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Saga launches 2024 river itineraries, adds a new ship

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Saga's 2024 itineraries include 36 River Douro cruises
Spirit of the Douro is joining Saga’s river fleet from March 2024 and the company reports a 37% increase in pre-registrations for its 2024 itineraries in comparison to 2023.

New 2024 options include  five night taster itineraries, a visit to Flanders Fields, a stop in Bingen, and a cruise along the IJssell River.

Four new André Rieu cruises are added to 2024 schedule due to demand and e-bikes will be available on board for guests to explore destinations.

‘Our “Spirit” river cruises are now all-inclusive from dining and drinks to wifi and gratuities, and we offer a complimentary chauffeur service from home to the airport or London St Pancras station, and back again,’ said Nigel Blanks, CEO of Saga Cruises.

Douro River cruises

New addition, Spirit of the Douro will operate on its namesake river throughout the full season undertaking 36 cruises between March and November. The ship has 63 cabins, all of which face out onto the river.

Like sister ships, Spirit of the Rhine and Spirit of the Danube, Spirit of the Douro has a restaurant with panoramic views and a sun deck for the warm weather.

Examples of taster cruises include a Holland trip departing from Amsterdam visiting Hoorn, Lelystad, and Zaandam.

An unusual itinerary along Lake Ijssell in the Netherlands will explore the maritime ports and tiny islands on its shores. This 11-night cruise departs from Amsterdam in June.