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Saga River Cruise Reviews

Saga is a cruise line aimed at over-50s, and I was invited to join them on a Danube river cruise from Budapest to Bucharest. I wasn’t sure it would be for me — I’d definitely recommend it, but not to everyone. Here’s what I found out, honestly, including the dress code information I couldn’t find anywhere before I boarded.

A Simple Guide to Portsmouth Cruise Port (Location, Parking and More)

01/12/202526/11/2025

Recently, I sailed from Portsmouth – and I was pleasantly surprised by how straightforward it was. It’s a smaller cruise port than Southampton, but that can actually make things easier and simpler. Also, it is about 15 miles closer to … Read more

Tags cruise info, Fred Olsen, Portsmouth cruise terminal, Potsmouth, UK cruise, UK departure

7 Things Ocean Cruisers Get Wrong About River Cruising

17/02/202630/07/2024

If you enjoy Ocean Cruises, you may look at River Cruises and think they could never be as fun or enjoyable. Ocean Cruises and River Cruises offer very different experiences. Both have advantages and disadvantages, but both can offer a … Read more

Tags Bike and Barge, Emerald Liberte, river cruise, Saga River Cruise
The Fred Olsen Way promise sign

These Cruise Lines Will Give You A Full Refund (And Fly You Home!) If You Don’t Enjoy It.

18/02/202604/04/2024

Some cruise lines offer a money-back guarantee. You can ask for a full refund if you don’t love your cruise! As you would expect, many terms and conditions apply to these refunds – but booking a cruise with these lines … Read more

Tags Ambassador Cruise Line, cruise tips, Fred Olsen, Saga, Saga River Cruise
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The Best UK Cruise Companies – Complete Comparison

05/03/202520/07/2020

If you are considering a cruise, you may be considering a British cruise line. British cruise lines are not only a great option for people from Britain, but they’re also popular with Americans, Canadians, Australians – and anybody who wants … Read more

Tags Ambassador Cruise Line, Cunard, Fred Olsen, marella, p&o, Saga
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Why Are River Cruises EXPENSIVE? – The Truth Behind The Price

10/12/202422/03/2020

If you are considering your first river cruise, you might be wondering what you actually get for your money. I’ve been on quite a few river cruises and I am always incredibly impressed with the value for money that they … Read more

Tags river cruise
Saga River Cruise Dress Code

Saga River Cruise Dress Code (Photo Guide and Examples)

12/09/202425/09/2019

I was invited by Saga to join them on a Danube river cruise. We cruised from Budapest to Bucharest onboard the Filia Rheni and had an amazing time. Despite doing my research before the cruise I found very little information … Read more

Tags dress code, river cruise, Saga
Saga River Cruise Dress Code

I Took a Traditional 50+ Saga River Cruise (Food, Ship, Entertainment and More)

18/02/202621/09/2019

Are you Wondering if a Saga River Cruise is right for you? I took one and had an amazing time exploring the Danube.  I’d definitely recommend a cruise with Saga – but I wouldn’t recommend it to everyone. The following … Read more

Tags Saga, Saga River Cruise
River Cruise Filia Rheni

Saga River Cruise Review – Day by Day, Cruise Diary

15/03/202418/09/2019

If you are considering a river cruise with Saga you may be wondering what it is like onboard day by day. I took a saga river cruise onboard the Filia Rheni, we cruised from Budapest to Bucharest along the Danube … Read more

Tags river cruise, Saga

Hey hey hey, I'm Emma and I LOVE cruising! I took my first cruise when I was 11 and I've been hooked ever since. I create cruise content across YouTube, this website and my social accounts, all with the aim of helping you to find, and take your perfect cruise. 48,000 people receive my best cruise tips, insights and guides every week. You can join them for free by clicking here.

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