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Saga’s ocean cruises must rate as the most inclusive of all cruise line offerings. Your holiday starts when you are picked up from your front door. As well as door-to-door transport (or free parking if you choose to drive yourself) the fare also includes insurance, high-speed internet access via Starlink, drinks, unlimited speciality dining, 24-hour room service, gratuities and some shore excursions. Saga even offers complementary shuttle services at each port of call.

Food is also a major feature. As well as the main dining room and the buffet which, on some evenings, transformed into a relaxing table service restaurant, there are three speciality restaurants. Amalfi, as its name implies, is an Italian restaurant serving both traditional favourites and more unusual dishes. The Supper Club is an intimate location with musical entertainment offering some of the best steaks I have ever tasted. Guests can also pop by for a drink at the bar and enjoy the entertainment. However, my favourite was Khukuri House, a Nepalese restaurant with a great ambience and an enticing range of food. All three speciality restaurants are included in the fare.

The Canaries

I joined Saga’s Spirit of Adventure in the port of Funchal on the mountainous island of Madeira, famous for its cake, fortified wine, hazardous airport and spectacular mountainous landscape. The neighbouring marina was full of small boats and surrounded by gorgeous scenery. On the dockside there’s even a statue of the island’s famous son, footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, and a museum dedicated to him.

After a day enjoying walks and great views in the warm winter weather, Spirit of Adventure set off overnight for Santa Cruz, La Palma, where we arrived early the next morning. It was Sunday and the town was full of people strolling along the pedestrian main street, sitting outside with drinks, enjoying ice creams, and checking out shops which were full of inexpensive but stylish and unusual items, such a contrast to the ubiquitous high streets in the UK.

After a relaxing day, a little light shopping and a swim in the ship’s pool, another overnight sail took us to La Gomera, one of the smaller Canary Islands. Its tiny capital, San Sebastian, has a pedestrianised centre next to the marina and is easily explored on foot for some gentle exercise in the sunshine.

When the Portuguese first came to Cape Verde in the 15 th century the 10 islands were uninhabited. Shortage of water and barren landscapes made for a difficult way of life, but things have progressed since then.

Our first port of call was the island of Santiago, home to Praia, the country’s capital. It boasts three universities and the national library. It has a number of colonial buildings and is very much the country’s commercial and cultural hub. With more rainfall than the other islands, the interior has a greater diversity of flora and fauna and there are plenty of trees, unlike the holiday island of Sal where the ‘trees’ are mainly mobile phone masts in disguise. Santiago also has an airport, although the one on Sal handles international holiday flights from the UK and Portugal.

Another overnight sailing found us in busy Mindelo on the island of Sao Vicente. Heavy traffic, crowded streets, fishermen selling their catches and multiple shops and bars give it a metropolitan feel with a strong African vibe, its focus being on island rather than tourist trade. The town beach proved popular with locals and just a few visitors.

Then it was a two day sail back to the Canaries. I popped up to the top deck to chat to one of the four people on board from ORCA, the charity that carries out whale and dolphin sightings. The three decades of data they have gathered has led to better protection for whales and dolphins, and Saga supports this activity by offering places to members on certain cruises.

Our next port of call was Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the island’s capital and originally capital of all the Canary Islands. Since 1927 it has shared this honour with Las Palmas in Gran Canaria. Although a major business hub, Santa Cruz is an elegant and relaxed city with a large marina crammed with yachts. Again, the shops were filled with stylish and attractive items we don’t see at home.

Returning to the ship and my final night on board Spirit of Adventure, sailing to Lanzarote. The next morning I enjoyed my final buffet breakfast before my journey home.

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Website: www.travel.saga.co.uk

Number of Facilities on Board: Five restaurants, five bars, theatre, swimming pool, spa, gym, library, craft room, card room, high-speed internet access, two free-to-use laundry rooms including washing powder.

Number of Cabins: 554 balcony cabins of which 100 are designed for single occupancy; maximum 999 passengers.

Price Band: Medium to high but this is offset by the many items that are included which would incur extra charge on other cruise lines.

Insider Tip : For a unique dining experience try the Nepalese restaurant Khukuri House.

Reviewer’s Rating : 9/10

Author Bio:

Mike Pickup is an award-winning travel journalist and photographer who covers all forms of travel including ocean and river cruising for UK national newspapers and magazines.

