Cruise Overview
Our Iceland cruise will be on board Ambition, part of the Ambassador fleet. Known as ‘The Second Lady of the Fleet,’ the ship is aptly named to emphasise Ambassador’s commitment to inspire and delight every guest with an authentic and sustainable cruise experience. Ambition carries up to 1,200 passengers with 680 cabins, 215 of which have balconies and are suites with up to 62m2 of living space, providing passengers with comfortable accommodation. All cabins are en-suite with air-conditioning, a shower unit and ample storage space with room under the beds to store suitcases. Cabins include tea and coffee-making facilities, a
Cabin Details
We offer a range of cabins spanning six accommodation decks from the Reception Deck 5 up to the Sun Deck 12. We have 21 twin and single cabin categories to suit a wide range of preferences and pockets. Our cabins are generally more spacious and cater to today’s climate, averaging 15-16 square meters. Our dedicated housekeeping team clean cabins once a day and provide 24-hour room service at a supplementary cost. All our cabins are air-conditioned with ensuite facilities including a shower and ample storage space with room under the beds to store suitcases.
All cabins have a range of impressive amenities and personal touches. Make yourself at home with tea and coffee making facilities and take advantage of the hair dryer, personal safe, UK three pin electrical sockets and USB ports. There is also a flat screen TV for all your entertainment needs, including a range of house movies, news, documentaries, and ship information channels. So why not sit back and watch the ship position and routing from the comfort of your own cabin?
With the exception of 19 purpose built single bed configured cabins, all cabins are of double bed configuration (some with fold-away upper pullman berths or sofa beds) The other single categories are double bed cabins for single occupancy.
Ocean View Cabin: Describes a cabin that has natural light from a window. Inside Cabin: Describes a cabin that has artificial light only. The pictures shown are given purely as a guide, the size and layout of cabins/suites may vary within the same category.
Discover our All Aboard App and Messaging System through your in cabin television.
Make use of our Free All Aboard app while onboard to access the latest daily programme, book destination experiences, keep track of your onboard account and much more. You can access the All Aboard app on your personal smartphone or tablet by connecting to the Ambition_Guest Wi-Fi and searching for allaboard.me or by scanning one of the many QR codes found on bar menus and the printed daily programme. Don’t worry if you haven’t got a smartphone or tablet you can still access the All Aboard app via your In Cabin TV or one of the many Kiosks or Digital Signage screens dotted around the ship. Note – The All Aboard app is free to use and does not require a paid internet package to access. If you would like some support with accessing the app then, please speak to reception.
During your cruise you may receive messages so please check your In Cabin TV or the All Aboard app regularly to stay up to date.
Home Suite Home: welcome to the suite life
If you’re after a little taste of luxury on your journey with us, we have a range of cabin suites that provide the space and amenities to make your cruise that extra bit special. All Suites come with their own private balcony and sitting area.
So, what makes the suite life so special? All our suites include priority embarkation and luggage delivery for a seamless and hassle-free arrival. We’ll say welcome and whet your whistle with a complimentary bottle of house wine and mineral water, alongside your chargeable mini bar. For lazy mornings at sea there is a breakfast in bed tray and a cosy bathrobe and pair of slippers to relax in. You’ll have fresh fruit and daily canapes on hand. Our dedicated housekeeping team clean cabins once a day with an evening turn down service. We’ve also got you covered whatever the weather with your own umbrella to use on shore as well as a pair of binoculars to help you see as far as your heart desires and a world atlas. Our suite guests are also entitled to a laundry service discount and a late check-out.
DE-LUXE SUITE: Average Cabin Size ft/42-47sq m
Average Balcony Size ft/11-15sq m
Our 6 spacious De-Luxe Suites are located aft on Ambition Deck 8 and Boat Deck 7 affording fine ocean views. They all have double beds that cannot converted to a twin bed configuration and all have a double sofa bed that can accommodate a third and/or fourth guest.
All suites comprise a walk-in wardrobe and a separate lounge area, a second flat-screen television in the bedroom, and a mini bar.
They all offer standard cabin facilities as well as ensuite facilities with a shower plus a mini bar, and an espresso coffee machine as well as all the suite benefits.
De Luxe Suite occupants can take advantage of a separate check-in waiting area and easy departure with a private disembarkation waiting area.
PREMIUM SUITE: Average Cabin Size 26-37sq m
Average Balcony Size 5-23sq m
There are 13 spacious Premium Suites located aft from Sun Deck 12 to Boat Deck 7. They all have double beds that cannot converted to a twin bed configuration and all have a double sofa bed that can accommodate a third and/or fourth guest. 8 of these suites also comprise a separate bedroom with a single bed.
With the exception of two larger 23sqm balcony suites 12119 & 12120, all the other cabins comprise a walk-in wardrobe and all cabins have a lounge area.
They all offer standard cabin facilities as well as ensuite facilities with a shower plus a mini bar, and an espresso coffee machine as well as all the suite benefits.
Most cabins in this grade have a separate shower cubicle, however cabins 12122 and 12102 have a shower over bath.
Premium Suite occupants can take advantage of a separate check-in waiting area and easy departure with a private disembarkation waiting area.
