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Tastes & Treasures of France, Spain & Portugal

Discover the stunning landscapes of Western Europe

Cruise Code: A12609

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Brest, France

Santander, Spain

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Santander, Spain

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Gijon, Spain

Lisbon, Portugal

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Lisbon, Portugal

Santander, Spain

Lisbon, Portugal

Date:

4 May 2026

Duration:

15 nights

Departure:

London Tilbury

Ship:

Ambience

Set sail to the stunning landscapes of Western Europe, exploring the picturesque coasts of France, Spain, and Portugal. Discover the vibrant culture, historical landmarks, and breathtaking scenery of these diverse destinations. Whether it’s the charming streets of Lisbon or the cultural
richness of Bordeaux, this sailing offers an immersive experience along the coast of Western Europe.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Brest
Located on the briny coast of Brittany, the French port of Brest offers a seafaring spirit and countless maritime attractions. Stroll along quaysides, discover historic fortifications, and enjoy some unique Breton cuisine.

Santander
Though much of ancient Santander, Spain was lost to fire in the 1940s, the city is popular with tourists due to its bustling beaches, historic landmarks like the Cathedral of Santander, and rich local seafood from oceanside restaurants and market stalls.

Gijon
Gijon, on Spain's northern coast, unveils a sun-washed cityscape steeped in Asturian charm. Wander historic promenades, discover contemporary art, and embrace the understated beauty of this Spanish port town.

Lisbon
Portugal's bustling capital of Lisbon allures with its mix of Old World charm and seaside vibes. Lose yourself in the maze of narrow streets in the Alfama district, lunch atop the scenic overlook of Santa Catarina, and savour Lisbon's rich cultural tapestry.

Itinerary

Sails from (and returns to) London Tilbury
15 nights
9 Ports of call
4 Countries

Full itinerary:

Day 1 - 4 May 2026

London Tilbury

Day 2 - 5 May 2026

at sea

Day 3 - 6 May 2026

Tender Port St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly

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Day 4 - 7 May 2026

Brest

Day 5 - 8 May 2026

at sea

Day 6 - 9 May 2026

Le Verdon, for Bordeaux

Day 7 - 10 May 2026

Getxo, for Bilbao

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 -

Speakers & Acts

Jenny Powell

Guest Act and Speaker

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! 

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Kate Thornton

Guest Act and Speaker

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 weekday 1-4 pm. Born in 1973 Kate was the first female and youngest ever editor of pop magazine Smash Hits at age 22, producing her first issue in February 1996 covering the breakup of boy-band Take That 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.

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The Ship - Ambience

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1400

Guests

789

Cabins

10

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, Ambience

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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