Ambassador Cruises
Discover Ambassador Cruises – No-Fly Holidays, Smaller Ships & Great Value
Ambassador Cruises offer a relaxed, great-value cruising experience on board smaller, classic ships designed for comfort, scenic sailing and easy no-fly travel. With departures from London Tilbury and selected regional ports including Liverpool, Newcastle, Dundee, Belfast, Bristol and Portsmouth, Ambassador makes it simple to start your holiday close to home. Their friendly British service, warm onboard atmosphere and hand-crafted itineraries make them a popular choice for adults looking for stress-free cruising at an affordable price. Ambassador’s growing programme includes European mini cruises, Norway, Iceland, Mediterranean voyages, Canary Islands escapes, Caribbean fly-cruises, and even extended adventures such as Arctic Circle or Azores sailings. At Hello Cruise, we bring together every itinerary, fare and offer in one place so you can compare prices from trusted UK agents and book the perfect Ambassador cruise with confidence.
Ambassador Cruise Destinations
Ambassador’s destination programme covers a wide range of classic cruise regions. Popular choices include Norway and the Norwegian Fjords, Iceland, Northern Europe, Spain & Portugal, the Canary Islands, the Mediterranean, the Azores, British Isles and Baltic & Scandinavia. During winter, guests can also enjoy Caribbean fly-cruises from Barbados, offering warm weather and relaxed island-hopping. With multiple UK departure ports and smaller ships ideal for scenic cruising, Ambassador itineraries appeal to anyone who prefers a quieter, more traditional cruise experience.
- Caribbean
- Mediterranean
- Alaska
- Greek Isles
- Northern Europe
- Asia
- Japan
- Australia & New Zealand
- Canary Islands
- Galapagos
- Norwegian Fjords
- Hawaii
Ambassador Cruise Deals
At Hello Cruise, we bring together the best Ambassador Cruise deals from trusted UK agents – all in one place. Whether you’re looking for last-minute reductions, early booking savings, or great-value fares on no-fly holidays, you can instantly compare prices, view itineraries and find the strongest offers available right now. Our platform highlights discounted cabins, added-value extras such as onboard credit or upgrades, and exclusive promotions you won’t find by searching individual websites. By showing the top deals side by side, we make it easy for you to secure the best price on your next Ambassador cruise without the hassle of checking multiple agents.
Renaissance
Renaissance will be your home from home during her inaugural Ambassador season. An intimate and comfortable ship, recently renovated in France, with a multi-lingual crew. Join one of our voyages and discover the elegance and charm of Renaissance. With an average 1,100-guest capacity and careful configuration, she offers a feeling of spaciousness and freedom. You will experience this as soon as you step on-board, where the laid-back atmosphere and stylish interiors greet you with the warmest of welcomes.Her dining options will inspire you with one main restaurant split across two decks, speciality dining options*, and a more casual buffet-style restaurant. Sit back, relax and enjoy a drink in one of her bars and lounges. Or take in a show in the tiered main theatre, or discover your hidden talents in the card room, library and craft studio.Other facilities include the wellness centre, gym, a swimming pool with retractable roof and a range of retail shops, perfect for days at sea.
- Mid-Size Ship
Cruise: Bridgetown – Willemstad – Basseterre, Saint Kitts – Pointe-à-Pitre – Fort-de-France – Saint John's – Philipsburg – Road Town, Tortola – Kralendijk – Willemstad – Bridgetown
14 nights
Ambience
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Here she is, our flagship of the fleet, our first lady of the sea: Ambience. Derived from the French word for ‘surrounding’, our ambition at Ambassador is to create the optimum atmosphere onboard; one that brings out the best in each of us. The perfect ambience.With an average 1,400-guest capacity and careful configuration, she offers both a feeling of spaciousness and freedom, whilst retaining that sense of intimacy and camaraderie we each crave; it’s whatever makes you comfortable.Entertainment-wise, she really will spoil you for choice. Let your hair down at the Observatory and bring out your finest ensembles for The Palladium. Whether you like it shaken or stirred, she has numerous bars to whet your whistle, including Raffles Bar, Botanical Lounge, SW19 and The Purple Turtle Pub.Dining options are plentiful at our Buckingham restaurant or the Borough Market, with plentiful cuisine options, and for those wanting to soak in nature’s glory, we have our glorious Alfresco Grill. Wining and dining are more than fine at Saffron*, Sea & Grass* or our deluxe Chef’s Table*, where we offer a speciality gastronomic experience that’s not to be missed.Put your best cards forward at Aces & Eights bridge and card room and the Ambassador Casino, or revive and renew at the gym and Wellness Centre. Other facilities include Kapoor’s, our onboard crafting studio, Brontë’s library, the shopping galleria, not to mention a swimming pool, two hot tubs and a large screen for outdoor movies. Sound good?