Photographs by Mike Pickup

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Saga announces 2024 ocean itineraries

The line is offering up to 35 per cent off for early bookings on cruises to africa, norway, the caribbean and more.

Saga Cruises has announced its first ten ocean itineraries for 2024 and is offering up to 35 per cent off for early bookings.

The cruises depart between January 4 and March 19, 2024 on the line’ two ships  Spirit of Adventure and Spirit of Discovery , and take in the Canary Islands, Africa, the northern lights in Norway, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and the Adriatic.

Highlights include the Africa’s Atlantic Coast cruise on Spirit of Adventure , departing on February 3, 2024 for 30-nights, visiting Morocco, Senegal and The Gambia, as well as the Canary Islands, Madeira, Gibraltar and parts of mainland Spain.

Spirit of Discovery will head to the Caribbean on January 18, 2024 for a 30-night cruise calling first at Tenerife before heading to Antigua, and thanks to the ship’s small size, navigating the islands of Nevis, Martinique, Grenada, Bequia and Dominica before returning via St Lucia, Barbados and Sao Miguel.

“With demand well and truly back for cruising and 2023 already selling incredibly well, we’re looking ahead and launching the first of our 2024 ocean cruises now,” said Nigel Blanks, CEO of Saga Cruises.

“There really is something for everyone – from Africa’s Atlantic coastline to spotting the northern lights in Norway.

“As always, early bookers can secure a fantastic deal as we’re launching with up to 35 per cent off and that includes everything from our complimentary door-to-door chauffeur service and onboard dining to wi-fi, gratuities, entertainment and excursions. We even include travel insurance.”

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Port Funchal cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Funchal, Madeira Island Portugal. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.

Funchal is the principal port and the capital and largest city of Madeira (Portugal's Autonomous Region / Archipelago), with population around 105,000. Funchal is also one of Because of Portugal's most traveled destinations due to its cultural importance and historical heritage. Madeira's total population is over 250,000.

As cruise port, Funchal is one of the world's most visited New Year's Eve destinations (featuring a grandious fireworks display) and is one of the call ports included in most voyages to Spain's Canary Islands leaving roundtrip from the UK.

Cruise ships berth very close to downtown - at around 20-min walking distance from the port. There are taxis available and sometimes a free ferry service across the dock. The seafront area features several floating restaurants. Funchal's historic downtown is marked by mosaic pavements, narrow cobbled streets, cozy cafes and bars, numerous restaurants and cafes and several large outdoor markets selling local produce.

Tourists can take the modern cable car up to picturesque Monte to see the Church of our Lady and then take wicker-work toboggan ride down previously cobbled streets. A taxi is needed to visit the Botanical Gardens. These tranquil gardens are laid out on terraces with views of Funchal and Ribeira de Joao Gomes Gorge. From Funchal tourists can visit the small fishing village of Camara de Lobos, the 2nd highest sea cliff in the world at Cabo Girao, or Riveira Brava, high up into the clouds to Encumeada, Sao Vicente, Pico do Arieiro, Santo da Serra.

Madeira is often described as the "Island of Eternal Spring." Situated off the coast of Morocco, Funchal is Portugal's other world. Entirely volcanic in origin, the peaks of Madeira stretch out of the sea from "valleys" in the ocean depths. The volcanic soil combines with mild climate to produce an abundance of green and multicolored vegetation. Along Madeira's centre runs a mountain chain providing a spectacular contrast to the fertile coastlands where principal crops like sugarcane, grapes and bananas flourish. Terraces of farmland extend into the hills and add tiers of green beauty to the landscape.

Madeira Airport Cristiano Ronaldo (aka Funchal Airport) is named after the Madeira-born football player. The international airport is located approx 13 km (8 mi) east-northeast of Funchal and serves mostly flights to European large-city destinations, mainly due to the island's importance as a vacation travel destination.

By annual traffic, Funchal Airport is ranked Portugal's 4th busiest (after Lisbon , Oporto and Faro-Algarve) and is operated by country's airport authority company ANA Aeroportos de Portugal. Regularly scheduled flights connect daily to UK ( London , Bristol , Manchester), Germany ( Dusseldorf , Frankfurt , Hamburg , Leipzig, Hannover , Munich , Stuttgart ), France ( Paris , Lyon , Nantes , Bordeaux , Marseille ), Belgium ( Brussels ), Portugal (Lisbon, Ponta Delgada Azores ), Spain (Canaries, Bilbao , Madrid ), Switzerland ( Basel , Zurich, Geneva), Italy ( Milano ), Luxembourg City .

