A sensational British cruise line offering affordable quality aboard mid-sized ships and adventures to some of the world’s most breathtaking destinations, Ambassador Cruise Line invites you to enjoy a quintessential cruise experience, inspiring you with environmentally conscious sailings and an effortlessly enjoyable onboard experience.
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Dining
Whether you enjoy dining in the main restaurants, a specialty venue, or prefer something more casual, Ambassador Cruise Line’s five restaurants are bound to please, offering both classic dishes and plates inspired by the destinations you’ll visit on your sailing. If you find yourself feeling hungry during the daytime, or would like to find a spot to sit down for a tea or coffee, both Ambience and Ambition are home to welcoming cafes – the perfect place to unwind between breathtaking destinations.
Complimentary Restaurants
When it comes to the restaurants included in your fare, Ambassador won’t disappoint. For a formal, authentic cruise ship dining experience, head to Buckingham Restaurant. Alternatively, if you’re looking for somewhere a little more relaxed to eat, be sure to try out the Al Fresco Grill or Borough Market food court. Both of which also offer outstanding cuisine for you to indulge in.
Specialty Restaurants
In addition to these incredible complimentary dining options, there’s also the chance to treat yourself to something different in the onboard specialty restaurants. For those of you who love flavour-packed Indian cuisine, Saffron is a must-visit. Meanwhile, Sea and Grass is the perfect choice for steak lovers. However, if you’re looking for a truly unforgettable dining experience, why not splash out on the Chef’s Table – a VIP multi-course evening meal cooked specially by the Executive Chef onboard.
With exceptional service guaranteed and authentic flavours throughout the dining options aboard Ambassador’s fleet, you can rest assured knowing that you’ll only be enjoying the finest foods throughout your sailing.
Entertainment
Aimed primarily at the over 50s, evening entertainment aboard the Ambassador Cruise Line fleet is sophisticated and low-key, giving guests the chance to wind down after a busy day. As well as stunning live shows and music at The Palladium, comedy at the Laughter Lounge or a visit to the Aces & Eights card room or Ambassador Casino, the nine lounges onboard provide the perfect setting to enjoy a drink or get to know other guests. Raffles is a sophisticated spot for evening cocktails, while the relaxed atmosphere in The Purple Turtle Pub is perfect for a pint. Other venues include Dicken's Bar, the Botanical Lounge, Consulate Bar and Pool Bar.
Discover our recent blog - Cruise Ship Entertainment - How to Plan Your Evening to find out more! Alternatively, check out our recent blog - A Guide to Ambassador Drinks Packages, that's got information about all of Ambassador's drinks package offerings.
Family
While Ambassador Cruise Line is adult-focused, they also offer select multi-generational sailings. With itineraries whisking you away to exciting destinations around the world, this is the perfect way to bring the family together on unforgettable holidays.
Destinations
An authentic no-fly cruise line offering you affordable quality and the warmest welcome at sea, Ambassador Cruise Line sailings take you to some of the most sensational spots around the world on sailings where environmentally conscious embarkations and shore excursions are just as important as your enjoyment and comfort. So, you don’t need to feel guilty about treating yourself to a getaway aboard Ambition and Ambience.
But, where in the world does the Ambassador fleet actually sail to? Well, whether you’re sailing from London Tilbury, from Liverpool, or from any other one of the UK ports Ambience and Ambition set off from, you’ll find incredible destinations in Europe, the Norwegian Fjords, and the Mediterranean on the agenda.
However, Ambassador doesn’t just limit itself to these regions. You’ll also find select itineraries whisking you away on the adventure of a lifetime to the Caribbean and Central America alongside the Canary Islands. This cruise line also offers a number of British Isles cruises, if you’re looking for something a little closer to home. Wherever you decide to set sail, you can rest assured knowing outstanding cuisine and exceptional service await onboard – the perfect accompaniment to all the breathtaking destinations you’ll visit.
Things to do
However you like to spend your free time, on an Ambassador Cruise Line sailing, you're sure to find the perfect spot. From taking a refreshing dip in the two pools to unwinding on the sun loungers or one of the four hot tubs, there's no better way to enjoy life at sea. For those who enjoy staying active, onboard fitness facilities and classes will give you the chance to get up and moving, or treat yourself to a pampering session at the Wellness Centre.
