Spirit of Discovery itinerary map for December 1, 2027
Spirit of Discovery

17 Night Northern Lights and Arctic Vistas on SAGA Spirit of Discovery

December 1, 2027

Spirit of Discovery December 1, 2027

The Spirit of Discovery December 1, 2027 cruise departs from Portsmouth,uk. On this Northern Lights and Arctic Vistas sailing, the Spirit of Discovery will visit a total of 9 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The ship sets sail on Wednesday, Dec 1st and returns on Saturday, Dec 18th, 2027.

Cruise Length
17
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Portsmouth
uk
Port Stops
9
Sea Days
8
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Spirit of Discovery · December 1, 2027

The Spirit of Discovery sails on December 1, 2027 for a Northern Lights and Arctic Vistas. The ship will depart the port of Portsmouth,uk at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Portsmouth,uk on Dec 18th at 6:00 AM. During the 18-day journey, the Spirit of Discovery will visit 8 additional ports and will spend 8 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

Northern Lights and Arctic Vistas

  • DEC01
    Portsmouth,uk
    Portsmouth,uk
    A: — - D: 4:00 PM
  • DEC02
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC03
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC04
    Bergen, Norway
    Bergen, Norway
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • DEC05
    Stavanger, Norway
    Stavanger, Norway
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • DEC06
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC07
    Oslo, Norway
    Oslo, Norway
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 10:00 PM
  • DEC08
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC09
    Copenhagen, Denmark
    Copenhagen, Denmark
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • DEC10
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC11
    Warnemunde (Berlin), Germany
    Warnemunde (Berlin), Germany
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 10:00 PM
  • DEC12
    Kiel, Germany
    Kiel, Germany
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • DEC13
    Aarhus, Denmark
    Aarhus, Denmark
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 10:00 PM
  • DEC14
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC15
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC16
    Hamburg, Germany
    Hamburg, Germany
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 7:00 PM
  • DEC17
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC18
    Portsmouth,uk
    Portsmouth,uk
    A: 6:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

December 1, 2027 · Northern Lights and Arctic Vistas

Portsmouth,uk
Day 1•Wednesday, Dec 1

Portsmouth,uk

Arrival: —•Departure: 4:00 PM

Portsmouth, England, provides docking at Portsmouth Port. Travelers explore the Historic Dockyard and HMS Victory. Excursions visit Stonehenge’s ancient stones. Local markets sell pork pies. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures naval ships and Solent vistas. Dining onboard includes fish and chips, an English favorite. Souvenirs, like nautical crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover maritime history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance dockyard walks. Portsmouth’s naval heritage offers a vibrant English stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic ships, prehistoric sites, and coastal charm, making Portsmouth an engaging destination for exploring England’s maritime and ancient history.

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At Sea
Day 2•Thursday, Dec 2

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 11:00 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

At Sea
Day 3•Friday, Dec 3

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 11:00 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Bergen, Norway
Day 4•Saturday, Dec 4

Bergen, Norway

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Bergen, Norway, offers docking at Bergen Port. Travelers explore Bryggen Wharf and Mount Fløyen. Excursions visit Hardangerfjord. Local markets sell fiskesuppe. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Hanseatic buildings and fjord vistas. Dining onboard includes fårikål, a Norwegian favorite. Souvenirs, like troll crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Viking history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance fjord hikes. Bergen’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Norwegian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic fjords, making Bergen an engaging destination for exploring Norway’s west coast.

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Stavanger, Norway
Day 5•Sunday, Dec 5

Stavanger, Norway

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Stavanger, Norway, offers docking at Stavanger Port. Travelers explore Gamle Stavanger and Pulpit Rock. Excursions visit Lysefjord. Local markets sell fiskesuppe. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures wooden houses and fjord vistas. Dining onboard includes fårikål, a Norwegian favorite. Souvenirs, like troll crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Viking history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance fjord hikes. Stavanger’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Norwegian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic districts and scenic fjords, making Stavanger an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
At Sea
Day 6•Monday, Dec 6

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 11:00 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Oslo, Norway
Day 7•Tuesday, Dec 7

