Ambassador Cruise Lines’ 2025/26 itineraries, which will set sail from seven ports across the UK, come with a range of half-price discounts and premium drinks offers for early bookers

Ambience and its sister ship Ambition will sail to a combined 130 ports across three continents from next year, including Western Europe, the Mediterranean, Scandinavia and the Caribbean. They will each depart from seven regional ports across the UK, from London Tilbury to Newcastle Tyne, Dundee, Liverpool, Belfast, Bristol Royal Portbury and Falmouth.

A total of 31 sailings and two ‘festive events’ will take place on Ambience, while Ambition will offer a further 45 sailings and two ‘festive events’, with experiences for the over 50s market, plus five multi-generational sailings.

To mark the launch of the new season, Ambassador is offering Buy One, Get One Free on all sailings in the 25/26 season, subject to availability. The offer will be shown upon booking, with the first guest at full price and second guest free.

Solo travellers will also be able to take advantage of 50 per cent off full single fares on all sailings in the 25/26 season, subject to availability.

Guests looking to enjoy Ambassador’s Premium Drinks Package – the Expedition Package – will receive 25% off the per day price, down from £49.99 per person per day to £37.50 per person per day. This drinks package includes premium wines, premium spirits and cocktails, as well as speciality tea and coffee, non-alcoholic drinks and gratuities.

A “wonderful and unique” range of itineraries

Christian Verhounig, chief executive officer, Ambassador Cruise Line, said: “With more UK regional departures than any other cruise line, we have reviewed guest feedback and researched trending destinations to curate a wonderful and unique range of diverse itineraries for all types of traveller to many remote destinations that bigger ships can’t call at.

“Since operations started in spring 2022, more than 100,000 guests have enjoyed a premium value, no-fly cruise with Ambassador. With an average NPS score of 84, our guests rate their Ambassador experience highly, which is why 94 per cent say that they would recommend us to their friends and family.”

Each of Ambassador 25/26 itineraries will sail on the line’s smaller, energy-efficient fleet, which is certified International Maritime Operation (IMO) Tier III compliant, which puts its ships in the top 10%-15% of sustainable ships worldwide.

Earlier this month, Ambassador appointed Carly Bowkett as its new business development manager for Scotland, the north of England and Northern Ireland to report into divisional sales manager Karen Cameron.

The line has also announced the dates of its 2024 UK-wide ship visit programme for its trade partners and agents, which offers participants the opportunity to experience Ambience and Ambition.