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Leisure Facilities on Ambience

Relax, Refresh and Reconnect at Sea

Welcome to Life on Board

Life on Ambience is about choice — dine, unwind, socialise or simply watch the world drift by.

A voyage aboard Ambience is as much about the journey as the destinations. Days flow easily from poolside relaxation to elegant dinners, lively evenings and quiet moments of reflection.

Whether you’re sailing to the Norwegian Fjords, exploring Northern Europe or chasing the sun in the Canaries, Ambience offers everything you need to unwind — thoughtfully designed spaces, exceptional service, and a distinctly British sense of warmth.

“We loved Ambience — elegant, friendly and beautifully maintained. Everything from the food to the entertainment was first-class.”


– Verified Guest Review, Trustpilot

A Taste of Something Special

DINING & CULINARY EXPERIENCES

Ambience offers an impressive choice of dining venues — from leisurely breakfasts and afternoon teas to gala dinners and exclusive tasting menus. Each restaurant has its own personality and sense of occasion.

The Grill

The Grill

Restaurant

An authentic steakhouse experience serving premium cuts and grill favourites. Limited-time pop-up, hosted on selected evenings inside Sea & Grass.

Saffron, Ambience

Saffron

Restaurant

Saffron is one of Ambience’s speciality restaurants. Enjoy a journey into Indian gastronomy at Saffron, with a handcrafted menu from our Executive Chef, based on the tastes and flavours of India.

Sea & Grass, Ambience

Sea & Grass

Restaurant

Sea & Grass is one of Ambience’s specialty restaurants.
Discover a menu handcrafted by our Executive Chef across seven acts that will delight and thrill your taste buds at every turn. This exclusive dining experience has been curated to explore the culinary relationship between fish and meat, or as we like to call it Sea & Grass.

Alfresco Grill, Ambience

Alfresco Grill

Restaurant

The Alfresco Grill is perfect for when you fancy enjoying a light bite on the open deck, accompanied by the stunning sea horizon.
Sit back and relax on the Lido Deck with a freshly cooked dish from the Alfresco Grill, as nothing whets the appetite quite like sea air and sunshine.

Buckingham  Restaurant, Ambience

Buckingham Restaurant

Restaurant

Buckingham Restaurant is Ambience’s main restaurant. 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.

On gala formal nights Buckingham Restaurant and her hardworking team really come out to shine, pulling out all the stops with exceptional service paired with authentic flavours. There is even the traditional Baked Alaska Parade, which is a sight not to be missed.

Borough Market, Ambience

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!

The Grill

Extra

An authentic steakhouse experience serving premium cuts and grill favourites. Limited-time pop-up, hosted on selected evenings inside Sea & Grass.

Saffron

Extra

Saffron is one of Ambience’s speciality restaurants. Enjoy a journey into Indian gastronomy at Saffron, with a handcrafted menu from our Executive Chef, based on the tastes and flavours of India.

Sea & Grass

Extra

Sea & Grass is one of Ambience’s specialty restaurants.
Discover a menu handcrafted by our Executive Chef across seven acts that will delight and thrill your taste buds at every turn. This exclusive dining experience has been curated to explore the culinary relationship between fish and meat, or as we like to call it Sea & Grass.

Alfresco Grill

Alfresco Grill, Ambience
Included

The Alfresco Grill is perfect for when you fancy enjoying a light bite on the open deck, accompanied by the stunning sea horizon.
Sit back and relax on the Lido Deck with a freshly cooked dish from the Alfresco Grill, as nothing whets the appetite quite like sea air and sunshine.

Buckingham Restaurant

Included

Buckingham Restaurant is Ambience’s main restaurant. 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.

On gala formal nights Buckingham Restaurant and her hardworking team really come out to shine, pulling out all the stops with exceptional service paired with authentic flavours. There is even the traditional Baked Alaska Parade, which is a sight not to be missed.

Borough Market

Included

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!

