Get ready for a memorable cruise on the stylish Ambience. With space for just 1,400 guests, this mid-sized ship combines the elegance of a traditional cruise with modern touches to create the perfect onboard experience. Offering no-fly cruises from London Tilbury, you'll be able to enjoy relaxing and exciting voyages to unforgettable destinations, everywhere from the Norwegian Fjords to the Baltics, or even the Caribbean. Primarily adults-only (except for specified multigenerational cruises), top highlights onboard Ambience include West End-style shows in the Palladium theatre, dining in Saffron and the vibrant Purple Turtle Pub.
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Dining
Throughout each day, everyone aboard Ambience can enjoy their favourite dishes alongside fresh, locally-inspired cuisine from one of the several eateries onboard. Ambassador Cruise Line prides itself on delivering delicious dishes morning, noon, and night – from breakfast to late-night light bites – and you can rest assured knowing you’ll be looking forward to every meal you indulge in.
With a variety of complimentary dining venues and specialty restaurants to choose from, the following are among the highlights aboard Ambience:
- Buckingham Restaurant - open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this complimentary main dining room delivers a menu of fantastic food from around the world with excellent service every day
- Borough Market - a casual buffet-style restaurant, this venue is an excellent spot for light bites throughout the day or a sit down dinner; whether you’re looking for your favourites, or trying something new, you’ll find something you enjoy here
- Chef’s Table - available at an additional cost, this intimate dining experience involves a carefully crafted nine-course meal where every bite is truly delicious
- Saffron - an Asian restaurant focusing on the flavours of India and Goa, this sensational specialty dining venue will whisk you away on a culinary adventure
- Sea & Grass - this stylish surf and turf restaurant is available at an additional cost, but features a menu full of flavourful dishes you won’t want to miss out on
- Alfresco Grill - an outdoor dining venue serving familiar favourites like hot dogs and burgers, this is a great place to grab something to eat during the day and into the evening
Entertainment
Once the sun goes down, Ambience lights up with elegant evening entertainment and a lively atmosphere you’ll want to take advantage of. Thanks to a whole host of bars and lounges, you’ll always find the perfect spot to enjoy a drink and some good conversation – whether you’re looking for a pre-dinner tipple or somewhere to unwind with a nightcap before retiring to your stateroom. What’s more, if you’re looking for something a little more involved, you’ll find stunning stage shows in The Palladium theatre, the chance to try your hand at a card game or two in the Ambassador Casino, and live music in venues like Raffles and the Botanical Lounge.
Of all the entertainment venues onboard, though, highlights include:
- Raffles Bar - this art deco bar features live music and a low-key atmosphere, making it a popular spot onboard
- Botanical Lounge - a relaxing lounge space with a well-equipped bar and plenty of places to sit and unwind, this is a great place for a casual drink with good conversation
- SW19 - a stylish bar at the heart of the ship, you’ll find plenty of places to sit and watch the world go by – with a delicious drink, of course – right here
- The Purple Turtle Pub - for something a little familiar, this well-stocked pub-style bar is the perfect place to kick back and relax
- The Coffee House - if you’re in need of a caffeine fix while at sea, this is the perfect place to go; here, you’ll find all your favourite coffees available throughout your voyage
- The Observatory - for those of you who want to make the most of your evening, this upbeat venue on the upper decks is the perfect place to go; here, you’ll find all your favourite drinks and a fantastic atmosphere
- Pool Bar - a stone’s throw from the swimming pool, this bar is a great place to grab refreshments during a day relaxing poolside
Things to do
Whether you like to sit back and relax in the sunshine, get involved with fun interactive activities and try your hand at something new, or work up a sweat in the gym, there’s something to keep everyone busy aboard Ambience. Of all the things to do, though, these are among the highlights:
- The Palladium - this is the onboard theatre and where you’ll find stunning performances from the Ambassador Theatre Company throughout your voyage; an incredible evening of entertainment awaits!
- Green Sea Spa - if you’re looking to refresh yourself while at sea, this is the destination for you; home to a sauna, steam room, and salon, you’ll find a variety of rejuvenating treatments here
- Active Studio - a space for fitness classes on the top deck, with a variety of gym equipment, yoga mats, and more
Beyond this, you’ll find two swimming pools with welcoming waters, a well-equipped fitness centre with an outside jogging track to take advantage of, and exercise classes to join in on. So, if you’re looking to stick to a workout regime or burn off some of those holiday treats while at sea, Ambassador Cruise Line has you covered.
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Iglu Cruise customer reviews for Ambience
Staff all amazing,accommodation excellent storage ,palladium all show very good
Embarkation great. Evening shows great. Daytime activities boring. Food and service great. Afternoon film Bridget Jones just disgusting language all through. something like Downton Abbey would be better. Not enough seating for disabled in Palldium, only 8 seats. Hairdresser worst cut I ever had. Staff great. Disembarkation quite slow but worked well.
I had a lovely time on board. Lovely people, lovely food (put on pounds!!!). Loved bingo but didn't win. Staff were so polite and helpful. Chefs went above and beyond for me to stick to my allergies, so helpful. Except for flat few cantankerous pensioners I had a brill time. I loved my time on board and as a widow felt so welcomed at solo events
The staff were less friendly than previous cruises we have been on with Ambassador, some servers in Borough market were positively rude. Some waiters, particularly in the Observatory , looked at you and then ignored you and it took ages to get served. That said, the ship, cabin, food and entertainment were all good value. We also loved all the ports of call.