Saga Cruises today confirmed the Saga Pearl II will embark on its final Saga Cruises voyage in 2019, with the Spirit of Discovery joining the fleet as the line’s first newbuild in summer 2019.
The 1981-built Saga Pearl II originally launched into service as the Astor, and her final voyage, according to Saga, will take passengers to South Africa, Gambia, Namibia and Mozambique.
The Spirit of Discovery will sail alongside the Saga Sapphire for the brand.