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Request Brochure - British Isles Discovery
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British Isles Discovery
As summer turns to early autumn, board Ambition in Bristol or Falmouth for this wonderful Round Britain sailing that includes a visit to Normandy’s pretty port of Honfleur, to northeast gateway Newcastle, a trio of Scottish calls including glorious Skye and Mull, as well as vibrant Belfast, home to the glittering Titanic Quarter.
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Holiday Highlights
Falmouth is gateway to Cornwall's delights
Pretty Honfleur was the retreat of Impressionist painters
Explore Hadrian's Wall from Newcastle
Highlands & Islands calls include Mull and 'Misty Isly' Skye
Vibrant Belfast is home to the glittering Titanic Quarter
Enjoy fine food, first-class entertainment and the ship's amenities
What's Included
Comfortable, contemporary cabins and suites that feature TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge and individually controlled air conditioning
A wide choice of British and International cuisine every day throughout your cruise
Plenty to do during the day, including playing bridge, practising your steps on the dancefloor and interesting, expert-led lectures to attend
A full programme of evening entertainment, including cabaret shows, comedy, dancing and live music
Full use of the ship’s on-board leisure facilities
All UK port taxes (where collectable in advance)
Luggage porterage between your cabin and the drop-off/pick-up point
Itinerary
Tuesday 5 September 2023 - Departs Bristol Royal Portbury
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Depart: 1945hrs
Wednesday 6 September 2023 - Falmouth
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Arrive: 1200hrs
Depart: 2000hrs
Thursday 7 September 2023 - At Sea
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Friday 8 September 2023 - Honfleur
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Arrive: 0500hrs
Depart: 1630hrs
Saturday 9 September 2023 - At Sea
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Sunday 10 September 2023 - Dundee
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Arrive: 1130hrs
Depart: 2300hrs
Monday 11 September 2023 - Scrabster
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Arrive: 1200hrs
Depart: 2000hrs
Tuesday 12 September 2023 - Portree
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Arrive: 0800hrs
Depart: 1900hrs
Wednesday 13 September 2023 - Tobermory
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Arrive: 0700hrs
Depart: 1800hrs
Thursday 14 September 2023 - Belfast
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Arrive: 0800hrs
Depart: 1900hrs
Friday 15 September 2023 - At Sea
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Saturday 16 September 2023 - Arrive back at Bristol Royal Portbury
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Arrive: 0730hrs
Ambition
From the UK's newest cruise line, Ambassador, comes its newest ship. And isn't she a beauty? Ambition is set to offer an entirely authentic and innovative cruise experience with a comfortable and spacious range of 714 cabins. Just over a fifth of these dwellings have a balcony, perfect for you to look out over the seven seas as the sun rises or sets at your next exciting travel destination.
Guests will also appreciate Ambassador's 'second lady of the sea' for its speciality dining options, restaurants, laidback bistro caf'e, four bars, lounges and pub. And lovers of leisure and the arts will delight in the vessel's impressive range of entertainment, from the craft studio to the casino, and the library to the theatre. Setting sail on Ambition is an idyllic way to witness the world around you.
Travelling to Europe
Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.
Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.
Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you return home (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").
Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.
European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS) - Commencing in late 2023 or 2024, all citizens of the United Kingdom will require a ETIAS electronic form completed prior to their arrival into the EU and Schengen member countries. The cost for this travel authorisation will be €7.00 per person with exceptions for under 18’s and over 70’s. The latest information and further details can be found at www.etias.com.