Norways Land of the Northern Lights

17 nights sailing from Bristol on cruise ship Ambition

Itinerary: Sailing from Bristol, visiting Andalsnes (Norway), Alesund (Norway), Tromso (Norway), Hammerfest (Norway), Alta (Norway), Harstad, Leknes (Norway), Narvik (Norway), Bodo (Arctic Circle), ending in Bristol.
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Cruise Norways Land of the Northern Lights

17 nights sailing from Bristol on cruise ship Ambition

from £1,898 Price per person

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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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Deluxe Suite (Aft-Deck 7) DLX07AFT

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Deluxe Suite (Aft-Deck 8) DLX08AFT

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Cruise Itinerary

Full Itinerary
Day 1 Bristol Embarkation | Departure: 18:59H
Day 2-3 at sea
Day 4 Andalsnes (Norway) Arrival time: 17:00H | Departure: 01:00H
Day 5 Alesund (Norway) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 19:00H 11 hours in destination
Day 6 at sea
Day 7 Tromso (Norway) Arrival time: 12:00H | Departure: 23:00H 11 hours in destination
Day 8 Hammerfest (Norway) Arrival time: 13:00H | Departure: 23:00H 10 hours in destination
Day 9 Alta (Norway) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 02:00H
Day 10 at sea
Day 11 Harstad Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 18:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 12 Leknes (Norway) Arrival time: 09:30H | Departure: 23:00H 14 hours in destination
Day 13 Narvik (Norway) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 21:00H 13 hours in destination
Day 14 Bodo (Arctic Circle) Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 21:00H 12 hours in destination
Day 15-16-17 at sea
Day 18 Bristol Arrival time: 12:24H
Norways Land of the Northern Lights Cruise itinerary  - Ambassador Cruise Line

Norways Land of the Northern Lights

17 nights Cruise on Ambition. Sailing from Bristol, visiting Andalsnes (Norway), Alesund (Norway), Tromso (Norway), Hammerfest (Norway), Alta (Norway), Harstad, Leknes (Norway), Narvik (Norway), Bodo (Arctic Circle), ending in Bristol.

Norways Land of the Northern Lights Cruise itinerary  - Ambassador Cruise Line
Norways Land of the Northern Lights 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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Andalsnes (Norway)

Andalsnes is located on the shores of the Romsdalsfjorden near where the Isfjorden begins. It is also located at the mouth of the Rauma River..The river flows through the Romsdalen valley, which features some of the most spectacular scenery in the entire country. Trollveggen one of the cliff formations in the valley, has a vertical drop of over 3,300 ft. It was an early launch site for European BASE jumpers. In Andalsnes town there are restaurants, shops and other tourist services.

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Alesund (Norway)

Alesund is a town and municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is part of the traditional district of Sunnmøre, and the center of the Alesund Region. It is a sea port, and is noted for its unique concentration of Art Nouveau architecture. The town of Alesund is the administrative centre of Alesund Municipality, as well as the principal shipping town of the Sunnmøre district The Norwegian Centre of Art Nouvea Architecture, Jugendstilsenteret, is situated in Alesund. Its a museum and competence center with exhibitions telling the story of the town fire and Art Nouveu/Jugendstil in Norway and Europe. Alesund is the site of the annual Norwegian Food Festival.

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Tromso (Norway)

Full of churches, cathedrals, castles, museums like the polar Museus or the Tromso Museum or the botanic garden are some of the things to see. It´s history, aswell as the religion, have been linked to the artic fishing, a source of wealth in this region for centuries. From the point of view of touristic interest, we can find in this city the Prestvannet lake in the center of the Island of Tromsoya.

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Hammerfest (Norway)

Hammerfest is a typical picturesque little village in Norway, which differs from the rest because just in the middle of it, on the open air and seen by everyone, there is a magnificent work of art, which does not outstand for it's beauty, but it is also a cultural symbol that represents affection and love between two nations.

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Alta (Norway)

Alta is a municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. Alta is the northernmost city in the world. For those interested in bird watching, the river outlet, known locally as Altaosen is well worth a visit. This tidal area is used as a stopover for many wetland species.

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Harstad

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Leknes (Norway)

The town is situated in the geographical middle of the Lofoten archipelago on the island of Vestvågøya. The natural surroundings are among the most stunning in Norway, with mountains, peaks, cliffs, and white sandy beaches. The town's harbour Leknes Havn is one of Norway's most important and visited harbours for cruise ships. The old school has been converted into a museum. Every year the wonders of nature and the living coastal culture attract thousands of visitors, filling the brief weeks of summer with life and sound - and the midnight sun.

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Narvik (Norway)

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Bodo (Arctic Circle)

Bodo is a town and municipality in Nordland, Norway. Kicated north of the Artic Circle it is the largest urban area and city in Nordland county, and the second-largest in North Norway. From the 2nd of June to the 10th of July aproximately, it has a midnight sun. That means you can see the sun or it's reflection during the whole day.

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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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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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