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Bank Holiday Escape to Holland & Belgium

Journey to Belgium and the Netherlands on the bank holiday weekend

Cruise Code: A12608

1 of 3

Amsterdam, Netherlands

2 of 3

Ijmuiden, Netherlands

3 of 3

Zeebrugge, Belgium

Date:

1 May 2026

Duration:

3 nights

Departure:

London Tilbury

Ship:

Ambience

Celebrate the Early Spring Bank Holiday with a fun escape to Bruges and Amsterdam. Wander through historic streets, enjoy world-class museums, and indulge in new culinary tastes. This short getaway offers opportunities to relax and explore amidst beautiful, dynamic cityscapes.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Ijmuiden
Ijmuiden, on the Dutch coast, showcases the comings and goings of a bustling harbour. Explore historic landmarks like the North Sea Canal, visit Felison Cruise Terminal, and experience the unique atmosphere of this Dutch city along the North Sea.

Zeebrugge
Zeebrugge, nestled along Belgium's coast, offers maritime history and serene beauty. Explore the historic port, visit the Maritime Museum, and savour Belgian cuisine at seaside cafes. With picturesque views of the North Sea, it's a charming retreat for those seeking a refreshing coastal experience.

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Itinerary

Sails from (and returns to) London Tilbury
3 nights
2 Ports of call
2 Countries

Full itinerary:

Day 1 - 1 May 2026

London Tilbury

Day 2 - 2 May 2026

Ijmuiden, for Amsterdam

Day 3 - 3 May 2026

Zeebrugge, for Bruges

Day 4 - 4 May 2026

London Tilbury

Cabins & Fares

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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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The Ship - Ambience

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1400

Guests

789

Cabins

Guest Decks

What’s on board

Journeying to new lands to explore their landscape, culture and cuisine, on board a stylish, environmentally friendly ship.

Out on deck

facilities

There are spacious deck areas from which you can enjoy the panoramic views. And, when the weather is fine, there are two swimming pools, four hot tubs and a large screen for outdoor movies and sporting events.

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Raffles Bar

lounges-bars

Raffles Bar will take you back to the halcyon days of the roaring twenties, with decor to make you feel as though you have stepped back in time. Raffles is the perfect place to enjoy a pre-dinner drink in style. With exclusive drinks including the Mint Berry Delight cocktail and Botanical Fusion cocktail, you'll be spoilt for choice. Our expert bar team are always on hand to help mix a drink just to your taste.

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Borough Market

restaurant

Looking for a more casual way to dine? Borough Market is the place to head. With stunning views and a variety of food stalls to tempt your tastebuds, why not join us for a bite? #### Discover our food stations **Points East** - A taste of Asian fusion cuisines **Sugar Bun** - Enjoy a sweet treat at our dessert bar **The Oven** - Missing your Sunday Roast? Our galley team are ready with all the trimmings **Grave 'n' Grains** - Our dedicated vegetarian stall, where you can enjoy freshly made salads and more **Crouton** - Enjoy a warming bowl of soup and a fresh bread roll at Crouton **Salt and Vinegar** - Another taste of the UK with our dedicate fish and chip station, you can enjoy this Friday night treat any day **Borough Market Bar** - Let our Borough Market team bring you the perfect drink to match whatever food takes your fancy!

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Your on board Experience

Don't just take our word for it, hear what guests say about their time on board.

More about the ship

Average Customer Rating:

4.7/5

Independent Service Rating based on 3002 verified reviews. View All

“Value for money,”

I thought the cruise was very good value, the food very good and the staff all very pleasant.. The entertainment was reasonable but very loud most of the girld singers seemed to think they had to fight the background music all the time, the music in the bars was rather monotonous, same people night after night. Day time activities pretty much the same as on most cruises. Overall a very nice cruise,

Philip Guthrie

“First time I have booked”

Great service easy to book At a great price thank you 🙏

Vincent Poyser

“Booking Amendment expertly dealt with.”