Restaurant, Style, Highlights

Restaurant

Style

Highlights

Buckingham Restaurant

Main dining

Elegant main dining with attentive table service and multi-course menus inspired by classic British and international cuisine. Fine dining meets relaxed service in a light, spacious setting.

Borough Market

Casual buffet

A casual dining hub offering global dishes in a vibrant, relaxed setting. Ideal for light bites or leisurely lunches with friends.

Alfresco Grill

Outdoor dining

Relaxed outdoor dining with pizzas, burgers, salads and ocean views. Grilled favourites on deck. Casual, fresh and perfect for warm-weather cruising.

Sea & Grass | £29.95pp*

Fine dining

7 act tasting menu showcasing highlights of land and sea

Saffron | £19.95pp*

Indian fusion

Our journey into Indian Gastronomy

Chef’s Table | £89pp*

Exclusive

3 hour experience including tour of galley, gifts and menu walk through by our exec chef

Dining Under the Stars | £29.95*

Fine dining

7-course menu featuring our house special Surf ‘N’ Turf

* Supplementary charge applies for select venues

  • Ambience  Saffron Restaurant

“Food and service were excellent — a wonderful mix of choice and quality, and we always found something new to enjoy.”

– Verified Guest Review, Trustpilot

Exquisite Venues, Endless Atmosphere

LOUNGES & BARS

From morning coffees to nightcaps, Ambience offers the perfect setting for every mood — with beautifully designed bars and lounges across the ship.

Coffee House

Coffee House

Lounges & Bars

No matter the hour, nothing is better than relaxing on the Lido Deck with a coffee or tea and watching the world go by.

Simply sit back and enjoy the view as one of our baristas brews your chosen beverage just the way you like it.

Consulate Bar

Consulate Bar

Lounges & Bars

Located at the aft of the ship, our Consulate Bar is the perfect place to enjoy sail away with your favourite tipple.

Dicken's

Dicken's

Lounges & Bars

Settle into the comfortable seats at Dicken’s and meet with new friends, as one of our friendly baristas makes your chosen beverage just the way you like it.

The Pool Bar

The Pool Bar

Lounges & Bars

The Pool Bar is one of the loveliest bars onboard Ambience. Enjoy a specially made cocktail as you sit back and savour the sea view.

SW19

SW19

Lounges & Bars

Want to relax with a drink while taking in the buzz of daily ship life? SW19 is the perfect place. Located at the top of the ship’s heart, Centre Court, SW19 is the ideal location to while away a sea day.

With a range of hot and cold drinks, our expert bar team is always on hand to help mix a drink the way you like it.

Botanical Lounge Ambience

The Botanical Lounge

Lounges & Bars

Home to our curated gin menu, the ever-elegant Botanical Lounge is the perfect spot for a relaxed drink in comfort and style.
With exclusive drinks including the Thyme to Gin cocktail, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Our expert bar team are always on hand to help mix a drink just to your taste.

Raffles Bar

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.

Woman enjoying a glass of wine.

Purple Turtle

Lounges & Bars

The Purple Turtle Pub brings you the best of British in the middle of our ship in the form of a traditional pub, custom-built to bring you a taste of home during your sailing.

The Observatory

The Observatory

Lounges & Bars

The Observatory is one of our favourite venues. With its ceiling to floor windows, it is the perfect spot to wildlife watch or simply watch the day sail past with a delicious drink in hand. However, at night this venue comes to life, with our DJ on hand to play your favourite songs so you can dance until late!

Coffee House

Included

No matter the hour, nothing is better than relaxing on the Lido Deck with a coffee or tea and watching the world go by.

Simply sit back and enjoy the view as one of our baristas brews your chosen beverage just the way you like it.

Consulate Bar

Included

Located at the aft of the ship, our Consulate Bar is the perfect place to enjoy sail away with your favourite tipple.

Dicken's

Included

Settle into the comfortable seats at Dicken’s and meet with new friends, as one of our friendly baristas makes your chosen beverage just the way you like it.

