Amsterdam Autumn Escape: A Taste of Ocean Cruising

With an overnight stay in the Dutch capital, catch Amsterdam’s stunning autumnal colours, sights and historic attractions at your own pace.

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New for 2026 - Enjoy the luxury of ocean cruising to Amsterdam this October on our exclusive city break escape to the Netherlands! With an overnight stay in the Dutch capital, catch Amsterdam’s stunning autumnal colours, sights and historic attractions at your own pace. Back onboard Ambience, savour outstanding cuisine, enjoy superb onboard entertainment and dance the night away with friends old and new where your journey is also part of your adventure!

INCLUDES

Return coach transfers

3 nights sailing onboard Ambassador Ambience (cabin upgrades & drinks packages available)

Breakfast, lunch & an exceptional 5-course dinner every evening

Use of spa facilities

West End Style Theatre Shows

Free time in Amsterdam (the ship is moored in central Amsterdam)

Optional excursions available closer to departure

Day 1

After pick-ups, we travel down to the port of London Tilbury to embark on our cruise ship. Once onboard, you can relax, unwind and enjoy the fabulous facilities and entertainment opportunities.

Day 2

Enjoy your morning at sea, the perfect opportunity to explore the ship, relax, unwind, and spend quality time with those around you. Whether you pamper yourself in the Green Sea Spa, experience all the outstanding cuisine onboard or play games with friends or family, there's something for everyone. Early afternoon we arrive in vibrant Amsterdam - it won't take long to understand why Amsterdam is known as 'the Venice of the North'. Discover the city's canal-woven core laced with atmospheric narrow lanes overflowing with top museums, attractions, quirky shops, and eateries. Perhaps hop onto a small canal boat and see this mesmerizing city from its 165 waterways, jumping off at some must-see attractions along the way including Dam Square, the house of Anne Frank and the multi-leveled Vincent van Gogh Museum - where you progress floor by floor, from the artist's initial sketches to view his magnificent complete works. Return to the ship for the late afternoon sailing and our final fun-filled evening on-board.

B, L, D

Day 3

More time to explore Amsterdam this morning before the ship sets at lunchtime, with the afternoon again on board to do as much or as little as you like, enjoying the splendid array of included entertainment and dining options.

B, L, D

Day 4

We disembark back in London Tilbury this morning, where our coach will be waiting to take you home.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

Ambassador Ambience

The first lady of the sea: the word ‘Ambience’ derived from the French word for ‘surrounding’, Ambassador’s 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; it’s 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 nature’s glory, we have our glorious Alfresco Grill. Wining and dining are more than fine at Saffron*, Sea & Grass* or our deluxe Chef’s Table*, where we offer a speciality gastronomic experience that’s 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 Kapoor’s, our onboard crafting studio, Brontë’s 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

GRATUITIES & SERVICE CHARGE

For your convenience, Ambassador operates 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, gratuities are also included.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Alfreton	Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston	Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield	Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
Heanor	Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Ilkeston	Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
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
Long Eaton	The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
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
Ripley	Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham	Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield	Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG
Toton	Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA