Day 1
![Bristol]()
Bristol
Ambassador Cruise Line
Ambassador Cruise Line describes itself as a "premium value" service, offering value-for-money breaks aimed primarily at the over-50s.
The company, based in Essex, first sailed out of Tilbury in 2022, with its first Ambassador ship - Ambience, now joined by Ambition. Guests can expect talks, a vast array of entertainment, and a healthy choice of restaurants.
The tag claims "best value at sea" - we'd be inclined to agree.
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Days 2-3
![At sea]()
At sea
Day 4
![Åndalsnes]()
Åndalsnes
Day 5
![Ålesund]()
Perched on Norway's rugged coastline, Ålesund beckons with its captivating blend of history and natural beauty. This charming town rose from the ashes of a devastating fire in 1904, resulting in its unique Art Nouveau architecture, a testament to rebirth and resilience. Blessed with a temperate maritime climate, Ålesund offers a refreshing escape from the sweltering heat, inviting cruisegoers to explore its picturesque streets and waterfront promenades. For those seeking an authentic experience, Ålesund's proximity to the majestic Sunnmøre Alps provides endless opportunities for outdoor adventures, from scenic hikes to exhilarating fjord cruises. Don't miss the chance to savor locally caught seafood delicacies, a true taste of Norwegian coastal cuisine.
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Day 6
![At sea]()
At sea
Day 7
![Tromsø]()
Tromsø
Day 8
![Alta]()
Alta
Day 9
![Hammerfest]()
Hammerfest
Day 10
![At sea]()
At sea
Day 11
![Harstad]()
Harstad
Day 12
![Leknes]()
Leknes
Day 13
![Narvik]()
Narvik
Day 14
![Bodø]()
Bodø
Days 15-17
![At sea]()
At sea
Day 18
![Bristol]()
Bristol
1200
Passengers
470
Crew
1999
Launched
2023
Last refit
48123t
Tonnage
216m
Length
29m
Width
15kts
Speed
10
Decks
GBP
Currency
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
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Reviews
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Wonderful time. Excellent food, staff and entertainment. Cabins a little dated and aircon not always working but overall very happy and going on another Ambasader cruise this August. Very sad that this will be the last multi-generation cruise as Ambassader are no longer doing them. My family and I have loved all our cruises with Ambassader.
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![Carribean Adventures]()
Great destinations … Carribean islands so a great taster cruise to research where to go another time…. Ship well run and excellent entertainment, but layout of pools a disappointment but not something that could be easily changed. Staff less attentive than on Fred Olsen, but still great service and food. Everything kept nice and clean despite being an older ship. Tours very competitively priced too. Great first time cruise with Ambassador but shame Trumps antics meant we missed our Cuba ( it had been that which had swung our choice between Fred 35 days and Ambassador 40 days including 🇨🇺 Cuba in the first place )
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![First cruise]()
After years of saying we would never go on a cruise we finally took the plunge and booked our cruise with Ambassador, from start to finish it was a delight. The staff and service were second to none especially with our so who has Parkinson's, at buffet his plate was filled and taken to his table for him as his hands were shaking. The ship was spotless and the staff always had a smile. We enjoyed it so much that we have booked to sail with them next year.
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![Fabulous cruise]()
We had the most fabulous cruise, staff were amazing, everything was perfect!
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![Fabulous no fly cruise from UK]()
1st class cruise staff excellent food 5* entertainment brilliant. My second cruise with ambience this year can’t wait to my next trip with them. Nothing too much trouble.
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![Great]()
Third time in Ambassador, lovely staff, slower pace and most (bar a few entitled) fellow cruisers were very social too. Food above average. Excursions could so with some better planning , a bit of a bun fight getting off the ship, all they need to do is allocate people to coaches and stagger them off out of the theatre in 5 minutes intervals, rather than having 10 coach loads trying to fight their way off.
Had a deluxe suite with separate bedroom courtesy of upgrade programme, excellent .
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![Perfect]()
Great cabin, the cabin steward was wonderful.
The food in all areas was lovely.
Entertainment was outstanding every night.
I also did a lot of activities- quizzes,choir etc.
But the best was the fjords and the places we stopped, and the outstanding scenery.
Reviews
![Totally Fabulous]()
It was very last minute and I managed to get a solo cabin, knowing some friends would be on this cruise, so very exciting!
The staff were amazing, so helpful and friendly. The food was great... I'm a chef, so I know! Proper clotted cream with freshly baked scones at tea time, lovely fresh salads daily, anything you could dream of for breakfast, and such nice formal dinners in the Hollyrood.
We were lucky with the weather and had some brilliant days out in Spain and Portugal, but it always felt like going home walking back to the ship. Lots to do on sea days and of course, the lovely spa with so many different rooms to relax in. Slept like a log in the comfy cabin and had an all round wonderful time. I don't like Portsmouth Port but everything went smoothly.
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