Marvels of France, Portugal, and Spain

16 nights from £1,409pp departing Friday 13th Jun 2025

Experience the maritime charm of Lorient, a French port with a rich naval history, and explore Le Verdon with its white sand beaches. Cruise to Getxo, a Spanish town blending modernity and tradition, and also your gateway for an optional tour to Bilbao. Discover Leixoes in Portugal with the option for a tour to Oporto. Visit Cadiz, an ancient port city steeped in history, and stepping stone for optional tours to Seville and the iconic Gibraltar with its stunning rock formation. Explore Vigo, known for its seafood and cultural sites, with the option for tour to Santiago de Compostela, before...

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Lorient
Lorient, on the Brittany coast, is imbued with French charm with a distinctly Celtic twist. Engage with local maritime history by visiting beautiful Catholic churches and the Second World War-era Lorient Submarine Base.

Getxo
Stretching along Spain's Basque coast is historic Getxo. Blending cultural richness with seaside charm, Getxo offers gorgeous promenade walks and the chance to indulge in traditional Basque cuisine in the town's famous Old Port.

Leixoes
Near the city of Porto, Leixos is one of Portugal's major seaports and is widely associated with the exporting of port wine. Day trips to Porto are a popular activity, but there are also quayside beaches and cafes to enjoy on either side of the Douro River.

Cadiz
The ancient seaport of Cadiz is a testament to Spain's seafaring history. From charming plazas to sun-drenched beaches, the city invites exploration of its cultural richness and Andalusian allure.

Itinerary

Map

					Arrive	Depart
	13th13	JunJun	202525	Bristol, England, embark on the Ambition		16:30
The South West's largest city, Bristol has become a hub of culture and creativity with a wealth of art galleries and theatres, a revitalised waterfront and the title of the UK's first bike city. The quirky city is full of history, including Brunel's SS Great Britain, the world's first great ocean liner.
	14th14	JunJun	202525	Falmouth, England	10:00	19:00
The bustle of this resort town's fishing harbor, yachting center, and commercial port only adds to its charm. In the 18th century Falmouth was the main mail-boat port for North America, and in Flushing, a village across the inlet, you can see the slate-covered houses built by prosperous mail-boat captains. A ferry service now links the two towns. On Custom House Quay, off Arwenack Street, is the King's Pipe, an oven in which seized contraband was burned.
	15th15	JunJun	202525	At Sea
	16th16	JunJun	202525	Lorient, France	08:00	18:00
	17th17	JunJun	202525	Le Verdon-sur-Mer, France	09:00	18:00
Situated on the Garonne River, 70 miles (113 km) inland from the Atlantic, Bordeaux's origin can be traced back to the 3rd century when it was Aquitaine's Roman capital called Burdigala. From 1154 to 1453, the town prospered under the rule of the English, whose fondness for the region's red wines gave impetus to the local wine industry. At various times, Bordeaux even served as the nation's capital: in 1870, at the beginning of World War I, and for two weeks in 1940 before the Vichy government was proclaimed. Bordeaux's neo-classical architecture, wide avenues and well-tended public squares and parks lend the city a certain grandeur. Excellent museums, an imposing cathedral and a much-praised theatre add to the city's attractions. The principal highlights, clustered around the town centre, can easily be explored on foot.
	18th18	JunJun	202525	Getxo, Spain	08:00	20:00
	19th19	JunJun	202525	At Sea
	20th20	JunJun	202525	Leixões, Portugal	08:00	20:00
Ever since the Romans constructed a fort here and began using it as a trading post, Oporto has been a prosperous commercial centre. In the 15th and 16th centuries the city benefited from the wealth generated by Portugal’s maritime discoveries, and later, the establishment of a lucrative wine trade with Britain compensated for the loss of the spice trade. Today, Portugal’s second-largest city is a thriving, cosmopolitan place and is famous for its production of the fortified, sweet 'port' wine. Its historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the city was also awarded the status of European Capital of Culture in 2001. A large sandbar prevents ships from sailing into Oporto itself, so for over a century they have used nearby Leixões instead, a man-made seaport constructed nine miles from the city. Leixões is one of Portugal's major sea ports and is also home to one of the country's oldest football clubs, winners of the Taça de Portugal cup in 1961.
	21st21	JunJun	202525	At Sea
	22nd22	JunJun	202525	Cádiz, Spain	08:00	23:00
Believed to be the oldest town on the Iberian Peninsula, the Andalusian port of Cádiz enjoys a stunning location at the edge of a six-mile promontory. The town itself, with 3,000 years of history, is characterised by pretty white houses with balconies often adorned with colourful flowers. As you wander around be sure to take a stroll through the sizeable Plaza de Espãna, with its large monument dedicated to the first Spanish constitution, which was signed here in 1812. Cádiz has two pleasant seafront promenades which boast fine views of the Atlantic Ocean, and has a lovely park, the Parque Genoves, located close to the sea with an open-air theatre and attractive palm garden. Also notable is the neo-Classical cathedral, capped by a golden dome.
	23rd23	JunJun	202525	Gibraltar, Gibraltar	08:00	18:00
Tagged on to the end of Iberia, the intriguing British outpost of Gibraltar is dominated by a sandy peninsula and the stunning 1,400-feet-high limestone Rock. Although small, Gibraltar has always been seen as having great strategic importance on account of its advantageous position where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, just 12 miles from the coast of Africa. Ever popular with British holidaymakers, Gibraltar is very much a home from home, boasting excellent duty-free shopping in many familiar British high street shops. Please note: Gibraltar’s small size and narrow winding roads mean that excursions are operated by 22-seater mini-buses, accompanied by a driver/guide. Local health and safety regulations prohibit the carriage of walking aids and collapsible wheelchairs on these vehicles. If you do wish to bring a mobility aid, we can arrange the Rock Tour by taxi, which has extra space. If this suits your requirements, please advise the Tours and Travel office when you join the ship, as numbers are limited.
	24th24	JunJun	202525	At Sea
	25th25	JunJun	202525	Vigo, Spain	08:00	18:00
Dating from Roman times, the Galician city of Vigo has a fine natural harbour and is renowned as the biggest fishing port in the world. It is also full of history - it was in this fjord-like quay that the English and Dutch defeated the French and Spanish fleets in 1702. Today, the attractive marinas stand in contrast to the industrialised areas of the city, while further exploration will reveal the characteristic 17th-century architecture and attractive countryside beyond. The charming Old Town is a delight, with its labyrinth of winding narrow streets and shaded squares. Nearby is the Cathedral city of Tui, and further to the north is the pilgrimage centre of Santiago de Compostela, which can be reached by car in approximately 1¼ hours.
	26th26	JunJun	202525	At Sea
	27th27	JunJun	202525	Brest, France	08:00	18:00
	28th28	JunJun	202525	At Sea
	29th29	JunJun	202525	Bristol, England, disembark the Ambition	10:00
The South West's largest city, Bristol has become a hub of culture and creativity with a wealth of art galleries and theatres, a revitalised waterfront and the title of the UK's first bike city. The quirky city is full of history, including Brunel's SS Great Britain, the world's first great ocean liner.

