| Ship: | Ambition |
|---|---|
| Departs From: | Newcastle Tyne |
| Sets Sail: | Sep 7, 2025 |
| Duration: | 9 nights |
Uncover the mysteries of the Northern Isles, starting in Kirkwall, Orkney, where Neolithic monuments await exploration. Continue to Lerwick, Shetland, and experience its Norse heritage. Visit Runavik in the Faroe Islands, known for its stunning landscapes, and explore the quaint port of Scrabster. Your penultimate stop visits Portree on the Isle of Skye, surrounded by dramatic scenery. Then you finish in Liverpool which is renowned worldwide for its rich cultural heritage and iconic music scene. Discover a rich medley of cultural and natural wonders that only the Northern Isles can offer.
Kirkwall, Orkney Isles
Norse and Scottish history intertwine in Kirkwall on the windswept Orkney Isles. Stroll down historic streets, explore medieval ruins, and embrace the rugged beauty of this Scottish town amidst the North Sea.
Lerwick, Shetland Isles
Lerwick, nestled in the Shetland Isles, whispers tales of Vikings and Scottish history. Take leisurely walks through its winding streets, learn the history of lighthouse-keeping at Bressay Lighthouse, and breathe in the salty North Atlantic breezes atop the Knab promontory.
Scrabster
Resting on Scotland's rugged northern coast, Scrabster exudes a rich maritime history and the mystery of the Highlands. Explore the rugged beauty of nearby Dunnet Head, savour fresh seafood at Scrabster Harbour, and witness stunning views of the Pentland Firth from Holburn Head Lighthouse.
Portree, Isle of Skye
Portree, nestled on the Isle of Skye, captivates visitors with its picturesque harbour and authentic Scottish charm. Meander through vibrant streets adorned with charming cottages, explore coastal viewpoints like the Old Man of Storr, and experience the tranquility of this Inner Hebrides town.
We include a complimentary return coach from various locations across Ireland. See our map for more information.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/09/25 | Newcastle Tyne | - | 1630 | |
| 08/09/25 | Dundee | 0300 | 1500 | |
| 09/09/25 | Lerwick, Shetland Isles | 0900 | 1800 | |
| 10/09/25 | Kirkwall, Orkney Isles | 0830 | 1700 | |
| 11/09/25 | Runavik | 0930 | 1700 | |
| 12/09/25 | Scrabster, for John O'Groats | 1100 | 2000 | |
| 13/09/25 | Portree, Isle of Skye | 0800 | 2000 | |
| 14/09/25 | At Sea | - | - | |
| 15/09/25 | Belfast | 0700 | 1800 | |
| 16/09/25 | Liverpool | 0700 | - |
Land by launch or tender
Viewing Only
* Technical call (independent guests may not go ashore)
Cabin Size 280-398sq ft/26-37sq m
Balcony Size 54-248sq ft/5-23sq m
Located Sun Deck 12 to Boat Deck 7, there are 13 Premium Suites all with a lounge area and, with the exception of 12119 & 12121, a walk-in wardrobe. They have a double bed and most of the cabins can easily be converted to a twin bed configuration. All have a double sofa bed that can accommodate a third and/or fourth guest. Eight of these suites also comprise a separate bedroom with a single bed. Cabins 12101 and 12102 also have a bathtub.
Cabin Size 280-398sq ft/26-37sq m
Balcony Size 54-248sq ft/5-23sq m
Located Sun Deck 12 to Boat Deck 7, there are 13 Premium Suites all with a lounge area and, with the exception of 12119 & 12121, a walk-in wardrobe. They have a double bed and most of the cabins can easily be converted to a twin bed configuration. All have a double sofa bed that can accommodate a third and/or fourth guest. Eight of these suites also comprise a separate bedroom with a single bed. Cabins 12101 and 12102 also have a bathtub.
Cabin Size 280-398sq ft/26-37sq m
Balcony Size 54-248sq ft/5-23sq m
Located Sun Deck 12 to Boat Deck 7, there are 13 Premium Suites all with a lounge area and, with the exception of 12119 & 12121, a walk-in wardrobe. They have a double bed and most of the cabins can easily be converted to a twin bed configuration. All have a double sofa bed that can accommodate a third and/or fourth guest. Eight of these suites also comprise a separate bedroom with a single bed. Cabins 12101 and 12102 also have a bathtub.
Cabin Size 280-398sq ft/26-37sq m
Balcony Size 54-248sq ft/5-23sq m
Located Sun Deck 12 to Boat Deck 7, there are 13 Premium Suites all with a lounge area and, with the exception of 12119 & 12121, a walk-in wardrobe. They have a double bed and most of the cabins can easily be converted to a twin bed configuration. All have a double sofa bed that can accommodate a third and/or fourth guest. Eight of these suites also comprise a separate bedroom with a single bed. Cabins 12101 and 12102 also have a bathtub.
Cabin Size 280-398sq ft/26-37sq m
Balcony Size 54-248sq ft/5-23sq m
Located Sun Deck 12 to Boat Deck 7, there are 13 Premium Suites all with a lounge area and, with the exception of 12119 & 12121, a walk-in wardrobe. They have a double bed and most of the cabins can easily be converted to a twin bed configuration. All have a double sofa bed that can accommodate a third and/or fourth guest. Eight of these suites also comprise a separate bedroom with a single bed. Cabins 12101 and 12102 also have a bathtub.
