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At a glance
Visiting:
Emerald Isle
England
France
Ireland
Length:
12 nights
Cruise
no flight
Price from:£1,019pp
Request Brochure - UK, Ireland and France discovery from Liverpool
To book or for more information please call: 0330 341 1117 and quote RTA
UK, Ireland and France discovery from Liverpool
Set sail on an exciting maritime journey beginning in the historic Isle of Man's Douglas. Then it's on to Londonderry, a city steeped in history and culture. Experience Ringaskiddy, a bustling port town on Ireland's southern coast, your gateway for an optional tour to Cork. Before exploring the picturesque St. Peter Port in Guernsey. Continue to romantic Honfleur and the seaside city of Cherbourg. Finally, voyage to Plymouth, a city with a rich maritime heritage and diverse cultural offerings.
Holiday Highlights
Small ship cruising
No-fly cruising from a UK Port
Premium value sailings
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
Sunday 18 May 2025
Departs Liverpool
Depart: 1700hrs
Monday 19 May 2025
Douglas
Arrive: 0700hrs
Depart: 1830hrs
Tuesday 20 May 2025
Londonderry
Arrive: 0800hrs
Depart: 1700hrs
Wednesday 21 May 2025
At Sea
Thursday 22 May 2025
Ringaskiddy
Arrive: 0800hrs
Depart: 1700hrs
Friday 23 May 2025
At Sea
Saturday 24 May 2025
St. Peter Port
Arrive: 0730hrs
Depart: 1800hrs
Sunday 25 May 2025
Honfleur
Arrive: 2330hrs
Monday 26 May 2025
Honfleur
Depart: 1930hrs
Tuesday 27 May 2025
Cherbourg
Arrive: 0700hrs
Depart: 1800hrs
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Plymouth
Arrive: 0700hrs
Depart: 1800hrs
Thursday 29 May 2025
At Sea
Friday 30 May 2025
Arrive back at Bristol Royal Portbury
Arrive: 0930hrs
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) - Due to commence in 2025, 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.