Mysteries of the Northern Isles


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Itinerary

Newcastle upon Tyne

An urban city mixing culture, sophistication and heritage, Newcatle-upon-Tyne offers a range of activities and attractions. With more theatres per person than anywhere else in the UK, Newcastle has a wide range of arts and cultural attractions for visitors to enjoy, from the Theatre Royal – regional home to the Royal Shakespeare Company – to the famous Angel of the North.

07 September 2025

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Dundee

08 September 2025

Kirkwall, Orkney Islands

In bustling Kirkwall, the main town on Orkney, there's plenty to see in the narrow, winding streets extending from the harbor. The cathedral and some museums are highlights.

09 September 2025

Lerwick, Shetland Islands

Founded by Dutch fishermen in the 17th century, Lerwick today is a busy town and administrative center. Handsome stone buildings—known as lodberries—line the harbor; they provided loading bays for goods, some of them illegal. The town's twisting flagstone lanes and harbor once heaved with activity, and Lerwick is still an active port today. This is also where most visitors to Shetland dock, spilling out of cruise ships, allowing passengers to walk around the town.

10 September 2025

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Runavík

11 September 2025

Scrabster

12 September 2025

Portree, Isle of Skye

The Isle of Skye ranks near the top of most visitors' priority lists: the romance of Prince Charles Edward Stuart, known as Bonnie Prince Charlie, combined with the misty Cuillin Hills and their proximity to the mainland all contribute to its popularity. Today Skye remains mysterious and mountainous, an island of sunsets that linger brilliantly until late at night and of beautiful, soft mists. Much photographed are the really old crofts, one or two of which are still inhabited, with their thick stone walls and thatch roofs. Orientation on Skye is easy: follow the only roads around the loops on the northern part of the island and enjoy the road running the length of the Sleat Peninsula in southern Skye, taking the loop roads that exit to the north and south as you please. There are some stretches of single-lane road, but none poses a problem.

13 September 2025

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At Sea

14 September 2025

Belfast

Before English and Scottish settlers arrived in the 1600s, Belfast was a tiny village called Béal Feirste ("sandbank ford") belonging to Ulster's ancient O'Neill clan. With the advent of the Plantation period (when settlers arrived in the 1600s), Sir Arthur Chichester, from Devon in southwestern England, received the city from the English Crown, and his son was made Earl of Donegall. Huguenots fleeing persecution from France settled near here, bringing their valuable linen-work skills. In the 18th century, Belfast underwent a phenomenal expansion—its population doubled every 10 years, despite an ever-present sectarian divide. Although the Anglican gentry despised the Presbyterian artisans—who, in turn, distrusted the native Catholics—Belfast's growth continued at a dizzying speed. The city was a great Victorian success story, an industrial boomtown whose prosperity was built on trade, especially linen and shipbuilding. Famously (or infamously), the Titanic was built here, giving Belfast, for a time, the nickname "Titanic Town." Having laid the foundation stone of the city's university in 1845, Queen Victoria returned to Belfast in 1849 (she is recalled in the names of buildings, streets, bars, monuments, and other places around the city), and in the same year, the university opened under the name Queen's College. Nearly 40 years later, in 1888, Victoria granted Belfast its city charter. Today its population is nearly 300,000, tourist numbers have increased, and this dramatically transformed city is enjoying an unparalleled renaissance.This is all a welcome change from the period when news about Belfast meant reports about "the Troubles." Since the 1994 ceasefire, Northern Ireland's capital city has benefited from major hotel investment, gentrified quaysides (or strands), a sophisticated new performing arts center, and major initiatives to boost tourism. Although the 1996 bombing of offices at Canary Wharf in London disrupted the 1994 peace agreement, the ceasefire was officially reestablished on July 20, 1997, and this embattled city began its quest for a newfound identity.Since 2008, the city has restored all its major public buildings such as museums, churches, theaters, City Hall, Ulster Hall—and even the glorious Crown Bar—spending millions of pounds on its built heritage. A gaol that at the height of the Troubles held some of the most notorious murderers involved in paramilitary violence is now a major visitor attraction.Belfast's city center is made up of three roughly contiguous areas that are easy to navigate on foot. From the south end to the north, it's about an hour's leisurely walk.

15 September 2025

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*This holiday is generally suitable for persons with reduced mobility. For customers with reduced mobility or any medical condition that may require special assistance or arrangements to be made, please notify your Cruise Concierge at the time of your enquiry, so that we can provide specific information as to the suitability of the holiday, as well as make suitable arrangements with the Holiday Provider on your behalf.

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Explore Ambition

Holyrood Restaurant

Summary The second main restaurant onboard Ambition. With dinner, we operate two sittings, which can be requested when booking your cruise.

Chef’s Table

Saffron

Summary

Enjoy a taste sensation at our speciality restaurant.

Supplementary charges apply, not included as standard.

Lupino's

Summary

A taste of the Mediterranean

Supplementary charges apply, not included as standard.

Borough Market

Summary

Borough Market can be found on the Lido Deck (Deck 11).

Buckingham

Summary

Buckingham can be found on the Reception Deck (Deck 5)

Themed Cruises

Summary

As well as offering adventure, we have a range of themed cruises that can allow you to explore, enjoy and even fall further in love with your passions and pastimes. If you are looking for more than just a holiday, want to meet like-minds, revel in your favourite things and expand your horizons, our range of themed cruise holidays let you do that whilst enjoying a trip around stunning cruise destinations. By day, you can hop off of the cruise ship to explore amazing ports of call and in the evenings and on sea days, a line-up of special guests including popular actors and personalities, amazing entertainment, themed parties, informative lectures, exclusive interviews and more will be scheduled to make sure no second of your holiday is dull.

Whilst onboard a themed cruise holiday, you can enjoy:

A star-studded line-up of amazing onboard guests including cultural icons, experts, lecturers and some of the best entertainers in the world.
‘An audience with…’ nights with amazing celebrity speakers and performers talking about their life experiences and specialist fields.
Live Q&As where you can ask our special guests your questions to learn more about your favourite topics or their careers.
Exclusive interviews with our guests where you can learn more about them, with stories and anecdotes not shared anywhere else.
Amazing shows and performances from legends, which are sure to give you an evening of entertainment unlike anything else on the seas.

From comedy cruises with line-ups sure to make you laugh to exploration cruises with guests including amazing explorers and voyagers, whether you want to let your hair down or learn more about our world, you can do so on a themed cruise holiday from Ambassador.

Lounges

Reception

Summary

The Reception can be found on Deck 5

Angel Bar

Summary

The Angel Bar can be found on the Prominade Deck (Deck 6).

Clifton Lounge

Summary

The Clifton Lounge can be found on the Prominade Deck (Deck 6).

The Palladium

Summary

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.

The Cavern

Pendennis Bar

Summary

The Pendennis Bar can be found on the Reception Deck (Deck 5).

Purple Turtle

Summary

The Purple Turtle Wine Bar can be found on the Reception Deck (Deck 5).

Green Sea Spa

Summary

Indulge in pure tranquillity at the Green Sea Spa, an oasis designed for ultimate relaxation. Whether you’re returning from a busy day exploring on shore or enjoying yourself at sea, this is the ideal place for you to unwind.

In our perfect slice of peace and quiet, we’ve created an all-encompassing spa experience that refreshes and renews in a serene and welcoming environment. We have a variety of individual treatment rooms, each with a relaxed feel. We also have a fully equipped sauna and invigorating steam room facilities for you to use as often as you like, so get ready to let any stress simply slip away.

Our team is dedicated to providing the highest level of service and continually strives to exceed guest expectations. With this in mind, our wellbeing experts have carefully curated a range of treatments that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and ready for all your cruising activities. From a soothing deep tissue massage and a revitalising facial to a haircut or even a fresh set of nails, our treatments will ensure your mind, body and spirit are at their very best. We have different treatments on offer each day, so you can choose how you’d like to treat yourself throughout your sailing.