Saga Travel News
Spirit of Adventure debut pushed back into 2021
The latest addition to the Saga ocean cruise fleet, Spirit of Adventure, was handed over earlier in Emden, Germany, by shipbuilder Meyer Werft - but she will not welcome passengers until February.
Saga Group to raise fresh capital in wake of Covid-19 losses
The travel and insurance group has reported a loss of £55 million for the six months to the end of July as the it battles the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic
De Haan to return to Saga as company raises cash
The cruise line said funds could be used to strengthen its balance sheet, improve liquidity and support the execution of its reinvigorated strategy under its strengthened management team.
Saga to launch Covid-19 holiday insurance
Saga will become one of the first insurers in the UK market to extend the terms of its travel insurance policies to include some cover for cancellation due to Covid-19.
Saga to cover Covid-19 costs with new insurance product
With an older customer base and exposure to struggling cruise sector, Saga has been forced to act in order to rebuild confidence among passengers.
Saga suspends operations until at least June
Saga has suspended all cruise and holiday operations until the start of June. In mid-March the company confirmed it would be unable to welcome holidaymakers until May 1st, with this deadline now having been pushed back.
Saga Cruises moots possible six-month suspension of operations
Saga Cruises has examined the possibility of extending the suspension of cruise and tour operations for as long as six months in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. In mid-March, Saga suspended all cruises until at least May 1st.
Spirit of Adventure to launch in Portsmouth this summer
Saga has chosen Portsmouth as the location for the official naming ceremony of their second new-build boutique cruise ship, Spirit of Adventure. The event will be held on Wednesday, August 19th.
Simmonds appointed managing director of Saga Holidays
Saga has announced that Chris Simmonds will be returning to Saga Holidays in March as its new managing director. He will be replacing Maria Whiteman, who left the company late last year.
Saga celebrates Spirit of the Rhine keel-laying in Serbia
Saga Cruises has marked the keel-laying of its first new luxury boutique river ship, Spirit of the Rhine, with a ceremony at the Vahali shipyard in Serbia.
Sutherland to lead turnaround at Saga
Saga has appointed Euan Sutherland to the role of group chief executive, with effect from January 6th. As announced earlier this year, Lance Batchelor is retiring and will continue as a statutory director until he leaves the business on January 31st.
Saga Travel hands Jones business development role
Saga Travel has welcomed Natasha Jones to the role of business development manager, as the trade team continues to expand. She joins a trade team of ten people and will report to national account manager, Sukina Fagg.