Cabin Size 280-398sq ft/26-37sq m
Balcony Size 54-248sq ft/5-23sq m
Located Sun Deck 12 to Boat Deck 7, there are 13 Premium Suites all with a lounge area and, with the exception of 12119 & 12121, a walk-in wardrobe. They have a double bed and most of the cabins can easily be converted to a twin bed configuration. All have a double sofa bed that can accommodate a third and/or fourth guest. Eight of these suites also comprise a separate bedroom with a single bed. Cabins 12101 and 12102 also have a bathtub.
Cabin Size 280-398sq ft/26-37sq m
Balcony Size 54-248sq ft/5-23sq m
Located Sun Deck 12 to Boat Deck 7, there are 13 Premium Suites all with a lounge area and, with the exception of 12119 & 12121, a walk-in wardrobe. They have a double bed and most of the cabins can easily be converted to a twin bed configuration. All have a double sofa bed that can accommodate a third and/or fourth guest. Eight of these suites also comprise a separate bedroom with a single bed. Cabins 12101 and 12102 also have a bathtub.
Cabin Size 280-398sq ft/26-37sq m
Balcony Size 54-248sq ft/5-23sq m
Located Sun Deck 12 to Boat Deck 7, there are 13 Premium Suites all with a lounge area and, with the exception of 12119 & 12121, a walk-in wardrobe. They have a double bed and most of the cabins can easily be converted to a twin bed configuration. All have a double sofa bed that can accommodate a third and/or fourth guest. Eight of these suites also comprise a separate bedroom with a single bed. Cabins 12101 and 12102 also have a bathtub.
Cabin Size 280-398sq ft/26-37sq m
Balcony Size 54-248sq ft/5-23sq m
Located Sun Deck 12 to Boat Deck 7, there are 13 Premium Suites all with a lounge area and, with the exception of 12119 & 12121, a walk-in wardrobe. They have a double bed and most of the cabins can easily be converted to a twin bed configuration. All have a double sofa bed that can accommodate a third and/or fourth guest. Eight of these suites also comprise a separate bedroom with a single bed. Cabins 12101 and 12102 also have a bathtub.
Cabin Size 452-506sq ft/42-47sq m
Balcony Size 118-161sq ft/11-15sq m
Located on Ambition deck 8 and Boat deck 7, there are six De Luxe Suites with a walk-in wardrobe and a separate lounge area, as well as a second flat-screen television in the bedroom. They all have a double bed that can easily be converted to a twin bed configuration, and all have a double sofa bed that can accommodate a third and/or fourth guest.
Cabin Size 452-506sq ft/42-47sq m
Balcony Size 118-161sq ft/11-15sq m
Located on Ambition deck 8 and Boat deck 7, there are six De Luxe Suites with a walk-in wardrobe and a separate lounge area, as well as a second flat-screen television in the bedroom. They all have a double bed that can easily be converted to a twin bed configuration, and all have a double sofa bed that can accommodate a third and/or fourth guest.
Cabin Size 452-506sq ft/42-47sq m
Balcony Size 118-161sq ft/11-15sq m
Located on Ambition deck 8 and Boat deck 7, there are six De Luxe Suites with a walk-in wardrobe and a separate lounge area, as well as a second flat-screen television in the bedroom. They all have a double bed that can easily be converted to a twin bed configuration, and all have a double sofa bed that can accommodate a third and/or fourth guest.
Cabin Size 452-506sq ft/42-47sq m
Balcony Size 118-161sq ft/11-15sq m
Located on Ambition deck 8 and Boat deck 7, there are six De Luxe Suites with a walk-in wardrobe and a separate lounge area, as well as a second flat-screen television in the bedroom. They all have a double bed that can easily be converted to a twin bed configuration, and all have a double sofa bed that can accommodate a third and/or fourth guest.
Average Cabin Size 140sq ft/13sq m
Located on Ambition Deck 8, there are 13 Superior Single Ocean View Cabins with a picture window ocean view that have been allocated for single occupancy use.
Average Cabin Size 140sq ft/13sq m
Located on Ambition Deck 8, there are 13 Superior Single Ocean View Cabins with a picture window ocean view that have been allocated for single occupancy use.
Average Cabin Size 140sq ft/13sq m
Located on Ambition Deck 8, there are 13 Superior Single Ocean View Cabins with a picture window ocean view that have been allocated for single occupancy use.
Average Cabin Size 140sq ft/13sq m
Located on Ambition Deck 8, there are 13 Superior Single Ocean View Cabins with a picture window ocean view that have been allocated for single occupancy use.
Average Cabin Size 140sq ft/13sq m
Located on Ambition Deck 8, there are 13 Superior Single Ocean View Cabins with a picture window ocean view that have been allocated for single occupancy use.
Average Cabin Size 140sq ft/13sq m
Located on Ambition Deck 8, there are 13 Superior Single Ocean View Cabins with a picture window ocean view that have been allocated for single occupancy use.