Port Funchal

In August 2016, a wildfire through the Madeira island affected some of the cruise itineraries with included visit to Port Funchal (locode PTFNC). P&O Cruises canceled the Azura ship's August 11 call at the port, replacing it with a day at sea. The wildfire was caused by August's high temperatures and strong winds. It prompted the evacuation of over 1,000 (residents and tourists), destroyed around 40 homes near Funchal and killed 4 people. Due to the smoke, flights to and from Madeira Airport were also disrupted. The fire started on August 9 (allegedly by arson) at the S Roque parish. It quickly spread throughout the island's southern part and to Funchal.

On New Year's Eve (NYE / December 31, 2017), the Port had docked a total of 10 cruise vessels celebrating here the new 2018 with a grandious fireworks show. The ships included MS Balmoral ( Fred Olsen ), 3 AIDA ships ( AIDAprima , AIDAsol , AIDAvita ), Mein Schiff 2 ( TUI ), CMV Columbus , Queen Elizabeth ( Cunard ), Horizon ( Pullmantur ), Ventura ( P&O UK ) and Marella Dream ( Marella / Thomson ). During NYE 2019, the cruise port reported a record day with 13 ships for the fireworks show - Balmoral, Columbus, Marco Polo/CMV , Amera/Phoenix Reisen , Saga Sapphire , AIDAcara , AIDAstella , Mein Schiff 3/TUI , Zenith/Pullmantur , P&O Aurora , Queen Victoria/Cunard , Marella Explorer , Ocean Majesty/Majestic International .

On December 18, 2017, Galp Energia completed at Port Funchal the first-ever in Portuguese seaport refueling of an LNG-powered  cruise vessel ( AIDAprima ) carried out at a Portuguese port.

• Owned by Carnival Corporation and operated by  AIDA Cruises , AIDAprima is supplied (bunkered) by Galp LNG. The liner has average daily consumption of 42.000 standard households. LNG for the ship was delivered via cryogenic cistern truck, maintaining the gas at very low temperatures. Port's LNG supply service is partnership with the Sousa-owned Gaslink company that specializes in transportation and logistics between mainland Portugal and Port Funchal.
• Galp Energia is Portugal's only integrated oil and gas operator. The company specializes in oil and natural gas production and refining, marketing and sales, as well as power generation. In 2016, Galp Energia reported a turnover of EUR 15 million and Net Income RCA EUR 537 million. The company employs around 6500 people, has active presence in 11 countries, and operates 25 refineries and 1435S service stations.
• In seaports, Galp provides low-emission bunker fueling through LNG supplies, having the capacity to refuel LNG-powered vessels at any seaport in Portugal. Logistics are via partnership with Grupo Sousa.

In 2017, AIDAprima (inaugurated in 2016) started a year-round scheduled itinerary program with 7-day cruises to Madeira and Canary Islands leaving roundtrip from Gran Canaria and Tenerife .

In July 2018 was inaugurated the weekly ferry service Madeira-Portugal mainland (between Funchal and  Portimao ). The service is provided by Naviera Armas and is available during the summer months only (thru late-September). Ticket prices are between EUR 29 (Madeira residents) and EUR 85 (non-residents).

For New Year's Eve 2018, in Port Funchal docked 10 different cruise liners bringing 34,000+ tourists. The largest among the visiting on Dec 31st vessels were Queen Victoria ( Cunard ), Ventura  ( P&O UK ), Marella Dream ( Marella UK ),  AIDAnova ( AIDA ), Zenith ( Pullmantur ), Balmoral  ( Fred Olsen ), Columbus and Marco Polo ( CMV ).

Ships to Madeira Island dock along a long quay at the harbor, located at just 20-min walking distance from downtown.

In 2022, the cruise port reported a record year with handled 323 ship calls, or +8% (25 more visits) in comparison to the pre-COVID 2019 (298 handled calls). The number of received tourists was 417730. APRAM (Madeira's Port Authority) also reported that due to weather or sea conditions, a total of 17 booked cruise berthings were canceled in 2022.

