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Request Brochure - Easter British Isles Discovery
To book or for more information please call: 0330 341 1117 and quote RTA
Easter British Isles Discovery
This springtime circumnavigation of our 'sceptred isle' takes in a trio of rugged northern outposts, including an overnight stay in Stornoway on Hebridean Lewis. You'll also call at vibrant Belfast and Cobh, gateway to lively Cork, and will enjoy an extended visit to the West Country port of Falmouth, gateway to Cornwall's many delights
Holiday Highlights
Discover rugged Orkney and Shetland - fascinating Northern Isles
Stay overnight in Stornoway and explore ancient Hebridean jewel Lewis
Vibrant Belfast is home to the glittering Titanic Quarter
Cobh is gateway to lively Cork
Discover some of Cornwall's delights in Falmouth
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 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 26 March 2024
Departs London Tilbury
Depart: 1700hrs
Wednesday 27 March 2024
Rotterdam
Arrive: 0800hrs
Depart: 1700hrs
Thursday 28 March 2024
At Sea
Friday 29 March 2024
Kirkwall
Arrive: 0700hrs
Depart: 2200hrs
Saturday 30 March 2024
Lerwick
Arrive: 0700hrs
Depart: 2300hrs
Sunday 31 March 2024
At Sea
Monday 1 April 2024
Stornoway
Arrive: 0700hrs
Tuesday 2 April 2024
Stornoway
Depart: 1300hrs
Wednesday 3 April 2024
Belfast
Arrive: 0730hrs
Depart: 1700hrs
Thursday 4 April 2024
Cobh
Arrive: 1200hrs
Depart: 2000hrs
Friday 5 April 2024
Falmouth
Arrive: 1400hrs
Depart: 0100hrs
Saturday 6 April 2024
At Sea
Sunday 7 April 2024
Arrive back at London Tilbury
Arrive: 0800hrs
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.