Oslo, Norway

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 10:00 PM

Oslo, Norway, offers docking at Oslo Port. Travelers explore Vigeland Sculpture Park and Akershus Fortress. Excursions visit Holmenkollen Ski Jump. Local markets sell brunost. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for city tours. Photography captures fjord views and Oslofjord vistas. Dining onboard includes fårikål, a Norwegian favorite. Souvenirs, like Viking crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norse history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Oslo’s urban charm offers a vibrant Norwegian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modern sculptures and historic fortresses, making Oslo an engaging destination for exploring Norway’s capital.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
At Sea
Day 8•Wednesday, Dec 8

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 11:00 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Copenhagen, Denmark
Day 9•Thursday, Dec 9

Copenhagen, Denmark

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Copenhagen, Denmark, offers docking at Copenhagen Port. Travelers explore Nyhavn and Tivoli Gardens. Excursions visit Kronborg Castle. Local markets sell smørrebrød. The peak season, June to August, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures colorful harbors and Baltic vistas. Dining onboard includes frikadeller, a Danish favorite. Souvenirs, like Viking crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Danish history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Copenhagen’s urban charm offers a vibrant Danish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic castles and scenic canals, making Copenhagen an engaging destination for exploring Denmark’s capital.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
At Sea
Day 10•Friday, Dec 10

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 11:00 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Warnemunde (Berlin), Germany
Day 11•Saturday, Dec 11

Warnemunde (Berlin), Germany

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 10:00 PM

Warnemünde (Berlin), Germany, offers docking at Warnemünde Port with excursions to Berlin. Travelers explore Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag. Excursions visit Potsdam’s Sanssouci Palace. Local markets sell currywurst. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures historic landmarks and Baltic vistas. Dining onboard includes sauerbraten, a German favorite. Souvenirs, like amber crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Prussian history. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Warnemünde’s urban gateway offers a vibrant German stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Warnemünde an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Kiel, Germany
Day 12•Sunday, Dec 12

Kiel, Germany

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Kiel, Germany, has docking at Kiel Port. Travelers explore the Naval Memorial and U-boat museum. Excursions visit Laboe’s beaches. Local markets sell smoked fish. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather. Photography captures Baltic shores and maritime relics. Dining onboard includes kieler sprotten, a local fish dish. Souvenirs, like model ships, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover maritime history. Light layers suit the temperate climate. Comfortable shoes enhance museum walks. Kiel’s nautical heritage offers a vibrant German stop, blending history with coastal charm.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Aarhus, Denmark
Day 13•Monday, Dec 13

Aarhus, Denmark

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 10:00 PM

Aarhus, Denmark’s second-largest city with 350,000 residents, welcomes cruise ships at its modern port on the east Jutland coast, a 10-minute walk from the city center. The open-air museum, Den Gamle By, features 75 reconstructed buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries, with costumed guides demonstrating crafts like blacksmithing. The ARoS Art Museum, known for its rooftop rainbow panorama, displays contemporary Nordic works. Marselisborg Deer Park, 5 kilometers south, offers free access to observe wild deer in oak forests. The Latin Quarter’s cobbled streets house cafes serving rye bread sandwiches and local beers. Guided bike tours cover flat routes to Moesgaard Museum, 8 kilometers away, for prehistoric exhibits like the Grauballe Man bog body. Shopping includes Scandinavian design stores with ceramics and textiles. Summer months, June to August, provide long daylight hours for exploration. Waterfront restaurants offer views of Aarhus Bay.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
At Sea
Day 14•Tuesday, Dec 14

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 11:00 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

At Sea
Day 15•Wednesday, Dec 15

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 11:00 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Hamburg, Germany
Day 16•Thursday, Dec 16

Hamburg, Germany

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 7:00 PM

Hamburg, Germany, has docking at a Elbe River port. Travelers explore Speicherstadt’s UNESCO-listed warehouses. Excursions visit St. Michael’s Church tower for city views. Local markets sell currywurst. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather. Photography captures canals and modern architecture. Dining onboard includes labskaus, a Hamburg dish. Souvenirs, like model ships, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hanseatic history. Light layers suit the temperate climate. Comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Hamburg’s maritime heritage and urban vibrancy offer a dynamic German stop, blending history with modern charm.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
At Sea
Day 17•Friday, Dec 17

