Spirit of Adventure

Spirit of Adventure is the twin of Spirit of Discovery, entering service in 2021 after a pandemic delay and built for British travelers aged 50 and over. She shares her sister’s boutique-hotel style, balconies for every cabin and a large number of single cabins, but has her own restaurant lineup, including Khukuri House, a Nepalese restaurant honoring the Gurkhas, and Amalfi, an Italian restaurant. Saga’s inclusive fares cover drinks, gratuities and Wi-Fi, and the atmosphere is friendly and refined, with live music, shows and lectures. She sails from the UK to Europe and on longer voyages, appealing to travelers who value comfort and service.

Best for: British travelers over 50 who want a refined, inclusive cruise on a modern boutique ship.

Saga Cruises is a British boutique line exclusively for travelers aged 50 and over (companions 40 and over), sailing two modern, all-balcony ships of under 1,000 guests from UK ports. Its package is unusually inclusive for UK residents, covering drinks, gratuities, Wi-Fi, excursions and even a chauffeur to the port. It is built and sold for British travelers, so most North Americans will find it hard to arrange and less tailored to them.