- Mid-Size Ship
Cruise: Tilbury – Leixões – Lisbon – Gijón – Getxo – Brest – Honfleur – Tilbury
12 nights
Ambience
Here she is, our flagship of the fleet, our first lady of the sea: Ambience. Derived from the French word for ‘surrounding’, our ambition at Ambassador is to create the optimum atmosphere onboard; one that brings out the best in each of us. The perfect ambience.With an average 1,400-guest capacity and careful configuration, she offers both a feeling of spaciousness and freedom, whilst retaining that sense of intimacy and camaraderie we each crave; it’s whatever makes you comfortable.Entertainment-wise, she really will spoil you for choice. Let your hair down at the Observatory and bring out your finest ensembles for The Palladium. Whether you like it shaken or stirred, she has numerous bars to whet your whistle, including Raffles Bar, Botanical Lounge, SW19 and The Purple Turtle Pub.Dining options are plentiful at our Buckingham restaurant or the Borough Market, with plentiful cuisine options, and for those wanting to soak in nature’s glory, we have our glorious Alfresco Grill. Wining and dining are more than fine at Saffron*, Sea & Grass* or our deluxe Chef’s Table*, where we offer a speciality gastronomic experience that’s not to be missed.Put your best cards forward at Aces & Eights bridge and card room and the Ambassador Casino, or revive and renew at the gym and Wellness Centre. Other facilities include Kapoor’s, our onboard crafting studio, Brontë’s library, the shopping galleria, not to mention a swimming pool, two hot tubs and a large screen for outdoor movies. Sound good?
- Mid-Size Ship
Cruise: Tilbury – Hamburg – Amsterdam – Tilbury
5 nights
Renaissance
Renaissance will be your home from home during her inaugural Ambassador season. An intimate and comfortable ship, recently renovated in France, with a multi-lingual crew. Join one of our voyages and discover the elegance and charm of Renaissance. With an average 1,100-guest capacity and careful configuration, she offers a feeling of spaciousness and freedom. You will experience this as soon as you step on-board, where the laid-back atmosphere and stylish interiors greet you with the warmest of welcomes.Her dining options will inspire you with one main restaurant split across two decks, speciality dining options*, and a more casual buffet-style restaurant. Sit back, relax and enjoy a drink in one of her bars and lounges. Or take in a show in the tiered main theatre, or discover your hidden talents in the card room, library and craft studio.Other facilities include the wellness centre, gym, a swimming pool with retractable roof and a range of retail shops, perfect for days at sea.
- Mid-Size Ship
Cruise: Bridgetown – Pointe-à-Pitre – Saint John's – Philipsburg – Road Town, Tortola – Oranjestad – Kralendijk – Willemstad – Castries – Pointe-à-Pitre – Kingstown – Bridgetown
14 nights
Ambition
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Here she is, Ambition. Our second lady of the sea. Aptly named to further emphasise our commitment to inspire and delight every guest to enjoy an authentic cruise experience effortlessly, and sustainablyAmbition will carry up to 1,200 passengers to give her a true sense of comfort and space in her 680 cabins, 125 of which have balconies and 113 are suites with up to 62m2 of living space.Her dining options will inspire you with two main restaurants, speciality dining options*, and a more casual bistro-style café. Sit back, relax and enjoy a drink in one of her four bars, lounges and pub. Or take in a show in the tiered main theatre, or discover your hidden talents in the card room, library, and craft studio.Other facilities include the wellness centre, gym, two swimming pools and a range of retail shops, perfect for days at sea.
