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Home > Legends of the North: Kirkwall to the Highlands

Legends of the North: Kirkwall to the Highlands

Explore Scotland, from the Highlands to the islands.

Cruise Code: A22715BL

Kirkwall, Scotland

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Kirkwall, Scotland

Kirkwall, Orkney Isles

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Kirkwall, Orkney Isles

Invergordon, Scotland

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Invergordon, Scotland

Kirkwall, Scotland

Kirkwall, Orkney Isles

Invergordon, Scotland

Date:

4 July 2027

Duration:

4 nights

Departure:

Belfast

Ship:

Ambition

Your adventure begins in Belfast, which has risen like a phoenix from the ashes of its past. After a delightful day at sea, you will arrive in Orkney’s tranquil capital Kirkwall, which is steeped in history and quintessentially Scottish yet distinctly different. Sailing to the mainland, you will then enjoy a day in Invergordon in the heart of the Highlands before reaching your final destination of Dundee: one of Scotland’s most overlooked cities and also one of its most cosmopolitan and inviting.

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.

Invergordon
Invergordon, on Scotland's east coast, is rich in maritime history and Highland charm. Take a leisurely stroll along historic quaysides, explore coastal viewpoints, and experience the authentic Scottish atmosphere of this port town along the Cromarty Firth.

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Itinerary

Sails from Belfast
4 nights
2 Ports of call
1 Country
Returns to Dundee

Full itinerary:

Day 1 - 4 July 2027

Belfast

Day 2 - 5 July 2027

at sea

Day 3 - 6 July 2027

Kirkwall, Orkney Isles

Day 4 - 7 July 2027

Invergordon

Day 5 - 8 July 2027

Dundee

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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The Ship - Ambition

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1,200

Guests

680

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.

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 cozy lounge with orange seating of the Cavern Bar on Ambition

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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Real Guest Experiences & A Look Around Ambition

Get a real feel for life at sea with Ambassador as we take you onboard Ambition. Hear what our guests have to say, explore our welcoming restaurants, lounges, and entertainment spaces, and see exactly what to expect when you sail with us. Whether you're new to cruising or a returning guest, this video gives you a taste of what makes Ambition special.

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Average Customer Rating:

4.7/5

Independent Service Rating based on 3002 verified reviews. View All

“Value for money,”

I thought the cruise was very good value, the food very good and the staff all very pleasant.. The entertainment was reasonable but very loud most of the girld singers seemed to think they had to fight the background music all the time, the music in the bars was rather monotonous, same people night after night. Day time activities pretty much the same as on most cruises. Overall a very nice cruise,

Philip Guthrie

“First time I have booked”

Great service easy to book At a great price thank you 🙏

Vincent Poyser

“Booking Amendment expertly dealt with.”

I rang Ambassador Guest Services to amend an existing cruise booking for next year. I spoke to a lady named Jane who was very helpful and very quickly and efficiently made the changes that I had requested. She is a credit to the Company.

David Jackson

“Booking couldn't be easier.”

It was straight forward. No problems encountered.

Trusted Customer

“Easy experience”

Easy to view cruises and book

Trusted Customer

“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

“Julie is a great cruise consultant”

Julie was really helpful and friendly. She answered all my questions prior to booking.

Sandra Sieminski

“CHANGE BOF ORIGIONAL BOOKING”

THE YOUNG LADY ON THE OTHER END OF THE PHONE WAS SO HELPFULL IT WAS A PLEASURE TO TALK TO HER AND VERY KNOWELGEABLE

Russell Hurlston

“Easy to book”

Easy to use

Delboy

“Review”

Very straightforward

Trusted Customer

“So good we booked twice”

We have travelled on a number of occasions, returning customers 😊

Trusted Customer

“Excellent customer service”

Excellent customer service, easy booking process, great deals for solo travellers.

Trusted Customer

“Booking cruise”

I'm a novice on the website , like a bit more information on how to use it , Managed the the cabin but found it difficult to understand the drinks package

Trusted Customer

“Quick and easy.”

I am elderly and not great with internet but I find Ambassador online very easy to use, I am a bit slow with internet but I have no problems with Ambassador at all, am always pleased.

Trusted Customer

“Cruise customer help desk”

I booked a cruise over a year ago and will be ssiling to norway next year, when i phoned to pay the full amount every one was helpfull and help with any questions i had , so all good thankyou

Raymond White

“Review”

Always receive friendly professional customer services. We were on the Jane Macdonald Cruise, it was announced it would be repeated in 2026, it was so good we couldn't resist another cruise with Ambassador, while onboard. We love Ambition & Ambience, we are looking forward to joining both again in September and October 2026 Jane's Team were amazing and so are Ambassadors entertainment teams, 1st class shows . All the staff on both ships are so welcoming & friendly. We Would highly recommend to family & friends

Trusted Customer

“Everything about the cruise was amazing.”

The service was excellent from all the ships crew. The balcony cabin was lovely, nice and clean and spacious. Food was delicious and plenty to choose from the menu and the borough market restaurant. Entertainment was good, plenty to choose from. Have booked another cruise for April on the Ambience, hoping it will be just as good as the Ambition.

Trusted Customer

“Review”

Excellent

Trusted Customer

“Review”

I have enjoyed using Ambassador in the past but am disappointed with the service for a booking I made recently for the Scotland to Isle of Man cruise next June. I lost my booking reference and despite several emails I have not received a response to send me a replacement

Trusted Customer

“Booking”

It was easy to book our cruise on your website.

Kerrie Wayte

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