987
Passengers
540
Crew
2019
Launched
58250t
Tonnage
236m
Length
31m
Width
10
Decks
GBP
Currency
About Spirit of Discovery
Spirit of Discovery, operated by Saga Cruises, is a small ocean luxury ship launched in 2019. It accommodates up to 987 guests across 554 cabins. Passengers can count on 540 crew members to assist them while on board.
With fewer guests on board, the atmosphere is typically sophisticated, with an emphasis on itinerary over scale. You must be an adult to sail on Spirit of Discovery.
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Destinations
Rivers
Countries
Restaurants, Bars & Cafés
There's five restaurants and eating venues on board. The ship also features four bars and lounges.
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Entertainment
Spirit of Discovery keeps things interesting throughout the voyage, with the gallery and the library among the options on board.
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Shore excursions and activities
Spirit of Discovery offers four enrichment activities and programmes at sea.
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Accommodation
With 12 accommodation categories to choose from, Spirit of Discovery provides no shortage of choice. That includes both standard staterooms and suites, so you can prioritise the amenities and facilities that matter most to you.
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Ship Interior & Deck Plans
Spirit of Discovery spans ten decks. Explore the ship's deck plans to see every level.
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Reviews
![Fabulous from door to door]()
Great service being chauffeured to the ship, so easy to board and find our comfortable cabin. Lovely caring and such helpful crew members all over the ship. The food was superb every meal. The destinations were beautiful and so clean and everyone was very welcoming. The entertainments were brilliant.
We loved being able to walk everywhere though we did once or twice use the lifts. It was a great first time experience and we do look forward to next year and another trip.
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![Fascinating, well-planned and all inclusive]()
Fulfilled a long- held wish to see the Dutch bulb fields in all their splendour. The weather was kind and daily trips onshore took us to a variety of interesting and delightful sites. Saga took great care of us. The cabins were comfortable and well cared for, the food plentiful and delicious and other cruisers pleasant. A bad time at the departure airport, with a 9-hour delay, but Saga still rescued us from a different airport, once back in the UK and ferried us home
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![2023-06-02 13:05:23]()
My wife and I sailed on the Spirit Of Discovery for a cruise to Ireland on the 4th of April 2023. The Spirit Of Discovery is an absolutely beautiful ship with the most attentive, kind and nice crew of any ship my wife and I have sailed on previously. Nothing is too much trouble. It really is service with a true smile. The quality of the food onboard is simply outstanding. The Grand Dining Room has magnificent furnishings and is a wonderful place to dine. An alternative is The Grill restaurant which allows you to choose from an absolutely massive selection of different dishes. There are three speciality restaurants, East To West, an Asian restaurant, which serves incredibly well prepared flavoursome dishes, Coast To Coast, a seafood restaurant with a fabulous menu and The Club, a steakhouse restaurant with tremendous cuts of meat. You can also eat in The Lido which serves lovely burgers, hot dogs, fish & chips etc... The food in every restaurant was of very high quality and cooked to perfection every time. Our cruise started with being collected by an incredibly smartly dressed chauffeur in an executive Mercedes car. He was extremely polite and nice, he gave us bottled water, sweets and fruit and when we stopped at the services offered to buy us coffee. What my wife and I found really wonderful with the Spirit Of Discovery is that all the following elements are included in Saga's price : return chauffeur service, all inclusive drinks package including premium spirits, every restaurant onboard including the speciality restaurants, 24 hour room service, WiFi, certain excursions, every cabin has a balcony and travel insurance. These inclusions make Saga such absolutely fantastic value for money. On almost all other cruise lines all these elements are chargeable as extras.We had two very informative included excursions, one in Dublin and another in Belfast. Days at sea were filled with craft classes, a book club, classical concerts, art classes, guest speakers and much much more. There is a superb spa with a hydrotherapy pool which we used every day. The power jets were wonderfully relaxing. The evening entertainment was first class and very varied. Neither my wife or I could find anything negative about the whole cruise. In fact, while onboard we booked another Saga cruise. Saga are definitely our cruise line from now on. Thank you Saga for a fantastic experience.
