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.
Ambience is also one of the most sustainable cruise ships. Read more about the actions it's taking on our blog - Top 5 Most Environmentally-Friendly Cruise Ships.
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Customer reviews for Ambience
I was on the Back to the 80’s cruise with my friend and we had a ball. We were upgraded from an oceanview cabin to a suite and were thrilled with it, it was so comfortable. We enjoyed the food, the excursions and the wonderful shows in the theatre. Toyah and The Fizz were brilliant and the atmosphere in the theatre was so good. This is my 3rd cruise on Ambience and it won’t be my last. Thank you Ambassador.
Our first time with Ambassador cruise line. We found the embarkation process so easy. Inside cabins were spacious with comfy beds but the air con was a bit noisy. All of the team on board were friendly, professional and incredibly hard working. Service was fantastic everywhere. The entertainment was spot on. The drinks prices were reasonable and the dining options were varied with great quality food and drinks. We found the trip very good value for money and would definitely book again.
This was my first cruise with Ambassador and it was good to be able to board at Tilbury. The 80’s theme was good fun, entertainment was good and the choice of food and drink was great. Staff were very friendly and helpful Ship was clean and tidy and there were lots of places to sit and relax Cabin was quite cosy but absolutely fine for the time we were in it. Comfortable beds and good shower. There were a couple of issues for me. There needed to be more waiters in the bars and theatre to have a better table service The lack of waiters meant that people were going to the bar to get their own drinks which went against the speed of the table service. Also would have preferred larger size bath towels. Would have been good to have a shuttle bus from the ship into IJmuiden town as access to public transport was not accessible for people with mobility issues Having said that they were minor things and didn’t stop us having a great time
Excellent cruise thank you.
