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It’s not often holiday indulgences combine with a healthier approach to life but Saga Sapphire’s 15-night The Volcanic Isles cruise allows guests to enjoy tempting food markets, Casablanca cocktails and a Madeira winery lunch and tasting, while keeping active both ashore and on board the chic and friendly ship.

A lifestyle coach and a fitness expert give practical guidance to guests as they sail on the all-inclusive cruise to Funchal, La Palma, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Agadir and Casablanca in Morocco, and Leixoes, Portugal, while a pampering session at a spa renowned for innovative therapies is a well-deserved reward for the most dedicated.

There’s also a pedometer challenge and the diverse landscapes of the Canaries offer walking and cycling routes from forests and lava fields to beaches of black, volcanic sands. Rewarding walks in Agadir, to a spice-scented market and to the kasbah, dating from the 1500s, are also on the itinerary.

Alternatively, there’s a tour through the desert to Marrakech, with views of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains, and the option of an overnight stay in the vibrant city.

Casablanca, established in the seventh century by Berbers, is home to both the second largest mosque in the world and the only Jewish museum in the Arab world, and guests can relax either with a traditional scrub at a Hamman.

Saga Sapphire sails back to Southampton on December 9, 2019 so guests can return from their cruise feeling fit, relaxed and ready for Christmas!

For details visit saga.co.uk/ocean-cruises or call 0800 50 50 30.

15 nights from £2,283 per person departing Southampton on November 24, 2019.
Price includes UK travel package to and from Southampton, all meals and entertainment, all-inclusive drinks – selected wines at lunch and dinner, Saga house-branded spirits, cocktails containing house-branded spirits, draught beer and lager, non-alcoholic cocktails, all mixers and soft drinks, afternoon tea, 24-hour room service, welcome cocktail party, unlimited tea and coffee in selected venues, free wifi, all on-board gratuities, porterage, free shuttle bus to nearest town centre (whenever possible and when the ship is berthed more than 500 yards away), optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a discount if passenger has own insurance.

All excursions mentioned are optional, at an additional cost, and are subject to availability and change. Some of the highlights detailed may only be seen on optional excursions or by exploring independently.

Price based on two people sharing the lowest available cabin grade and includes any relevant booking discount. Fare was correct at the time of sending and is subject to availability and change. Further terms and conditions apply. Please call for details.