France & Northern Spain Adventure

13 nights sailing from Newcastle on cruise ship Ambition

Itinerary: Sailing from Newcastle, visiting Dundee, Cherbourg (France), La Coruna (Spain), Gijon (Spain), Bilbao (Spain), Le Verdon (Bordeaux), Lorient (France), St. Peter Port (Guernsey), ending in Newcastle.
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from £1,399 Price per person based on double occupancy

Cruise France & Northern Spain Adventure

13 nights sailing from Newcastle on cruise ship Ambition

from £1,399 Price per person

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Inside

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Inside (Aft-Deck 10) INS10AFT

Ocean View

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Ocean View (Obstructed) (Midship Deck 7) OUT07MIDO

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Ocean View (Midship-Deck 8) OUT08MID

Ocean View (Aft-Deck 10) OUT10AFT

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Ocean View (Midship-Deck 9) OUT09MID

Balcony

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Balcony (Aft-Deck 9) BAL09AFT

Suite

Suite (Forward-Deck 10) SUI10FWD

Suite (Midship-Deck 10) SUI10MID

Suite (Aft-Deck 12) SUI12AFT

Premium Suite (Aft - Deck 8) PRM08AFT

Premium Suite (Aft-Deck 12) PRM12AFT

Premium Suite (Aft-Deck 10) PRM10AFT

Deluxe Suite (Aft-Deck 8) DLX08AFT

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.

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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 Newcastle Embarkation | Departure: 17:00H
Day 2 Dundee Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 17:00H 10 hours in destination
Day 3-4 at sea
Day 5 Cherbourg (France) Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 17:00H 10 hours in destination
Day 6 at sea
Day 7 La Coruna (Spain) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 17:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 8 Gijon (Spain) Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 19:00H 12 hours in destination
Day 9 Bilbao (Spain) Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 18:00H 11 hours in destination
Day 10 Le Verdon (Bordeaux) Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 18:00H 11 hours in destination
Day 11 Lorient (France) Arrival time: 08:30H | Departure: 16:00H 8 hours in destination
Day 12 St. Peter Port (Guernsey) Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 19:00H 10 hours in destination
Day 13 at sea
Day 14 Newcastle Arrival time: 09:00H
France & Northern Spain Adventure Cruise itinerary  - Ambassador Cruise Line

France & Northern Spain Adventure

13 nights Cruise on Ambition. Sailing from Newcastle, visiting Dundee, Cherbourg (France), La Coruna (Spain), Gijon (Spain), Bilbao (Spain), Le Verdon (Bordeaux), Lorient (France), St. Peter Port (Guernsey), ending in Newcastle.

France & Northern Spain Adventure Cruise itinerary  - Ambassador Cruise Line
France & Northern Spain Adventure Cruise itinerary  - Ambassador Cruise Line

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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Dundee

The Port of Dundee is a gateway to the historic City of Dundee, Angus, Fife (St Andrews), Perthshire and the Trossachs and is located close next to City Quay and the rejuvenated Dundee Waterfront. Please note all passengers must report to the specially designated ‘Cruise Traffic’ area at East Camperdown Street, Dundee, DD1 3LG.Dundee City Council offers secure car parking at the Olympia Car Park (postcode DD1 3JU) which is a short taxi ride to the Cruise Terminal. This car park is operated by the City Council at a weekly rate of £56 (this may vary) for your cruise payable at the car park by cash or card.

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Cherbourg (France)

Located on the french coast, in the region of Lower Normandy, it is a port of great importance in Europe. This area became very famous as it was witness the landing of Normandy during World War II. An interesting option is the visit of Mont-Saint- Michel, famous abbey on a tidal island on a rocky promontory that looks a like a fairytale castle.

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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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Gijon (Spain)

Gijon is locate on the shore of the Cantabrian Sea. The signs of identity of Gijon are, sea, nature and city. Full of museums, history, art, fiestas, festivals and entertainment. In Gijon you must visit the old town, the roman ruins, the praise of the skyline by Eduardo Chillida, the San Lorenzo beach, the natal house of Jovellanos, the Palace of Revillagigedo, the town hall, the churches, the university and the museums.

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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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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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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.

Your benefits & more

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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.

  • Up to £800 Free Onboard Credit

    Onboard Credit Offer extended until 20/11/2024. Applies to sailings departing from 06/04/2025 to 10/04/2026. Applicable on all twin cabin grades on Ambience and Ambition, structured as sailings of 7-13 nights, Inside £50 per cabin, OceanView £100 per cabin, Balcony £150 per cabin, Suite £200 per cabin. Sailings of 14-18 nights, Inside £100 per cabin, OceanView £200 per cabin, Balcony £300 per cabin, Suite £400 per cabin. Sailings of 19-30 nights, Inside £150 per cabin, OceanView £300 per cabin, Balcony £400 per cabin, Suite £600 per cabin. Sailings of 31 nights +, Inside £200 per cabin, OceanView £400 per cabin, Balcony £500 per cabin, Suite £800 per cabin. Single cabins get 50% of the per cabin value based on cabin booked and duration.

    Note: onboard credit is not applicable to sailings 6 nights or under, any festive/in port events or any booking made outside of the above dates and is only applicable per cabin for the lead booked guest and 2nd guest (if applicable) in each cabin over the age of 18 and is not applicable to any 3rd /4th berth guest, or any child under 18.

  • 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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