Saga will add a brand new vessel, the Spirit of the Danube, to its river cruising fleet from 2022.
With a design impressed by the tradition and nature discovered alongside the Danube, visitors could have entry to a spread of first-class amenities onboard the ship together with a lounge, library, bar and two eating places.
One of many eating places will serve a signature dish from superstar chef Mark Sargeant, who may also be part of the ship on a lot of cruises as soon as it enters service.
The brand new ship will host a spread of different celebrities on future cruises together with TV presenter and pure historian Miranda Krestovnikoff, antiques knowledgeable and common on BBC’s Antiques Roadshow, Eric Knowles in addition to the famend horticulturalist, Sir Roddy Llewellyn.
A keel laying ceremony is happening right now in Vahali’s shipyard in Serbia, which marks the official begin of the development of the ship.
As per custom, a fortunate penny will likely be laid and can grow to be embedded into the primary piece of hull marking the beginning of development.
Commenting on information, Saga Holidays chief govt, Chris Simmonds, stated: “Over the previous few years, we’ve been centered on redefining river cruise vary to supply a Saga designed expertise for our visitors.
“Spirit of the Danube becoming a member of the fleet marks an thrilling milestone on this journey and we can not wait till she joins her sister ship Spirit of the Rhine subsequent 12 months.
“Company will have the ability to take pleasure in a spread of first-class amenities and we can not wait to point out every part our newest ship has to supply.”
The ship could have capability for 190 visitors on board when it departs on its inaugural cruise from Amsterdam.
Future locations visitors will have the ability to discover from the ship embody Budapest, Vienna, Rousse and Tulcea.
As soon as launched, Spirit of the Danube will be part of Saga’s first river cruise ship, the Spirit of the Rhine, which is presently making ready for its inaugural cruise in Might this 12 months.
