| Ship: | Ambition |
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| Departs From: | Belfast |
| Sets Sail: | Jul 16, 2024 |
| Duration: | 12 nights |
Sailing from Belfast, take an optional tour of the walled medieval town of Santiago de Compostela with its magnificent carved stone façades, grand plazas and fascinating winding streets. Then, sail to Portugal’s Porto which houses the stunning Francisco Church and the magnificent 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa. You’ll find a wealth of history and vibrant contemporary culture in Lisbon, before taking an optional tour to discover Spain’s Bilbao - the gateway to the Basque mountains. In France, you’ll visit the world-famous wine region of Bordeaux and Brittany’s Lorient, a city full of art and maritime history.
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We include a complimentary return coach from various locations across Ireland. See our map for more information.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart | |
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| 16/07/24 | Belfast | - | 1700 | |
| 17/07/24 | At Sea | - | - | |
| 18/07/24 | At Sea | - | - | |
| 19/07/24 | La Coruna, for Santiago de Compostela | 0800 | 1600 | |
| 20/07/24 | Leixoes, for Oporto | 0800 | 1700 | |
| 21/07/24 | Lisbon | 0700 | 1500 | |
| 22/07/24 | At Sea | - | - | |
| 23/07/24 | Getxo, for Bilbao | 0900 | 1800 | |
| 24/07/24 | Le Verdon, for Bordeaux | 0700 | 1900 | |
| 25/07/24 | Lorient | 0900 | 1845 | |
| 26/07/24 | At Sea | - | - | |
| 27/07/24 | Liverpool | 0900 | 1900 | |
| 28/07/24 | Belfast | 0700 | - |
Land by launch or tender
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* Technical call (independent guests may not go ashore)
Cabin Size 226-237sq ft/21-22sq m
Average Balcony Size 54sq ft/5sq m
Located on Ambassador Deck 10, there are 38 Junior Suites with a sitting area and a private balcony. They have twin beds, and the majority can be converted to double bed. These cabins are twin occupancy and have a shower only en-suite. Cabins on Ambassador Deck 10 also have a bathtub while cabins on Sun Deck 10 have a dressing room.
Average Cabin Size 237sq ft/22sq m
Average Balcony Size 54sq ft/5sq m
Located on Ambassador Deck 10, there are 10 Junior Suite Single cabins with a sitting area, private balcony, and a shower or bathtub. They have twin beds, and the majority can be converted to double bed.
Cabin Size 226-237sq ft/21-22sq m
Balcony Size 54sq ft/5sq m
Located on Sun deck 12 and Ambassador Deck 10, there are 36 Superior Junior Suites with a sitting area and a private balcony. They have twin beds, and the majority can be converted to double bed. These cabins are twin occupancy and have a shower only en-suite, cabins on Ambassador Deck 10 also have a bathtub while cabins on Sun Deck 10 have a dressing room.
Cabin Size 280-398sq ft/26-37sq m
Balcony Size 54-248sq ft/5-23sq m
Located Sun Deck 12 to Boat Deck 7, there are 13 Premium Suites all with a lounge area and, with the exception of 12119 & 12121, a walk-in wardrobe. They have a double bed and most of the cabins can easily be converted to a twin bed configuration. All have a double sofa bed that can accommodate a third and/or fourth guest. Eight of these suites also comprise a separate bedroom with a single bed. Cabins 12101 and 12102 also have a bathtub.
Cabin Size 452-506sq ft/42-47sq m
Balcony Size 118-161sq ft/11-15sq m
Located on Ambition deck 8 and Boat deck 7, there are six De Luxe Suites with a walk-in wardrobe and a separate lounge area, as well as a second flat-screen television in the bedroom. They all have a double bed that can easily be converted to a twin bed configuration, and all have a double sofa bed that can accommodate a third and/or fourth guest.
Cabin Size 161-183sq ft/15-17sq m
Balcony Size 43-65sq ft/4-6sq m
Located on Ambassador Deck 10 and Consulate Deck 9 are 12 Premium Balcony twin cabins, which can be converted to a double bed. They also have a sofa bed that can accommodate a third guest.
Located on Boat Deck 7, there are 39 Standard Ocean View Twin Cabins cabins with partially/fully obstructed views and the majority can be converted to a double bed.
Average Cabin Size 118sq ft/11sq m
Located on Boat Deck 7, there are 13 Standard Single Ocean View Cabins with partially/fully obstructed views and have a single bed.
Cabin Size 140-151sq ft/13-14sq m
Located on Boat Deck 7, there are 34 Standard Ocean View Twin Cabins with a picture window ocean view and they can all be converted to a double bed. Some have a third and/or fourth upper berth.
Cabin Size 140sq ft/13sq m
Located on Ambition Deck 8, there are 58 Standard Plus Ocean View Twin Cabins with a picture window ocean view. They can all be converted to a double bed, and some have a third and/or fourth upper berth.
