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Celestial lights and

incredible sights

Special offer
ou may think that the best Head Cruise Planner James Langley Save a further
way to explore the wonders explains: “During our overnight stay in
of the universe would be to Alta, an expert guide will lead you into
Y hop aboard a spaceship. the Arctic wilderness on an included £250
In fact, you can now do it aboard a excursion. Here you’ll fi nd a cosy
cruise ship! There are now a number campfi re, miles from any light pollution, per person*
of itineraries showcasing the glories and hopefully the lights will appear.”
of the universe as well as wonders of
a more terrestrial kind. Special savings, super value
You’ll enjoy all this while cruising aboard
Astronomy heaven Saga’s award-winning small ships,
La Palma in the Canary Islands with their renowned service, fantastic
is home to the world’s largest facilities and superb restaurants. Plus
single-aperture optical telescope, all cruises include a chauffeur service
Gran Telescopio Canarias. Perched to the port up to 250 miles each way,
on a 7,500-foot volcanic peak, its on-board gratuities, free Wi-Fi and
giant mirror is deemed to offer some more. To cap it all, Saga is offering Sky
of the best views of the universe at Night readers a special saving of
in the northern hemisphere. You’ll £250 per person off the current fares
have the option to tour the facility when you book by September 24, 2017!
during Saga Sapphire’s Canary Island
Constellations cruise early next year.
Cruise details
The ship’s Captain, Julian Burgess
says: “Witnessing the Milky Way Canary Island Constellations
blazing through a multitude of stars • January 7, 2018 from Southampton
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above La Palma is unforgettable. • 14 nights all inclusive aboard
You’ll also enjoy talks from several Saga Sapphire.
experts on board, including the chief
astronomer of Northumberland’s Bright Lights in Norway
Kielder Observatory, Gary Fides, and • February 14, 2018 from Portsmouth
space fl ight historian Howard Parkin.” • 15 nights aboard Saga Pearl II.

Seek out the Northern Lights For more details, call Saga FREE on
Cruising is also a great way to 0800 056 9947 quoting SKY24 or visit
search for the aurora borealis, saga.co.uk/cruise
and Saga Pearl II’s Bright Lights in
Pictured clockwise from top: Stargazing in
Norway itinerary will be in just the the Canaries; Captain Julian Burgess at sea;
right place at the right time. Saga Pearl II in picturesque Norway.

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only, and cannot be combined with any other offer. Cabins are limited and Saga reserves the right to extend, reduce or withdraw the offer at
any time without notice. #All-inclusive cruises include selected wines at lunch and dinner, Saga house-branded spirits, cocktails containing
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