Meanwhile, the thoughtful programme of daytime activities are the ideal opportunity to try something new and get to know others onboard - be that aboard Ambition or Ambience. Whether you want to listen to guest speakers, share your thoughts at the book club or learn a new skill at the arts and craft classes, this is the perfect way to enrich your time onboard.
If you want to enhance your experience onboard, you can find out more about the top Ambassador suites right here. In a suite-level stateroom, you can expect to enjoy priority check-in, a fresh fruit bowl replenished at request, late suite check-out privileges, and more.
Customer reviews for Ambassador Cruise Line
Brilliant cruise on one of Ambassador's smaller ships. Excellent staff, food, accommodation and entertainment on board to rival West End shows. Guest artistes superb. Brilliant to sail from a UK port. Parking at port was very slick and effortless Embarkation was efficient and professional. All round brilliant experience with a feel good atmosphere.
Great value for the money quick embarking
The cabin was clean and comfortable The food was outstanding as was the service, looking after our special dietary requirements well The entertainment was not good at all, much better on other cruise lines we've been on The ports of call were all good but long tender rides
First time for us to embark at Tilbury and all went well. Far less busy and frantic than Southampton but well organised nonetheless. Ambience is an older , smaller ship but the communal areas around the ship are well cared for clean. We were assured on booking we could have a table for 4 (there were 3 of us dining ) but when we arrived at the dining room,we were out on a table of 6. This alone would stop me using Ambience again! Obviously the people we had to share with felt the same as we didn't see them again after the first night, we just ate at a very unbalanced table but we're afraid toove in case our sharers turned up! Service was always speedy in the dining room, too speedy on times with my husband's plate being whipped away while his fork was still in his mouth but in Borough Market tables were always cleared promptly. Food could be a bit hit and miss but on the whole good to very good quality. Since this was a weekend break we decided to try an inside cabin, plenty of storage and space was o. k but the air con was a real issue ,not just for us but many on the cruise, another reason I would think twice before using Ambassador again. If you were expecting pillow chocolate and towel animals you don't get them on inside cabins , which made us feel like second class citizens. All in all I might cruise with Ambassador again but only if the price was really good for a balcony cabin and they reviewed their policy for table sharing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Accessibility
Are the ships accessible on Ambassador Cruise Line?
Ambassador Cruise Line provides a range of accessible staterooms and most public areas are wheelchair accessible. Please notify us of any special requirements at the time of booking.
Dress code
What is the dress code on Ambassador Cruise Line?
Daytime is resort casual. Evenings are generally 'Smart Casual,' though Ambassador Cruise Line may have dedicated formal or theme nights on longer sailings.
Excursions
What excursions are available on Ambassador Cruise Line?
Ambassador Cruise Line offers a wide variety of shore excursions. These can be pre-booked online or at the Shore Excursion desk onboard.
Families and Kids
Are babies allowed on Ambassador Cruises?
Yes, babies must be at least 6 months old to travel on Ambassador Cruises. However, as the line is primarily adults-only, infants are restricted to designated multi-generational sailings.
Is Ambassador Cruise Line suitable for families?
Ambassador Cruise Line is very family-friendly, offering supervised kids' clubs for various age groups, family cabins, and entertainment for all ages.
Food and drink
What is the food and drink like on Ambassador Cruise Line?
Standard meals and basic beverages are included. Specialty dining and alcoholic drink packages are available for purchase to enhance your experience.
General
What is the pet policy on Ambassador Cruise Line?
Only certified service animals are permitted onboard Ambassador Cruise Line. Please contact our accessibility team for requirements and documentation.
Loyalty
Is there a loyalty programme for Ambassador Cruise Line?
Ambassador Cruise Line does not have a traditional, multi-tiered loyalty program with points or membership levels for past guests. Instead, Ambassador Cruise Line partners with the UK loyalty scheme Nectar where guests can collect and spend points on bookings.
Tips
Are tips included on Ambassador Cruise Line?
A daily service charge is automatically added to your onboard account to reward the crew. You can adjust this at Guest Services if necessary.
Transport
Are transfers included with Ambassador Cruise Line?
Complimentary or paid shuttle buses are often provided by Ambassador Cruise Line in ports where the city center is not within walking distance of the pier.
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