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Cultural Gems of the Iberian Peninsula & France

Explore the storied coasts and vibrant cultures of Western Europe.

Cruise Code: A12804

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Brest, France

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Lisbon, Portugal

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Honfleur, France

Aerial view of Cherbourg city and harbour

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Cherbourg, France

The waterfront of Vigo in Spain's Galician region

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Vigo, Spain

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Gijon, Spain

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Cherboug, France

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Leixoes, Portugal

Date:

19 March 2028

Duration:

12 nights

Departure:

London Tilbury

Ship:

Ambience

Discover the historic cities of Brest and Lisbon, the sunny beaches of the Spanish coast, and the rich cultural heritage of these regions. Enjoy guided tours, local cuisine, and the stunning landscapes of France, Spain, and Portugal.

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.

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.

Cherbourg
Cherbourg on the Normandy coast has a long and storied relationship with the sea. Tour along coastal promenades, wander through fascinating quayside museums, and indulge in delicious local seafood.

Up to £200 Onboard Credit

£50 Onboard Credit per Inside cabin
£100 Onboard Credit per Ocean View cabin
£150 Onboard Credit per Balcony cabin
£200 Onboard Credit per Suite cabin

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Itinerary

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

Full itinerary:

Day 1 - 19 March 2028

London Tilbury

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Day 2 - 20 March 2028

at sea

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Day 3 - 21 March 2028

Brest

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Day 4 - 22 March 2028

at sea

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Day 5 - 23 March 2028

Vigo, for Santiago de Compostela

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Day 6 - 24 March 2028

Leixoes, for Oporto

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Day 7 - 25 March 2028

Lisbon

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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

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.

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

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

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Average Customer Rating:

4.7/5

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From booking a cruise right through to the experience on board all is very good. The staff are courteous, polite and helpful. The standard of cabins, meals, bars and shows excellent and very good value for money. The embarkation and disembarkation is very efficient.

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“First booking with Ambassador”

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Kathrine Hillier

“Excellent Customer Service, and a Human Being Ready to Help”

helpful, nothing too much trouble. Very approachable. Also looked up the bureaucratic rules on renewing passports where 'Expiry Date' is not that after all, You need to go by the earlier Issue Date, and then calculate so many months (6 or 10?) and be back before that date !!! If i'd not received this advice, I'd have been caught out like so many people are, and arrived at the port of departure only to find out I could not travel. I mention this, as it's so, so important not to use logic these days! And I now am heading off to the Canary Islands. in February on the lovely ship Ambition.

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“Excellent customer service.”

We booked by phone and we spoke to Audra. We explained we haven’t been on a cruise before and really needed a lot of advice. We needn’t have worried, Audra explained everything from beginning to end very clearly and in an understandable way, every question was dealt with so kindly, nothing was too much trouble.

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Have not yet embarked on our cruise but to date all communication has been great my only issue has been the length of time one has to wait to speak with someone.

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Customer service was excellent explained everything to us

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“Good reply”

Good reply from my email, information very helpful. Haven't given 4 stars as we haven't cruised yet.

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“Friendly and helpful”

Very friendly helpful staff. Didn’t have to wait too long to be answered and was kept informed on how long my wait would be.

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“Great service.”

Very good service. Very helpful in sorting out my booking , really reassuring

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Cultural Gems of the Iberian Peninsula & France

Explore the storied coasts and vibrant cultures of Western Europe.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Itinerary

London Tilbury

at sea

Brest

at sea

Vigo, for Santiago de Compostela

Leixoes, for Oporto

Lisbon

Cabins & Fares

Included in all bookings

FAQs

The Ship - Ambience

What’s on board

Out on deck

Raffles Bar

Borough Market

Your on board Experience