Ambassador Cruise Line puts 2028-29 itineraries on sale

Ambassador Cruise Line has launched its no-fly 2028-29 season, with four launch offers including buy one, get one half price on twin cabins.

Between April 2028 and March 2029, Ambition and Ambience will offer 74 sailings ranging from one to 42 nights, with 108 ports of call across 30 countries, including destinations in the UK, Mediterranean, Nordics, Americas and the Caribbean.

There will be departures available on both ships from six regional UK ports.

A 116-page brochure with details of the collection are available to view in Flipbook or to download, with print copies due to be delivered to database subscribers and trade partners in early April.

To coincide with the launch, the cruise line is offering buy one get one half price for twin cabins, savings up to 25% for solo passengers, 15% off premium drinks packages on bookings made by June 30 and discounts on group bookings of 15 or more passengers.

There is also a trade incentive for the new season’s itineraries, offering agents the chance to win a three-night cruise for two for bookings on launch day, and a range of prizes afterwards in weekly prize draws until April 3.

A highlighted voyage is the 42-night Caribbean Island Hopping on Ambience which departs from London Tilbury on January 6, 2029, with fares for the first passenger leading in from £3,799.

A seven-night Coastal Gems of Sweden & Denmark voyage on Ambition from Newcastle Tyne on June 20, 2028, costs from £929.

A shorter three-night sailing on the ‘Weekend Escape to Holland and Belgium’ itinerary’ on Ambience from London Tilbury on September 21, 2028, leads in from £329.

The collection also includes Northern Lights sailings, with a 15-night ‘Arctic Norway & Northern Lights Explorer’ on Ambition leaving Belfast on September 28, 2028, starts from £1,969.

A highlighted Mediterranean cruise is the 12-night ‘Iberian Cities & Promenades’ cruise on Ambition which sails from Portsmouth on May 11, 2028, priced from £1,269.

There are several sailings to choose from exploring the British Isles and Northern Europe, with sample itineraries including the 12-night ‘British Isles Explore – Castles & Coastlines’ and the nine-night ‘Atlantic Loop: Coastal France, Scilly Islands and Irish Charm’.

The season will also feature a range of festive sailings, such as the five-night ‘Christmas Markets Cruise – Holland and France’ sailing on Ambience from London Tilbury on December 17, which starts from £559.

Ambassador Cruise Line chief executive Christian Verhounig said: “Launching our 2028-29 season earlier than ever before not only reflects the confidence our guests place in Ambassador to deliver truly exceptional cruise experiences but also their desire to plan meaningful travel further ahead.

“We are proud to have built a strong and loyal community at sea, underpinned by traditional maritime values and outstanding value, that sees guests return to us time and again.

“Accordingly, our all-new itineraries have been shaped by guest feedback and designed to offer the right balance of discovery, relaxation and enrichment to repeat and new-to-brand guests.

“With no-fly cruising from six UK gateways providing travellers with a hassle-free opportunity to start their holiday from a port that’s close to home, adult-only experiences and a continued focus on delivering exceptional service to all those who sail with Ambassador, we look forward to welcoming new and returning guests aboard for many years to come.”