- Mid-Size Ship
Cruise: Tilbury – Zeebrugge – IJmuiden – Tilbury
3 nights
Ambience
Here she is, our flagship of the fleet, our first lady of the sea: Ambience. Derived from the French word for ‘surrounding’, our ambition at Ambassador is to create the optimum atmosphere onboard; one that brings out the best in each of us. The perfect ambience.With an average 1,400-guest capacity and careful configuration, she offers both a feeling of spaciousness and freedom, whilst retaining that sense of intimacy and camaraderie we each crave; it’s whatever makes you comfortable.Entertainment-wise, she really will spoil you for choice. Let your hair down at the Observatory and bring out your finest ensembles for The Palladium. Whether you like it shaken or stirred, she has numerous bars to whet your whistle, including Raffles Bar, Botanical Lounge, SW19 and The Purple Turtle Pub.Dining options are plentiful at our Buckingham restaurant or the Borough Market, with plentiful cuisine options, and for those wanting to soak in nature’s glory, we have our glorious Alfresco Grill. Wining and dining are more than fine at Saffron*, Sea & Grass* or our deluxe Chef’s Table*, where we offer a speciality gastronomic experience that’s not to be missed.Put your best cards forward at Aces & Eights bridge and card room and the Ambassador Casino, or revive and renew at the gym and Wellness Centre. Other facilities include Kapoor’s, our onboard crafting studio, Brontë’s library, the shopping galleria, not to mention a swimming pool, two hot tubs and a large screen for outdoor movies. Sound good?
- Mid-Size Ship
Cruise: Tilbury – Gothenburg – Copenhagen – Oslo – Kristiansand – Tilbury
8 nights
Ambition
Here she is, Ambition. Our second lady of the sea. Aptly named to further emphasise our commitment to inspire and delight every guest to enjoy an authentic cruise experience effortlessly, and sustainablyAmbition will carry up to 1,200 passengers to give her a true sense of comfort and space in her 680 cabins, 125 of which have balconies and 113 are suites with up to 62m2 of living space.Her dining options will inspire you with two main restaurants, speciality dining options*, and a more casual bistro-style café. Sit back, relax and enjoy a drink in one of her four bars, lounges and pub. Or take in a show in the tiered main theatre, or discover your hidden talents in the card room, library, and craft studio.Other facilities include the wellness centre, gym, two swimming pools and a range of retail shops, perfect for days at sea.
- Mid-Size Ship
Cruise: Tilbury – Antwerp – Zeebrugge – Tilbury
3 nights
Ambition
Here she is, Ambition. Our second lady of the sea. Aptly named to further emphasise our commitment to inspire and delight every guest to enjoy an authentic cruise experience effortlessly, and sustainablyAmbition will carry up to 1,200 passengers to give her a true sense of comfort and space in her 680 cabins, 125 of which have balconies and 113 are suites with up to 62m2 of living space.Her dining options will inspire you with two main restaurants, speciality dining options*, and a more casual bistro-style café. Sit back, relax and enjoy a drink in one of her four bars, lounges and pub. Or take in a show in the tiered main theatre, or discover your hidden talents in the card room, library, and craft studio.Other facilities include the wellness centre, gym, two swimming pools and a range of retail shops, perfect for days at sea.
- Mid-Size Ship
Cruise: Tilbury – Hamburg – IJmuiden – Tilbury
5 nights
Ambience
Here she is, our flagship of the fleet, our first lady of the sea: Ambience. Derived from the French word for ‘surrounding’, our ambition at Ambassador is to create the optimum atmosphere onboard; one that brings out the best in each of us. The perfect ambience.With an average 1,400-guest capacity and careful configuration, she offers both a feeling of spaciousness and freedom, whilst retaining that sense of intimacy and camaraderie we each crave; it’s whatever makes you comfortable.Entertainment-wise, she really will spoil you for choice. Let your hair down at the Observatory and bring out your finest ensembles for The Palladium. Whether you like it shaken or stirred, she has numerous bars to whet your whistle, including Raffles Bar, Botanical Lounge, SW19 and The Purple Turtle Pub.Dining options are plentiful at our Buckingham restaurant or the Borough Market, with plentiful cuisine options, and for those wanting to soak in nature’s glory, we have our glorious Alfresco Grill. Wining and dining are more than fine at Saffron*, Sea & Grass* or our deluxe Chef’s Table*, where we offer a speciality gastronomic experience that’s not to be missed.Put your best cards forward at Aces & Eights bridge and card room and the Ambassador Casino, or revive and renew at the gym and Wellness Centre. Other facilities include Kapoor’s, our onboard crafting studio, Brontë’s library, the shopping galleria, not to mention a swimming pool, two hot tubs and a large screen for outdoor movies. Sound good?
