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Charms of British Isles & Normandy

Explore charming historic ports in the British Isles and Normandy

Cruise Code: A12606

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Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey

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St. Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands

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Kirkwall, Orkney Isles

Date:

10 April 2026

Duration:

14 nights

Departure:

London Tilbury

Ship:

Ambience

Discover ancient castles, picturesque villages, and scenic coastal beauty. Stroll through the vibrant streets of Aberdeen, soak in the culture of Belfast, and savour the culinary delights of Honfleur. Each port of call offers a unique blend of heritage and breathtaking landscapes, making this voyage an unforgettable exploration of places long shaped by the sea.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Invergordon
Invergordon, on Scotland's east coast, is rich in maritime history and Highland charm. Take a leisurely stroll along historic quaysides, explore coastal viewpoints, and experience the authentic Scottish atmosphere of this port town along the Cromarty Firth.

Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland's capital, reveals a vibrant cityscape interwoven with history. From the old docklands of the Titanic Quarter to dynamic neighborhoods filled with mural art, Belfast offers endless opportunities to explore.

St. Mary's
Situated just off the Cornish coast, St. Mary's is the largest and most populous of the Isles of Scilly. Over 30 miles of nature trails intersect the island, guiding wanderers to hidden coves and quiet beaches. The subtle beauty of this British archipelago is perfect for fun or reflection while surrounded by nature.

Honfleur
Nestled on France's Normandy coast, Honfleur mesmerises with its historic harbour and artistic ambiance. Travel back in time as you explore cobbled streets and art galleries showcasing works by renowned painters like Eugene Boudin.

Lower Fares + up to £400 OBC

Lower Fares + up to £400 OBC

Up to £400 per cabin Onboard Credit

Cabins & Fares

Show Solo Prices Only

Included in all bookings

All port taxes, fees and charges -
Porterage of luggage between the port and cabin. -
Spa access -
Use of gym, swimming pool and hot tubs -
Range of fitness, dance and wellness classes -
Amazing entertainment -
Informative guest speakers* -
Captain’s Gala Dinner and Baked Alaska Parade* -
Comfortable accommodation in chosen cabin category -
Flexible cancellation policies† -
Captain’s cocktail party* -
Exceptional full board cuisine -

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The Ship - Ambience

Here she is, our flagship of the fleet, our first lady of the sea: Ambience. Derived from the French ... Read More

1400

Guests

789

Cabins

10

Guest Decks

What’s on board

Journeying to new lands to explore their landscape, culture and cuisine, on board a stylish, environmentally friendly ship.

Out on deck

facilities

There are spacious deck areas from which you can enjoy the panoramic views. And, when the weather is fine, there are two swimming pools, four hot tubs and a large screen for outdoor movies and sporting events.

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Green Sea Spa

facilities

Our team is dedicated to providing the highest level of service and strives continually to exceed guest expectations. With our guests in mind, we have created an all-encompassing spa experience that relaxes, refreshes and renews in a serene, comfortable and welcoming environment. From facial treatments to massages and hair care to healing treatments; there is something for everyone.

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The Palladium

entertainment

It's showtime! Our multi-tiered onboard theatre The Palladium hosts a variety of hand-picked performances just as diverse as the destinations we visit. Waiting in the wings are our onboard entertainment team, the Ambassador Theatre Company. They can't wait to entertain you as you enjoy an afternoon or evening of world-class storytelling.

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Raffles Bar

lounges-bars

Raffles Bar will take you back to the halcyon days of the roaring twenties, with decor to make you feel as though you have stepped back in time. Raffles is the perfect place to enjoy a pre-dinner drink in style. With exclusive drinks including the Mint Berry Delight cocktail and Botanical Fusion cocktail, you'll be spoilt for choice. Our expert bar team are always on hand to help mix a drink just to your taste.

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Buckingham Restaurant

restaurant

Buckingham Restaurant is Ambience's main restaurant. Serving an exceptionally handcrafted breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, our restaurant team will be delighted for you to join them throughout your day on board. On gala formal nights Buckingham Restaurant and her hardworking team really come out to shine, pulling out all the stops with exceptional service paired with authentic flavours. There is even the traditional Baked Alaska Parade, which is a sight not to be missed.

