Channel Islands and The Netherlands Experience

6 nights sailing from Bristol on cruise ship Ambition

Itinerary: Sailing from Bristol, visiting Falmouth (Cornwall), St. Peter Port (Guernsey), Ijmuiden (Amsterdam), ending in Newcastle.
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from £479 Price per person based on double occupancy

Cruise Channel Islands and The Netherlands Experience

6 nights sailing from Bristol on cruise ship Ambition

from £479 Price per person

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Inside

Inside (Aft-Deck 7) INS07AFT

Inside (Forward-Deck 8) INS08FWD

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Inside (Midship-Deck 8) INS08MID

Inside (Forward-Deck 9) INS09FWD

Inside (Aft-Deck 9) INS09AFT

Inside (Midship-Deck 9) INS09MID

Inside (Aft-Deck 10) INS10AFT

Ocean View

Ocean View (Aft-Deck 7) OUT07AFT

Ocean View (Aft-Deck 8) OUT08AFT

Ocean View (Obstructed) (Midship Deck 7) OUT07MIDO

Ocean View (Forward-Deck 8) OUT08FWD

Ocean View (Midship-Deck 8) OUT08MID

Ocean View (Aft-Deck 10) OUT10AFT

Ocean View (Forward-Deck 9) OUT09FWD

Ocean View (Aft-Deck 9) – OUT09AFT

Ocean View (Midship-Deck 9) OUT09MID

Balcony

Balcony (Aft-Deck 9) BAL09AFT

Balcony (Aft-Deck 10) BAL10AFT

Suite

Suite (Forward-Deck 10) SUI10FWD

Suite (Midship-Deck 10) SUI10MID

Deluxe Suite (Aft-Deck 7) DLX07AFT

Deluxe Suite (Aft-Deck 8) DLX08AFT

Suite (Aft-Deck 12) SUI12AFT

Premium Suite (Aft-Deck 7) PRM07AFT

Premium Suite (Aft - Deck 8) PRM08AFT

Premium Suite (Aft-Deck 12) PRM12AFT

Premium Suite (Aft-Deck 10) PRM10AFT

Premium Suite (Aft-Deck 9) RM09AFT

Which stateroom suits you better?

Which cruise cabin is the best to book? If you are wondering what type of stateroom to book, don't worry, with our quick cabin guide we'll try to help you book the cabin that best suits you. Our cruise specialised agents are also here to help you book the perfect cabin for you.

Do you want to book more than one cabin?

You need to make as many bookings as staterooms needed. If you prefer you can call us and speak to our cruise specialised agents. 020 3636 9656

Cruise Itinerary

Full Itinerary
Day 1 Bristol Embarkation | Departure: 18:15H
Day 2 Falmouth (Cornwall) Arrival time: 11:00H | Departure: 19:00H 8 hours in destination
Day 3 St. Peter Port (Guernsey) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 19:00H 11 hours in destination
Day 4 at sea
Day 5 Ijmuiden (Amsterdam) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 22:00H 14 hours in destination
Day 6 at sea
Day 7 Newcastle Arrival time: 08:00H
Channel Islands and The Netherlands Experience Cruise itinerary  - Ambassador Cruise Line

Channel Islands and The Netherlands Experience

6 nights Cruise on Ambition. Sailing from Bristol, visiting Falmouth (Cornwall), St. Peter Port (Guernsey), Ijmuiden (Amsterdam), ending in Newcastle.

Channel Islands and The Netherlands Experience Cruise itinerary  - Ambassador Cruise Line
Channel Islands and The Netherlands Experience Cruise itinerary  - Ambassador Cruise Line

Bristol

The Bristol Cruise Terminal is 6 miles from Bristol City Centre and access is via the main port entrance at West Town Police Gate - postcode for satnav users is BS11 9DB. The Cruise Terminal is not a dedicated Cruise Terminal but offers limited amenities including a seated waiting area, cafe and toilets.https://www.bristolport.co.uk/cruise/finding-bristol-cruise-terminal. The Bristol Cruise Terminal is able to offer secure car parking facilities close to the Cruise Terminal. Places must be reserved through your booking agent or tour operator and paid for in advance. Passengers should enter the dock area by the West Town Police Gate and then follow the signs to the Drop Off/Car Park area. Please ensure that the Car Park Permit issued is clearly displayed on the windscreen of the vehicle upon arrival at the Terminal. On arrival at the Port please make your way to the cruise terminal where you will be met by the baggage handlers. Once your baggage has been passed to the handlers, please make your way to the car park which is a short walk to the terminal. 

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Falmouth (Cornwall)

Falmouth is considered famous for it's notorious port. Together with Carrick Roads, it forms the third deepest natural harbour in the world, and the deepest in Western Europe. It is also famous for beeing the start or end of various round-the-world record-breaking voyages, such as those of Sir Francis Chichester and Ellen MacArthur.

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St. Peter Port (Guernsey)

Guernsey is an island located in the English Channel. One of the principal attractives of the island are the marvelous beaches. Guernsey has a warm climate. Another attractive point to visit is St. Peter Port,a city that is full of magic. Saint Peter Port is the capital of Guernsey, as well as the main port. It´s considered one of Europe´s prettiest harbor towns, with its cobbled streets and picturesque seafront marina. Guernsey´s capital has been a busy port since Roman times.

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Ijmuiden (Amsterdam)

IJmuiden is a port city in the Dutch province of North Holland and is the main town in the municipality of Velsen. It is located at the mouth of the North Sea Canal to Amsterdam, and lies approximately 11 mi north of Haarlem.The internal capitalization in the city's spelling is because IJ is a digraph in Dutch, and is therefore sometimes considered to be a ligature, rendering it a single letter.The port of IJmuiden is the third port of the Netherlands.There is the old fishing port, the modern Marina Seaport Marina IJmuiden, an industrial port and a terminal for passenger ships and cruise ships. The fish auction is definitely worth a visit. At the head of the port to the large North sea lock, you can enjoy the beach.

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Newcastle

Newcastle is a port city in the North East of England. Its a lively and diverse city, known for its nightlife, art, music and sports. The Port of Tyne is a deep river port and lies on the North Bank of the Tyne River some 10 miles east of the centre of Newcastle. The Port of Tyne offers secure car parking facilities to passengers. Port Address: Port of Tyne International Passenger Terminal. Coble Dene. North Shields. Tyne & Wear. NE29 6EE

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The ship: Ambition

World-class entertainment, exceptional cuisine, and an intimate yet spacious cruising experience. Enjoy visiting the world’s most remote wonders and natural treasures on an environmentally sustainable ship.

Ambassador Cruise Line's second lady of the sea. Ambition can carry up to 1,200 passengers to give her a true sense of comfort and space in her 714 cabins, 125 of which have balconies and 113 are suites with up to 62m2 of living space. Her dining options will inspire you with two main restaurants, speciality dining options, and a more casual bistro-style café. Sit back, relax and enjoy a drink in one of her four bars, lounges and pub. Or take in a show in the tiered main theatre, or discover your hidden talents casino, card room, library, and craft studio. Other facilities include the wellness centre, gym, two swimming pools and a range of retail shops, perfect for days at sea.

Year renovated 2022
Beam 28.8 m.
Length 216 m.
Tonnage 41,123 tn.
Occupancy 1200
Ratio tonnage/passengers Very good 34:1
Number of decks 10
Number of staterooms 73
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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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