The Pool Bar

Included

The Pool Bar is one of the loveliest bars onboard Ambience. Enjoy a specially made cocktail as you sit back and savour the sea view.

SW19

Included

Want to relax with a drink while taking in the buzz of daily ship life? SW19 is the perfect place. Located at the top of the ship’s heart, Centre Court, SW19 is the ideal location to while away a sea day.

With a range of hot and cold drinks, our expert bar team is always on hand to help mix a drink the way you like it.

The Botanical Lounge

Included

Home to our curated gin menu, the ever-elegant Botanical Lounge is the perfect spot for a relaxed drink in comfort and style.
With exclusive drinks including the Thyme to Gin cocktail, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Our expert bar team are always on hand to help mix a drink just to your taste.

Raffles Bar

Included

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.

Purple Turtle

Included

The Purple Turtle Pub brings you the best of British in the middle of our ship in the form of a traditional pub, custom-built to bring you a taste of home during your sailing.

The Observatory

Included

The Observatory is one of our favourite venues. With its ceiling to floor windows, it is the perfect spot to wildlife watch or simply watch the day sail past with a delicious drink in hand. However, at night this venue comes to life, with our DJ on hand to play your favourite songs so you can dance until late!

FEATURED SPACES:

  • Raffles Bar – Art Deco glamour, perfect for pre-dinner drinks.

  • The Botanical Lounge – Modern gin and cocktail bar with a lush aesthetic.

  • The Purple Turtle Pub – British-style comfort and community.

  • The Observatory – Panoramic lounge for live music and DJ nights.

  • SW19 – Enjoy a relaxed drink overlooking the buzz of Centre Court.

  • Dickens Coffee House – Artisan coffee and sweet treats.

  • Consulate Bar - Aft-deck bar made for sail-away cocktails, sunshine and sea views.

  • Groups of people socialising in  Raffle bar
  • Solo guests meeting at a hosted social on board Ambassador

MAKE EVERY SIP SPECIAL

Enhance your time onboard with one of our Ambassador Drinks Packages. From house wines and cocktails to soft drinks and speciality coffees, there’s an option to suit every taste and occasion.

Choose from a range of packages — add to your booking before you sail or onboard.

Balance and Wellbeing at Sea

WELLNESS & FITNESS

Find your perfect pace on Ambience. Whether it’s a morning stretch, a spa treatment or a quiet swim, the ship’s wellness spaces are designed to help you feel your best.

WELLNESS & FITNESS

FACILITIES INCLUDED:

  • Green Sea Spa with sauna and steam room

  • Green Sea Spa Treatments: offering hair, nails, facials, massages & more*

  • Small Fitness Centre with weights and cardio equipment

  • Outdoor Pool & Hot Tubs

  • Out on Deck: walking track, shuffleboard, table tennis

*Charges apply for select treatments

“The spa was spotless and peaceful — my favourite spot on the ship.”

– Verified Guest Review, Trustpilot

Evenings as Memorable as Your Days

ENTERTAINMENT & ENRICHMENT

Every night brings something new aboard Ambience — from theatre productions to cabaret, quizzes and music that fills the ship with life.

  • "Enchanted Garden" Show on Ambience

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • West End-style shows in The Palladium Theatre

  • Live bands and classical recitals

  • Enrichment talks and guest lectures

  • Art classes and craft workshops

  • Theme nights and dance evenings

SHOPS, LOUNGES & QUIET SPACES

  • Library on Ambience

  • Boutiques: Pandora, Estee Lauder, Jonnie Walker, gifts, jewellery, travel essentials and more

  • Photo Gallery: capture your favourite cruise memories

  • Bronte Library & Aces & Eights Card Room: quiet spaces for reading, puzzles, cards or bridge

  • Wi-Fi: available throughout the ship, check here

PLAN YOUR VOYAGE

Ambience brings together the best of traditional cruising — elegant design, friendly service, and a sense of home at sea.