Saga Ruby deck 8 plan (Saga Ruby Veranda Deck Lido)
Deck layout and review
Review of Saga Ruby deck 8 (Saga Ruby Veranda Deck Lido)
- Britannia Lounge (bow location) has a small dance floor, also used for live performances (cabaret, musical concerts, magic and comedy acts). The lounge also hosts daily quizzes, cooking demonstrations, art classes.
- South Cape Bar (portside) has a good selection of spirits and wines. The bar also features live performances (in the afternoons and evenings) by the ship's pianist and classical ensemble.
- The Theatre is the ship's cinema. Here are also held Sunday church services, daily port talks, lectures by guest speakers.
- The ship's Library and Card Room (cargs playing lounge) are located starboard. The Library has comfortable seating and a good selection of travel books, bestsellers, also DVDs.
- Veranda Shop (portside) sells duty-free merchandise - luxury gifts (jewelry, watches, perfumes), also souvenirs and travel essentials.
- Photo Shop (gallery and shop) displays and sells photos made by the ship's professional photographers during onboard events.
- "Tours and Travel" (starboard) is the ship's shore excursions office providing information on Saga Cruises tours and excursions ashore.
- Ballroom is the ship's main show lounge. It features high ceilings, comfortable seating, large dance floor, daily enrichment programming (dance classes, afternoon tea) and evening live performances (West End-style music productions, cabaret acts, classical concerts). The evening shows are performed by the ship's resident staff of singers, dancers, instrumentalists. The Ballroom also hosts the Captain's cocktail reception party.
- Lido is an indoor buffet-style restaurant (complimentary) for self-service breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night snacks. The Lido restaurant has 24-hour beverage station and also an ice cream machine. The restaurant's alfresco (outdoor) dining area is located next to the swimming pool.
- The aft-located swimming pool has an expansive sunbathing area with loungers. Pool deck is served with drinks and refreshments by the Deck Bar (outdoor poolside bar).