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 11:00 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Portsmouth,uk
Day 18•Saturday, Dec 18

Portsmouth,uk

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: —

Portsmouth, England, provides docking at Portsmouth Port. Travelers explore the Historic Dockyard and HMS Victory. Excursions visit Stonehenge’s ancient stones. Local markets sell pork pies. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures naval ships and Solent vistas. Dining onboard includes fish and chips, an English favorite. Souvenirs, like nautical crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover maritime history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance dockyard walks. Portsmouth’s naval heritage offers a vibrant English stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic ships, prehistoric sites, and coastal charm, making Portsmouth an engaging destination for exploring England’s maritime and ancient history.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link

Weather Forecast

Spirit of Discovery - December 1, 2027 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Portsmouth,uk

⛅

December

Typical Weather

57°F

Average High

23°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.11in

Daily average

3.3 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

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Itinerary Safety Score

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

Itinerary Safety Rank
86 / 100
safer than 86% of all cruises
86
8
/ 10
Portsmouth,uk
Portsmouth
Portsmouth is generally safe for cruise travelers, but it's important to stay vigilant in crowded areas to prevent petty crime.
9
/ 10
Bergen, Norway
Bergen
Bergen is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, but travelers should stay vigilant for occasional pickpocketing in tourist areas.
9
/ 10
Stavanger, Norway
Stavanger
Stavanger is a safe cruise destination with a low crime rate, allowing travelers to explore confidently and enjoy its attractions.
9
/ 10
Oslo, Norway
Oslo
Oslo is a safe port for cruise travelers, featuring low crime rates and a strong police presence for visitor security.
9
/ 10
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is a safe city for travelers, but they should stay vigilant against bicycle theft and pickpocketing in crowded areas.
8
/ 10
Warnemunde (Berlin), Germany
Warnemunde
Warnemünde is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, but travelers should stay vigilant against petty theft in nearby Berlin.
8
/ 10
Kiel, Germany
Kiel
Kiel, Germany, is a safe port with a low crime rate, but travelers should remain vigilant in tourist areas due to potential pickpocketing.
9
/ 10
Aarhus, Denmark
Aarhus
Aarhus, Denmark, offers a safe environment for cruise travelers, featuring low crime rates and welcoming public spaces for exploration.
9
/ 10
Hamburg, Germany
Hamburg
Hamburg is generally safe for cruise travelers, but visitors should remain vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas.

Cruise Ship

Spirit of Discovery

⚓ Tonnage

55,900

vs avg 55,900

🛠️ Year Built

2,019

vs avg 2,020

📏 Length (ft)

—

vs avg —

👥 Passenger Count

1,000

vs avg 1,000

The Spirit of Discovery has a construction date of 2019 and a total size of 55,900 gross tons. The ship measures — feet in length. Spirit of Discovery is included in SAGA’s Mainstream class. At full capacity, the Spirit of Discovery holds 1,000 passengers. That includes 1,000 cruise vacationers and — staff members. The Spirit of Discovery total number of staterooms is 0.

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Itinerary FAQ

How many nights is the Spirit of Discovery sailing on December 1, 2027?

This is a 17-night cruise itinerary departing from Portsmouth,uk.

What ports does the Spirit of Discovery visit on the December 1, 2027 cruise?

This route includes portsmouthuk, bergen-norway, stavanger-norway, oslo-norway, copenhagen-denmark, warnemunde-germany, kiel-germany, aarhus-denmark, hamburg-germany.

How many sea days are included on this Spirit of Discovery December 1, 2027 itinerary?

This itinerary includes 8 sea days.

Who is the cruise director for the Spirit of Discovery sailing on December 1, 2027?

Cruise director assignment data is not currently available for this sail date.

How is the itinerary safety score calculated for this cruise?

The itinerary safety score combines port-level safety indicators such as travel advisories, local risk signals, and historical context into a single overall score for this specific route.

Can I track price drops for this Spirit of Discovery itinerary?

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Last Updated: Apr 1, 2026