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Hamburg and Amsterdam Festive Break

Experience festive magic in Hamburg and Amsterdam

Cruise Code: A22531

1 of 3

Amsterdam, Netherlands

2 of 3

Ijmuiden, Netherlands

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Date:

10 December 2025

Duration:

5 nights

Departure:

London Tilbury

Ship:

Ambition

This sailing brings together the magic of the Christmas season with two enchanting European cities. Visit bustling Christmas markets in historic Hamburg before venturing on to Amsterdam, where its picturesque canals will be aglow with holiday cheer. This holiday journey promises a joyful experience for all aboard.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany, a bustling port city, offers a fusion of maritime heritage and contemporary stylishness. Discover historic warehouses and modern waterfronts along the Elbe River. It's a vibrant destination that rewards explorers with an enriching experience.

Amsterdam
It won't take long to understand why Amsterdam is called 'the Venice of the North'. The city's picturesque canals and historic architecture shape this cultural hub where art, history, and modernity meet.

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2nd Guest sails for Half Price
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Itinerary

Sails from (and returns to) London Tilbury
5 nights
4 Ports of call
4 Countries
2 Sea-days

Full itinerary:

Day 1 - 10 December 2025

London Tilbury

Day 2 - 11 December 2025

at sea

Day 3 - 12 December 2025

Hamburg, cruise River Elbe

Day 4 - 13 December 2025

at sea

Day 5 - 14 December 2025

Ijmuiden, for Amsterdam

Day 6 - 15 December 2025

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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1,200

Guests

680

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.

Green Sea Spa

facilities

Our team is dedicated to providing the highest level of service and strives continually to exceed guest expectations. With our guests in mind, we have created an all-encompassing spa experience that relaxes, refreshes and renews in a serene, comfortable and welcoming environment. From facial treatments to massages and hair care to healing treatments; there is something for everyone. Our Sauna and Steam Room are also available for all guests to use.

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Brontë’s library

facilities

Brontë’s Library is the home of peace and tranquillity on board, and the perfect place for those looking to take some time to relax after a busy day at sea. Select a good book within Brontë's calm atmosphere before heading off to your favourite queit reading area. Why not join other like-minded literature lovers through our cruise book club, where you can discuss your views on some of the current bestsellers. All books are chosen in advance, giving you the opportunity to purchase your copy before boarding.

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The Palladium

entertainment

It's showtime! Our multi-tiered onboard theatre The Palladium hosts a variety of hand-picked shows, plays, talks and so much more just as diverse as the destinations we visit. Waiting in the wings are our onboard entertainment team, the Ambassador Theatre Company. They can't wait to entertain you as you enjoy an afternoon or evening of world-class storytelling.

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Pool Bar

lounges-bars

The Pool Bar is one of the loveliest bars on board Ambition. Enjoy a specially made cocktail as you sit back and relax around the pool.

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The Cavern

lounges-bars

Named after the infamous Cavern Club, home to Liverpool’s booming rock ‘n’ roll scene in the early sixties and regular visitors the Beatles, The Cavern will be your onboard home of live music and acts throughout the day and night. With a wide range of drinks available, all you need to do is sit back and enjoy the atmosphere as our expert bar team are always on hand to help mix a drink just to your taste.

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Buckingham Restaurant

restaurant

Inspired by authentic cruising and quality dining, the Buckingham Restaurant is designed to provide guests with a wonderful a la carte dining experience. Serving an exceptionally handcrafted breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, our restaurant team will be delighted for you to join them throughout your day on board.

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Your on board Experience

Discover the amazing entertainment we have on offer on board Ambition.

More about the ship

Average Customer Rating:

4.6/5

Independent Service Rating based on 2153 verified reviews. View All

“Round Britain Cruise June 2024”

Embarkation at Tilbury is excellent. Evening entertainment, comedian Buster and guest speakers were also excellent. We missed some ports due to the good old French dockers being on strike, which was beyond Ambassador's control and the 3 ports missed were ones we really wanted to visit, however we thoroughly enjoyed St Malo and Aberdeen.

Richard Tolson

“Exciting short cruise.”

It was easy to book and fares were explained.

Jennifer Taylor

The address part is a problem. I am from India and the way we write our address is not in conformity with your standard method. It should be accepted as it is written. Some times in the address column it mentions Find. Now you can find a British address in that but not overseas address so you get stuck at that point during booking. Please rectify it if possible

Trusted Customer

“Booking with Ambassador gives full confidence of an enjoyable cruise!”

Your representative Beverley was very helpful and gave me lots of information on the booking of my cabin. Although not my first cruise with Ambassador there’s always new advice to be given especially as my husband has various health problems.

Trusted Customer

“Booking online easy to use”

The booking service online was quick and easy to use as we had cruised on Ambition earlier this year.

Terence Gillard

“Helpful, no pressure, informative service.”

We, my wife and I, decided to treat ourselves to a cruise in 2025, to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. We looked at various companies and liked what we saw with Ambassador. As this will be our first cruise we had some questions, and we made the call. Our contact was with Beverley, she could have not been more pleasant and helpful not to mention patient. We are now booked and looking forward to a new adventure!

Michael Smales

“I have been on 40 cruises and I can honestly say ambition was 10/10”

I booked over the phone for my first ambassador cruise and I was delighted and enjoyed it immensely and I have now booked another cruise for next year

Trusted Customer

“70/75”

Very pleased with communication so far. All staff I have been in contact with have been Professional and polite. Web sites are easy to navigate

Shirley Starling

Mostly very good

Trusted Customer

“Great .”

Very good. Easy to book.

Duncan Ross

“Sail away”

Always excellent

Trusted Customer

“going back”

recently finished cruise (iceland)loved everything about AMBITION entertainment,food.drink .friendly staff and crew. already booked a cruise 2025.

henry Ferguson

“Helpful”

Very helpful with booking

Beverley Balderson

“Cruising”

Clear information, efficient service.

Trusted Customer

“Change of cruise.”

I was disappointed that I was asked to change the date of my previously booked cruise, with not much information as to why. The alternative date was over Christmas which I did not want to be away from my family. I then had trouble getting in touch with assistant dealing with this, phoning several times to be told she was busy with other customers or not available. The options available could surely dealt with another staff member.

Judith Storie

“Number 30 in queue”

Overall service was good. Only complaint is that I had a query and needed to think about my decision so said would call back in an hour or so. When I did I was number 30 in the queue. Most people can’t wait that long. Think you need to consider a call back service as a message said that emails may take up to 5 working days to reply

Trusted Customer

“Excellent”

Excellent.

Geoffrey Lane

“Helpful”

Very helpful and explained things clearly

Trusted Customer

“Professional Booking Tool”

Very easy to book on straightforward booking tool

Trusted Customer

“# We are sailing........ #”

It took FOUR attempts for me to get the booking done on-line, though in mitigation there was a worldwide computer breakdown operating at the time I started my quest !!!!

Peter Murthwaite

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