Signature highlights
Ambience combines classic cruising with a relaxed adults-only atmosphere, multiple lounges, a theatre and broad outdoor deck space. The ship has 10 guest decks, stabilizers, air conditioning and a walking track.
Ambience
Ambience is a 1,400-guest Ambassador Cruise Line cruise ship, in service since 1991. This page lists 75 upcoming departures across 67 itineraries in Northern Europe, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
✓ Adults seeking child-free cruising
✓ Traditional cruising with formal evenings
✓ Guests who enjoy theatre and live entertainment
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Ambience at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 65%
A mid-size ship at 70,285 gross tons — #193 of 566 ships we track. 50 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Adults seeking child-free cruising
- Traditional cruising with formal evenings
- Guests who enjoy theatre and live entertainment
- Travellers wanting several lounges and bars
- Passengers choosing balcony or suite accommodation
Think twice if you want
- Families needing dedicated children’s facilities
- Travellers seeking a large waterpark or extensive attractions
- Guests wanting many complimentary specialty restaurants
- Passengers requiring completely step-free access everywhere
- Travellers who dislike formal or smart evening suggestions
Live Position ● 43 minutes ago
Heading to: IJmuidenCurrently on: Norway's Land of the Northern Lights (16 nights) — En route to London Tilbury — last stop Narvik
London Tilbury
→ Stavanger
→ Kristiansund
→ Trondheim
→ Tromso
→ Alta
→ Hammerfest
→ Harstad
→ Narvik
→ London Tilbury
Coming up
- London arrives 08:00 end of cruise
17.0 knots
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Ambience
Ambience is Ambassador Cruise Line’s flagship, offering a traditional, adults-only cruise experience aboard a 70,285-ton ship for around 1,400 guests. The vessel combines spacious public areas with a friendly, intimate atmosphere, including formal and casual dining, multiple lounges, a theatre, pool, spa and outdoor recreation. Accommodation ranges from inside and ocean-view cabins to balcony cabins and suites. Its UK-focused operation emphasizes no-fly cruising, destination-rich voyages and a classic onboard style.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Ambassador Cruise Line
- Builder / shipyard
- Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy
- Registry / flag
- Bahamas (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- C6FH4
- IMO number
- 8521232
- MMSI
- 311001109
- Draft
- 8.2 m
- Previous names
- Regal Princess; Pacific Dawn; Satoshi
Onboard Experience
For families
Ambience is an adults-only ship and is designed primarily for adult travellers rather than family cruising. It offers social lounges, a British-style pub, quiet reading spaces, card facilities and a range of shared onboard activities.
Pools, spa & wellness
The Green Sea Spa includes a sauna, steam room and treatments, while the fitness centre offers weights and cardio equipment. Guests can also use the outdoor pool, hot tubs, walking track, shuffleboard and table-tennis facilities.
Accessibility
Ambience has 13 adapted cabins for guests with mobility needs and 32 interconnecting cabins. Lifts and wide corridors provide access across the ship, with additional mobility support available through the operator’s accessibility partners.
Environmental features
Ambience has been upgraded with emissions-reduction technology intended to meet IMO Tier III standards. The ship also has advanced sewage treatment, food-waste digesters, bottle-washing and onboard water-bottling systems, alongside measures to reduce single-use plastics.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 14
The Observatory Big Screen Active Studio Jogger's and Walker's TrackDeck 12
Sea & Grass Borough Market Outdoor Pool The Pool Bar Alfresco Grill The Coffee House Saffron Relaxation Pool Ice Cream ShopDeck 11
Hot Tubs Inside Cabin Ocean View Cabin Balcony Cabin Suite De-Luxe SuiteDeck 10
Consulate Bar Viewing Area Self Service Laundry Inside Cabin Ocean View Cabin Balcony CabinDeck 8
The Palladium Brontë's Library The Partnership Lounge The Purple Turtle Pub Inside Cabin Ocean View CabinDeck 7
Buckingham Restaurant SW19 The Botanical Lounge Raffles Bar The Palladium Shopping Galleria Photo Gallery Inside Cabin Ocean View CabinDeck 6
Kapoor's Aces & Eights Ambassador Casino Shopping Galleria Inside Cabin Ocean View CabinDeck 5
Dickens Destination Experiences Future Cruise Centre Court Reception Shop Inside Cabin Ocean View CabinDeck 2
Green Sea Spa Small Fitness Centre Thermal Suites SalonView the official Ambience deck plans from Ambassador Cruise Line →
Cabins & suites
| Category | Type | Size | Balcony | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inside CabinThe operator describes these as approximately 17–18 square metres; some cabins have Pullman beds. | Inside | — | — | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Ocean View CabinThe operator describes these as approximately 18–19 square metres, with picture windows or portholes. | Oceanview | — | — | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Balcony CabinThe operator describes these as approximately 21–25 square metres with private balconies. | Balcony | — | — | 10, 11 |
| SuiteAll Suites are on Ambassador Deck 11; accommodation space is approximately 38 square metres and balcony sizes vary. | Suite | — | 46–67 sq ft | 11 |
Dining, bars & venues
13 included 2 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Buckingham Restaurant
Included
The main restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with table service.