Cabin Size 140-161sq ft/13-15sq m
Located on Ambition Deck 8, there are 49 Superior Ocean View Twin Cabins with a picture window ocean view. They can all be converted to a double bed, and some have a third and/or fourth upper berth.
Average Cabin Size 140sq ft/13sq m
Located on Ambition Deck 8, there are 13 Superior Single Ocean View Cabins with a picture window ocean view that have been allocated for single occupancy use.
Cabin Size 140-161sq ft/13-15sq m
Located on Consulate Deck 9, there are 57 Superior Plus Ocean View Twin Cabins with a picture window ocean view. They can be converted to a double bed.
Average Cabin Size 140sq ft/13sq m
Located mid ship on Ambassador Deck 10 and Consulate Deck 9, there are 68 Premium Ocean View Twin Cabins with a picture window ocean view, and they can all be converted to a double bed. Some have a third and/or fourth upper berth.
Average Cabin Size 140sq ft/13sq m
Located on Consulate Deck 9, there are 18 Premium Single Ocean View Cabins with a picture window ocean view that have been allocated for single occupancy use.
Average Cabin Size 140sq ft/13sq m
Located on Boat Deck 7, there are 20 Standard Twin Inner Cabins. They can all be converted to a double bed, and some have a third and/or fourth upper berth.
Cabin Size 86-118sq ft/8-11sq m
Located on Boat Deck 7, there are six Standard Single Inner Cabins that have been allocated for single occupancy use and have a single bed.
Average Cabin Size 140sq ft/13sq m
Located on Boat Deck 8, there are 44 Standard Plus Twin Inner Cabins. They can be converted to a double bed, and some have a third and/or fourth upper berth.
Average Cabin Size 140sq ft/13sq m
(205sq ft/19sq m for wheelchair accessible cabins)
Located on Consulate Deck 9 and Ambition Deck 8, there are 95 Superior Twin Inner Cabins. They can all be converted to a double bed and most have a third and/or fourth upper berth. 9052 and 9051 are equipped for guests with specific mobility limitations and their companions.
Average Cabin Size 140sq ft/13sq m
Located on Ambassador Deck 10 and Consulate Deck 9, there are 57 Premium Twin Inner Cabins, and they can all be converted to a double bed. Some have a third and/or fourth upper berth.
Average Cabin Size 140sq ft/13sq m
Located on Ambassador Deck 10 and Consulate Deck 9, there are 18 Premium Single Inner Cabins that have been allocated for single occupancy use.
| Saver | Ambassador | |
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| Gratuities & service charges | Extra |  |
| House wines | Extra | |
| House brands from the bar | Extra | |
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| Premium drinks from the bar | |
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| Premium teas & speciality coffees | |
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| Choice of 1st or 2nd dining sitting for dinner | |
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| Priority for complimentary cabin upgrades | |
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Cruise passage onboard Ambience • Cabin accommodation in guest’s chosen category • Full board cuisine • Welcome and farewell Captain’s cocktail party (6 nights or more) • Captain’s gala dinner • Evening entertainment • Daytime activities programme • Informative guest speakers (6 nights or more) • Wide range of entertainment and daytime activities including • Fitness, dance and wellness classes • Use of gym, swimming pools and hot tubs • Spa access • Porterage of luggage between the port and cabin • All port taxes. • GBP sterling is the currency onboard. • Flexible cancellation policies.
*See full T&C’s for details. Complimentary Essex Cricket tickets will be issued upon request by guest and valid for the 2022 or 2023 seasons, subject to availability and offer may be withdrawn at any time. The following promotional offer only valid on sailings departing on or after 3rd April 2023: ^Onboard credit is £10 per cabin per night on categories 6-8, or £20 per cabin per night on categories 9-DS. *Upgrade to half price drinks package applicable when booking a standard saver fare on any grade cabin on sailings 5+ nights, package is the Ambassador Explorer Package normally priced £33pp per day.
Discover our second lady of the sea: Ambition.
Find out more about Ambition. From her gross tonnage to her number of lifts.
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The best way to find your way around, discover Ambition’s deck plan.
Whether it’s an afternoon quiz, dance class or a hand of cards; what is your activity of choice?
ORCA is one of the UK’s leading whale and dolphin conservation charities, dedicated to the protection of whales, dolphins and porpoises around the world. Ocean Conservationists will be showcasing the incredible diversity of wildlife that can be spotted from the deck, helping everyone learn more about the marine environment around them whilst collecting vital data about whales, dolphins and porpoises to contribute to their protection. Whilst on board, the team will be delivering activities to help guests learn more about these amazing animals as well as the threats they face, including the Ambassador & ORCA pledge and the first ever cruise "Anti-whaling" campaign.
What to expect on this sailing... The Bay of Biscay is an incredibly productive area for a variety of whales, dolphins and porpoises. The area is particularly important for elusive beaked whales, and migrating fin whales.
This is also an important area to monitor for the impacts of ship strikes - one of the biggest threats to large whales in the area.
£2,239 Per person
£2,239 Per person
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