SAGA Cruises has announced the end of an
era, with plans to retire Saga Ruby next year.
The last cruise vessel to have been built in
Britian, Ruby has delighted passengers for 39
years, starting off life as Norwegian America
Line’s Vistafjord, then moving to Cunard Line
where she sailed under the name Caronia,
before joining the Saga fleet in 2004.
Discussing the company’s decision, Saga
Shipping CEO Robin Shaw said “operating a
ship of this age to meet the exacting standards
we and others set is becoming an increasing
challenge.
“We have therefore decided that she should
be gracefully retired in 18 months.
“Saga Ruby will in her ruby anniversary year
visit many of the ports where she has been
warmly welcomed over the years,” he added.
Next year Ruby will sail an around-the-world
itinerary, with her final voyage being a 31-night
Caribbean cruise which will depart 07
December from Southampton.
