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Treasures of the British Isles

Uncover the hidden gems of the British Isles

Cruise Code: A12621

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Tobermory, Isle of Mull

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Kirkwall, Scotland

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Stornoway, Isle of Lewis

Date:

31 August 2026

Duration:

10 nights

Departure:

London Tilbury

Ship:

Ambience

Visit some of the most charming port destinations and stunning landscapes the British Isles have to offer. This sailing is more than a cruise; it is an invitation to make new discoveries on your doorstep and learn about the maritime history and traditions that have shaped the British Isles over centuries.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Kirkwall
Norse and Scottish history intertwine in Kirkwall on the windswept Orkney Isles. Stroll down historic streets, explore medieval ruins, and embrace the rugged beauty of this Scottish town amidst the North Sea.

Stornoway
Discover the rugged beauty and rich Gaelic heritage of Stornoway. Explore historical attractions like the Lewis Chessmen, delve into the island's unique culture, and experience the warm hospitality of the Outer Hebrides.

Tobermory
Discover the picturesque charm of Tobermory, Isle of Mull, with its colourful waterfront and quaint charm. Explore historic sites like the iconic Tobermory Distillery, take scenic walks along the coast, and indulge in fresh seafood at local restaurants. Experience some quiet moments of wonder along Scotland's west coast.

Free Coach Transport

Free Port Parking

Complimentary return Victoria coach service included

Complimentary port parking included

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Itinerary

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

Full itinerary:

Day 1 - 31 August 2026

London Tilbury

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Day 2 - 1 September 2026

at sea

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Day 3 - 2 September 2026

Kirkwall, Orkney Isles

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Day 4 - 3 September 2026

Stornoway, Isle of Lewis

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Day 5 - 4 September 2026

Tender Port Tobermory, Isle of Mull

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Day 6 - 5 September 2026

Belfast

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Day 7 - 6 September 2026

at sea

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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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Speakers & Acts

Desiree Infascelli

Guest Act - Vocalist

Desirée Infascelli is a sensational International vocalist bringing high-energy, feel-good party shows to audiences of all ages. Singing in English, Italian and French, she creates vibrant, interactive performances where everyone is invited to join in — singing, clapping, dancing and smiling from start to finish. From movie favourites and pop classics to international crowd-pleasers, Desirée’s shows are fun, inclusive and perfectly pitched for cruise ships, hotels and live events. A true all-audience entertainer with a big personality, who turns every performance into a party.

Steve Shapelle

Speaker - Entertainment

With an impressive career spanning over 50 years in the vibrant world of showbusiness, Steve has truly “done it all”! From his early days as a boy soprano at the tender age of 11, he has evolved into a distinguished Actor, Singer, Stand-Up Comedian, Award-Winning Theatre Director and Producer, Composer, and Legendary Pantomime Dame, as well as a Presenter and Raconteur. His journey has been filled with incredible highs and challenging lows, but above all, it has been a remarkable adventure. Steve has had the privilege of collaborating with numerous luminaries in the industry, many of whom have become cherished friends along the way. He proudly received “The Gold Award” from the Rank Organisation for his outstanding contributions to entertainment, as well as recognition from Tui Espana for his spectacular productions at the renowned Benidorm Palace. The industry press has celebrated him as “a man with a three-dimensional theatrical vision,” particularly lauding his innovative composition and production of Beauty and The Beast. Known as the funniest Dame in Panto land, audiences can expect multiple on-stage transformations during his captivating performances, which are filled with musical delights and stunning visuals. Fasten your seatbelts for a whirlwind of fun, interactivity, and insightful entertainment. Steve’s vibrant personality, charismatic stage presence, and unwavering passion, honed over a lifetime of experiences, promise an extraordinary experience. Get ready for some unforgettable character transformations as he celebrates everything ShowBiz!

Denise Fasulo

Crafter

Denise Fasulo is an outgoing 53 year old from Whitstable in Kent. She is married and a mother to one grown up son. She started her career in schools and is a Qualified Reflexologist. She has been a Chair of several committees and is currently a secondary school Governor, all on a voluntary basis. She has been crafting most of her life as it is a true passion and has many happy memories of crafting with her grandma & mum. She taught crafts to both adults & children for many years in London, through contracts with local councils. She also ran a Badgers Group for 8 years where she taught children multiple arts & crafts and had to consistently produce ideas around a theme. After moving to Kent, Denise started running crafting classes for adults at local Churches and other venues including from her crafting cabin at home. She enjoys selling her crafts at local craft fairs. Denise is a real people person; she is patient and nothing makes her happier than seeing people bonding over a craft activity. She enjoys all sorts of crafts from Paper Craft, Decoupage, Jewellery making, Cross stitch, Painting, Toy making, Sequin Art, Quilling, Polymer Clay & more. She uses colour, patterns & texture to bring things alive and believes crafting is for everyone, whatever their ability. She uses sustainable and recycled materials wherever possible. When not crafting, Denise's hobbies include singing with Rock Choir. Denise has been lucky enough to have cruised frequently in the last three years which has encouraged her to want to combine the two things she loves best, cruising and crafting.

