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The bustling port of Trapani- The Baroque architecture of Noto
- The ruins of Carthage
- The shores of Minorca
From Sicily to the Souks
Spirit of Discovery departing Portsmouth
from
£5,794 per person
18 nights
5th October 2024
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £102 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.
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No fly
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Chauffeur service
Sail across the Mediterranean
Cruise the Mediterranean Sea, from Gibraltar to Moroccan Spain, stopping to explore the ancient traditions of Tunisia, Sicily and Malta en route. Unravel the legacy of the ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires as you explore UNESCO-listed medinas, ancient fortifications and attractive piazzas. Plus, experience the slower pace of island life in Minorca during this all-inclusive Mediterranean cruise in 2024.
Your four included panoramic excursions will be in
- Gibraltar
- Valletta, Malta
- Syracuse, Sicily
- Mahon, Majorca.
Joining you on board…
The Spinettes
Enjoy a live performance of classics from the 1940s through to modern day from this popular retro group. The Spinettes have performed on television and radio, and have made numerous appearances for private events.
Broadcaster Garry Richardson
Garry Richardson is a British radio presenter. He presented the Sunday morning sports programme Sportsweek on BBC Radio 5 Live until 2019, and remains a sports presenter on the weekday morning Today show on BBC Radio 4.
Itinerary
Portsmouth
Embark Spirit of Discovery.
Depart 1700.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Gibraltar
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Watching over the entrance to the Mediterranean, stands the unmistakable limestone Rock of Gibraltar. At its base lies Gibraltar which is connected to the end of the Iberian Peninsula by a sandy isthmus and offers an intriguing blend of British and Spanish culture.
Discover Gibraltar’s Palladian architecture and typically British sights, such as red pillar boxes and familiar highstreet chains, during an included panoramic excursion.
Alternatively, visit the military museum or ascend the limestone monolith by cable car for panoramic views and to meet the mischievous Barbary macaques. From the top of the Rock you can look out over two continents: Africa lies just 13 miles to the south, whilst Europe stretches to the north.
Included excursion
Uncover Gibraltar’s quirky British charm on an included panoramic excursion.
Optional excursion
Go in search of dolphins and other marine life in Gibraltar’s bay.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
La Goulette (for Tunis), Tunisia
Arrive 0800. Depart 1600.
From La Goulette, discover Tunis, the colourful capital of North Africa’s smallest country. A fusion of Berber and Arab cultures can be seen in the UNESCO-listed medina which was founded in the 8th century. Its labyrinthine alleyways contain some 700 monuments, including mosques, mausoleums and madrassas. Seek out the covered souks where stallholders barter over such goods as spices, fabrics and crafts.
In the Bardo Museum, antiquities from nearby Carthage are showcased – it was once the Mediterranean’s greatest city until its destruction by the Romans during the third Punic War in 146BC.
Optional excursion
Visit the ruins of Carthage, a city that once surpassed Rome or visit Sidi Bou Said, a village of whitewashed houses decorated with blue-painted doors.
Trapani, Sicily
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Trapani has a small but bustling port. Located at the eastern end of the port is The Dovecote, an offshore medieval fortress, and at the far end of the western coast is the Torre di Ligny. In the heart of the city’s historic centre, on one of the watchtowers, is the city’s oldest gate with its 16th-century astronomical clock. The maze of streets are characterised by monuments, ancient churches and elaborate gold-stone palaces.
Trapani is a new port for Saga cruises.
Valletta, Malta
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Cruise into the Grand Harbour of Valletta, which is overlooked by forts built by the Knights of St John in the 16th century. The surrounding UNESCO-listed streets exude old-world charm at every turn, and an included panoramic excursion will give you an overview of this historic capital.
Included excursion
An included panoramic excursion will give you an overview.
Optional excursions
Visit the ‘Silent City’ of Mdina or even head underground to the Byzantine-era Catacombs of St Paul.
Syracuse, Sicily
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Originally a Greek colony, home to Archimedes, Syracuse is renowned for its well-preserved ancient Greek ruins. The archaeological site in the northwest of the town showcases a theatre built to seat 15000 spectators.
The historic centre of Syracuse, known as Ortygia, is set on a small island surrounded by the Ionian Sea and is connected to the mainland by three bridges. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ortygia has an attractive piazza, Piazza Duomo, and the remains of the Temple of Apollo, a Doric structure dating from the 6th-century BC. An included panoramic excursion offers a relaxing introduction to the area. 23 miles south of Syracuse is the historic city of Noto with its Baroque architecture.
Included excursion
See some of the surrounding area on an included panoramic excursion.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Mahon, Minorca
Arrive 0900. Depart 1700.
Mahon, capital of Minorca, lies in a sheltered natural harbour. The rocky shoreline is dotted with elegant Georgian-style architecture, a throwback to its period of 18th-century British occupation. The museum in Fort Marlborough offers a look back at this era.
Other attractions close by include 19th-century Mola Fortress, built to prevent the return of the British, and Far de Favaritx lighthouse. Join an included panoramic excursion for an introduction to Minorca’s history and traditions before exploring at your own pace.
Included excursion
Join an included panoramic excursion for an introduction to Minorca’s history and traditions.
Ceuta, Spain
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
The Iberian enclave of Ceuta is set on a peninsula that juts out from the North African coast. It combines an exotic fusion of Spanish and Moroccan culture and has many fortifications, such as the 15th-century Royal Walls, that reflect its tumultuous past.
Optional excursion
Visit Tétouan in neighbouring Morocco. Its small but well-preserved medina encompasses three distinct sections: Andalusian, Jewish and Berber, earning it a place on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Portsmouth
Arrive 0730.
Disembark Spirit of Discovery after breakfast.
from
£5,794 per person
18 nights
5th October 2024
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £102 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.
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Spirit of Discovery
2019
Year built
987
Guest capacity (maximum)
540
Ship crew
Britannia Lounge
Relax in comfort with a drink, and admire the spectacular panoramic views.
Enjoy fine dining
Enjoy world-class cuisine at no extra cost in a choice of four restaurants.
Spa
Indulge yourself with a spa treatment in one of our six treatment rooms.
The Library
A booklover’s paradise combined with an artisanal coffee-shop, it's the perfect spot to research your next port of call.
Time for you
Take advantage of tailored exercise regimes and bespoke one-to-one fitness sessions with our health and wellbeing expert.
Daily afternoon tea
Indulge with a sumptuous selection of sweet treats at the daily afternoon tea.
The Terrace
This elegant ‘secret’ garden area is the perfect setting to enjoy the fresh air any time of the day.
from
£5,794 per person
18 nights
5th October 2024
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £102 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.