Ambassador Cruise Line

Cultural Gems of the Iberian Peninsula & France

calendar_today 14 Jul 2027

hotel 12 nights

directions_boat Ambassador Cruise Line

location_on Departing from Tilbury, London, on Ambience

anchor Highlighted Ports: Plymouth, La Coruna, Leixoes (for Oporto), Lisbon, Getxo (for Bilbao), Le Verdon (for Bordeaux), Honfleur

Cultural Gems of the Iberian Peninsula & France

Three captivating countries. Seven unforgettable destinations. Thirteen days of incredible discovery. This cruise offers the perfect blend of culture, history and stunning scenery. Departing from the historic naval city of Plymouth, you’ll sail to Portugal’s vibrant capital, Lisbon, before continuing to Bilbao, where elegant historic architecture stands alongside the iconic Guggenheim Museum, one of the world’s most striking examples of modern design. Your journey then takes you to Le Verdon, the gateway to the renowned Médoc wine region, before concluding in the beautifully preserved medieval fishing town of Honfleur, celebrated as the birthplace of the Impressionist movement.

What is included?

Blue Bay Exclusive Deal

Ocean View Cabin or above

12 nights onboard Ambassador’s Ambience

No/Fly Cruise, taking all of the stress of airports away!

Itinerary and port stops

14th Jul 2027
London (Tilbury)
00:00
17:00
London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic Big Ben clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city.
15th Jul 2027
At Sea
00:00
00:00
16th Jul 2027
Plymouth
07:00
18:00
17th Jul 2027
At Sea
00:00
00:00
18th Jul 2027
La Coruna
08:00
17:00
19th Jul 2027
Leixoes
09:00
17:00
The Port of Leixes is one of Portugals major seaports, located 4 km north of the mouth of the Douro River, in Matosinhos municipality, near the city of Porto. Leixes Sport Club, commonly known simply as Leixes, is Matosinhos sports club.
20th Jul 2027
Lisbon
08:00
15:00
Lisbon
21st Jul 2027
At Sea
00:00
00:00
22nd Jul 2027
Getxo - for Bilbao, Spain
09:00
18:00
23rd Jul 2027
Le Verdon - for Bordeaux, France
07:00
18:00
24th Jul 2027
At Sea
00:00
00:00
25th Jul 2027
Honfleur
07:00
15:30
26th Jul 2027
London (Tilbury)
09:00
00:00
London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic Big Ben clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city.

Ambience

Here she is, our flagship of the fleet, our lady of the sea: Ambience. The French word for ‘surrounding’, our ambition at Ambassador is to create the optimum atmosphere on board; one that brings out the best in each of us. The perfect ambience.

Coffee House
Coffee House
No matter the hour, nothing is better than relaxing on the Lido Deck with a coff....ee or tea and watching the world go by. Simply sit back and enjoy the view as one of our baristas brews your chosen beverage just the way you like it. Read more Read less
Consulate Bar
Consulate Bar
Located at the aft of the ship, our Consulate Bar is the perfect place to enjoy ....sail away with your favourite tipple. Read more Read less
Dicken's
Dicken's
Settle into the comfortable seats at Dicken’s and meet with new friends, a....s one of our friendly baristas makes your chosen beverage just the way you like it. Read more Read less
Lounges & Bars
Lounges & Bars
Ambience offers no less than 11 different lounges and bars including Raffles Bar...., Botanical Lounge, Observatory, SW19 and The Purple Turtle Pub, so there’s a wide choice of contrasting venues to choose from. Read more Read less
Out on deck
Out on deck
There are spacious deck areas from which you can enjoy the panoramic views. And,.... when the weather is fine, there are two swimming pools, two hot tubs and a large screen for outdoor movies and sporting events. Read more Read less
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment venues include the multi-tiered The Palladium where the talented S....how Team and guest artists will entertain you. The stylish Observatory plays host to cabarets and the late-night disco. In addition, there are various entertainment options around the ship including our classical interludes. Read more Read less

Ambience Staterooms

Inside Stateroom

Inside Stateroom

Features two twin beds which can be configured to doubles. Inside Cabins are loc....ated on Decks 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11. Some of these cabins can also accommodate a 3rd/4th guest. The remainder of our twin and single cabins are of the average cabin size 190sq ft/17.7sqm. Read more Read less
Outside Stateroom

Outside Stateroom

These cabins have a clear view out the window with natural light. Ocean View cab....ins can also be configured to a double bed arrangement and are located on Decks 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, however some of these cabins have an obstructed view (Deck 8 midship). Read more Read less
Balcony Stateroom

Balcony Stateroom

Located on Consulate deck 10, there are 40 Balcony cabins. These offer a slightl....y larger balcony size compared to Balcony cabins on deck 11.There are 26 balcony cabins on Deck 11. Read more Read less
Suite Stateroom

Suite Stateroom

Our 14 spacious De-Luxe suites, located on Ambassador deck 11, have twin beds wh....ich can easily be converted to a double bed, and the majority have a sofa bed that can accommodate a third passenger. All suites offer standard cabin facilities as well as en-suite facilities with a bath and separate shower, dressing area, and a second flat-screen television. As well as all the suite benefits enlisted above, De Luxe Suite occupants can take advantage of a separate check-in waiting area, an espresso coffee machine and easy departure with a private disembarkation waiting area. Read more Read less