I rang Ambassador Guest Services to amend an existing cruise booking for next year. I spoke to a lady named Jane who was very helpful and very quickly and efficiently made the changes that I had requested. She is a credit to the Company.

David Jackson

“Booking couldn't be easier.”

It was straight forward. No problems encountered.

Trusted Customer

“Easy experience”

Easy to view cruises and book

Trusted Customer

“Help desk no help”

We had a problem with the WiFi package. It wasn't clear how it worked and we were charged over £100 as my husband thought he just needed to sign in with his birthday date not mine. The help desk was not very helpful when we questioned our bill. The first person we spoke to told us to come back when the boys were there? When we spoke to the boys they explained the error we had made. Apparently, the chap who sold me the package was the IT manager. He did not explain it very well and they could see it was a genuine error but the stance they took was very defensive and kept saying it's your fault. They did knock two days charges off but we were still charged a lot. However, my main gripe was their attitude, especially the manager as he did not explain it properly. We never found the help desk to be very helpful, unless you wanted to buy anything. We also had a problem with the heating in the cabin. It was so hot. It took few days for someone to come. When he did he did something in the ceiling with tape and said he'd be back in a couple of days. Never saw him again. The vegetarian food was quite poor. We have sailed on Ambition twice and the food was good, so this was very disappointing. One evening my husband didn't like the one vegetarian option and asked if there was an alternative and was told no. We splashed out and went to the Saffron for a Chinese night. The restaurant was cold and we were told that someone was coming to sort it out. They never did. The main vegetarian meal was chow main, which was also the side dish that everyone got. It was a rip off.

FLORENCE GOLDSBURY

“Julie is a great cruise consultant”

Julie was really helpful and friendly. She answered all my questions prior to booking.

Sandra Sieminski

“CHANGE BOF ORIGIONAL BOOKING”

THE YOUNG LADY ON THE OTHER END OF THE PHONE WAS SO HELPFULL IT WAS A PLEASURE TO TALK TO HER AND VERY KNOWELGEABLE

Russell Hurlston

“Easy to book”

Easy to use

Delboy

“Review”

Very straightforward

Trusted Customer

“So good we booked twice”

We have travelled on a number of occasions, returning customers 😊

Trusted Customer

“Excellent customer service”

Excellent customer service, easy booking process, great deals for solo travellers.

Trusted Customer

“Booking cruise”

I'm a novice on the website , like a bit more information on how to use it , Managed the the cabin but found it difficult to understand the drinks package

Trusted Customer

“Quick and easy.”

I am elderly and not great with internet but I find Ambassador online very easy to use, I am a bit slow with internet but I have no problems with Ambassador at all, am always pleased.

Trusted Customer

“Cruise customer help desk”

I booked a cruise over a year ago and will be ssiling to norway next year, when i phoned to pay the full amount every one was helpfull and help with any questions i had , so all good thankyou

Raymond White

“Review”

Always receive friendly professional customer services. We were on the Jane Macdonald Cruise, it was announced it would be repeated in 2026, it was so good we couldn't resist another cruise with Ambassador, while onboard. We love Ambition & Ambience, we are looking forward to joining both again in September and October 2026 Jane's Team were amazing and so are Ambassadors entertainment teams, 1st class shows . All the staff on both ships are so welcoming & friendly. We Would highly recommend to family & friends

Trusted Customer

“Everything about the cruise was amazing.”

The service was excellent from all the ships crew. The balcony cabin was lovely, nice and clean and spacious. Food was delicious and plenty to choose from the menu and the borough market restaurant. Entertainment was good, plenty to choose from. Have booked another cruise for April on the Ambience, hoping it will be just as good as the Ambition.

Trusted Customer

“Review”

Excellent

Trusted Customer

“Review”

I have enjoyed using Ambassador in the past but am disappointed with the service for a booking I made recently for the Scotland to Isle of Man cruise next June. I lost my booking reference and despite several emails I have not received a response to send me a replacement

Trusted Customer

“Booking”

It was easy to book our cruise on your website.

Kerrie Wayte

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