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![2023-06-02 12:40:09]()
Northern Lights and Northern Norway Cruise. Bad weather forced itinerary change but everything was done to ensure that the cruise was an enjoyable experience with excursions re-arranged at very short notice to ensure the cruise was memorable for all the right reasons.
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![2023-03-28 16:39:04]()
Itinerary had to be changed twice due to adverse weather conditions and a passenger being medivacced by helicopter. The company excelled itself in reorganising ports and excursions at very short notice. An excellent experience.
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![2023-03-28 15:42:08]()
Only one disappointment - one of the ship's engines broke down so that our day visit to Cadiz was curtailed. Otherwise the cruise was excellent in every way,
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![2023-03-08 15:57:54]()
The cruise started at our front door,this was our second trip with Saga after trying a sample five day cruise the year before.We were picked by a lovely driver who was very helpful and polite,on arriving at the ship embarkation was fast and efficient, the cabin was brilliant,all balconies on Saga ships,the cruise was all inclusive,wi fi tips,four included excursions and all drinks.The çrew were brilliant with nothing too much trouble. Disembarkation was extremely good with again being met by a driver who took our luggage for us to his lovely limousine for our trip back to Wales,great cruise ,they are a bit pricey but if you want pampering from start to finish this is the way to do it.Cant wait for next time.
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![2023-03-08 15:52:55]()
We are regular cruisers but found that this cruise is the ‘one to beat’. We are very much looking forward to sailing with the sister ship in Oct/Nov 2023.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Spirit of Discovery sail?
Spirit of Discovery departs from Portsmouth and Dover, sailing to Arctic, North America, South America, Caribbean, Europe, and Africa.
How much does it cost to cruise on Spirit of Discovery and when should I book?
A 7-night cruise on Spirit of Discovery costs from £3,563 per person in February, rising to £3,563 per person in the peak month of February.
What do passengers think of Spirit of Discovery?
Spirit of Discovery has an overall rating of 4.7/5 from 33 reviews.
What cruise line operates Spirit of Discovery and when was it built?
Spirit of Discovery is operated by Saga Cruises. She was launched in 2019.
How big is Spirit of Discovery?
Spirit of Discovery has a gross tonnage of 58,250 GT, measures 236m long by 31m wide, and has 10 passenger decks.
How many passengers and cabins does Spirit of Discovery have?
Spirit of Discovery accommodates up to 987 passengers with a crew of 540 across 554 cabins including 3 wheelchair-accessible staterooms.
What facilities and entertainment are on Spirit of Discovery?
Spirit of Discovery features 6+ dining venues, shows and entertainment, and spa and fitness centre. This is an adults-only ship (no passengers under 18).
What type of cruising is Spirit of Discovery best for?
Spirit of Discovery is ideal for cruises from the UK, ocean cruises, adults-only cruises, classic cruising, fly-cruising, and solo cruising. The onboard currency is GBP.
Is smoking allowed on Spirit of Discovery?
Smoking is permitted on board Spirit of Discovery in designated areas only.
Does Spirit of Discovery have a swimming pool?
Spirit of Discovery has a swimming pool on board.
What electrical sockets does Spirit of Discovery have?
There are UK 3 Pin 240v sockets on board. Adapters are not provided.
Articles about Spirit of Discovery
News
Saga unveils all-inclusive winter sun cruises - save a whopping £750 per person
Sep 15, 2021
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News
Saga Cruises Becomes First Cruise Operator To Be Awarded New Covid-19 Safety Accreditation
Nov 27, 2020
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Interviews
Jools Holland Interview: From Hootenanny to the High Seas
Jun 6, 2019
Ocean Cruising
Saga Cruises Announces Duchess of Cornwall as Spirit of Discovery’s Godmother
Jun 5, 2019
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