Cathy Gunn

Guest Speaker - Port & Destination

Catherine was born to travel. Her father worked for a major airline and Catherine was lucky enough to be able to travel extensively, particularly to North America and Central Europe. This gave Catherine the 'travel bug' at a very young age. During a successful career in Financial Services and Personnel Management, Catherine worked in various parts of the UK and continued to enjoy expanding her horizons to include visits to Australia, Central and South America, the Mediterranean, the Baltic, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Belgium, The Netherlands, Canary Islands, Greek Islands, Indian Ocean and especially the Caribbean. Catherine now prefers cruising as her favourite way to soak-up the delights and experiences that the world can offer. In her role as Enrichment & Destination Speaker she is delighted to share her enthusiasm and knowledge of the many wonderful places there are to explore. Catherine lives with her husband Ian, who is also an Enrichment & Destination Speaker, in Dunblane, Central Scotland. When not cruising, Catherine enjoys working in a local tearoom and dog walking.

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The Ship - Ambience

Here she is, our flagship of the fleet, our first lady of the sea: Ambience. Derived from the French ... Read More

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

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 3562 verified reviews. View All

“Norwegian cruise”

There online booking is easy and once you receive your booking confirmation you can access your online account to make or add changes. Once on board (I have sailed with them in 3 occasions) the service is exceptional. Everything makes for a relaxing time would highly recommend.

Lorraine Wolfe

“Excellent cruise line.”

Excellent service with friendly, efficient crew.

Trusted Customer

“I have travelled with Ambassador several times and thoroughly enjoyed it.”

Excellent. Service prompt, very helpful, friendly and didn't take long. Questions answered and booking made.

Trusted Customer

“A great easy to book no fly cruise company.”

I love this cruise line. Booking inline is so easy, enabling choices at each step of the way and then holding all bookings on one dashboard. So user friendly.

Dianne Carrington

“Great customer service”

Great chat with advisor on phone after Internet chat

Nigel Morgan

“A great cruise ship company, easy to book what we wanted online.”

It was brilliant. I was able to choose a cruise that we wanted, then select a cabin that I was happy with. The online booking was easy to use and the dashboard is great.

Dianne Carrington

“Fantastic service from booking to disembarking.”

Friendly, supportive and can do staff.

Andrew Mckay

“Easy booking”

Promp answer to the phone. Fast booking. Easy. Pleasant booking agent who was very helpful.

Trusted Customer

“Review”

Excellent service

Trusted Customer

“Review”

Easy to deal with

Anthony Leeming

“Great service”

Quick efficient, answered all our questions. Looked for different state rooms

David Whittington

“Easy”

Made an error on the booking and quickly sorted

Darren Kemp

“Review”

All staff we’re excellent, so polite

Trusted Customer

“Small vessel cruises are more comfortable and enjoyable for us.”

website details easy to follow, Have cruised with Ambassador a few times and never had any trouble, booking is straight forward.

barry o'toole

“Review”

VERY GOOD - WE DO NOT USE THE MAIN RESTARAUNT.

Trusted Customer

“Review”

Very straight forward booking procedure

Pamela Harding

“Ambassador Cruise online booking”

An easy to navigate website and booking straightforward.

Trusted Customer

“Feeling confident after my booking.”

Polite helpful answers all questions that were asked. So much nicer booking by actually talking to someone. Instead of on line booking.

Trusted Customer

“First Class Company”

Very informative website making everything clear to understand.

Trusted Customer

“Review”

I have cruised twice on Ambition the last time in Jan - Feb 2026 when I was aboard for a total of 38 nights. I cannot fault anything on board (the weather however had it's own ideas!) The staff were wonderful, the entertainment and speakers were very good. Although I am very picky about food I was always able to choose something to my liking. I met some lovely people and couple of numpties - there are always a few.

Linda J

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Treasures of the British Isles

Uncover the hidden gems of the British Isles

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Itinerary

London Tilbury

at sea

Kirkwall, Orkney Isles

Stornoway, Isle of Lewis

Tender Port Tobermory, Isle of Mull

Belfast

at sea

Cabins & Fares

Included in all bookings

Speakers & Acts

Desiree Infascelli

Steve Shapelle

Denise Fasulo

Cathy Gunn

FAQs

The Ship - Ambience

What’s on board

Out on deck

Raffles Bar

Borough Market

Your on board Experience