France & Northern Spain Adventure

13 nights from £3,999pp departing Friday 15th Aug 2025

Venture on a coastal journey beginning in Cherbourg, an historic French port. Sail to La Coruna, a Spanish city with a rich maritime tradition and architectural charm. Experience Gijon, where lively streets reveal brilliant landscapes, and explore the modern port town of Getxo. Continue to Le Verdon, a French destination offering a mix of natural beauty and maritime heritage, before reaching Lorient with its naval history. Conclude your journey in the quaint St. Peter Port, Guernsey, known for its picturesque harbour and historic sites before heading home. This sailing promises a diverse ex...

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Cherbourg
Cherbourg on the Normandy coast has a long and storied relationship with the sea. Tour along coastal promenades, wander through fascinating quayside museums, and indulge in delicious local seafood.

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.

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.

St. Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands
Discover the allure of St. Peter Port, Guernsey. Immerse yourself in history at Castle Cornet, explore Victor Hugo's Hauteville House, and stroll along picturesque quaysides. With charming medieval landmarks, stunning coastal views, and a rich cultural heritage, it's a tranquil retreat for discerning travellers.

Itinerary

Map

					Arrive	Depart
	15th15	AugAug	202525	Dundee, Scotland, embark on the Ambition		17:00
	16th16	AugAug	202525	At Sea
	17th17	AugAug	202525	At Sea
	18th18	AugAug	202525	Cherbourg, France	07:00	17:00
Originally a little fishing village, Cherbourg has developed into a historic port designed by Vauban. This was also a strategic naval port during the Napoleonic wars; there is a marina with over 1000 moorings. “Cap de la Hague” is to the West and the “Pointe de Barfleur” to the East. This port, which belongs to Normandy, is a region that has provided inspiration for countless artists and writers, and is the land of apple orchards and rolling farmland dotted with villages of half-timbered houses. Boasting a wealth of abbeys and châteaux, as well as a superb coastline, it offers something for everyone. Cherbourg was also the first stop of RMS Titanic after it left Southampton, England. On 19 June 1864, the naval engagement between USS Kearsarge and CSS Alabama took place off Cherbourg. The Battle of Cherbourg, fought in June 1944 following the Normandy Invasion, ended with the capture of Cherbourg on June 30.
	19th19	AugAug	202525	At Sea
	20th20	AugAug	202525	La Coruña, Spain	08:00	17:00
La Coruña, the largest city in Spain's Galicia region, is among the country's busiest ports. The remote Galicia area is tucked into the northwest corner of the Iberian Peninsula, surprising visitors with its green and misty countryside that is so much unlike other parts of Spain. The name "Galicia" is Celtic in origin, for it was the Celts who occupied the region around the 6th-century BC and erected fortifications. La Coruña was already considered an important port under the Romans. They were followed by an invasion of Suevians, Visigoths and, much later in 730, the Moors. It was after Galicia was incorporated into the Kingdom of Asturias that the epic saga of the Pilgrimage to Santiago (St. James) began. From the 15th century, overseas trade developed rapidly; in 1720, La Coruña was granted the privilege of trading with America - a right previously only held by Cadiz and Seville. This was the great era when adventurous men voyaged to the colonies and returned with vast riches. Today, the city's significant expansion is evident in three distinct quarters: the town centre located along the isthmus; the business and commercial centre with wide avenues and shopping streets; and the "Ensanche" to the south, occupied by warehouses and factories. Many of the buildings in the old section feature the characteristic glazed façades that have earned La Coruña the name "City of Crystal." Plaza Maria Pita, the beautiful main square, is named after the local heroine who saved the town in 1589 when she seized the English standard from the beacon and gave the alarm, warning her fellow townsmen of the English attack.
	21st21	AugAug	202525	Gijón, Spain	07:00	19:00
The Campo Valdés baths, dating back to the 1st century AD, and other reminders of Gijón's time as an ancient Roman port remain visible downtown. Gijón was almost destroyed in a 14th-century struggle over the Castilian throne, but by the 19th century it was a thriving port and industrial city. The modern-day city is part fishing port, part summer resort, and part university town, packed with cafés, restaurants, and sidrerías.
	22nd22	AugAug	202525	Getxo, Spain	07:00	18:00
	23rd23	AugAug	202525	Le Verdon-sur-Mer, France	07:00	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.
	24th24	AugAug	202525	Lorient, France	08:30	16:00
	25th25	AugAug	202525	Saint Peter Port, Guernsey	09:00	19:00
Cobblestone streets, blooming floral displays, and tiny churches welcome you to this wonderfully pretty harbour. The town of St Peter Port is as pretty as they come, with glowing flower displays painting practically every street corner and window-ledge with colour. As the capital, and main port of Guernsey, St Peter Port puts all of the island’s gorgeous beaches, wonderful history and inspiring stories at your fingertips. Feel the gut punch of the midday gun firing at Castle Cornet, which stands guard over one of the world's prettiest ports. This 800-year-old, Medieval castle offers staggering views of the harbour from its imposing, craggy island location, and you can look out across to the looming shorelines of the other Channel Islands from its weathered battlements. With four well-tended gardens, and five museums offering a rich overview of Guernsey's history, you’ll want to leave a few hours aside to explore the many treasures that lie within the castle’s walls.
	26th26	AugAug	202525	At Sea
	27th27	AugAug	202525	Newcastle upon Tyne, England	09:00	17:00
An urban city mixing culture, sophistication and heritage, Newcatle-upon-Tyne offers a range of activities and attractions. With more theatres per person than anywhere else in the UK, Newcastle has a wide range of arts and cultural attractions for visitors to enjoy, from the Theatre Royal – regional home to the Royal Shakespeare Company – to the famous Angel of the North.
	28th28	AugAug	202525	Dundee, Scotland, disembark the Ambition	06:00

