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Back to the 80's Sailing

Enjoy a leisurely cruise round South West England toward London

Cruise Code: A22631BR

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Tower Bridge in London
Date:
11 November 2026
Duration:
2 nights
Departure:
Bristol Royal Portbury
Ship:
Ambition

Back to the 80's Themed Cruise

Relive the music, fashion, and fun of the 1980s as your ship rounds the South West tip of England en route to London.

Get ready to step back into the decade of big hair, big dreams, and even bigger fun with this exciting ‘80s-themed cruise. Bop to your favourite hits from the era that defined a generation. This cruise is packed with nostalgic delights, including lively workout classes that channel the spirit of leotards and leg warmers, engaging quizzes, and a fancy-dress competition celebrating the unforgettable fashion trends of the time. Enjoy themed lunch menus inspired by classic ‘80s favourites as well as themed cabaret shows. Return home with a ‘Back to the ‘80s’ cruise badge and a decade-themed booklet. With all this and much more, this cruise promises an unforgettable ride through a decade where the music was loud, the fashion was bold, and the fun never stopped!  

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Bristol
The gateway to the historic Port of Bristol, Royal Portbury Docks invokes images of the city's proud maritime heritage from the Age of Discovery through to post-Second World War restoration and rejuvenation.

London
London Tilbury, a key entry point to the UK capital, is nestled along the River Thames in Essex. Discover waterfront attractions like Tilbury Fort, which offers a window into the rich maritime history of this quintessential port town on the Thames Estuary.

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Itinerary

  • Sails from Bristol Royal Portbury
  • 2 nights
  • 0 Ports of call
  • 0 Countries
  • Returns to London Tilbury

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Cabins & Fares

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

Samantha Fox

Samantha Fox

Guest Act

Samantha Fox is a global icon—singer, songwriter, actress, and former glamour model—who first captured hearts at 15 with a record deal before becoming a household name through Page 3 modelling. After four years dominating the glossy pages, she shifted focus to music, releasing her debut single “Touch Me (I Want Your Body)” in 1986. It soared to No. 3 in the UK and No. 4 in the US, earning multiple platinum, gold, and silver certifications, and launching a career with over 30 million records sold worldwide. Her follow-up hits—“Do Ya Do Ya (Wanna Please Me)” and her selftitled second album—confirmed her popstar status. Across the late 1980s and early 1990s, Samantha racked up chart-toppers and Top 10s across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia, becoming one of the most photographed British personalities since The Beatles. Samantha’s global touring record is unparalleled: she broke box-office records in Canada and South America, performed three consecutive soldout arena concerts in India to over 70,000 fans—surpassing even Bruce Springsteen’s record—and toured extensively in Eastern Europe and Asia. She has also screen-acted in international films including The Match, Rock Dancer, and It’s Been Real. On TV, Samantha has appeared on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and Celebrity Come Dine with Me, and continues to perform live worldwide with her band. Her enduring relevance is evident in her recent duet video reaching millions on YouTube, her featured vocals on dance hit “Forever,” and the upcoming release of her tenth studio album produced by Ian Masterson. With acting projects, a thriving music career, and soldout live shows, Samantha Fox continues to wow audiences across the globe—more dynamic and influential than ever.

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“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

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