Portsmouth has been selected as host for Saga’s Spirit of Adventure naming ceremony in the summer … a first for the port.
The dramatic harbour, maritime heritage, and wider regeneration plans for the port clinched the deal for Portsmouth’s maiden naming ceremony on Wednesday, 19 August.
“This is , and we can’t wait for leading brands like Saga to join us on our journey,” said Gerald Vernon-Jackson, leader of Portsmouth City Council.
The naming of Spirit of Adventure, top of page, in Portsmouth, above, heralds a new cruise era for the port
In recent years, Saga has pioneered the boutique cruising experience for its customers. In 2019, the company launched its first purpose-built ship, Spirit of Discovery, and it promises launch plans for Spirit of Adventure are just as exciting.
Nigel Blanks, managing director of Saga cruises, said: “While the ships are recognisably sisters, they are most certainly not twins.
“Spirit of Adventure will have a distinctly different identity to her sister ship, which is why we have chosen a different port for her naming ceremony. Alongside the port and the city’s partners, we are planning another utterly memorable event.”
How the Britannia Lounge on Spirit of Adventure will look
Vernon-Jackson said: “We’re so proud Saga has chosen Portsmouth to host the naming ceremony.
“Portsmouth’s dramatic harbour entrance is a stunning backdrop to showcase the ship and we will work closely with Saga to put on an event to match. It will also be a fantastic spectacle with the opportunity to welcome the ship as she arrives in Portsmouth and put on a firework display that will take place in the evening from Southsea Common.”
He added: “We’re looking forward to Saga’s new vessels becoming a familiar sight in our city. Our cruise transformation is already well under way with a significant berth extension plan, followed by a terminal transformation, which will be completed next year.”
Spirit of Adventure’s 17-night inaugural cruise to the Baltic will depart Dover on 21 August, with further cruises scheduled for 2020 to the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Canary Islands and Norway.
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