By
Rebecca Gibson |
Saga has reached a deal with the Port of Dover that will keep the cruise line at its current home until at least 2016.
The deal, which represents an estimated £40 million for the local economy, will see Saga’s ships call at Dover approximately 150 times over the next four years.
Robin Shaw, chief executive of Saga’s cruise business, said: “We are very pleased to have concluded a long-term deal that ensures that Dover remains a home port for Saga cruises until at least 2016. The service we and our customers enjoy when using the facilities at Dover are first class and we are delighted that Saga cruise ships will be seen in Dover for many years to come.”
“An iconic great British cruise line using an iconic British port - what could be better,” he continued. “We are looking forward to our Dover calls and in particular with our new flagship - Saga Sapphire that starts service in March - she will, amongst other dates, be in Dover on 18 July when the Olympic torch is in the town.”
Kate O’Hara, Port of Dover’s head of commercial and marketing added, “We are delighted that our great relationship with Saga will continue and we look forward to welcoming its newest ship next year and to offering our high standards of service to even more of its customers.”