Gems of the Caribbean Sea

39 nights sailing from London Tilbury on cruise ship Ambience

Itinerary: Sailing from London Tilbury, visiting Funchal (Madeira), Antigua (St. John's), St. Martin (Philipsburg), Road Town (Tortola), Santo Domingo (Dom. Rep.), Santo Domingo (Dom. Rep.), Cozumel (Mexico), Cozumel (Mex
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39 nights sailing from London Tilbury on cruise ship Ambience

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Inside

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Ocean View

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Balcony

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Suite

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Cruise Itinerary

Full Itinerary
Day 1 London Tilbury Embarkation | Departure: 19:00H
Day 2-3-4-5 at sea
Day 6 Funchal (Madeira) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 17:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 7-8-9-10-11-12-13 at sea
Day 14 Antigua (St. John's) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 21:00H 13 hours in destination
Day 15 at sea
Day 16 St. Martin (Philipsburg) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 19:00H 11 hours in destination
Day 17 Road Town (Tortola) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 19:00H 11 hours in destination
Day 18 at sea
Day 19 Santo Domingo (Dom. Rep.) Arrival time: 09:00H
Day 20 Santo Domingo (Dom. Rep.) Departure: 14:00H
Day 21-22 at sea
Day 23 Cozumel (Mexico) Arrival time: 09:00H
Day 24 Cozumel (Mexico) Departure: 20:00H
Day 25 Costa Maya (Mexico) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 18:00H 10 hours in destination
Day 26 at sea
Day 27 George Town (Grand Cayman) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 17:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 28 Montego Bay (Jamaica) Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 17:00H 8 hours in destination
Day 29-30-31-32-33-34-35 at sea
Day 36 Ponta Delgada (Azores) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 13:00H 5 hours in destination
Day 37-38-39 at sea
Day 40 London Tilbury Arrival time: 09:00H
Gems of the Caribbean Sea Cruise itinerary  - Ambassador Cruise Line

Gems of the Caribbean Sea

39 nights Cruise on Ambience. Sailing from London Tilbury, visiting Funchal (Madeira), Antigua (St. John's), St. Martin (Philipsburg), Road Town (Tortola), Santo Domingo (Dom. Rep.), Santo Domingo (Dom. Rep.), Cozumel (Mexico), Cozumel (Mexico), Costa Maya (Mexico), George Town (Grand Cayman), Montego Bay (Jamaica), Ponta Delgada (Azores), ending in London Tilbury.

Gems of the Caribbean Sea Cruise itinerary  - Ambassador Cruise Line
Gems of the Caribbean Sea Cruise itinerary  - Ambassador Cruise Line

London Tilbury

The London Cruise Terminal at Tilbury in Essex is situated on the River Thames just 25 miles east of London and 7 miles from junction 31 of the M25. The M25 motorway, providing access from all parts of the country, is just seven miles away. Approximate journey time in good traffic conditions from central London and London City Airport is one hour; from London Gatwick Airport and from London Stansted Airport one hour fifteen minutes; and from London Heathrow two hours. The Port of Tilbury offers secure car parking facilities to passengers. London Cruise Terminal. Ferry Road. Tilbury. Essex. RM18 7NG

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Funchal (Madeira)

The city´s name comes from the abundance of fennel (funcho) found on the island. It was an important shipping center during the 15th-17th centuries. It is one of the most beautiful cities in Portugal. It is a modern, cosmopolitan, rejuvenated city, well known for its many top class restaurants, stunning new 4 & 5 star hotels and warm climate all year round. The city itself is nestled in a great natural amphitheatre, facing the blue Atlantic with a backdrop of dramatic mountains. It is located in the stunning south of Madeira, on it’s sunniest coast amidst banana plantations and wonderful gardens. Funchal has also for many years been one of the Atlantic Cruise-ship’s main ports of call, with the Liner harbour right in the middle of the town. Once ashore, the cafés, restaurants and history that mark this famed capital are just a stroll away. Tourists in Funchal can also enjoy activities such as diving in the crystal-clear waters, surfing the waves, taking day excursions along the coast and through the eucalyptus smelling mountain woods.

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Antigua (St. John's)

The Lesser Antilles (also known as the Caribbees) are a long, partly volcanic island arc in the Caribbean Sea. Most of its islands form the eastern boundary of the Caribbean Sea with the Atlantic Ocean, with the remainder located in the southern Caribbean just north of South America. The Lesser Antilles and the Greater Antilles compose the (or the Caribbean in its narrowest definition), which together with the Lucayan Archipielago comprise the West Indies.The islands of the Lesser Antilles are divided into three groups. The two main groups are the Windward Islands in the south and the Leeward Islands in the north. The third group is the Leeward Antilles in the west. These consist of the Dutch ABC islands just off the coast of Venezuela, plus a group of Venezuelan islands.

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St. Martin (Philipsburg)

Philipsburg is the main town and capital of the country of Sint Maarten. The town is situated on a narrow stretch of land between Great Bay and the Great Salt Pond. The island is located around 240 kilometers east of Puerto Rico. It's great importance is that it an international commercial port. St. Maarten has suffered in recent years a strong population growth due to the strong development of tourism. The leading immigration of Haitian, French and Dominican descents.

