3872 x 2592 px | 32,8 x 21,9 cm | 12,9 x 8,6 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
17 août 2012
Lieu:
Prince of Wales Pier, Dover, Kent
Informations supplémentaires:
The cruise ship Saga Sapphire is assisted to its berth by Dover harbour tugs in August 2012. Saga Sapphire is a cruise ship owned and operated by the cruise line, Saga Cruises Ltd. It was originally built in 1981 by Bremer Vulkan, Germany for Hapag-Lloyd Cruises as MS Europa. In 1999 Europa was sold to Star Cruises and it was renamed MS SuperStar Europe and year later MS Superstar Aries. In 2004 she was sold to Pullmantur Cruises and renamed MS Holiday Dream. In May 2008 she was transferred to the fleet of CDF Croisières de France and was renamed Bleu de France. In November 2011 she was transferred to Saga Cruises and was renamed Saga Sapphire. British based cruise line Saga Cruises acquired Bleu de France after she completed two seasons of cruising with the Brazilian cruise operator CVC. The ship joined Saga in 2012, and was converted to accommodate Saga's target demographic passenger age of 50 years and older. Renamed Saga Sapphire, the ship underwent a refit at Fincantieri between November 2011 and February 2012 before entering the Saga fleet. Work included refurbishing the interior, adding new cabins (including balcony accommodation to her superstructure), an overhaul of the machinery, repainting and maintenance of the hull. Saga Sapphire suffered from engine failure during its April 2012 maiden voyage with Saga Cruises, forcing the UK based cruise line to cancel the 16 day voyage. Tonnage: 37, 301 GRT Decks: 12 (10 passenger accessible) Speed: 19 kn (35 km/h) Capacity: 752 passengers (lower berths) 1158 (all berths) Crew: 406
