Hidden Gems of France, Spain & Portugal

12 nights sailing from London Tilbury on cruise ship Ambition

Itinerary: Sailing from London Tilbury, visiting Plymouth (Inglaterra), La Coruna (Spain), Porto (Portugal), Lisbon, Bilbao (Spain), Le Verdon (Bordeaux), Lorient (France), ending in London Tilbury.
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Cruise Hidden Gems of France, Spain & Portugal

12 nights sailing from London Tilbury on cruise ship Ambition

from £1,002 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

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Inside (Aft-Deck 10) INS10AFT

Inside (Midship-Deck 9) INS09MID

Ocean View

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Ocean View (Obstructed) (Midship Deck 7) OUT07MIDO

Ocean View (Aft-Deck 8) OUT08AFT

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Ocean View (Forward-Deck 9) OUT09FWD

Ocean View (Aft-Deck 10) OUT10AFT

Ocean View (Midship-Deck 9) OUT09MID

Ocean View (Forward-Deck 8) OUT08FWD

Ocean View (Midship-Deck 8) OUT08MID

Balcony

Balcony (Aft-Deck 10) BAL10AFT

Balcony (Aft-Deck 9) BAL09AFT

Suite

Suite (Forward-Deck 10) SUI10FWD

Suite (Aft-Deck 12) SUI12AFT

Suite (Midship-Deck 10) SUI10MID

Premium Suite (Aft-Deck 7) PRM07AFT

Premium Suite (Aft - Deck 8) PRM08AFT

Premium Suite (Aft-Deck 9) RM09AFT

Premium Suite (Aft-Deck 10) PRM10AFT

Premium Suite (Aft-Deck 12) PRM12AFT

Deluxe Suite (Aft-Deck 7) DLX07AFT

Deluxe Suite (Aft-Deck 8) DLX08AFT

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Cruise Itinerary

Full Itinerary
Day 1 London Tilbury Embarkation | Departure: 18:00H
Day 2 at sea
Day 3 Plymouth (Inglaterra) Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 18:00H 11 hours in destination
Day 4 at sea
Day 5 La Coruna (Spain) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 16:00H 8 hours in destination
Day 6 Porto (Portugal) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 17:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 7 Lisbon Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 15:00H 8 hours in destination
Day 8 at sea
Day 9 Bilbao (Spain) Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 18:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 10 Le Verdon (Bordeaux) Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 19:00H 12 hours in destination
Day 11 Lorient (France) Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 18:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 12 at sea
Day 13 London Tilbury Arrival time: 08:00H
Hidden Gems of France, Spain & Portugal Cruise itinerary  - Ambassador Cruise Line

Hidden Gems of France, Spain & Portugal

12 nights Cruise on Ambition. Sailing from London Tilbury, visiting Plymouth (Inglaterra), La Coruna (Spain), Porto (Portugal), Lisbon, Bilbao (Spain), Le Verdon (Bordeaux), Lorient (France), ending in London Tilbury.

Hidden Gems of France, Spain & Portugal Cruise itinerary  - Ambassador Cruise Line
Hidden Gems of France, Spain & Portugal 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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Plymouth (Inglaterra)

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La Coruna (Spain)

A Coruña; known as Corunna in English is a city and municipality of Galicia. It is the second-largest city in the autonomous community. The city is the provincial capital of the province of the same name A Coruña is a busy port located on a promontory in the entrance of an estuary in a large gulf on the Atlantic Ocean. The city is the site of the Roman Tower of Hercules, a lighthouse which has been in continuous operation since possibly the 2nd century AD. It has been declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It is surrounded by a large public park with a golf course and a former Muslim cemetery. The city is also well known for its characteristic

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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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Lisbon

The city of Lisbon is rich in architecture; Romanesque, Gothic, Manueline, Baroque, Modern and Postmodern constructions can be found all over Lisbon. The city is also crossed by historical boulevards and monuments along the main thoroughfares, particularly in the upper districts. There are several substantial museums one can visit in the city. In addition, the mosaic Portuguese Pavement was born in Lisbon, in the mid-1800s. The art has since spread to the rest of the Portuguese Speaking world. The city remains one of the most expansive examples of the technique, nearly all walkways and even many streets being created and maintained in this style.

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Bilbao (Spain)

Bilbao is a municipality and city in Spain, the capital of the province of Biscay in the autonomous community of the Basque Country. Bilbao is situated in the north-central part of Spain, some 8.7 mi south of the Bay of Biscay, where the estuary of Bilbao is formed. Its main urban core is surrounded by two small mountain ranges with an average elevation of 1,300 ft. The touristic impulse would come with the inauguration of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in 1997, being the top destination of this autonomous community. Bilbao is also an attractive destination for business tourism, mainly thanks to new venues such as the Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall, or the nearby Bilbao Exhibition Centre, in Barakaldo.

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Le Verdon (Bordeaux)

Lying on the south bank of the Garonne estuary, Le Verdon is your gateway to what is arguably the finest wine-producing region in the world: the vineyards surrounding Bordeaux. Though the city has long been an important trading center, the foundation of its prosperity has always rested on the wine trade. That trade began in the Middle Ages, when Bordeaux shipped Claret to England in exchange for British wool. While Bordeaux itself is a charming city that boasts superb examples of 18th-century neo-classical architecture, wine lovers are seldom able to resist the lure of the fine wine estates of the Medoc.

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Lorient (France)

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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: 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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