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Home > Greatest Hits Radio Escape with Ambassador Cruise Line

Greatest Hits Radio Escape with Ambassador Cruise Line

We’ve lined up entertainment Greatest Hits Radio presenters - Ken Bruce, Martin Kemp, Jenny Powell and Kate Thornton.

Cruise Code: A12419

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Date:

27 October 2024

Duration:

5 nights

Departure:

London Tilbury

Ship:

Ambience

Greatest Hits Radio Escape

Ambassador, Ken and the Greatest Hits Radio crew are taking to the seas for the cruise of a lifetime – and we want you to join the party. Taking in two iconic cities of Hamburg and Amsterdam with their many museums and the iconic canals. You will also get to Enjoy Yourself onboard with Ken Bruce Pop Master Special, Martin Kemp, Jenny Powell and Kate Thornton.

Join the Greatest Hits favourite presenters for the following:

Welcome Q&A with all the Greatest Hits Radio Presenters
Ken Bruce Pop Master Special
Martin Kemp DJ set in the Observatory
Kate Thornton & Jenny Powell co-hosted DJ set in the Observatory
Q&A’s with Martin Kemp, Jenny Powell and Kate Thornton

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Itinerary

Sails from (and returns to) London Tilbury
5 nights
4 Ports of call
4 Countries
2 Sea-days

Full itinerary:

Day 1 - 27 October 2024

London Tilbury

Day 2 - 28 October 2024

at sea

Day 3 - 29 October 2024

Hamburg, cruise River Elbe

Day 4 - 30 October 2024

at sea

Day 5 - 31 October 2024

Amsterdam

Day 6 - 1 November 2024

London Tilbury

Cabins & Fares

Show Solo Prices Only

Included in all bookings

All port taxes, fees and charges -
Porterage of luggage between the port and cabin. -
Spa access -
Use of gym, swimming pool and hot tubs -
Range of fitness, dance and wellness classes -
Amazing entertainment -
Informative guest speakers* -
Captain’s Gala Dinner and Baked Alaska Parade* -
Comfortable accommodation in chosen cabin category -
Flexible cancellation policies† -
Captain’s cocktail party* -
Exceptional full board cuisine -

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Speakers & Acts

Kate Thornton

You may recognise Kate Thornton from her hosting of The X-Factor, Loose Women and This Morning – but now she’s in the Greatest Hits Radio house every weekend. Born in 1973 Kate was the first female and youngest ever editor of pop magazine [*Smash Hits*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smash_Hits) at age 22, producing her first issue in February 1996 covering the breakup of boy-band [Take That](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Take_That) Saturday nights are all about the best 70s, 80s & 90s pop soundtrack, bringing the weekend Good Times. You can also join Kate for ‘The Smash Hits Years’ every Sunday afternoon – spend a couple of hours in two different musical years – with the Greatest Hits and memories to bring it all flooding back.

Jenny Powell

Jenny Powell kick starts your weekend with the biggest songs of the 70s, 80s and 90s. Join Jenny for Greatest Hits Radio breakfast, Saturday and Sunday from 6-10am. Originally from London, Jenny has settled in leafy Cheshire with her family. Jenny has a wealth of experience in television and radio. You may remember Jenny from Wheel of Fortune, Love 2 Shop and has even been a presenter on Top of The Pops!

Martin Kemp

You had posters of him on your wall growing up, admit it. Join our resident pop star Martin Kemp Friday’s 19:00 – 22:00 for The Mix Tape as he handpicks three hours of essential weekend songs from the 70s, 80s and 90s\* to get you in the mood and dancing round the kitchen. \*and probably some Spandau Ballet. Born in 1961best known as the bassist in the [new wave](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_wave_music) band [Spandau Ballet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spandau_Ballet) and for his role as [Steve Owen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Owen\_(EastEnders)) in [EastEnders](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EastEnders), he took part in [Celebrity Big Brother](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celebrity_Big_Brother\_(British_TV_series)) and appeared in the British film [The Krays](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Krays\_(film)) Married to [Shirlie Kemp](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shirlie_Kemp) of [Pepsi & Shirlie](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepsi\_%26_Shirlie), the couple have a daughter Harley Moon, born 1989 and a son, [Roman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Kemp), born January 1993.

Ken Bruce

The legendary Ken Bruce takes to Greatest Hits Radio, weekday mornings from 10:00 – 13:00. Bringing you the biggest songs of the 70’s, 80’s & 90s – Including PopMaster™! Play the UK’s biggest music quiz every morning at 10:30. You know his rich Scottish tones (being born in Glasgow) but did you know he used to be an accountant? Luckily for us, he was a pretty rubbish one and chose a career in radio instead – which he’s been doing for over 45 years – wow – impressive! You’ll often find him playing the drums in his band, spending time with his family or in the pub after his show.

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Greatest Hits Radio Escape

Where Legends Live On
The Biggest Songs of the 70s, 80s & 90s, played by Ken Bruce, Simon Mayo, Jackie Brambles, Martin Kemp, Kate Thornton, Jenny Powell and more.
Since its launch in 2019, the Greatest Hits Radio network has become a modern radio phenomenon, growing through a series of acquisitions, world class talent and with consistent marketing support.
Positioned as ‘The Good Times Sound Like This’, Greatest Hits Radio is now the go-to radio station for millions of listeners each week.
A modern radio phenomenon growing at an astonishing rate
The go-to radio station for millions of people.

Home to an amazing array of the UK’s best-known presenters
Offering advertisers national scale and local connections
Reaching a valuable, under-served audience with a wide range of commercial opportunities.

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