SUITE: Average Cabin Size 21-22sq m
Average Balcony Size 5sq m
There are 46 Suites located on Sun Deck 12 and Ambassador Deck 10. They have a double bed, and the majority of cabins can easily be converted to a twin bed configuration and most include a sofa bed that can accommodate a third and/or fourth guest.
They all offer standard cabin facilities as well as ensuite facilities with a shower and cabins on Ambassador Deck 10 also have a bathtub while cabins on Sun Deck 10 have a dressing room. All cabins have a mini bar.
BALCONY: Average Cabin Size 15-17sq m
Average Balcony Size 4-6sq m
In addition to the 113 Suites with balconies, there are 12 Balcony cabins located aft and affording fines views on Ambassador Deck 10 and Consulate Deck 9. All Balcony cabins have a fixed double bed, plus a single sofa bed that can accommodate a third guest.
They all offer standard cabin facilities as well as ensuite facilities with a shower.
The remainder of our well-appointed twin and single cabins have an average cabin size 13sqm with ensuite facilities and a shower. All cabins have a range of impressive amenities and personal touches including tea and coffee making facilities, a hair dryer, personal safe, UK three pin electrical sockets and USB ports and a flat screen TV for your entertainment needs.
Varying in ship location and price, the cabins range from inside, to views from obstructed to porthole (deck 5 only) to picture window ocean views. However, all cabins guarantee a comfortable and memorable stay upon Ambition and the perfect resting place for your journey of exploration.
Our twin and single inside, restricted and ocean view cabins are located on Boat Deck 7 and Reception Deck 5 providing great value and close to the ship’s lounges.
Dining Details
On board Ambition, there are dining venues for every mood - from traditional afternoon teas to gala dinners alongside the ship’s Officers or Captain – providing ample opportunity for guests to be surprised and delighted throughout their journey.
Discover some of our Ambition dining venues:
Buckingham Restaurant & Holyrood Restaurant – serving breakfast, lunch and dinner (Holyrood, dinner only)
Inspired by authentic cruising and quality dining, the Buckingham & Holyrood Restaurants are designed to provide guests with a wonderful dining experience.
Breakfast and lunch in Buckingham are generally served on an open seating basis, giving guests flexibility on when to dine to suit them. At breakfast, you can expect a full buffet with one special served to the table and for lunch there will be starter, soup and dessert served buffet style with the main course served to the table. At dinner, we operate two sittings, which can be requested upon booking and will be, and you can expect our standard 5-course dinner served full table service that may know and love from Ambience.
Borough Market – serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner
Taking inspiration and serving cuisines from all over the world, with our casual buffet style eatery, Borough Market, features a wealth of flavours from all corners of the globe, allowing guests to craft their own unique dining experience.
Lupino’s – Mediterranean speciality restaurant serving dinner
Lupino’s restaurant pays homage to Michelle Lupino – our much missed colleague who sadly passed away following a short illness in October 2022. Lupino’s is a Mediterranean-style restaurant with a relaxed, al-fresco feel. Guests can expect fresh Mediterranean salads, mezze and more. Supplementary charges apply. Please book on board.
Saffron – speciality Asian restaurant - serving dinner
A firm guest favourite on board Ambience, our Asian speciality restaurant, Saffron, provides a dining experience to remember. Set in a more intimate restaurant setting, expect top-quality personalised service and incredible flavours of India and Goa, and on longer duration sailings Thailand, Far East Asia and more. Supplementary charges apply. Please book on board.
Chef’s Table – intimate, exclusive dinner experience hosted every other night
Considered the ultimate on board culinary experience, featuring multi-course a la carte dining and the option for wine pairings, Chef’s Table is a must when on board Ambition. Serving nine courses of carefully-curated dishes designed to delight with every bite, plus five perfectly matched wines, this experience is a highlight for many guests. Supplementary charges apply. Please book on board.
Alfresco Grill – serving casual eats
For those wanting a casual meal in the afternoon, the Alfresco Grill serves burgers, hot dogs, pizzas and chips.
Bars & Venues: If unwinding is on your agenda, then why not kick back in one of our lounges? We have the timeless Cavern offering live cabaret, game shows and light entertainment, and the stylish cocktail Clifton Lounge serving all your favourite tipples, and the Pool Bar and Consulate Bar are perfectly positioned for you to soak up the rays. Other bars include The Angel Bar overlooking reception. And, for all your pre and post-theatre moments, we have the elegant Pendennis bar, and the Purple Turtle Wine Bar.
Activities Details
Speaking of theatre, we have an exciting entertainment programme at The Palladium ready to whisk you away to new worlds full of song, dance, comedy, and wonderful storytelling with the Ambassador Theatre Company. There’s also Grafton Street, our arts, crafts and activity area, No.10 Conference Room perfect for meetings, Aces & Eights ideal for many a hand of cards, Brontë’s library, the shopping galleria, fitness centre, an exterior jogging and walking track, swimming pool, splash pool and active pool. And to extend that feeling of rejuvenation, we have our Green Sea Spa on board, offering a sauna, steam room, hair salon and a range of restoring spa treatments.