The newest addition to the Saga ocean cruise fleet, Spirit of Journey, was handed over earlier in Emden, Germany, by shipbuilder Meyer Werft.
Spirit of Journey is the second purpose-built boutique cruise ship for the model, becoming a member of Spirit of Discovery which turned a part of the Saga Cruise fleet with much fanfare in July final 12 months.
Spirit of Journey has 554 all balcony cabins and might accommodate 999 passengers with a tonnage of 58,250 GT.
She’s going to quickly set sail for the UK together with her inaugural cruise now scheduled to go away on the February fifth, for the Canary Islands.
Nigel Blanks, managing director of Saga Cruises, stated: “This can be a actually thrilling day for us as Spirit of Journey formally turns into a part of the Saga Cruises household.
“Over the previous 18 months, we have now been targeted on making a British boutique cruising expertise for our friends that’s not obtainable elsewhere in the marketplace and Spirit of Journey is a vital milestone on this plan.
“Whereas she shares some similarities together with her sister ship, Spirit of Discovery, Spirit of Journey is exclusive in her personal proper with distinctive design options and traits.”
He added: “Although the inaugural cruise will happen slightly later than we had initially deliberate as a result of ongoing restrictions on journey, we can not wait to welcome friends onboard and see all she has to supply.
“Having lately visited the ship in Germany, I can guarantee you, she is well worth the wait!”
Saga had beforehand hoped to launch Spirit of Journey within the UK over the summer time.