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New Lower Fare Offers from Saga Ocean CruisesSave up to £2,000 on Canary, USA & Canada and Caribbean Boutique Cruises

1 July 2024: Saga Cruises, the UK’s leading cruise line for the over 50s, is promoting selected 2024 cruises with some very special lower fares available for a limited time.  From destinations such as The Canaries, Canada and the USA - where guests will be joined by TV chef Phil Vickery and evolutionary biologist and paleoanthropologist Ella Al Shamahi, as part of Saga’s partnership with BBC Studios - to a spectacular month-long cruise of the Caribbean and even a festive cruise, there are some fantastic experiences available and offers to match.

Contrasts of Canada and the USA – Save up to £1,150 per person on this 29-night transatlantic cruise on Spirit of Adventure, departing Portsmouth on 21st September, priced from £6,969 per person (was £7,021pp). Joining guests onboard will be TV Chef Phil Vickery, who will be giving a cookery demonstration and Q&A, as well as ‘BBC Studios presents Human with Ella Al-Shamahi’.  Ella will be giving an insight into the making of the new BBC Studios produced series ‘Human’.

Canadian highlights include the cities of Sydney and Saint John, Halifax in Nova Scotia, renowned for its majestic natural scenery, as well as the Canadian islands of Prince Edward, Cap-aux-Meules and Newfoundland, where there is the opportunity to explore Corner Brook on the west coast and St John’s on the east.  While cruising the USA’s Atlantic coastline, guests will enjoy an overnight stay in Boston, including the landmarks of New York and Martha’s Vineyard. Five excursions include: Sydney, Canada; Boston, USA; New York, USA; Saint John, Canada and Halifax, Canada.

Capitals of the Canaries - Depart 23rd October from Portsmouth on this 13 night Spirit of Discovery Cruise, priced from £4,116 per person (was £4,535pp). This cruise visits La Palma, a hub for the New World explorers during the Age of Exploration, and trace 500 years of history in Gran Canaria’s capital Las Palmas and see the World Heritage Site of Tenerife, Mount Teide. This all-inclusive cruise to the Canary Islands also visits Madeira and Portugal, as well as Lanzarote and guests will be joined on board by celebrity chef Kevin Woodford who will give a ‘can’t cook, won’t cook’ masterclass on board and will also join a Q&A session.  Excursions include: Funchal, Madeira; Santa Cruz, La Palma; Santa Cruz, Tenerife and Lisbon, Portugal.

Tropical Shores of the Caribbean – Saving up to £1200 per person, you can now cruise from £5,996 per person (was £6,699pp) - Depart Portsmouth on 5 November on this month-long all-inclusive cruise on Spirit of Discovery, which combines seven Caribbean islands with visits to Madeira and Tenerife. The itinerary features Barbados and St Lucia, the hidden gems of Bequia and Montseratt, plus the ‘Isle of Spice’ Grenada and the volcanic island of St Vincent.  Five included panoramic excursions include: Funchal, Madeira, St George's, Grenada, Castries, St Lucia, St John's, Antigua and Santa Cruz, Tenerife.  Plus, guests on this cruise can take advantage of Saga’s new nationwide car service, which is included.

Joining guests on board are TV chef Phil Vickery, who will be giving a culinary demonstration and Q&A; as well as fitness  guru Derrick Evans, aka Mr Motivator, who will be offering fitness sessions and fascinating on-board talks from marine biologist Ashley Kitchiner.  Also on board are Masterpiece - a dynamic four-man vocal group that perform a tribute to the Tamla Motown record label supergroup The Temptations.

Escape to the Canaries - Depart 7th November from Portsmouth on Spirit of Discovery on this 14-night cruise, priced from £3,999 per person (was £4,522pp).  The cruise visits historic La Coruña with its Roman lighthouse en route to the Canary Islands, before exploring the port of Arrecife, Lanzarote’s capital, and Puerto del Rosario on the island of Fuerteventura. Cruise across to Gran Canaria, where nearly half of the island has been declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and Tenerife, which is crowned by the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mount Teide.  Other highlights include the old quarter of Santa Cruz de la Palma and Madeira, known for its botanical gardens and port wine. Excursions include Arrecife, Lanzarote; Las Palmas, Gran Canaria; Santa Cruz, La Palma and Funchal, Madeira.