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Borough Market

restaurant

Looking for a more casual way to dine? Borough Market is the place to head. With stunning views and a variety of food stalls to tempt your tastebuds, why not join us for a bite? #### Discover our food stations **Points East** - A taste of Asian fusion cuisines **Sugar Bun** - Enjoy a sweet treat at our dessert bar **The Oven** - Missing your Sunday Roast? Our galley team are ready with all the trimmings **Grave 'n' Grains** - Our dedicated vegetarian stall, where you can enjoy freshly made salads and more **Crouton** - Enjoy a warming bowl of soup and a fresh bread roll at Crouton **Salt and Vinegar** - Another taste of the UK with our dedicate fish and chip station, you can enjoy this Friday night treat any day **Borough Market Bar** - Let our Borough Market team bring you the perfect drink to match whatever food takes your fancy!

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Your on board Experience

Don't just take our word for it, hear what guests say about their time on board.

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Average Customer Rating:

4.6/5

Independent Service Rating based on 2350 verified reviews. View All

“What a rip off”

Not a lot

Trusted Customer

“Great Service”

Helpful and knowledgeable assistant helped in a friendly professional way

Trusted Customer

“Great first impressions”

Found booking online nice and easy including setting up “my Ambassador sailing”. I did find myself phoning to add something to my booking and this also was very quick. The assistant was friendly, professional and all was sorted within minutes. Our first experience of Ambassador was encouraging we hope the cruise is as good an experience. Thank you Ambassador

Neil WHITE

“A very satisfied customer!”

I have always received 1 st class service from the Ambassador Cruise Line. Two wonderful cruise already and two more booked

Trusted Customer

no problems

Trusted Customer

“Easy to get started on a booking”

It was easy to find the cruise we were interested in and make the booking. I was also, for the first time, able to link my new booking to my dashboard.

Pauline Botting

“Easy booking”

Easy to book the cruise we wanted. I was able to use a discount code with no problem

Trusted Customer

“Ambassador didn’t disappoint on our first ever Cruise”

Had first cruise with Ambassador August 2024 - extremely pleased and very happy to book our second ever cruise with Ambassador to hopefully repeat the great service but with different destinations

Diane Marsters

“Quick to book”

Quick and easy to book on line.

Barbara Hutton

“First booking”

The majority of the input online was fine, 1 section was a little difficult but overall was good.

andrew barlow

“The panoply of excellence.”

Efficient swift friendly and highly professional . No the message sums up your excellent service perfectly !

Trusted Customer

“First time booker”

All booked online with no hiccups

Colin Savage

“Easy on line booking”

Booking was quick and easy. No problems

Trusted Customer

“A great little cruise line with local departures & helpful friendly staff.”

We cruised in September 2024 with Ambassador from the first time. The proximity of the departure port was a significant determinant in our choice. Our cruise exceeded our expectations, hence our booking the current one. All the person's I spoke with at ambassador were pleasant helpful, courteous and professional. We had a little confusion in relation to a matter, however this was quickly and effectively resolved.

Trusted Customer

“Website booking issue”

Website wouldn't let me complete the booking. I switched to my phone to complete the booking and it went through OK.

Christopher Egan

“Pre-cruise coach question”

Booked a while ago, can't understand why I'm now being asked for a review unless it's because I asked a question about the pre-cruise coach from Liverpool to Dundee, which as it's still 11 months away they couldn't give any details on apart from the price

Trusted Customer

“Great job Ambassador”

This will be our third cruise with ambassador. I wanted to upgrade the inside cabin we had booked, to a outside cabin. Chloe the lady that delt with me was very friendly, and professional in her job she even gave us a complementary upgrade. l don't think you can get better service than that. We are definitely going to book again in the future. Thank you Ambassador.

Trusted Customer

“Cruising is the best....beats almost all the rest e restdtrest”

Ambassador Cruises for me have been operators of one of the most relaxed and enjoyable of Cruise Lines. Food has been of very high quality , all staff i found were friendly polite helpful , hard working, .Entertainment on board has been of the highest quality, I have been on over 7 Cruises in recent yeas and find them one of the best high traditional older design British standards on cruise ships. Also the biggest plus ➕️ 😍 is we can make tea/coffee in our cabin, especially a traditionally British way of life.

Gordon Smith

The poor girl give 100% plus she was so good and understanding as I wanted to change a cruise from one to the other and when the new one was super expensive she found a price which we could afford for the cruise I wanted brilliant customer service over above and beyond Thank-you so much Christine or Christie I think the young lady's name was...🥰🥰

Deborah Hills

“Great price”

very informative at the pre booking stage as i had lots of questions which were all answered within a good time frame.

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