Saga Cruises, which is part of the UK based financial services to travel group Saga plc, has reported a fall in bookings  for 2021/22 from year on, but says that bookings for 2022/23 are very strong.

“Cruise bookings for 2021/22 are lower than the same point last year by 20% and 23% for revenue and passenger days respectively due to our decision to suspend operations for Spirit of Discovery until at least June 2021 and for Spirit of Adventure until at least July 202,” the company said in a statement. 

“However, demand is very strong for 2022/23 departures, with revenue and passenger days ahead of the prior year by 160% and 142% respectively. Around 45% of revenue booked for 2021/22 is from customers choosing to rebook cruises cancelled in 2020,” saga said.

The company has two ships of about 57,000 gross tons each that offer an all inclusive product for those over the age of 50, which is the target group to which the company sells its products.