- Mid-Size Ship
Cruise: Tilbury – Hamburg – Amsterdam – Zeebrugge – Tilbury
6 nights
Ambition
Here she is, Ambition. Our second lady of the sea. Aptly named to further emphasise our commitment to inspire and delight every guest to enjoy an authentic cruise experience effortlessly, and sustainablyAmbition will carry up to 1,200 passengers to give her a true sense of comfort and space in her 680 cabins, 125 of which have balconies and 113 are suites with up to 62m2 of living space.Her dining options will inspire you with two main restaurants, speciality dining options*, and a more casual bistro-style café. Sit back, relax and enjoy a drink in one of her four bars, lounges and pub. Or take in a show in the tiered main theatre, or discover your hidden talents in the card room, library, and craft studio.Other facilities include the wellness centre, gym, two swimming pools and a range of retail shops, perfect for days at sea.
- Mid-Size Ship
Cruise: Tilbury – Antwerp – Antwerp – Tilbury
3 nights
The Ambassador Cruise Experience
Ambassador Cruises provide a classic, traditional cruising experience on smaller, friendly ships with warm British-style service. Their focus is on relaxed travel, scenic routes and well-crafted itineraries rather than big-ship entertainment. Onboard, you’ll find comfortable staterooms, welcoming lounges, classic décor and plenty of quiet spaces designed for unwinding, conversation and enjoying the views. Itineraries are carefully designed to showcase destinations such as Norway, Iceland, the British Isles, the Canaries and the Mediterranean, as well as seasonal favourites like the Arctic Circle or Caribbean fly-cruises. Whether you’re seeking a scenic adventure, a cultural journey or a longer no-fly holiday from a UK port, Ambassador Cruises deliver a calm, personable and great-value style of cruising that appeals to adults, couples and solo travellers alike.
Dining
Dining with Ambassador combines traditional British favourites with international cuisine, served across elegant restaurants and relaxed casual venues. Guests can enjoy classic main dining rooms with fixed or flexible dining options, speciality dishes for an additional cost, themed evenings and well-prepared comfort foods. Afternoon tea, freshly prepared desserts and attentive service make dining a core part of the Ambassador experience. The focus is on quality, familiarity and classic flavours rather than trend-driven menus – perfectly suited to their traditional cruising style.
Entertainment
Entertainment onboard Ambassador ships offers a mix of classic performances, live music, guest speakers and enrichment activities. Expect West End-style shows, vocalists, cabaret acts, quizzes, dance classes and evening music across the lounges. Enrichment plays a big role too, with talks from destination experts, writers, historians and wildlife specialists, plus hobby sessions and workshops. Entertainment is relaxed rather than high-energy, aligning with the small-ship atmosphere and adult-focused experience Ambassador is known for.
Facilities
Ambassador’s ships may be smaller, but they offer plenty of facilities for relaxation and scenic sailing. Guests can enjoy spacious lounges, open deck space for viewing fjords and coastlines, well-equipped gyms, outdoor pools, spa facilities and cosy bars perfect for unwinding after a day exploring. Scenic cruising is a highlight of the Ambassador experience, with many itineraries designed specifically for viewing natural landscapes, wildlife and dramatic coastlines. The ships also provide a welcoming environment for solo travellers, with dedicated activities and plenty of social spaces.
