Christmas & New Year Canary Islands & Madeira

16 nights sailing from London Tilbury on cruise ship Ambience

Itinerary: Sailing from London Tilbury, visiting Rotterdam, Vigo (Spain), Funchal (Madeira), Arrecife (Lanzarote), Puerto del Rosario (Fuerteventura), Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Porto (Portugal), ending in London Tilbury.
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Cruise Christmas & New Year Canary Islands & Madeira

16 nights sailing from London Tilbury on cruise ship Ambience

from £1,518 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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Cruise Itinerary

Full Itinerary
Day 1 London Tilbury Embarkation | Departure: 18:00H
Day 2 Rotterdam Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 17:00H 8 hours in destination
Day 3-4 at sea
Day 5 Vigo (Spain) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 17:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 6-7 at sea
Day 8 Funchal (Madeira) Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 16:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 9 Arrecife (Lanzarote) Arrival time: 13:00H | Departure: 22:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 10 Puerto del Rosario (Fuerteventura) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 23:00H 15 hours in destination
Day 11 Santa Cruz de Tenerife Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 17:00H 10 hours in destination
Day 12-13 at sea
Day 14 Porto (Portugal) Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 16:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 15-16 at sea
Day 17 London Tilbury Arrival time: 07:00H
Christmas & New Year Canary Islands & Madeira Cruise itinerary  - Ambassador Cruise Line

Christmas & New Year Canary Islands & Madeira

16 nights Cruise on Ambience. Sailing from London Tilbury, visiting Rotterdam, Vigo (Spain), Funchal (Madeira), Arrecife (Lanzarote), Puerto del Rosario (Fuerteventura), Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Porto (Portugal), ending in London Tilbury.

Christmas & New Year Canary Islands & Madeira Cruise itinerary  - Ambassador Cruise Line
Christmas & New Year Canary Islands & Madeira 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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Rotterdam

Rotterdam is located about a half-hour away from The Hague and an hour from Amsterdam, and has the largest port in Europe, with the rivers Meuse and Rhine providing excellent access to Basel, Switzerland and into France. This city is known for its Erasmus University and the cutting-edge architecture as the large congress and concert building called De Doelen, many well known museums. Rotterdam has its own orchestra, the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra with its world famous musical director Valery Gergiev, plus many theatres that includes the new Luxor theatre and movie theatres. Rotterdam has also a lively cultural life (the Ahoy complex located in the south of the city hosts pop concerts and all sorts of music, poetry and cinema festivals, exhibitions, tennis tournaments and other activities). Northwest of Rotterdam you will find the major zoo called Diegaarde Blijdorp complete with a walkthrough sea aquarium called Oceanjum.

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Vigo (Spain)

Vigo is a city and municipality situated in north-west Spain, in the Spanish autonomous community of Galicia, and on the ria, or bay, of the same name, on the Atlantic Ocean.It is located in the south-west of Galicia, in the southern part of the Vigo Bay. Vigo is not only one of the major industrial and economic cities in Galicia, but it is also one of the more important Roman centers of Pontevedra. Although within the city one will not find much Romanesque architecture, it can be seen a few miles away from the city center. In many of the municipality's neighborhoods and parishes a large number of Roman ruins remain. Such is the importance of the Roman remains in Vigo that many Spanish authors have come to coin the term Romanesque Vigo. Vigo retains three of the most important examples of Romanesque churches in southern Galicia:

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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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Arrecife (Lanzarote)

Arrecife open the doors of Lanzarote, an island full of underwater views and spots, transparent waters, and palm trees. the natural park of Timanfaya is the most representative of the island, and you will see how the volcanic lava swept all the land. A good example of this is Los Jameos del Agua, spectacular volcanic cave in which interior lies a natural lake of transparent waters inhibiten by blind albino crabs, from unknown origin. You can also visit the beaches of Famara or Papagayo.

