How to Spend Your Onboard Credit
Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Whether you've been awarded complimentary onboard credit with your booking or chosen to top up your account ahead of your sailing, it's worth knowing exactly what it translates to once you're on board. Our ships offer so many ways to spend, and your onboard credit can stretch much further than you may expect.
HOW YOU COULD SPEND £200 ONBOARD CREDIT
DINNER FOR TWO AT SAFFRON (£39.90)
Experience our journey into Indian gastronomy with a table for two at Saffron, covering a starter, main course and dessert. Its fragrant dishes and layered flavours have become a genuine guest favourite, making it the perfect dining experience to enhance an evening on board.
View the sample menu here and book your table via My Ambassador Sailing.
WINE TASTING FOR TWO (£39.90)
Available to book on selected sea days, our wine tasting classes take you through a carefully chosen selection of wines with expert knowledge from our onboard hosts covering where each one comes from and what makes it distinctive. These sessions are a great opportunity to socialise with like-minded guests, as well as taste some of the finest wines at sea.
Book your place via My Ambassador Sailing.
A 30-MINUTE REFLEXOLOGY SESSION (£59)
You’re on holiday, so it makes sense to relax! Book in for a reflexology session at the Green Sea Spa, where our wellness experts will work on specific pressure points to relax your entire body, allowing you to properly switch off during your downtime.
Head down to the Green Sea Spa once on board to book your appointment.
Total: £138.80
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First cruise ever and I was wowed, it was amazing entertainment, and food was 5 star, the ship was spotless everywhere looked clean, was worried it would be dated and tired, but was pleasantly surprised, sunbeds maybe could do with being replaced? Staff was brilliant could not do enough for you.
Loved it will def go on the ambition again 5 stars.
Cannot wait to go again.
– Verified Guest Review, Trustpilot
LEAVING OVER £60 ONBOARD CREDIT LEFT TO SPEND HOWEVER YOU LIKE
Even after your speciality dining experience, wine tasting session and relaxing spa appointment, you’ll still have over £60 remaining from your original £200 onboard credit total. This can be spent however you like, from our range of Destination Experiences and onboard activities to a piece of fine jewellery, luxury clothing or Ambassador merchandise from the Shopping Galleria.
HOW YOU COULD SPEND £400 ONBOARD CREDIT
TWO DESTINATION EXPERIENCES WORTH £39PP (£78)
Onboard credit is spent on the ship, but using it to purchase a Destination Experience gets you on shore to explore the local landscape. For £39pp you may find options like walking tours and independent sightseeing, offering a great way to see the port and surrounding area without needing to arrange transport yourself. Note that exact prices and availability of Destination Experiences vary per itinerary.*
Browse and book Destination Experiences via My Ambassador Sailing, or head to the Destination Experiences desk once on board.
WHISKEY TASTING FOR TWO (£39.90)
Similar to our wine tasting sessions, our onboard experts also run whiskey tasting classes on selected sea days. Explore a carefully curated selection of whiskies for a journey from smooth to bold, discovering where each one originates from and what makes them so unique. Whiskey tasting is a great way to fill a sea day, whether sailing alone, as a couple or in a larger group.
Book your place via My Ambassador Sailing.
45 MINUTES OF THAI MASSAGE (£97)
Head down to the Green Sea Spa for 45 minutes of pure relaxation. Thai massage combines gentle, yoga-like stretching with work on the muscles, tendons and pressure points. It’s a longer, more involved treatment, with 45 minutes being an ideal session length to leave feeling rejuvenated.
Book your appointment at the Green Sea Spa once on board.
DINNER FOR TWO AT SEA & GRASS (£59.90)
Sea & Grass offers a unique dining experience with a seven-act tasting menu designed around the relationship between meat, sea and shore. With an expert wine pairing to match, this speciality restaurant creates an occasion that makes for a proper change from the main dining room.
View the sample menu here and book your table via My Ambassador Sailing.
THREE BOTTLES OF OUR PREMIUM WINE OF THE DAY (£85.20)
A rotating Premium Wine of the Day is available throughout your sailing; picking up a few bottles across the trip is an easy way to experience a few of the speciality notes on offer. Whether it’s a glass while relaxing on the deck or to accompany your evening meal, our Premium Wine of the Day is sure to satisfy a budding sommelier.
Purchase the Premium Wine of the Day from any onboard bar.
Total: £360
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A spotlessly clean ship - cleaning happening all the time! The crew ensured that everyone washed their hands before entering any restaurant. The food is excellent and crew always smiling despite continual new cruisers every few days! There’s always plenty happening around the ship but you can always find a quiet corner if you just want to read or people watch!
– Verified Guest Review, Trustpilot
LEAVING £40 ONBOARD CREDIT LEFT TO SPEND HOWEVER YOU LIKE
From the original £400, you’d still have over £40 to spend however you like - and that’s after drinking well, relaxing and getting on shore for a local experience!
HOW YOU COULD SPEND £600 ONBOARD CREDIT
GIN TASTING FOR TWO (£39.90)
One of our most popular tasting classes, a gin tasting session covers the botanicals and character behind a selection of premium gins, guided by our expert onboard hosts. Whether it's your spirit of choice or you’re a novice to the world of gins, our gin tasting workshops are a unique way to spend a sea day.
Book your place via My Ambassador Sailing.