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Road Town (Tortola)

Road Town is the capital city of the insular country British Virgin Islands. Located on the island of Tortola. On the south coast. It is the perfect island to relax and to enjoy the pleasure of it's climate and caribbean waters.

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Santo Domingo (Dom. Rep.)

Charming city that combines the luxury of the modern world with the charisma of the old world and the passion of Latin America. this cosmopolitan city dazzles with an excellent cuisine, a throbing night life, and attractive options for shopping, all in one only place that is a unique historic patrimony. Santo Domingo is the ideal place for travellers that search for a place to enjoy of the contemporary and of the antique at the same time. Claimed by the UNESCO as World Heritage, it is a city of innovation with the first cathedral of the New World, the first fort, monastery, hospital, university, street and palace. the cobbled streets of the colonial city make us remember the romanticism of those days, with hard stone walls and little cafès and bars on the river side. At night, the Ataranzana Street and the surroundings come to life as the meeting place for the Dominicans and visitors.

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Santo Domingo (Dom. Rep.)

Charming city that combines the luxury of the modern world with the charisma of the old world and the passion of Latin America. this cosmopolitan city dazzles with an excellent cuisine, a throbing night life, and attractive options for shopping, all in one only place that is a unique historic patrimony. Santo Domingo is the ideal place for travellers that search for a place to enjoy of the contemporary and of the antique at the same time. Claimed by the UNESCO as World Heritage, it is a city of innovation with the first cathedral of the New World, the first fort, monastery, hospital, university, street and palace. the cobbled streets of the colonial city make us remember the romanticism of those days, with hard stone walls and little cafès and bars on the river side. At night, the Ataranzana Street and the surroundings come to life as the meeting place for the Dominicans and visitors.

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Cozumel (Mexico)

Mexican heart and a Caribbean soul, Cozumel is a paradise which combines tradition, flavor and joy. You will always find a friendly face and a warm welcome to make your visit memorable. Cozumel is home to the largest reef system in the Americas, the Mesoamerican Reef. Teeming with hundreds of tropical fish, turtles and other vibrant sea life, it is truly a diver's dream. But even if you dont explore down into the depths of the ocean, there is much to see for snorkelers too. There are as many as 250 different species of tropical fish including the queen angelfish and the illusive toadfish, seen nowhere else in the world. Above the sparkling surface of the water, the trees are speckled with frigate birds, brown pelicans, olivaceous cormorants and others. If you look closely, you may catch a glimpse of a tree frog, a crocodile or the prehistoric iguana resting in the lush vegetation

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Cozumel (Mexico)

Mexican heart and a Caribbean soul, Cozumel is a paradise which combines tradition, flavor and joy. You will always find a friendly face and a warm welcome to make your visit memorable. Cozumel is home to the largest reef system in the Americas, the Mesoamerican Reef. Teeming with hundreds of tropical fish, turtles and other vibrant sea life, it is truly a diver's dream. But even if you dont explore down into the depths of the ocean, there is much to see for snorkelers too. There are as many as 250 different species of tropical fish including the queen angelfish and the illusive toadfish, seen nowhere else in the world. Above the sparkling surface of the water, the trees are speckled with frigate birds, brown pelicans, olivaceous cormorants and others. If you look closely, you may catch a glimpse of a tree frog, a crocodile or the prehistoric iguana resting in the lush vegetation

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Costa Maya (Mexico)

The Mayan Coast extends along 45 kilometers of beach, with the same atributes as Cancun: fine sand and turquoise blue crystaline water, and 19,400 hectares, of which 60% are destinated to the ecologic preservation. In this paradise for divers, we can find the Banco Chinchorro, one of the main attractions of the mayan reef, the second most important reef in the world.

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George Town (Grand Cayman)

George Town is the capital and principal city of the Cayman Islands, a British overseas territory and located in the Island of Grand Cayman. Live one of the most rewarding experiences of the underwater world, as National Geographic states: the city of the Stringray stripes. See to believe.

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Montego Bay (Jamaica)

Second largest city in Jamaica, Montego Bay is considered the capital of Jamaican tourism and one of the most modern cities in the Caribbean. Montego bay boasts beautiful white sand beaches, 9sq. miles of stunning coral reefs and crystal clear waters. There are three main beaches, The Doctor's Cave Beach, a magnificent white sand beach where the water is exceptionally clear as it is fed by mineral springs, Walter Fletcher Beach and Cornwall Beach. Away from the beaches, the Hip Strip, also known as Gloucester Ave., is a 3-kilometre stretch of shops, restaurants and bars bursting with a lively, vibrant atmosphere.

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Ponta Delgada (Azores)

ponta Delgada is the capital od the Azores Islands, a portuguese archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic ocean. The historical neighbourhood of Ponta Delgada is lcoated behind the Avenida do Infante dom Enrique, a large avenue with paved sidewalks in black and white that surrounds the port. The tangled streets are beautiful and inspired in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.