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Puerto del Rosario (Fuerteventura)

Puerto del Rosario is a town located in the northern part of the island of Fuerteventura and also its capital since 1835, in the province of Las Palmas (Canary Islands). Puerto del Rosario has a harbor front promenade, which has had recent enhancements. You will also find beautiful beaches, especially to the south of the capital. You will also be able to visit the museum which was once the home of the exiled poet Miguel de Unamuno, where you will find plenty of exhibitions, plays and concerts. Around the town you will find statues that form part of an open air exhibition and are produced during competitions that take place in the capital.

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Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife port of fishing, commercial, passenger and sports in the Santa Cruz de Tenerife, located in the Atlantic Ocean. Next to this port is the famous building of the Auditorio de Tenerife. It has a significant relevance in two categories: Cruise Passengers and in Fresh Fish caught. Due to the importance of interinsular maritime transport, it also holds a dominant position in Passenger Transport. Some of the world's largest ocean liners have stopped in the Port. The proximity of two international airports backs up its position as base for cruises.

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Porto (Portugal)

Porto is the second most important city in Portugal, after Lisbon. Porto is an old city that has many historical heritage sites, although during the last decades is has been modernized. It has the longest underground line in Portugal, that covers not only the centre of the city, but also the metropolitan outskirts such as Senhora da Hora or maja. The old town is included in the UNESCO world heritage site. Some of it's most important monuments are: Mercado do Bolhao, teh Cathedral, the Clerigos Church and Tower, the Crystal Palace, the town hall and the bridges over the Duero river. it is also known for the grandeur, innovation and beauty of it's bridges, dated in diferent seasons and of different architectural styles.

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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.

Your benefits & more

  • Buy 1, get 1 Half Price
    Buy 1, get 1 Half Price

    Buy One Get One Half Price offer applies to the cruise fare only on any Ambience sailing departing between 30/05/2024 – 05/04/2025, applicable on all twin grades. Buy One Get One Half Price offer applies to the cruise fare only on any Ambition sailing departing between 30/05/2024 – 10/04/2025, applicable on all twin grades. Ambassador Fare for 24/25 includes a 15% discount on Expedition Drinks Packages valid on new bookings made from 09:00 30th May 2024 until 23:59, 10th July 2024 inclusive. 2024/2025 season Buy One Get One Half Price offer is available on new bookings made from 09:00 30th May 2024 until 23:59, 10th July 2024 inclusive.

    Offer conditions Offer conditions All offers are capacity controlled and subject to availability and may be withdrawn without notice at any time. It is only applicable to the lead booked guest and secondary guest in each cabin over the age of 18 and is not applicable to any 3rd/4th berth guest or any child under 18 travelling. Two cabin, family of 4 offer is valid for new bookings only from 16th June until 10th August 2024. Each cabin must have one adult 18+ and one child under 18.
  • 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.

  • ORCA Partner!

    Ambassador Cruise Line has partnered with ORCA, a charity dedicated to studying and protecting whales, dolphins and porpoises in UK and European waters, to launch the first ever cruise “Anti-Whaling” campaign, creating the Ambassador & ORCA pledge. A brand-wide anti-whaling policy, making it clear that Ambassador Cruise Line is opposed to all commercial whaling. As part of their pledge ORCA will be placing two Ocean Conservationists onboard Ambience and Ambition in 2024, on the sailings where it is indicated, to collect important scientific data in key areas, as well as delivering an enhanced onboard experience for guests so that they can deliver unforgettable wildlife experiences to all guests.

    Formal notice to the Faroese Government urging them to end the dolphin hunt during the upcoming review. A review of all proposed Destination Experiences for guests in Iceland, Greenland, Norway and the Faroes and pledge to remove any activities that incorporate any form of whaling or offer the option to consume whale and dolphin products (e.g. restaurants serving whale meat), including not offering any experiences to Oceanariums (experiences that have captive marine mammals)

  • 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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