One of the oldest operating cruise ships, the 'Saga Rose' has recently transited the Panama Canal as part of its final round-the-world cruise. This is the ship's 44th global tour.
The 'Saga Rose' arrived at the canal on February 5, following an initial departure from Southampton, UK, on January 5. The ship will travel for more than 104 nights to destinations in the Caribbean, South America, Australia, Asia, the Middle East and Europe, before returning to Portsmouth, UK, on April 20.
Built in 1965, the 'Saga Rose' is dedicating its last world tour to the 60th anniversary of the modern British Commonwealth.
Beginning in late October 2009, the 'Saga Rose' will embark on a farewell voyage in the Mediterranean before retiring on December 6, 2009.