Volcanic Isles - Save up to £700 per person, now £3,317 per person (was £4,221pp) -This 15-night cruise to the Canary Islands on Spirit of Adventure departs Portsmouth on 21 November.  The itinerary contrasts the variety of landscapes and scenery from island to island, including Lanzarote and the black sand beaches of Tenerife, to the wild mountains of Gran Canaria and unspoilt forests of La Gomera and La Palma.  This all-inclusive cruise also visits El Ferrol, on Spain’s northwest coast, Portugal’s vibrant capital Lisbon and Funchal on the floral island of Madeira.  Excursions include: Santa Cruz, Tenerife; Santa Cruz, La Palma; Arrecife, Lanzarote and Lisbon, Portugal.

Discover the Canary Islands - Depart 5th December from Portsmouth on this 14 night Spirit of Discovery cruise of the Canaries and save up to £600 per person, from £2,999 per person (was £3,310pp). From the lava fields of Lanzarote and black sand beaches of Tenerife, to the forests of La Palma and sacred mountains of Gran Canaria, this all-inclusive cruise also visits El Ferrol, on Spain’s northwest coast, and includes an overnight stay in Funchal on the floral island of Madeira.

Excursions include Arrecife, Lanzarote; Santa Cruz, Tenerife; Santa Cruz, La Palma and Funchal, Madeira.

Festive Celebrations in the Caribbean – Board Spirit of Adventure departing Portsmouth on 6th December and save up to £1,000 per person on this festive 30 night cruise, priced from £7,366 per person (was £8,647pp).  The itinerary includes Barbados, St Lucia, the ‘Spice Island’ of Grenada, as well as Dominica with its tropical jungle and rainforests, plus Nevis and Tortola.  Spend Christmas Eve in Antigua and Christmas Day on board Spirit of Adventure, where Christmas lunch with all the trimmings and festive entertainment is all taken care of. Bring in the New Year off the coast of Madeira, where an overnight stay provides plenty of time to explore the ‘floral isle’.  Excursions include: Santa Cruz, Tenerife; Castries, St Lucia; St George’s, Grenada; St John's, Antigua and Funchal, Madeira.

Caribbean and Central America Discovery - This 49-night all inclusive cruise departs Portsmouth on 6th January 2025.  It contrasts the Caribbean and Central America, cruising from one tropical island to the next, before visiting the ancient Mayan ruins and dense rainforests of Central America and then onto the USA.  After the transatlantic crossing via Madeira, Spirit of Discovery visits the islands of St Lucia, Barbados, Bequia and the Dutch Caribbean islands of Willemstad and Oranjestad.  The voyage continues to Central America to visit UNESCO-listed Cartagena and Colón, before the chance to experience the rainforests and banana plantations of Puerto Limón, beaches of Honduras and archaeological treasures of Belize City. Progreso, on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, offers a gateway to the iconic Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza.  The cruise will also visit the Gulf of Mexico to the Texan city of Galveston, from where guests can visit the world-renowned Houston Space Station with its NASA spacecraft, before following the Mississippi River for an overnight stay in New Orleans, birthplace of jazz and renowned for its Creole cuisine and French Quarter, as well as Miami and the opportunity to visit the famous Everglades National Park.  There is an overnight stop in Bermuda, where UNESCO-listed St George’s became an English settlement in 1612, and call at the scenic Azores archipelago on the return journey.  Priced from £11,999 per person (a saving of £2,000) for a standard balcony cabin (based on two sharing).

Saga’s Ocean cruises are all-inclusive, with a complimentary door-to-door chauffeur service, or Saga can arrange car parking near the port, or domestic flights. There are no hidden costs on-board and included are speciality dining options in a choice of restaurants, as well as house drinks including a selection of cocktails, draft beers and lagers, wines, spirits, mixers and soft drinks. Also complimentary are the Wi-Fi, gratuities, fitness facilities, 24-hour room service, sightseeing tours in selected ports, entertainment (from lectures to recitals to shows), porterage of luggage, shuttle buses to nearest town centres and travel insurance.  Prices based on two people sharing.

To find out more about Saga’s award-winning boutique ocean cruises, and to book visit www.saga.co.uk/cruise or call 0808 273 6463.

Sarah Lloyd-Morrison

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