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London Tilbury

The London Cruise Terminal at Tilbury in Essex is situated on the River Thames just 25 miles east of London and 7 miles from junction 31 of the M25. The M25 motorway, providing access from all parts of the country, is just seven miles away. Approximate journey time in good traffic conditions from central London and London City Airport is one hour; from London Gatwick Airport and from London Stansted Airport one hour fifteen minutes; and from London Heathrow two hours. The Port of Tilbury offers secure car parking facilities to passengers. London Cruise Terminal. Ferry Road. Tilbury. Essex. RM18 7NG

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The ship: Ambience

With an average 1,400-guest capacity and careful configuration, this ship offers both a feeling of spaciousness and freedom, whilst retaining that sense of intimacy and camaraderie we each crave; it’s whatever makes you comfortable. Ambience’s maiden season commences 6th April 2022 to Hamburg from London Tilbury.

This ship will really spoil you for choice. Let your hair down at the Observatory and bring out your finest ensembles for The Palladium. Whether you like it shaken or stirred, she has numerous bars to whet your whistle, including Raffles Bar, Botanical Lounge, SW19 and The Purple Turtle Pub.Dining options are plentiful at her Buckingham restaurant or the Borough Market, with plentiful cuisine options, and for those wanting to soak in nature’s glory, don't miss her glorious Alfresco Grill. Wining and dining are more than fine at Saffron*, Sea & Grass* or her deluxe Chef’s Table*, offering a speciality gastronomic experience that’s not to be missed.Put your best cards forward at Aces & Eights bridge and card room and the Ambassador Casino, or revive and renew at the gym and Wellness Centre. Other facilities include Kapoor’s, and onboard crafting studio, Brontë’s library, the shopping galleria, not to mention two swimming pools, four hot tubs and a large screen for outdoor movies.

Year renovated 2022
Beam 32 m.
Length 245 m.
Tonnage 70285 tn.
Occupancy 1400
Ratio tonnage/passengers Excellent 50:1
Number of decks 11
Number of staterooms 789
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What's included onboard?

Comfortable accommodation in chosen cabin category.

Sumptuous full board cuisine (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner).

A wide range of entertainment, including evening shows, plays, cabarets, live music & classical interludes.

Daytime activities, quizzes, dance classes and outside deck games.

Range of fitness, dance and wellness classes

Use of gym, swimming pools and hot tubs

Spa access

Porterage of luggage between the port and cabin.

All port taxes, fees and charges

What's not included?

Travel insurance; travel joining costs to the port of embarkation (except for fly-cruises where specified); optional destination experiences; port parking; onboard spending of personal nature like drinks, gifts, shopping, laundry, communications etc; any visa and health certificate charges that may apply; and crew gratuities and services charges which will be automatically billed to your onboard account. 

Ambassador Cruise Line operates an automatic system whereby an amount of £7 pp/pm (this amount reduces to £6 pp/pn for cruises of 16 nights or more in duration) is automatically added to your onboard account; this also includes all service charges for drinks - All monies are collated so a portion goes to each crew member, who helps to make your cruise special; this is not only distributed to your cabin steward and your waiter or bar attendant, it is also distributed between the hidden stars behind the scenes, such as laundry operatives and kitchen staff, who you might never get to meet in person; for children aged 12-17 years of age, where applicable on a multi-generational sailing fares shown exclude gratuities at £4pp per night.

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  • Adult Only

    Ambassador Cruise Line operates as primarily adult only cruises (18 years and over) except a few multi-generational sailings. This means that you can enjoy the pleasures of cruising in the company of adult guests.

  • Types of Fares

    There are 2 types of Fares, the Saver Fare and the Ambassador Fare´. The Ambassador Fare´ is a special fare that includes the Top Expedition Drinks Package, This drinks package includes Premium & House Wines, Premium & House brands from the bar, Premium teas & speciality coffees, Choice of 1st or 2nd dining sitting for dinner (excludes table size) and Priority for complimentary cabin upgrades (subject to availability). You will be offered this fare in the booking process. The AMbassador Fare is recommended as it is a Best Value Fare for all it includes. The Saver Fare is more economical but does not include these benefits.

What you need to know

Specially adapted cabins

Ambience has thirteen cabins adapted for those needing mobility aids, and Ambition has two. Please note that to book one of these cabins you must contact us before making any booking on our website, as these cabins cannot be booked online. Call 020 3499 5846 for more information about these cabins.

Ambassador Cruise Line warmly welcomes guests with disabilities, including those with mobility restrictions as well as restricted sight and hearing. However, with the very different nature of a cruising holiday when compared to one on land, and purely for safety reasons, such guests should be accompanied by an able-bodied, or a fully sighted/hearing companion (as appropriate), who will be responsible for providing any assistance that you may require both onboard and ashore. In addition to this, Ambasador Cruise Line welcomes guests who wish to bring a lightweight wheelchair/scooter with them for shore use only however, these must be stored in your cabin at all times and cannot be used on board the vessel in any circumstance.

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