Aug
2018
Saga Sapphire Newcastle & Edinburgh Mini Cruise – 22nd August 2018
Sail on this British Isles cruise that heads to Scotland during the famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Sail from Dover aboard Saga Sapphire and enjoy an overnight stop at Newcastle and and extended day in Leith near Edinburgh.

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About this cruise
Head to Dover to board Saga Sapphire on Wednesday 22nd August 2018.
This cruise is timed to visit Scotland to coincide with the final night of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2018. Tickets aren't included but an optional shore excursion can be booked (subject to availability - remember this is the last - and arguably most popular - night of the Tattoo) which includes return transport and tickets to the show.
Those who miss out fear not as Saga Sapphire will host its own Fringe themed experience on the ship. Festival acts will appear at various locations around the ship, and there'll also be a late-night buffet, a Scottish gala dinner, and a party band.
The Route
The itinerary for this mini cruise is:
Day | Date | Port | When |
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1 | Wednesday 22nd August 2018 | Dover | Depart at 4pm |
2 | Thursday 23rd August 2018 | Newcastle | Arrive 1pm |
3 | Friday 24th August 2018 | Newcastle | Depart 3pm |
4 | Saturday 25th August 2018 | Leith | 3am to 11.30pm |
5 | Sunday 26th August 2018 | At sea | All day |
6 | Monday 27th August 2018 | Dover | Arrive at 8am |
Why choose this taster cruise?
- 5 nights on Saga Cruises' ship, Saga Sapphire
- Voyage SA354 departs on Wednesday 22nd August 2018
- Sail round-trip from Dover
- Spend a day in Leith and overnight in Newcastle
- Timed to coincide with the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2018
So you know, the map above shows point-to-point lines which may cross land. Don't worry, your cruise ship will not sprout legs and run across dry land. Instead it's water all the way! Mapping is approximate, and the scheduled times are estimates. Your trip is subject to change as, occasionally, operators have to alter itineraries due to bad weather or unforeseen events.
The Price

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