New Ambassador Cruise Line will visit Australia in 2024
Here comes great 'Ambience' for you
Ambassador Cruise Line, the first cruise line to launch in the UK in a decade, will sail into Australian Waters in February 2024, with Ambience to arrive in Auckland and Sydney as part of Ambassador’s Grand Round the World Cruise. Ambassador offers a premium-value, authentic cruise experience, with itineraries across the Mediterranean, Arctic, British Isles, Canary Islands and more. The cruise line is currently sailing for the British market from its home port of London Tilbury, and will sail from an additional six UK Ports - Newcastle, Dundee, Liverpool, Belfast, Bristol and Falmouth – from 2023. CEO, Christian Verhounig, said he was 'extremely proud' of the Ambassador fleet and offering, and is delighted to be entering the Australian Market after a successful inaugural season in the UK when Ambassador will be looking to welcome guests from both Australia and New Zealand. "We want to bring back the joy of cruising and inject a newfound confidence in the industry, as we strive toward making a significant contribution to the travel industry in the Australian and New Zealand markets. Premium Value “Our guests can embrace the premium value cruising experience on classic ships and enjoy the warmest welcome at sea, complete with excellent cuisine and amazing entertainment as they visit hidden gems across the globe. ”There are currently two ships forming Ambassadors fleet: Ambience, which began sailing in April 2022, and Ambition, which will set sail on her inaugural season in May 2023. Together, the two ships will be sailing to six continents and 58 countries, calling at 165 ports and cruising over 176,195 nautical miles. Ambience, which plans to arrive in Australia in February 2024, has the capacity for 1,400 guests, 798 cabins, a choice of five restaurants offering a selection of locally inspired dishes, including speciality dining options, nine lounges, a swimming pool, a spa, day and evening entertainment, fitness and leisure facilities complemented by enticing enrichment and lifestyle programs. Australian Chief Local operations will be led by Adelaide-based Dean Brazier, who has been appointed as Head of Sales and Marketing Australia & New Zealand and holds more than 30 years of industry experience. "It is wonderful to be part of reigniting the cruise industry here in Australia, working with Ambassador to introduce a premium-value and distinctive product that upholds traditional cruise values. "We are looking forward to the arrival of Ambassador Cruise Line’s ship, Ambience in 2024,” says Mr Brazier. In addition to offering an exceptional onboard experience, Ambassador provides comprehensive financial protection for guests’ funds, with financial failure insurance cover included as standard for all guests, plus a booking guarantee in the event it is forced to cancel a cruise. It also operates an independently managed Trust Account where guests’ funds are deposited and only released when the cruise departs. For more information on Ambassador Cruise Line’s upcoming season, or to book a holiday, please contact your local travel agent or visit www.ambassadorcruiseline.com
About Ambassador Cruise Line Ambassador Cruise Line launched in 2021, offering premium-value no-fly cruises to the UK market. Based in Purfleet, Essex, Ambassador provides authentic adult-only experiences combined with a selection of multi-generational itineraries to multiple destinations including the Nordics, Greenland, Iceland, Canada, the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Africa. The cruise line’s first ship, Ambience, entered the fleet in May 2022, operating from her home port of London Tilbury. From the 2023/24 season, guests will sail onboard Ambience as well as Ambassador’s second ship, Ambition, which joins the fleet in May 2023 and heralds the launch of sailing from seven regional UK ports: London Tilbury, Newcastle, Dundee, Liverpool, Belfast, Bristol, and Falmouth. Ambassador’s extremely experienced management team is led by Chief Executive Officer, Christian Verhounig, and its principal shareholder is Njord Partners LLP, London. Ambassador is a member of ABTA, the UK’s leading travel trade association widely acknowledged as the mark of trust and reassurance associated with travel brands. Consumer funds are protected by means of a financial failure insurance policy managed by TMU Management Limited and underwritten by Accelerant Insurance Europe SA, who are regulated by the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA 3193). The scheme is fully compliant with the Package Travel and Linked Arrangements Regulations 2018. For more information, visit www.ambassadorcruiseline.co