Average Cabin Size 140sq ft/13sq m
Located on Ambition Deck 8, there are 13 Superior Single Ocean View Cabins with a picture window ocean view that have been allocated for single occupancy use.
Average Cabin Size 140sq ft/13sq m
Located on Ambition Deck 8, there are 13 Superior Single Ocean View Cabins with a picture window ocean view that have been allocated for single occupancy use.
Average Cabin Size 140sq ft/13sq m
Located on Ambition Deck 8, there are 13 Superior Single Ocean View Cabins with a picture window ocean view that have been allocated for single occupancy use.
Average Cabin Size 140sq ft/13sq m
Located on Ambition Deck 8, there are 13 Superior Single Ocean View Cabins with a picture window ocean view that have been allocated for single occupancy use.
Average Cabin Size 140sq ft/13sq m
Located on Ambition Deck 8, there are 13 Superior Single Ocean View Cabins with a picture window ocean view that have been allocated for single occupancy use.
Average Cabin Size 140sq ft/13sq m
Located on Ambition Deck 8, there are 13 Superior Single Ocean View Cabins with a picture window ocean view that have been allocated for single occupancy use.
Average Cabin Size 140sq ft/13sq m
Located on Ambition Deck 8, there are 13 Superior Single Ocean View Cabins with a picture window ocean view that have been allocated for single occupancy use.
Average Cabin Size 140sq ft/13sq m
Located on Boat Deck 7, there are 20 Standard Twin Inner Cabins. They can all be converted to a double bed, and some have a third and/or fourth upper berth.
Average Cabin Size 140sq ft/13sq m
Located on Boat Deck 7, there are 20 Standard Twin Inner Cabins. They can all be converted to a double bed, and some have a third and/or fourth upper berth.
Average Cabin Size 140sq ft/13sq m
Located on Boat Deck 7, there are 20 Standard Twin Inner Cabins. They can all be converted to a double bed, and some have a third and/or fourth upper berth.
Average Cabin Size 140sq ft/13sq m
Located on Boat Deck 7, there are 20 Standard Twin Inner Cabins. They can all be converted to a double bed, and some have a third and/or fourth upper berth.
Average Cabin Size 140sq ft/13sq m
Located on Boat Deck 7, there are 20 Standard Twin Inner Cabins. They can all be converted to a double bed, and some have a third and/or fourth upper berth.
Average Cabin Size 140sq ft/13sq m
Located on Boat Deck 7, there are 20 Standard Twin Inner Cabins. They can all be converted to a double bed, and some have a third and/or fourth upper berth.
Average Cabin Size 140sq ft/13sq m
Located on Boat Deck 7, there are 20 Standard Twin Inner Cabins. They can all be converted to a double bed, and some have a third and/or fourth upper berth.
Average Cabin Size 140sq ft/13sq m
Located on Boat Deck 7, there are 20 Standard Twin Inner Cabins. They can all be converted to a double bed, and some have a third and/or fourth upper berth.
Average Cabin Size 140sq ft/13sq m
Located on Boat Deck 7, there are 20 Standard Twin Inner Cabins. They can all be converted to a double bed, and some have a third and/or fourth upper berth.
Average Cabin Size 140sq ft/13sq m
Located on Boat Deck 7, there are 20 Standard Twin Inner Cabins. They can all be converted to a double bed, and some have a third and/or fourth upper berth.
Average Cabin Size 140sq ft/13sq m
Located on Boat Deck 7, there are 20 Standard Twin Inner Cabins. They can all be converted to a double bed, and some have a third and/or fourth upper berth.
Average Cabin Size 140sq ft/13sq m
Located on Boat Deck 7, there are 20 Standard Twin Inner Cabins. They can all be converted to a double bed, and some have a third and/or fourth upper berth.
| Saver | Ambassador | |
|---|---|---|
| Gratuities & service charges | Extra |  |
| House wines | Extra | |
| House brands from the bar | Extra | |
| Premium wines |  | |
| Premium drinks from the bar | | |
| Premium teas & speciality coffees | | |
| Choice of 1st or 2nd dining sitting for dinner | | |
| Priority for complimentary cabin upgrades | | |
Cruise passage onboard Ambience • Cabin accommodation in guest’s chosen category • Full board cuisine • Welcome and farewell Captain’s cocktail party (6 nights or more) • Captain’s gala dinner • Evening entertainment • Daytime activities programme • Informative guest speakers (6 nights or more) • Wide range of entertainment and daytime activities including • 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. • GBP sterling is the currency onboard. • Flexible cancellation policies.
*See full T&C’s for details. Complimentary Essex Cricket tickets will be issued upon request by guest and valid for the 2022 or 2023 seasons, subject to availability and offer may be withdrawn at any time. The following promotional offer only valid on sailings departing on or after 3rd April 2023: ^Onboard credit is £10 per cabin per night on categories 6-8, or £20 per cabin per night on categories 9-DS. *Upgrade to half price drinks package applicable when booking a standard saver fare on any grade cabin on sailings 5+ nights, package is the Ambassador Explorer Package normally priced £33pp per day.
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