Ambition

Launch Year

1999

Refit Year

2023

Tonnage

48,123

Capacity

1,200

Cabins

713

Accessible

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Interior staterooms
INS07AFT	Inside Cabin (Aft - Deck 7)
INS08AFT	Inside Cabin (Aft - Deck 8)
INS08FWD	Inside Cabin (Forward - Deck 8)
INS08MID	Inside Cabin (Midship - Deck 8)
INS09AFT	Inside Cabin (Aft - Deck 9)
INS09FWD	Inside Cabin (Forward - Deck 9)
INS09MID	Inside Cabin (Midship - Deck 9)
INS10AFT	Inside Cabin (Aft - Deck 10)

Oceanview staterooms
OUT07AFT	Ocean View Cabin (Aft - Deck 7)
OUT07MIDO	Ocean View Cabin - Obstructed View (Midship - Deck 7)
OUT08AFT	Ocean View Cabin (Aft - Deck 8)
OUT08FWD	Ocean View Cabin (Forward - Deck 8)
OUT08MID	Ocean View Cabin (Midship - Deck 8)
OUT09AFT	Ocean View Cabin (Aft - Deck 9)
OUT09FWD	Ocean View Cabin (Forward - Deck 9)
OUT09MID	Ocean View Cabin (Midship - Deck 9)
OUT10AFT	Ocean View Cabin (Aft - Deck 10)

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

Suite staterooms from		£3,999pp
SUI10FWD	Suite (Forward - Deck 10)
SUI10MID	Suite (Midship - Deck 10)	£3,999pp
DLX07AFT	Deluxe Suite (Aft - Deck 7)	£4,839pp
DLX08AFT	Deluxe Suite (Aft - Deck 8)
SUI12AFT	Suite (Aft - Deck 12)
PRM07AFT	Premium Suite (Aft - Deck 7)
PRM08AFT	Premium Suite (Aft - Deck 8)
PRM09AFT	Premium Suite (Aft - Deck 9)
PRM10AFT	Premium Suite (Aft - Deck 10)
PRM12AFT	Premium Suite (Aft - Deck 12)