Ambition is a fantastic option for adults looking for an elegant cruise getaway. Onboard you’ll find fantastic food, incredible entertainment, and plenty of places to relax and unwind aboard this mid-sized ship. With excellent service tying the whole experience together, a cruise aboard Ambition is sure to delight.
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The ship in numbers
- Launched 1999
- Tonnage 48,123
- Wheelchair accessible cabins 2
- Decks 10
- Lifts 6
- Pools 2
- Restaurants 6
- Formal nights Yes
- Adult only Yes
- Maximum capacity 1200
- Crew 670
- Refurbished 2023
What's onboard
Dining
Whether you’re dining in one of the complimentary restaurants, or treating yourself to an evening in one of the specialty dining venues, you can expect to enjoy fantastic food from around the world aboard Ambition. Onboard, you’ll find casual options alongside formal eateries and excellent service throughout, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy – whatever the occasion.
The top dining highlights aboard Ambition include:
- Buckingham Restaurant - one of the main dining rooms onboard, this complimentary restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with fantastic cuisine from around the world available each and every day
- Holyrood Restaurant - another one of the main dining rooms onboard, and open exclusively for dinner, this sensational eatery is home to a world of cuisine and attentive table service
- Borough Market - a casual buffet-style spot with cuisine from around the world, this is a great place to grab something you like or try a new dish during the day
- Lupino’s - this Mediterranean specialty restaurant is available at an additional cost and features flavourful food in an al fresco setting
- Saffron - a specialty restaurant serving sensational Asian cuisine, focusing on flavours from India and Goa
- Chef’s Table - this intimate dining experience is available at an additional cost and consists of a carefully-crafted nine course menu where every bite is utterly delightful
- Alfresco Grill - for quick bites throughout the day and familiar favourites in an outdoor dining setting, Alfresco Grill is perfect!
Entertainment
Entertainment aboard Ambition is dazzling, and you’ll find plenty to enjoy however you want to spend your time. If you want to enjoy a drink before dinner, there’s a spot for that. Or, if you’d rather spend an evening socialising, the lounge spaces onboard are a fantastic option. You’ll also find a theatre onboard, a comfortable place to play a game of cards, and a library among the other entertainment options available.
Of the bars and lounges, you’ll find the following aboard Ambition:
- The Cavern - home to live cabaret, game shows, and other light entertainment throughout the day and into the evening, this venue is a popular destination onboard
- Clifton Lounge - this stylish cocktail bar is the place to go if you want to watch master mixologists at work, and then enjoy a their colourful creations afterwards
- Pool Bar & Consulate Bar - a stone’s throw away from the swimming pools onboard, these are both great options when it comes to staying refreshed while lounging poolside
- The Angel Bar - overlooking reception and the heart of the ship, this stylish bar is a great place to meet and socialise during the day and into the evening
- Pendennis Bar - an elegant bar that presents a popular option for a pre-theatre beverage, you’ll find an impressive menu available here
- Purple Turtle Wine Bar - an elegant spot that specializes in wines, you’ll find it all too easy to sit and enjoy a glass or two here
Things to do
When it comes to keeping busy during the day, you won’t be disappointed with what Ambition is offering. But, that isn’t to say you need to be busy all the time; this ship is well-catered to those of you who want to spend your time at sea relaxing too!
Here’s a run-down of some of the highlights you can find aboard Ambition:
- The Palladium - a theatre space home to stunning shows from the Ambassador Theatre Company, you can expect an incredible evening’s entertainment here
- Grafton Street - an arts and crafts area onboard, you’ll find an itinerary of interesting onboard events to attend throughout your voyage
- Green Sea Spa - home to a sauna, steam room, and salon, you’ll find a variety of sumptuous spa treatments available here – perfect if you want to refresh yourself while at sea!
On top of this, you’ll also find two swimming pools (one of which is an active pool, while the other is for sun-soaking), a well-equipped fitness centre – the Active Studio & Gym – with state-of-the-art gym equipment, and an exterior jogging track available. So, if you have a workout regime to stick to, or you want to work up a sweat while the sun is shining, Ambition has you covered.
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Iglu Cruise customer reviews for Ambition
The crew on board the ambition were all very good and paid attention to likes and dislikes. Cocktails were well made and delicious. Food was good , but wished there was more variety ie I would have liked to see a popular Indian or Chinese dish for eg. In the Borough Market. More fruit variety ie grapes , oranges. Cabins were very clean. My only downside was we had to pay £76 each for a bus which traveled for 45 mins to and from a town, there was no transport put on for passengers and the port destination was a quarry, nothing there. Theatre shows were excellent .
2nd time we have used Ambassador from Dundee, as well as being available from our local area but also the fantastic 2 cruises we have now experienced with them we will definitely be using them again.
Great all round cruise,going to Iceland next.
Had an amazing time from start to finish. First time on ambition and definitely wish to return. Had an inside cabin which was quiet and sufficient, much more space than we were expecting. All crew on board were amazing. Fabulous waiters in a Buckingham and all bar staff were attentive at all times. As for the performers, what can I say. Definitely west end performances. Fabulous singers and dancers absolutely fabulous. We had such an amazing time and thoroughly enjoyed the sea days. Loved going to the choir was brilliant and so much enjoyed singing. Amazing time had throughout. Loved Honfleur and enjoyed the windmills and Edam trip very much.
