New for 2026 - Celebrate Christmas in truly spectacular style with a festive overnight escape aboard Ambassador's Ambience! Enjoy a magical evening of fine dining, sparkling entertainment and dancing as you step aboard a beautifully decorated Christmas Party ship. With a welcome cocktail, sumptuous five-course festive feast and a West End-style show, the celebrations are sure to be unforgettable.
View Dates & BookNew for 2026 - Celebrate Christmas in truly spectacular style with a festive overnight escape aboard Ambassador's Ambience! Enjoy a magical evening of fine dining, sparkling entertainment and dancing as you step aboard a beautifully decorated Christmas Party ship. With a welcome cocktail, sumptuous five-course festive feast and a West End-style show, the celebrations are sure to be unforgettable. The festive fun continues the following day with a visit to Cambridge Christmas Market, where you can soak up the seasonal atmosphere and browse the traditional chalets for those perfect Christmas gifts and treats.
INCLUDES
Return coach travel
1 night accommodation onboard Ambassador Ambience
Breakfast & an exceptional 5-course festive meal
Welcome cocktail
Amazing onboard entertainment
Visit to Cambridge Christmas Market enroute
Schedule - Day 1
5:30pm-6:00pm - Arrive at London Tilbury Cruise Terminal.
6:00pm-8:15pm - Be welcomed onboard Ambassador Ambience with a welcome cocktail. Afterwards, enjoy the opportunity to explore the ships cabins, lounges, bars and onboard leisure facilities in its seasonal splendour.
8:30pm - Enjoy your beautifully-prepared five-course festive feast in the ships Buckingham Restaurant.
10:30pm onwards - Sit back and enjoy a live West End-style show in the Palladium Theatre, performed by the talented Ambassador Theatre Company. Afterwards, the rest of the night is yours to enjoy as you wish; relax with live music and delicious cocktails in the onboard lounge bars or dance the night away!
Day 2
7:00am-9:00am - Enjoy a hearty breakfast, served in the Buckingham Restaurant.
10:00am - Time to say goodbye to Ambience! However, the the festive fun doesn't end there, as we make a stop in Cambridge to visit their Christmas Market!
Day 1
After leisurely pick-ups, we make our way to the port of London Tilbury, where our festive celebrations with a difference begin as we step aboard our beautifully transformed Christmas Party ship. Bathed in soft golden lighting and adorned with elegant seasonal decorations, the ship offers a magical blend of maritime luxury and festive sparkle.
Relax and unwind as you begin your Christmas short break in style, with a welcome cocktail to set the mood for the celebrations ahead. Once settled into your comfortable cabin, take some time to explore the ship and discover all it has to offer before getting ready for the evening’s festivities.
Later you can dine, dance and celebrate aboard Ambience in truly spectacular style - after donning your party attire (and maybe treating yourself to a pre-dinner tipple in the bar). take your seat for a sumptuous five-course festive feast, served at 8.30pm. The celebrations continue afterwards with a spectacular West End-style Christmas show, following which the night is yours, for those who wish to continue the merriment into the wee small hours - there is no better way to embrace the magic of Christmas before retiring to the comfort of your cabin.
Day 2
A hearty breakfast is served onboard in the ship's restaurant this morning, before we disembark and board our coach for the homeward journey. But the festive fun doesn't end there, as en route we make a stop in Cambridge to visit their Christmas Market, where traditional wooden chalets, festive Street food and seasonal treats bring Christmas gifts, stocking fillers and seasonal favourites, before maybe sampling something delicious from a fantastic selection of festive food and drink. Later, we continue our journey home, arriving early-evening, full of the joys of the season!
BB=Breakfast, D=Dinner
The first lady of the sea: the word Ambience derived from the French word for surrounding, Ambassadors goal is to create the optimum atmosphere onboard, one that brings out the best in everyone.
With an average 1,400-guest capacity and careful configuration, she offers both a feeling of spaciousness and freedom, whilst retaining that sense of intimacy and camaraderie we each crave; its whatever makes you comfortable.
Entertainment-wise, she really will spoil you for choice. Let your hair down at the Observatory and bring out your finest ensembles for The Palladium. Whether you like it shaken or stirred, she has numerous bars to whet your whistle, including Raffles Bar, Botanical Lounge, SW19 and The Purple Turtle Pub.
Dining options are plentiful at our Buckingham restaurant or the Borough Market, with plentiful cuisine options, and for those wanting to soak in natures glory, we have our glorious Alfresco Grill. Wining and dining are more than fine at Saffron*, Sea & Grass* or our deluxe Chefs Table*, where we offer a speciality gastronomic experience thats not to be missed.
Put your best cards forward at Aces & Eights bridge and card room and the Ambassador Casino or revive and renew at the gym and Wellness Centre. Other facilities include Kapoors, our onboard crafting studio, Brontës library, the shopping galleria, not to mention a swimming pool, two hot tubs and a large screen for outdoor movies. Sound good?
*Supplementary charges apply
DECK PLAN
GRATUITIES & SERVICE CHARGE
For your convenience, Ambassador operate an automatic service charge and gratuity system, which is automatically added to your onboard account.
An amount of £7 per person per night will be automatically added to your onboard account. If you purchase a Drinks Package, gratuitues are also included.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Arnold | High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE |
| Bulwell | Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE |
| Derby | Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY |
| Leicester | St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG |
| Leicester Fosse Park | Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL |
| Loughborough | Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE |
| Lutterworth | George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG |
| Mansfield | Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA |
| Nottingham | Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE |
| Sheffield | Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG |
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