
Awards and Accreditations
2025 brought another wave of recognition for Ambassador. From triple Gold at the British Travel Awards to fresh trade wins and trust marks, it’s been a year that confirms our place as the UK’s favourite no-fly choice for adults who love great value, warm service, and destination-rich itineraries.
2025 award highlights at a glance
- British Travel Awards 2025
Gold: Best Cruise Line for No-Fly Cruise Holidays
Gold: Best Operator for Short Sea/Mini Cruises
Gold: Best Cruise Line for Customer Service
Bronze: Best Cruise Entertainment - Sailawaze Excellence Awards 2025
Winner: Consumer favourite collaborations - Trade and groups
Travel Bulletin Star Awards winner
Travel Gossip Awards winner: Agents’ favourite breakthrough brand
Group Leisure & Travel Awards winner for the second year running - Trust and accreditation
ABTOT membership
Feefo Platinum Trusted Service retained for another year
British Travel Awards 2025: Triple Gold, plus Bronze
Thank you to everyone who voted. We’re proud to have taken home three Golds for No-Fly Cruise Holidays, Short Sea/Mini Cruises, and Customer Service, plus Bronze for Cruise Entertainment. These consumer-voted wins celebrate what guests tell us they value most with Ambassador: sail from the UK, friendly crews, well-paced itineraries, and entertainment that keeps evenings lively without the fuss.
Sailawaze Excellence: Consumer favourite collaborations
Our collaborations continue to resonate with cruisers across the UK. Being named Consumer favourite collaborations at the 2025 Sailawaze Excellence Awards shows that the partnerships we choose add real value for our guests, from event access to content that enriches the onboard experience.


Trade and groups recognition
Our partners are central to our growth story. In 2025 we were named a Travel Bulletin Star Awards winner, a Travel Gossip Awards winner for Agents’ favourite breakthrough brand, and we celebrated our second consecutive win at the Group Leisure & Travel Awards. Thank you to our agent community and group organisers for your continued support.
Trusted to deliver: ABTOT and Feefo Platinum
Peace of mind matters. In 2025 we became an ABTOT member, adding another layer of financial protection for your holiday. We also retained Feefo Platinum Trusted Service, which recognises businesses that maintain Gold-standard reviews year after year. It’s independent proof that guests consistently rate our service highly.

A quick look back at 2024
Last year laid strong foundations, including the Gold award for Best No-Fly Cruise Line in the UK at the British Travel Awards and wins at the Silver Travel Awards. We also expanded partnerships across UK sport and culture, welcomed thousands of new guests with our 100,00th guest sailing with us on Ambience, and continued to refine our destination-rich itineraries.
What this means if you’re planning a cruise
If you enjoy sailing from the UK without the airport hassle, prefer friendly service, and want itineraries designed with time ashore, our 2025 recognition is a helpful signal. Choose a short break to test the waters or pick a longer voyage to tick off new ports. Either way, you’ll find clear value, well-judged entertainment, and a grown-up onboard atmosphere.









