Guernsey, Isles of Scilly and the South West Coast

Itinerary

Day 1August 8

Dover

Dover

Embark Spirit of Discovery.

Depart 1700.

Day 2August 9

St Peter Port ⚓, Guernsey

St Peter Port ⚓, Guernsey

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

Set on low hills, St Peter Port has a quaint collection of wooden-fronted shops and boutiques which are great for a spot of window shopping. Highlights include the town church, which was completed in 1466, and hilltop Candie Gardens which offer excellent coastal views. Listen out for the Noon Day Gun fired daily from 13th-century Castle Cornet, set on an island in the harbour.

Optional excursion

Imagine life during German occupation on a tour exploring Guernsey’s World War Two underground fortifications or visit the nearby island of Sark.

⚓ Land by launch or tender.

Day 3August 10

Isles of Scilly ⚓

Isles of Scilly ⚓

Arrive 0800. Depart 1800.

This unspoilt archipelago of over 140 islands is fringed by sandy beaches, lapped by crystal clear waters. These low-lying islands have a unique beauty, and are a haven for wildlife. Tresco is known for its outstanding collection of subtropical flora at the Tresco Abbey Garden which you will visit during an included excursion. Alternatively, discover St Mary’s, the largest of the Isles of Scilly.

Included excursion

An included excursion visits the sub-tropical gardens of Tresco Abbey, which were established by Augustus Smith in the 19th century in the ruins of a Benedictine Abbey.

⚓ Land by launch or tender.

Day 4August 11

Scenic cruising

Cruise past the rugged coastline of Cornwall’s Lizard Peninsula.

Day 5August 12

Falmouth

Falmouth

Arrive 0800. Depart 2100.

Falmouth is a thriving port town, well-known for its rich maritime heritage and was converted into a seaport at the suggestion of Sir Walter Raleigh.

Positioned on the Cornish coast at the Fal Estuary, today the town is the start and finish line for many record-breaking sea voyages including those of Dame Ellen MacArthur and Sir Robin Knox-Johnston.

Optional excursion

Visit the subtropical Trebah Gardens that descend to a private beach beside the Helford River.

Day 6August 13

Torquay ⚓

Torquay ⚓

Arrive 0800. Depart 1830.

Situated on the English Riviera, Torquay is renowned for its seafront gardens and Victorian and Georgian architecture and is a new port of call for Saga Cruises.

It has extensive areas of open green space including two country parks, one at Cockington and the other at Berry Head.

The marina, harbour and main shopping area sit at the heart of the town, which is also renowned as being the birthplace of crime novelist Agatha Christie.

⚓ Land by launch or tender.

Day 7August 14

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

Proud of its illustrious naval and maritime heritage, Portsmouth is centred around the restored dockyards and the modern landmark Spinnaker Tower – at 560-feet high, it’s the tallest building in England outside London.

Other attractions include the D-Day Museum and the house where Charles Dickens was born. An included panoramic excursion will give you an overview of the city.

Included excursion

Explore Portsmouth during an included panoramic tour.

Day 8August 15

Dover

Dover

Arrive 0730.

Disembark Spirit of Discovery after breakfast.

What's included

• Nationwide chauffeur service

  Travel to and from the port is included in the price. Find out more.

  Choose from:

  Return chauffeur service

  A private chauffeur if you live up to 75 miles of the port each way or a shared chauffeur service nationwide.

  Included flight and chauffeur

  A chauffeur can take you to a local airport for an included domestic flight to London, where another chauffeur will collect you and take you to the port.

  Free parking at the port

  If you’d prefer to drive yourself, we can arrange parking at the port.

• Travel insurance

  Optional comprehensive travel insurance, with up to £5m coronavirus cover and additional cancellation cover, underwritten by Astrenska Insurance Limited. If you have your own insurance, we will offer you the cruise at a lower price.

• All Inclusive

  It's free to dine in all our restaurants on board, even the speciality ones. We include all-inclusive drinks every bar, lounge and restaurant, including free cocktails, draught beer and lager, non-alcoholic cocktails, mixers and soft drinks. We also include a selection of premium brand-label spirits – all at no extra cost.

• Gratuities

  So that everyone receives the same attentive service, all gratuities are included.

• Porterage

  An unlimited luggage allowance and included porterage from the port to your cabin.

• All balcony cabins

  Every cabin on our new ships has a private balcony, for your own private outside space.

• Wi-Fi

  Complimentary Wi-Fi in your cabin and around the ship.

• Entertainment and Activities

  A full programme of live music, entertainment and talks. This includes lectures from guest speakers, theatre productions, recitals, craft classes, activities and outside deck games.

• Gym, sauna & exercise classes

  Included fitness classes and use of the gymnasium, swimming pool and hot tubs. Spa access to hydrotherapy pool, infrared sauna and steam room.

• 24-hour room service

  24-hour room service with in-cabin dining at no extra charge.

• Afternoon tea

  All day snacks, tea, coffee, fruit juices and daily afternoon tea included.

• Shuttle bus

  Free shuttle bus at most ports wherever possible, and when the ship is berthed at least 500 yards away from the nearest town centre.

• Excursions

  • Tresco Abbey Gardens, Isles of Scilly
  • Portsmouth

  Our cruises include excursions at selected ports so you can make the most of the destinations you visit. Find out more about when excursions are available to book.