Kapoor's
A named dining venue shown on the current Ambience deck plan.
Sea & Grass
Extra cost
A specialty restaurant offering a seven-course tasting menu focused on land and sea.
Borough Market
Included
A casual dining venue with food stations and buffet-style service.
Alfresco Grill
Included
An outdoor casual dining venue serving light meals on the Lido-area open deck.
Saffron
Extra cost
A specialty restaurant serving Indian-inspired cuisine.
Ice Cream Shop
Bars & lounges
Dickens
Varies
A coffee-focused lounge serving drinks and a place to meet.
SW19
Varies
A drinks venue overlooking the Centre Court area.
The Botanical Lounge
Varies
A lounge and gin-focused bar serving drinks.
Raffles Bar
Varies
A cocktail and pre-dinner drinks bar.
The Pool Bar
Varies
A poolside bar serving cocktails and other drinks.
The Coffee House
Varies
A coffee and tea venue on the upper open deck.
The Purple Turtle Pub
Varies
A British-style pub located near the centre of the ship.
The Observatory
Varies
A forward panoramic lounge with drinks, music and dancing.
Consulate Bar
History & sister ships
- 1991Entered service, built by Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy.
- 2022Refitted for Ambassador service with environmental upgrades, modernised onboard systems and new digital passenger-information screens; the ship entered service as Ambience.
Where Ambience sails, month by month
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| Northern Europe | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Mediterranean | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Next: Oct 25, 2028
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Oct 23, 2027
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Sep 9, 2027
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Apr 7, 2028
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Apr 11, 2027
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Apr 18, 2028
1 upcoming departure
All 67 itineraries and their departure dates
- Arctic Adventures & Northern Lights Explorer 10 Mar 2029
- Arctic Norway & Northern Lights Explorer 25 Oct 2028
- Aurora Borealis & Arctic Norway Discovery 23 Oct 2027
- Autumn Escape to Holland & Belgium 21 Sep 2027, 21 Sep 2028
- Autumnal Legends of the British Isles 9 Sep 2027
- Blooming Spring: Amsterdam & Nordic Coastal Charms 7 Apr 2028
- Blue Suede Cruise 14 Sep 2028
- British Isles Discovery and French Charms 11 Apr 2027
- British Isles Explorer - Castles & Coastlines 18 Apr 2028
- Caribbean Island Hopping 6 Jan 2029
- Caribbean Sunsets & South American Secrets 3 Jan 2027
- Celtic Capitals & Coastal Charms 3 May 2027
- Chasing the Aurora in Arctic Norway 19 Feb 2028
- Chocolates & Lace: Mini Cruise to Medieval Bruges 1 May 2027, 30 Nov 2028
- Christmas & New Year Sailing to Spain & Portugal 20 Dec 2026
- Christmas Markets Cruise - Germany & Holland 3 Dec 2028
- Christmas Markets Cruise - Germany, Belgium & Holland 10 Dec 2028
- Christmas Markets in Normandy & the Netherlands 12 Dec 2027
- Christmas Sunshine in Spain, Portugal & the Canaries 22 Dec 2028
- Classic Summertime Fjords 25 Aug 2028
- Colourful Atlantic Coastlines of Portugal, Morocco & Spain 10 Jun 2028
- Cricket Legends Festive Getaway 13 Dec 2026
- Cultural Gems of the Iberian Peninsula & France 14 Jul 2027
- Cultural Gems of the Iberian Peninsula & France 19 Mar 2028
- Dutch & Belgian Delights in Five Nights 26 Jul 2027
- Dutch Escape 15 May 2027
- Dutch Springtime Delights - Tulips & Chocolates 28 Apr 2028, 26 May 2028
- Easter Gardens of Holland and Belgium 14 Apr 2028
- Fjordland Landscapes & Nordic Traditions 31 Jul 2027
- Fjordland Landscapes & Nordic Traditions 25 Jun 2027
