Cruises From London Tilbury
Ambassador's home port on the Thames in Essex, with adult only, no-fly sailings to the British Isles, the Norwegian fjords, Spain and beyond, all embarking just outside London.
No-Fly Cruises From London Tilbury
Tilbury is where Ambassador Cruise Line began and where we still feel most at home. The London International Cruise Terminal sits on the Thames in Essex, around twenty-five miles east of central London, so when you search for cruises from London this is where your holiday actually sets sail.
It is an easy, no-fly departure for anyone in London, Essex, Kent and the wider South East, with no airport in sight. From this one riverside terminal you can sail to the British Isles, the Norwegian fjords and Iceland, enjoy a short break to Amsterdam or the Christmas markets, or join one of our longer winter voyages south to the Canaries, the Mediterranean and even the Caribbean. Browse the latest no-fly cruises departing from London Tilbury, from short breaks to longer voyages across the seasons.
Our Ships Departing From London Tilbury
Tilbury is the one port where you can sail with both of our ships across the year, so guests in Essex and the South East can experience each of them close to home.
Ambience, our flagship and the first lady of the fleet
Tilbury is Ambience's home port, the very place her maiden season began, and she sails from here throughout the year. She carries around 1,400 guests in warm, unhurried style, with elegant dining, characterful bars and West End-style shows in the Palladium theatre, and the space for the longest voyages from the fjords to the Caribbean crossing.
Ambition, our second lady of the sea
Through the winter months Ambition joins Ambience at Tilbury, sailing the Christmas markets and winter sun itineraries. A little smaller and wonderfully characterful, she welcomes up to 1,200 guests with generous suites and a warm British welcome, so a winter escape from the South East could not be easier.
Where Can I Cruise To From London Tilbury?
From our home port on the Thames you can sail to:
- The British Isles: Scotland, Ireland and the coastal gems closer to home.
- The Norwegian Fjords: mirror-still water beneath towering cliffs, a favourite summer voyage.
- Iceland: the land of fire and ice, with the chance of snow and the Northern Lights on winter sailings.
- Amsterdam and the Christmas markets: easy short breaks across the North Sea.
- Winter sun and exploration: longer voyages south to the Canary Islands, the Mediterranean, Scandinavia and the Caribbean.
Wherever you sail, the journey is part of the holiday, reached gently by sea rather than rushed through an airport.
Sailing From London Tilbury
Sailing from Tilbury is wonderfully quick and easy. The terminal is designed to get you aboard smoothly, and on average our guests are from the car park to their cabin - and their first cocktail - in under twenty minutes.
The best advice is simple: arrive at your embarkation time, breeze through check-in and step straight aboard. The Ambassador experience really begins the moment you are on the ship, with the dining, the bars and the West End-style entertainment all waiting for you. There is no need to arrive early, because the holiday starts the minute you are on board.
Getting to London Tilbury Cruise Terminal
The London International Cruise Terminal (Tilbury, Essex, RM18 7NG) sits on the Thames, an easy journey from London and the South East.
- By car: the terminal is around seven miles from the M25, with secure parking that can be booked in advance through My Ambassador Sailing.
- By train: Tilbury Town station is a short walk from the terminal, with direct trains from London Fenchurch Street.
- By coach: a coach service runs from London Victoria Coach Station on sailing days, and our Regional Coach Transfers bring guests directly to Tilbury from major cities and towns across the UK.
For full directions, parking and transfer options, see the London Tilbury port information page.
Our Other UK Departure Ports
London Tilbury is one of seven Ambassador departure ports around the UK. If another sits closer to home, you can begin your adult only, no-fly holiday there instead.
Cruises From London Tilbury FAQs
Where can I cruise to from London Tilbury?
From Tilbury you can sail no-fly to the British Isles, the Norwegian fjords and Iceland, take a short break to Amsterdam or the Christmas markets, or join a longer winter voyage to the Canary Islands, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean.
Where do cruises from London depart?
Cruises on Ambience and Ambition depart from the London International Cruise Terminal in Tilbury, Essex (RM18 7NG), on the Thames around twenty-five miles east of central London. When you search for cruises from London, Tilbury is where they sail from.
How do I get to London Tilbury cruise terminal?
By car it is around seven miles from the M25. Tilbury Town station is a short walk from the terminal with direct trains from London Fenchurch Street, and there are coach services from London Victoria plus our Regional Coach Transfers from across the UK.
Is there parking at London Tilbury?
Yes. Secure parking is available at the terminal and can be booked in advance through My Ambassador Sailing.
What facilities are there at London Tilbury?
The terminal has everything you need for a smooth start: parking, a drop-off area, toilets and a coffee station, and most importantly your ship ready and waiting to board. It is designed for a quick, easy embarkation rather than a long wait, so the best plan is to arrive at your embarkation time and step straight aboard, where all the dining, bars and entertainment are ready for you.
Which ships sail from London Tilbury?
Tilbury is the home port of our flagship Ambience, where her maiden season began, and she sails from here throughout the year. Ambition also sails from Tilbury in the winter months, covering the Christmas markets and winter sun itineraries.
Ambassador Fly Cruises to the Caribbean from London Heathrow
As Ambassador's leading departure port, London Tilbury already opens up more of the world by sea than anywhere else in our network. For guests in London and the South East, it also sits alongside a second way to travel: our Caribbean fly cruises departing from nearby London Heathrow. So the choice between a no-fly voyage from the Thames and a sun-soaked flight to the tropics is entirely yours.
These fly cruises sail aboard Renaissance, our most intimate ship. A direct flight from London Heathrow sets you down in the Caribbean within hours, ready to step aboard and begin a leisurely journey through the islands, from lively harbour towns to hidden coves and palm-lined beaches. Because Renaissance is small enough to dock in the very heart of each port, the day ashore begins the moment you arrive.
With the flights, the sailing and your Destination Experiences all arranged for you, a Caribbean fly cruise is winter sunshine made effortless, the perfect companion to the no-fly voyages that make Tilbury our home.
