These are photos I took as the first journalist to step on board Saga Cruises’ new ship Spirit of Discovery when it arrived in Dover on Friday (June 28, 2019). I’ll be back on board on Tuesday (July 2) for a two-day mini-cruise to Bruges* and attending the naming by Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, on Friday (July 5) so please follow me on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for many more pictures and updates.
(*this was changed to a voyage along the Kent coast due to a ‘slight technical issue’ which was quickly resolved)
Stunning: The staircase and artwork in the atrium
Another view from above
The tiers of the atrium
The comfortable, relaxed feel of the atrium
The atrium bar
Grand dining room
Lido in the sunshine
Another view of the Lido
The distinctive yellow funnel
The Lido at night
The open, well-lit Britannia Lounge
Another view of the Britannia Lounge
Muted tones in the Britannia Lounge
Sculptures on deck
The Verandah
The Grill
The tiered stern with lots of outside areas
The wide promenade deck
Another view of the promenade deck
East to West restaurant
Coast to Coast
South Cape Bar
The spa pool
Reception
Staircase artwork
Cabins
Deluxe
Walk-in wardrobe of the deluxe cabin
Midships suite
Midships suite bedroom
Midships suite wardrobe
Standard single cabin
Standard twin cabin
Spirit of Discovery docked in its new home port of Dover
See also:
Jeroboam of English sparkling wine will christen Spirit of Discovery
Second new Saga ship Spirit of Adventure will have a separate identity