Ambassador Cruise Ships
Ambassador currently operates a fleet of classic, mid-sized ships designed for comfort and ease of travel. Ambience is the flagship, offering plenty of space, traditional interiors and an adult-focused atmosphere suited to longer voyages. Ambition, slightly smaller, is ideal for regional departures from ports like Liverpool, Newcastle, Dundee and Belfast, offering a warm, intimate feel. Renaissance, used primarily for Caribbean fly-cruises from Barbados, delivers a comfortable winter-sun experience with relaxed island-hopping itineraries. All three ships feature friendly British-style service, classic décor and ample deck space – making them perfect for guests seeking a quieter, more traditional and scenic style of cruising.
Ambience
Here she is, our flagship of the fleet, our first lady of the sea: Ambience. Derived from the French word for ‘surrounding’, our ambition at Ambassador is to create the optimum atmosphere onboard; one that brings out the best in each of us. The perfect ambience.
Ambition
Here she is, Ambition. Our second lady of the sea. Aptly named to further emphasise our commitment to inspire and delight every guest to enjoy an authentic cruise experience effortlessly, and sustainably.
Renaissance
Renaissance will be your home from home during her inaugural Ambassador season. An intimate and comfortable ship, recently renovated in France, with a multi-lingual crew.
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Types of Ambassador Cruises
Ambassador Cruises offer a wide variety of holiday types built around great value, no-fly convenience and classic small-ship sailing. Whether you’re looking for last-minute deals, cheap and discounted fares, or early booking savings on next year’s programme, there are options to suit every traveller and budget. With departures from multiple UK ports including London Tilbury, Liverpool, Newcastle, Dundee, Belfast, Bristol and Portsmouth, Ambassador is ideal for stress-free no-fly holidays. Their seasonal programme also includes festive Christmas and New Year cruises, Christmas Market sailings, short breaks and mini cruises, longer escapes for winter sun, and Caribbean fly-cruises during the winter months. At Hello Cruise, we gather the best Ambassador offers from trusted UK cruise agents, making it easy to compare prices, explore different types of sailings and book your perfect value-for-money cruise in one place.
Top Ambassador Cruise FAQs
Are Ambassador Cruises any good?
Yes. Ambassador Cruises are well regarded for offering great-value no-fly holidays on smaller, friendlier ships. Guests appreciate the warm British-style service, relaxed onboard atmosphere, thoughtful itineraries and excellent pricing compared to larger cruise lines.
Are Ambassador Cruises adult-only?
Most Ambassador sailings are adult-focused, with the majority of departures restricted to guests aged 18+. A small number of multi-generational sailings operate during school holiday periods.
Where do Ambassador Cruises sail from?
Ambassador operates mainly from London Tilbury, with additional regional departures from Liverpool, Newcastle, Dundee, Belfast, Bristol and Portsmouth, making them ideal for no-fly cruising across the UK.
How big are Ambassador cruise ships?
Ambassador’s ships are mid-sized, carrying between 1,200 and 1,400 guests, depending on the vessel. Their smaller size allows for a more traditional cruising experience, easier navigation around the ship and access to scenic ports larger ships cannot reach.
How many ships does Ambassador Cruise Line have?
Ambassador currently operates three ships:
- • Ambience – the flagship
- • Ambition – smaller and ideal for regional departures
- • Renaissance – used primarily for Caribbean fly-cruises
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When are the next Ambassador Cruises release dates?
Ambassador typically release new itineraries once per year, usually covering the following season and into the year after. These launches often come with early booking savings, lower introductory fares, reduced deposits and added-value offers. The next launch will cover the 2028 seasons, you can view all newly released cruises in one place on our dedicated Ambassador Cruises Release Dates page.
Our Top Ambassador Cruise Advice!
Ambassador operate smaller ships, so popular itineraries such as the Fjords, Canaries and longer seasonal voyages can sell out early – booking ahead is recommended. Their itineraries are carefully crafted with unique scenic routes, so it’s worth comparing individual destination highlights before choosing your cruise. While many sailings depart from local UK ports, it can be beneficial to check alternative departure points if you’re flexible, as different ports offer different routes. Ambassador fares include great value as standard, and if you enjoy drinks outside mealtimes, their drinks package offers excellent savings.