily refund your money!
Our Cruise Price Promise
Every booking is backed by our Cruise Price Promise, which means you can book early with confidence that if we reduce the price of your cabin grade after you have booked, you will automatically receive the value of the difference.
ABTA or ATOL bonded
Every booking is fully bonded by ABTA or ATOL, so your money is always protected.
Relax, it’s all inclusive
So much is included in the price of every boutique cruise, so you can relax and enjoy every moment
RIVER CRUISES
Truly All-Inclusive
All-inclusive drinks and dining on board, return UK travel service, gratuities, entertainment, travel insurance, and even selected excursions, it’s all included in the price of our river cruises.
Cruise Price Promise
Every booking is backed by our Cruise Price Promise, which means you can book early with confidence that if we reduce the price of your cabin grade after you have booked, you will automatically receive the value of the difference.
Love it First Time
We’re so confident you’ll love your first cruise with us, that we’re happy to make a special guarantee. So, if for any reason you don’t love your time on board, we’ll give your money back!
Saga Exclusive Ships
Enjoy high levels of comfort and service on our purpose-built sister ships, Spirit of the Rhine, Spirit of the Danube and Spirit of the Moselle. Or sail aboard our exclusive ship on the Douro river.
Why Choose Saga Cruises
OCEAN CRUISES
So much included in the price, with no hidden extras
A complimentary chauffeur service… all-inclusive speciality dining and premium drinks… excursions, on-board Wi-Fi and gratuities… there’s so much is included in the price of every all-inclusive boutique cruise with us.
It means you can simply book, then relax, knowing that everything is taken care of, without worrying about the bill at the end of your cruise.
Whether you cruise aboard Spirit of Adventure or Spirit of Discovery, you’ll also have your very own balcony to enjoy private views during your all-inclusive luxury cruise departing from the UK.
Every boutique cruise includes
Insurance and chauffeur service
- Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation cover‡ A return nationwide chauffeur service from your home to the port+ Or enjoy an included flight from your local airport, with a chauffeur from home and again from the airport to the ship Or choose complimentary parking at the port
Dining and drinks
- Fine dining on board in a choice of five restaurants, including speciality dining All-inclusive drinks including premium spirits, wines, beers, mixers and soft drinks# New for 2027 – premium wines now included 24-hour room service Afternoon tea
- Sailaway party
Explore ashore
- From 2026, an included excursion in every port A shuttle bus service into town at ports of call, when the ship is berthed at least 500 yards away
And more...
- Unlimited luggage allowance, and porterage at the ship* Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi around the ship Gratuities to all on-board crew Group tourist visas, if required All port taxes, fees and charges Entertainment and activities Spa access to hydrotherapy pool, infrared sauna and steam room Fitness classes and use of the gymnasium, swimming pools and hot tubs
Choose your extras
With so much included, the only things you may wish to purchase when on board are...
- Salon and beauty treatments
Indulge in a treatment in one of our six treatment rooms or enjoy a range of beauty treatments and wellbeing services, from hairdressing to manicures and pedicures, even eyebrow and eyelash tinting, and waxing.
- Additional shore excursions
From outstanding natural wonders and historic cities to ancient ruins and beautiful gardens, our shore excursion programme has been designed to suit a variety of tastes and showcase the best of the ports visited.
RIVER CRUISES
Enjoy a completely hassle-free river cruise
With more all-inclusive river cruises in Europe than ever before, you can sail safe in the knowledge that there's so much included in the price – you've nothing to budget for on board.
We include everything you might expect, plus, a few extras you may not, so you can sit back, relax and watch the scenery roll by, without having to worry about a thing.
Plus, every cruise on our Saga-exclusive ships is all-inclusive with local drinks including selected wine at lunch and dinner, plus house-branded spirits with mixers or selected cocktails, draught lager and soft drinks.
So much included with no hidden extras
Insurance and chauffeur service
- Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation cover‡ A return nationwide shared chauffeur service from your home to your UK departure point – from anywhere on the UK mainland+ Return flights from a choice of local airports, or return travel by Eurostar (where specified) Return transfer between your overseas airport, train station, hotel and port, where applicable Complimentary airport parking if required
Dining and drinks
- All on-board dining including the ship's speciality restaurant * All-inclusive local drinks including selected wines at lunch and dinner, house-branded spirits with mixers or selected cocktails, draught lager and soft drinks Complimentary tea and coffee on board Drinks reception and Gala dinner
Explore ashore
- Excursions in selected ports of call in 2025, and from 2026, an excursion in every port Interactive maps and audio headsets provided for exploring independently in selected ports of call
And more...
- Complimentary Wi-Fi around the ship
- All on-board gratuities
- Included porterage at the ship
- All port taxes, fees and charges
- Entertainment and activities
- A Cruise Director and Enrichment Host will be on board throughout your cruise
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