Ambassador Cruise Line

We are Ambassador. Britain's authentic no-fly cruise line offering affordable quality and the warmest welcome at sea.

Ambassador’s staff and crew are the friendliest, and most diverse, in the industry. Guests will make long-lasting friendships both with fellow guests and crew, creating a community at sea.

Ambassador’s extremely experienced management team is led by Chief Executive Officer, Christian Verhounig supported by Chief Administrative Officer, Simon Weeks, Chief Financial Officer, Fraser Montgomery, Chief Operating Officer, Nick Hughes, Chief Technology Officer, Glynn Perkin, and Chief Marketing Officer, Gordon Nardini. 

The Chair of the Board of Directors is Gordon Wilson who has over 30 years of experience in the global travel industry. This includes his role as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Travelport until July 2019. He is also Chair of the Board of Nucleus Financial Services, Chair of Virgin Experience Days and is a member of the Supervisory Board of BCD Holdings which owns global corporate travel management company, BCD Travel and US airports car park operator, Park'N Fly. He was previously Chair of Interactive Investor, the second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform in the UK until its sale to Aberdeen Investments in May 2022 and a Non-Executive Director of William Hill PLC until its sale to Caesar's Entertainment in April 2021. Njord Partners LLP, London is Ambassador’s main shareholder.Ambassador Cruise Line is based in Purfleet, Essex.