Spirit of Adventure
Sails from Portsmouth, England · Fly into LHR
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Spirit of Adventure at Liverpool Cruise Terminal, August 2021 · Photo: Rodhullandemu, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About Spirit of Adventure
Spirit of Adventure is a Saga Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2021. She measures 58,199 gross tons and carries 999 guests with a crew of 540. She sails Canary Islands, Mediterranean, South America, Caribbean, Northern Europe itineraries. We rate her 4.2 out of 5.
Spirit of Adventure is Saga's second new ship and a sister to Spirit of Discovery, built by Meyer Werft and delivered in September 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic held back her debut until 26 July 2021. She measures 58,199 gross tons and carries up to 999 guests, sharing her sister's dimensions but with her own interior design, and she has the Khukuri House, which Saga calls the first Nepalese restaurant at sea. Her 2026/27 program from Portsmouth mixes Canary Islands and Mediterranean cruises with a long voyage to South America and Caribbean sailings.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 999
- Crew 540 · 1:1.9
- Entered service
- 2021
- Maiden voyage July 2021
- Length
- 237 m
- Longer than 62% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 15
Spirit of Adventure is smaller than 51% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 64%. At 58.3 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 89% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 5/5+0.3, fleet average 4.7
- Dining
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Entertainment
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Service
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
- Pools & decks
- 5/5+0.7, fleet average 4.3
- Value
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Saga Cruises fleet average across 6 rated ships in service.
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Official deck plans
Photos
Spirit of Adventure at Liverpool Cruise Terminal, August 2021Photo: Rodhullandemu, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
- Canary Islandswinter sun off North Africa, often with Madeira and Morocco
- MediterraneanWestern Med, Greek Isles and Adriatic, mostly April to November
- South AmericaCape Horn, Patagonia and the Amazon, in the southern summer
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- Northern Europethe Baltic, British Isles and Iceland, May to September
Home port: Portsmouth, England.
Flying in for your cruise?
Spirit of Adventure sails from Portsmouth, England. The airport is London Heathrow (LHR), with 40 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Emirates LoungeLHR Terminal 34.9 ★
- Plaza Premium Lounge (T4)LHR Terminal 44.9 ★
- Plaza Premium Lounge (T5)LHR Terminal 54.9 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Spirit of Adventure?
Spirit of Adventure is operated by Saga Cruises.
How big is Spirit of Adventure?
Spirit of Adventure measures 58,199 gross tons and 237 metres in length, with 15 decks.
How does Spirit of Adventure compare in size with other cruise ships?
Spirit of Adventure is smaller than 51% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 64%. At 58.3 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 89% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does Spirit of Adventure feel?
Spirit of Adventure has a passenger space ratio of 58.3: 58,199 gross tons for 999 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Spirit of Adventure feels spacious for her size.
How many passengers does Spirit of Adventure carry?
Spirit of Adventure carries 999 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 540 (about 1.9 guests per crew member).
When did Spirit of Adventure enter service?
Spirit of Adventure entered service in 2021.
Where does Spirit of Adventure sail?
Spirit of Adventure sails Canary Islands, Mediterranean, South America, Caribbean and Northern Europe itineraries. Her home port is Portsmouth, England.
Which airport should I fly into for Spirit of Adventure?
Spirit of Adventure sails from Portsmouth, England. Fly into London Heathrow (LHR), which has 40 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Spirit of Adventure?
Saga Cruises publishes the deck plans for Spirit of Adventure; this page links to Deck plans.
How is Spirit of Adventure rated?
Cruise Frog rates Spirit of Adventure 4.2 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (5/5) and lowest on value (3/5).
Traveller reviews
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