Flyer received today indicates that Saga will launch Jan to April 2025 Cruises soon. This should be earlier than the 2024 Launch which was January 2023 (for Jan to March 24) & March (for April to December). Perhaps Saga are realising they have been nearly the last to release Cruises for future years.
Saga do reset some tables after the "Early Birds" have eaten (MDR opens at 6.30pm) However the total number of covers is about 1100 which is 100 over capacity.
The Dining Arrangements are one persons view don't believe everything you read. If you are prepared to do your homework (Book in advance) you can get excellent Tables for Two in the MDR!.
Have you been on a Saga Cruise?. Yes they are more expensive but look at what you get for your money. I have been on both P&O & Saga since Covid & its like comparing Travelodge to a five star hotel!. With regard to the comment "Book at the right time etc" this applies to all Cruise Lines but at least Saga give you a guarantee that if the price drops below what you pay an upgrade of OBC is given. Don't knock until you have tried it!.
Saga have announced that for 2026 the two pre-registration block dates for booking are Jan-April & May- December (In previous years it has been Jan-March & April-December).
If P&O are offering only 20% off a future cruise for the ones that get off you have no hope of them funding an extra week in a Hotel & then a flight home. Dream on!.
Some confirm pick up day before & your paperwork will give you a telephone number to call if a no show which is very unlikely. They will be picking up others either before or after you if you are in a shared vehicle.