Janet-

Can you give examples?

When did you know the cabin number?

OK, it's not fine wine but I'm sure if you try them all you will  find one that is acceptable. In fact after the second glass I found they went down very well.😀

The difference is going into a shop or restaurant in the UK  you would then go home not into the ships close confines to spread or pick up germs.

The problem, as I see it, is that if you catch Covid you will be offloaded at the next port and quarantined and obviously there is more risk of catching Covid if you are no longer in a bubble. It looks as though  insurance would probably not cover your companion so do they stay on the ship and return to Southampton, if they are allowed to.  

I wonder if we have more Covid cases because we test more? I've searched but have not found any data on the testing ratio 

From 1 November we can now go ashore independently, subject to local protocols. I was looking forward to the lifting of this restriction but now it's happening I am feeling a bit apprehensive. How do you all feel about stepping outside your Saga bubble?

Glendale

Did you book a guarantee. If so what was your experience.

It's waiter service on formal nights otherwise a you walk around the buffet but the food is put on your plate, ie you don't touch the serving spoons.

Sorry Wacktle I don't know for sure but they were very obliging so as long as they'd got the ingredients I expect they'd serve whatever you wanted. The only cocktail I tried was the Pina Colada but the alcohol was lacking. It was served very nicely though, and just the drink to have in the sun. 

On 8/29/2021 at 1:25 PM, Wacktle said:

Has anyone got photos of the bar drinks menu(s)?  Thanks.

 

Found it at last, sorry its a bit creased.

On 8/23/2021 at 2:07 PM, CeaJay said:

Is the Hush Heath Bubbly Brut or Demi sec?

The bottle in our cabin was brut. Sparkling wine in the bars was Duc de Valmer, a brut blanc de blanc

Also no policing of their rules.

We are on Discovery at the moment. Formal dress code is all public rooms from 6pm. Having said that I did see a man in jeans and casual shirt in Britannia Lounge at 7pm

We tried all of the wine and found it all to be reasonable quality. There was no problem getting our favourites even if it wasn't one of the "wines of the night"

We are with you on this, much prefer smart casual. Sorry to tell you that on formal nights the dress code applies to the whole ship after 6pm. The only option would be room service.

We booked via a TA and got a 7% discount. Well worth putting up with not being able to access the booking on the web.

The wait for Saga to answer the phone is unacceptable whatever their problems. I wonder how many people gave up and booked with a different company.

Sorry, they are not great but are readable

I've not actually seen anywhere yet that the F&CO have lifted or will lift the embargo on international cruises.

Thanks, one last question (I think)

Was there any dancing?

Was the launderette open. Were men wearing polo shirts.

Thank you for taking the time to post Kentish Lass. Yes the  Isles of Scilly are well worth a visit, we had a couple of holidays there in the distant past.

Just a few of questions.

What time did you board?

Where and when did you have to wear a mask?

Where you able to wander around any of the ports on your own?

I see now. Obviously if its only a few pounds different then it's much better to keep control but a few hundred each then it's a different ball game.

I'm only just considering a Saga cruise at the moment but take on board Glenndale's point about the price going up as more cabins are sold. I've not yet spoken to  our TA so don't know if the prices on their web site are "live".

Some years ago a subsidiary of Saga had a ship called Spirit of Adventure, just under 10000 tons. We cruised with them to Antarctica so I don't think we qualify for the new to Saga discount.

Thank you all for taking the time to respond.

Can you elaborate please. Is this a disadvantage that you can't access the booking.

13 hours ago, Kohima said:

Unless of course the discount is really substantial!

It looks to be about 5%

Are there any advantages booking direct with Saga instead of with a travel agent and receiving a discount? 

Although I used a TA it was not the one in Chorley and my T&Cs are those as stated on O's web site.

My credit card payment went directly to O and the refund for the first cruise was directly from them.

Not all the delays in refunds can be laid at TAs doors. It appears that O are deliberately targeting European customers for use as interest free loans.

Oceania is the problem