TWO DESTINATION EXPERIENCES WORTH £69PP (£138)
At £69pp, Destination Experiences tend to move into guided sightseeing, museums and local cultural experiences; a step up for guests who'd like a bit more structure and local knowledge built into their time ashore. Note that exact prices and availability of Destination Experiences vary per itinerary.*
Browse and book Destination Experiences via My Ambassador Sailing, or head to the Destination Experiences desk once on board.
DINNER FOR TWO AT CHEF'S TABLE (£178)
Chef’s Table is a once-in-a-cruise dining experience, with a ten-course tasting menu curated by our Executive Chef, with paired wines, a galley tour and a private cocktail reception included. Spaces are much more limited than our other speciality dining options, so it’s worth booking ahead to secure your place at the table.
View the sample menu here and book your place via My Ambassador Sailing.
A CLEANSING FACIAL (£73)
A cleansing facial is a simple yet effective spa treatment, offering the perfect remedy for skin that’s feeling dehydrated or tired after time in the sun, and it’s suitable for all skin types. An appointment at the Green Sea Spa is a great way to relax and reset while at sea.
Book your appointment at the Green Sea Spa once on board.
A SHAMPOO, CUT AND BLOW DRY (£67)
Sometimes the simplest treat is the best one; a fresh cut and blow dry ahead of gala night – or an evening at the Chef’s Table - is an easy way to feel your best for the evening ahead.
Book your appointment at the Green Sea Spa once on board.
Total: £495.90
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Arrived at Tilbury Port and every from then on was easy case's where whisked away checking in was straight foward then collected boarding cards then straight onboard found cabin easily very good and spotless clean had walk around greeted hellos and smiles from every staff member that evening dining in Holyrood restaurant wonderful food was served then onto entertainment in the Palladium Theater very comfortable the entertainment was great the rest of our cruise was great
– Verified Guest Review, Trustpilot
LEAVING OVER £100 ONBOARD CREDIT LEFT TO SPEND HOWEVER YOU LIKE
£600 onboard credit could get you a trip on shore, an exclusive, intimate dining experience, a refreshing facial and a fresh hairdo for a special evening, all while leaving over £100 to spend elsewhere on board.
HOW YOU COULD SPEND £800 ONBOARD CREDIT
TWO DESTINATION EXPERIENCES FROM £95PP (£190)
At this price point, our Destination Experiences often stretch to guided sightseeing, sustainable tours and adventure activities. These are the kind of port days that would take real effort to piece together on your own, so sit back, relax and let us handle the logistics. Note that exact prices and availability of Destination Experiences vary per itinerary.*
Browse and book Destination Experiences via My Ambassador Sailing, or head to the Destination Experiences desk once on board.
DINING UNDER THE STARS FOR TWO (£39.90)
Experience a seven-course menu built around our house speciality Surf 'n' Turf, coupled with an intimate atmosphere and a proper sense of occasion. Dining Under the Stars is one of the more distinctive evenings you can book on board, and is well worth experiencing if you haven’t before.
Book your table via My Ambassador Sailing.
A BEHIND THE SCENES SHIP TOUR FOR TWO (£178)
Step behind the scenes and discover the areas guests usually don’t see. From the bridge, galley and engine room to backstage at the Palladium, our onboard guides will take you through the inside workings of our small ladies of the sea. All tour participants will have the opportunity for a Q&A with the Hotel Director and a photo with the captain, and will also receive a souvenir gift bag. Wine and canapés are on offer to conclude the tour.
Book your place via My Ambassador Sailing.
A COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS FOR TWO (£39.90)
Join as our bartenders talk you through how classic and contemporary cocktails are made, with plenty of tasting along the way. Discover how to select the right ingredients to balance flavours and master the perfect mix. This fun, hands-on session is perfect for solo travellers, couples or groups.
Book your place via My Ambassador Sailing.
DINNER FOR TWO AT CHEF'S TABLE (£178)
With £800 onboard credit to spend, an evening at the Chef’s Table should definitely be on your agenda.
View the sample menu here and book your table via My Ambassador Sailing.
A 5GB WI-FI PACKAGE (£59.95)
Our 5GB Wi-Fi package offers enough data to stay properly connected for most of your sailing, whether that’s daily messages to loved ones, a quick video call home or sharing photos as you go. Our Wi-Fi Packages page has the full breakdown of all package sizes and pricing.
Once on board, connect to the guest Wi-Fi to select your Wi-Fi package.
Total: £685.75
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This was my first time cruising and I absolutely loved it. I really did not want to leave the good ship Ambience. From the speedy embarkation process at Tilbury right through to disembarkation the whole holiday was phenomenal. All the staff onboard were amazing, friendly, courteous and did a fab job. The entertainment throughout was fantastic from the theatre productions to the singers in the bar. The food was great in both the main dining room and the Borough Market buffet. I would highly recommend Ambassador and will definitely be sailing with them again.
– Verified Guest Review, Trustpilot
LEAVING OVER £100 ONBOARD CREDIT LEFT TO SPEND HOWEVER YOU LIKE
Even after two speciality dining experiences, a busy day ashore, a cocktail masterclass, a behind the scenes tour and 5GB of Wi-Fi to see you through your sailing, you’d still have over £100 left from your original £800 onboard credit. Sounds like a trip to the Shopping Galleria is due…
LOTS OR LITTLE, IT'S THERE TO ENJOY
However much onboard credit you have at your disposal, it can always stretch further than you think. It’s there to be spent on something that makes your sailing feel a little more special, and we have plenty of ways to do that.
If you want more information about what onboard credit is and how to spend it, check out our guide:
*Example Destination Experience prices correct at the time of publication.
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