- Flam Railway & Bergen's Winter Wonders 4 Dec 2027, 10 Nov 2028
- Gems of the Adriatic & Mediterranean Autumn Sun 3 Nov 2026
- Glaciers, Geysers & Waterfalls of Iceland 13 Jun 2027
- Historic Harbours of Britain and France 31 Mar 2028
- Historic Harbours of Normandy & Brittany 25 Mar 2029
- Iceland - Whales, Waterfalls & Geysers 13 May 2028, 25 Jun 2028
- Iconic Netherlands and Normandy 20 Oct 2028, 17 Dec 2028
- Jewels of Andalusia and Morocco 17 Feb 2029
- Jewels of the Iberian Coast and Moroccan Souks 29 Mar 2027
- Land of Fire & Ice & the Faroes 13 Aug 2028
- Majestic Mountains & Mystical Fjords of Norway 29 Aug 2027
- Mediterranean Mosaic 24 Sep 2028
- Nashville Nights: Authentic No-Fly Country Music Themed Cruise 25 Mar 2027
- Nordic Neighbours: A Journey Through Sweden & Denmark 24 Apr 2027
- Normandy, Channel Islands and Scilly Isles Summer Escape 15 Jul 2028
- Normandy, Guernsey & Scilly Isles Spring Escape 30 Mar 2029
- Northern Spain Explorer 20 Jul 2028
- Norway's Coastal Charms & Fjordland 3 Jul 2027
- Norway's Land of the Northern Lights 1 Mar 2027
- One More Dream – Hamburg’s Festive Delights 6 Dec 2026, 16 Oct 2028
- Scandinavian Cities & Baltic Discoveries 7 Aug 2027
- Scenic Coastlines of the British Isles 2 Sep 2028
- Scenic Isles of the Azores & Portugal 8 Oct 2027
- Soul Train at Sea 17 May 2027
- Spring Delights of Canary Islands, Madeira & Portugal 5 Mar 2028, 16 Nov 2028
- Springtime Fjordlands 18 Mar 2027
- Springtime Fjords, Mountains & Glaciers 2 May 2028
- Summertime Fjordland 21 Aug 2027
- Summertime Fjords 8 Jul 2028
- Summertime Fjords - Mountains & Glaciers 29 Jul 2028
- Summertime Fjords, Mountains & Waterfalls of Norway 30 May 2028
- Summertime in Norway - Coastal Towns & Fjordland Villages 5 Aug 2028
- Tropical Treasures: Mayan Ruins & Island Adventures 6 Jan 2028
- Winter Escape to Warm Iberian Shores 17 Feb 2027
- Winter Fjords 3 Mar 2029
- Yuletide Delights: Amsterdam Escape 19 Dec 2027
- Yuletide Sunshine: Canaries & Moroccan Coast Discovery 21 Dec 2027
All Upcoming Departures
Ambience FAQ
What flag does Ambience sail under?
Ambience is registered in Bahamas.
How many passengers does Ambience hold?
Ambience carries about 1,400 guests with roughly 660 crew.
How old is Ambience?
Ambience entered service in 1991 and was last refurbished in 2022.
How big is Ambience?
At 70,285 gross tons and 245 m long, Ambience is a mid-size ship — larger than 65% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
Is Ambience adults-only?
Ambience is normally child-free and intended for guests aged 18 and over. Advertised multigenerational sailings are an exception.
What dining is included on Ambience?
Full-board dining includes the Buckingham Restaurant and Borough Market, along with included casual dining such as Alfresco Grill when operating. Saffron and Sea & Grass carry supplementary charges.
What is the dress code on Ambience?
Daytime dress is casual. Evening guidance includes casual, smart and formal nights; formal nights are suggested rather than compulsory.
Is Wi-Fi available onboard?
Starlink Wi-Fi is available in cabins and public areas through Basic, Value and Premium packages. Suitability for browsing, social media, video calls and streaming depends on the package.
Does Ambience have accessible cabins?
The ship has 13 adapted cabins and 32 interconnecting cabins. Guests with mobility needs should review the ship layout and arrange any required assistance before booking.
Are there facilities for children?
Ambience normally operates as an adults-only ship and has no dedicated children’s recreational facilities. Children may travel only on advertised exceptions such as multigenerational sailings.