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2 Chance to WIN a Baltic cruise Discover the delights of the Baltic on this fabulous 15-day cruise


The ratings say it all M


4 Why Saga stands out Small ships, exclusively for over-50s, all-inclusive and outstanding service


ost cruise lines will say they offer great service, fi ne food, stylish ships and exciting itineraries, but it means little without passenger endorsement. Which is why you know you can believe Saga


when they say they offer all of the above – and more – when they have a passenger satisfaction score of 98%. You can fi nd out how it gets such incredible ratings in the following pages. Inside, we highlight the best that Saga’s three ships offer.


From the classic elegance of Saga Ruby, with its design reminiscent of a bygone era, to the adventurous spirit of Quest for Adventure. On page 8 we introduce you to Saga’s latest ship, Saga Sapphire, with its stylish and contemporary feel the ship is a real game changer. Ever wondered who’s steering the ship and making sure everything is, ahem, ship shape? Meet the crew on page 14. Saga ships sail all over the world, but we’ve focused on two of the most popular regions: the Mediterranean (p16) and Northern Europe including the Baltic (p12). Finally, if you’d like fi rst- hand experience of how Saga scores so highly then make sure you enter our competition opposite. Good luck!


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6 Adventure and Classic cruising Find out about their two distinct styles


8 Saga Sapphire A glimpse of Saga’s newest ship


12 Northern Europe Sparkling seas and stunning sights


14 Meet the Crew An introduction to a few of the team


16 Mediterranean Magic The Brits’ most popular cruise spot


18 A day of celebrations The day three ships come sailing in


satisfaction score of 98% – fi nd out what makes them such a hit in this guide


EDITOR Adam Coulter DEPUTY EDITOR Jessica Tooze DESIGNER Rickardo Watkins PUBLISHING ASSISTANT Holly Thacker PUBLISHING DIRECTOR Sarah Arthur


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