Ambition

Launch Year

1999

Refit Year

2023

Tonnage

48,123

Capacity

1,200

Cabins

713

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	16 nights aboard the Ambition
	Port Taxes and Fees
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Interior staterooms from		£1,409pp
INS07AFT	Inside Cabin (Aft - Deck 7)	£1,409pp
INS08AFT	Inside Cabin (Aft - Deck 8)	£1,559pp
INS08FWD	Inside Cabin (Forward - Deck 8)	£1,559pp
INS08MID	Inside Cabin (Midship - Deck 8)	£1,609pp
INS09AFT	Inside Cabin (Aft - Deck 9)	£1,659pp
INS09FWD	Inside Cabin (Forward - Deck 9)	£1,659pp
INS09MID	Inside Cabin (Midship - Deck 9)	£1,859pp
INS10AFT	Inside Cabin (Aft - Deck 10)	£1,909pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£2,319pp
OUT07AFT	Ocean View Cabin (Aft - Deck 7)
OUT07MIDO	Ocean View Cabin - Obstructed View (Midship - Deck 7)	£2,319pp
OUT08AFT	Ocean View Cabin (Aft - Deck 8)	£2,579pp
OUT08FWD	Ocean View Cabin (Forward - Deck 8)	£2,319pp
OUT08MID	Ocean View Cabin (Midship - Deck 8)	£2,449pp
OUT09AFT	Ocean View Cabin (Aft - Deck 9)	£2,719pp
OUT09FWD	Ocean View Cabin (Forward - Deck 9)	£2,579pp
OUT09MID	Ocean View Cabin (Midship - Deck 9)	£2,719pp
OUT10AFT	Ocean View Cabin (Aft - Deck 10)	£2,579pp

Balcony staterooms
BAL09AFT	Balcony Cabin (Aft - Deck 9)
BAL10AFT	Balcony Cabin (Aft - Deck 10)

Suite staterooms from		£3,229pp
SUI10FWD	Suite (Forward - Deck 10)
SUI10MID	Suite (Midship - Deck 10)	£3,229pp
DLX07AFT	Deluxe Suite (Aft - Deck 7)	£3,899pp
DLX08AFT	Deluxe Suite (Aft - Deck 8)
SUI12AFT	Suite (Aft - Deck 12)	£3,429pp
PRM07AFT	Premium Suite (Aft - Deck 7)
PRM08AFT	Premium Suite (Aft - Deck 8)	£3,749pp
PRM09AFT	Premium Suite (Aft - Deck 9)
PRM10AFT	Premium Suite (Aft - Deck 10)	£3,849pp
PRM12AFT	Premium Suite (Aft - Deck 12)	£3,849pp