Ambassador Cruise Line
Ambassador Cruise Line is a British cruise line headquartered in Purfleet, England.[1] The company launched and announced the purchase of its flagship Ambience in May 2021 and commenced sales to the public in the following month.
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| Type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality and transportation |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Headquarters | Purfleet, England |
Area served | Europe |
| Products | Cruises |
| Parent | Njord Partners |
| Website | www.ambassadorcruiseline.com |
Ambience set sail for the first time on 20 April 2022, with a short cruise to Hamburg, Germany, followed by a cruise to Norway.
Ambition launched on the 10th May 2023 after being named by British Sailor Shirley Robertson OBE and then set sail for the first time on the 12th May 2023 from Port of Tyne to France and Spain.[2] [3]
Current Fleet
The following ship is operating for Ambassador Cruise Line.
| Ship | Built | In service for Ambassador | Tonnage | Flag | Notes | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambience | 1991 | 2022 | 70,285 GT |  Bahamas | Sold by P&O Cruises Australia to Ocean Builders and renamed Satoshi with plans to convert her into a floating hotel in Panama.[4] Sold to newly-formed Ambassador Cruise Line and announced as the line's flagship in May 2021.[5] She sailed on her maiden cruise on 20 April 2022.[6] |  |
| Ambition | 1999 | 2023 | 48,123 GT | Bahamas | Purchased from Aida Cruises. Sailed on her maiden cruise on 12 May 2023.[7] |  |
References
- "Contact Us". Ambassador Cruise Line.
- UK fleet grows with ambitious acquisition Ships Monthly March 2023 page 13
- "Ambition Cruise Ship Christening - Cruise Critic". www.cruisecritic.com. Retrieved 2023-05-14.
- "Former P&O Cruise Ship Slated to Become Floating Community off Panama". The Maritime Executive. Retrieved 2020-10-17.
- "New UK brand Ambassador Cruise Line launches". Seatrade Cruise News. 13 May 2021.
- Mayling, Samantha (25 March 2022). "Ambassador Cruise Line delays inaugural sailing by two weeks". Travel Weekly. London. Archived from the original on 12 April 2022. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- "Ambition Gears Up for Launch".
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