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Scenic Isles of the Azores & Portugal

900 miles west of Lisbon, the multi-island paradise of Azores is one of the remotest destinations on earth.

Cruise Code: A12726

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Horta, Azores

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Ponta Delgada, São Miguel Island

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Velas, Sao Jorde Island, Azores

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Praia da Vitoria, Terceira Island, Azores

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Vigo, Spain

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Velas, Sao Jorde Island, Azores

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Leixoes, Portugal

Date:

8 October 2027

Duration:

15 nights

Departure:

London Tilbury

Ship:

Ambience

ORCA

Following an unforgettable visit to Oporto, Portugal’s second city and birthplace of its world-famous port, you will leave the tourist trail far behind as you cross to the Azores. With landscapes so stunning they’re surreal, this is a world apart: a place of tranquillity where you can enjoy hiking, whale-watching and diving. Its lush verdant islands are dotted with picture-perfect villages filled with historic Portuguese architecture, fascinating craft boutiques, welcoming bars and friendly restaurants serving local delicacies. We will bring you the very best this magical archipelago has to offer.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Ponta Delgada
Ponta Delgada in the Azores offers volcanic vistas and Portuguese cultural experiences. Discover historic architecture like the Portas da Cidade (City Gates) and try a queijada pastry at one of the city's many seaside cafes.

Horta
Horta, in the Azores, captivates with its vibrant harbour and subtropical scenery. Explore historic Portuguese marinas such as the Horta Marina, marvel at volcanic viewpoints like Monte da Guia, and enjoy all that this quaint but beautiful city has to offer.

Velas
Wander lush volcanic landscapes and quaint coastal villages. Velas offers tranquil walks, dramatic cliffs, and the famous “fajãs” — fertile coastal plains perfect for nature lovers and serene exploration.

Praia da Vitoria
Praia da Vitoria, located on Terceira Island in Portugal's Azores, offers a delightful seaside experience. Wander through the historic streets, unwind on breezy Praia Grande beach, and discover the scenic beauty of nearby Monte Brasil Nature Reserve.

Up to £400 Onboard Credit

£100 Onboard Credit per Inside cabin
£200 Onboard Credit per Ocean View cabin
£300 Onboard Credit per Balcony cabin
£400 Onboard Credit per Suite cabin

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Itinerary

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

Full itinerary:

Day 1 - 8 October 2027

London Tilbury

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Day 2 - 9 October 2027

at sea

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Day 3 - 10 October 2027

at sea

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Day 4 - 11 October 2027

Leixoes, for Oporto

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Day 5 - 12 October 2027

at sea

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Day 6 - 13 October 2027

at sea

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Day 7 - 14 October 2027

Ponta Delgada

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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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ORCA

ORCA is one of the UK’s leading whale and dolphin conservation charities, dedicated to the protection of whales, dolphins and porpoises around the world. Ocean Conservationists will be showcasing the incredible diversity of wildlife that can be spotted from the deck, helping everyone learn more about the marine environment around them whilst collecting vital data about whales, dolphins and porpoises to contribute to their protection. Whilst on board, the team will be delivering activities to help guests learn more about these amazing animals as well as the threats they face, including the Ambassador & ORCA pledge and the first ever cruise "Anti-whaling" campaign.

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.

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.

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!

Your on board Experience

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Average Customer Rating:

4.7/5

Independent Service Rating based on 3956 verified reviews. View All

“Review”

It was 5 star

Phil Rhodes

“Welcomed as a friend”

Welcomed as a friend rather than a number by crew who remember you from previous cruises

Richard Winchester

“Polite”

Polite, and very knowledgeable.

Trusted Customer

“Ambiance Cruise July 26”

Absolutely first class . Staff couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly . Itinerary for the day was excellent and the onboard facilities were second to none

Anne Mills

“Speedy and efficient service”

Friendly and efficient Ambassador agents who make the booking arrangements, I have booked a number of times now and all queries are addressed very promptly.

Trusted Customer

“Review”

George was very good and friendly which is helpful when booking.would have got top marks but in the past after having problems with after sales you can’t talk to anyone past customer service by phone

Trusted Customer

“Easy booking process”

All staff friendly and helpful making booking easy

Trusted Customer

“Ambassador is a good choice but prices are rising”

Service was so easy and straightforward. Competed my booking in less than 10 minutes. Ambassador has become my number 1 cruisline, but noticed prices has gone up a lot in such a short period of time though and worried they will price a lot of people out as now becoming a similar price to even the more luxury cruise lines with much newer and more modern cruise ships.

christopher peacock

“Good friendly service on not a oversized ship so not much queuing .”

It was good friendly service

Colin Herbert

“So far, so good”

Staff were very helpful, pleasant and polite. Caroline dealt with my booking, she gave me confidence in booking our first ever cruise. Customer Service was very good overall and now we wait to see what the cruise is like in 2027.

Trusted Customer

“Review”

Excellent

Trusted Customer

“Review”

I wasn't able to book online as the rush to get tickets on there couldn't cope with the numbers. So I was also on hold on the phone line, (which was quite a wait. Unfortunately the music while I was holding was not good, I don't know if it was something to do with the heat or the hundreds of people also holding. It was very poor quality. Anyway I eventually got though to a lovely young lady called Kerry who was so helpful. I explained what I was looking to book, & she gave me all the choices I had & I was able to choose the cabin I wanted, & also some of the packages available. She gave me my cabin number & booking reference number, but as we were going through the deposit payment my phone kept glitching, & just before it disconnected us she said to call her back. which I did, was on hold again. I got through & asked for her but she was busy on another call, but the young lady who I was talking to, was also very helpful & was able to find my details using the reference numbers I had been given & this time the payment went straight through. I think if you do this type of booking again you need to take into account that there are over 400 choirs under the Rock Choir label, some of us are disabled & require certain things like showers not baths, wider doorways for chairs, etc. Some want to book rooms for 2, 3, or 4 people. I might be an idea to have more than one online booking link & also with the phone line, then it might run a lot smoother. But all in all I am really looking forward to this cruise.

Trusted Customer

“TERRY AND HAZEL SPECIAL XMAS CRUISE”

VERY GOOD, STAFF WERE VERY HELPFUL AND KNOWLEABLE ANY QUESTIONS I HAD WERE ANSWERED CLEARLY

Terry Ryan

“Straight forward booking”

Web site for booking is very straight forward and guides you all the way.

Keith Roberts

“Friendly, professional and helpful.”

Service was excellent .

Irena Koppen

“Review”

Easy to book

Grahame Ward

“Clear and simple booking process”

Clear and simple booking process. However need to fully understand deposit requirements before final page.

Trusted Customer

“Very easy, and friendly service.”

Very friendly and easy and efficient. Audra took care of everything very well. First Class service.

Raymond Alderson

“sailing from UK is a great assett”

Positive

Trusted Customer

“Review”

Ok so far, we have never sailed with ambassador

Trusted Customer

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Scenic Isles of the Azores & Portugal

900 miles west of Lisbon, the multi-island paradise of Azores is one of the remotest destinations on earth.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Itinerary

London Tilbury

at sea

at sea

Leixoes, for Oporto

at sea

at sea

Ponta Delgada

Cabins & Fares

Included in all bookings

FAQs

ORCA

The Ship - Ambience

What’s on board

Out on deck

Raffles Bar

Borough Market

Your on board Experience