UK, Ireland & France Discovery

12 nights from £1,019pp departing Sunday 18th May 2025

Set sail on an exciting maritime journey beginning in the historic Isle of Man's Douglas. Then it's on to Londonderry, a city steeped in history and culture. Experience Ringaskiddy, a port town on Ireland's southern coast, your gateway for an optional tour to Cork. Before exploring the picturesque St. Peter Port in Guernsey. Continue to romantic Honfleur and the seaside city of Cherbourg. Finally, voyage to Plymouth, a city with a rich maritime heritage and diverse cultural offerings.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

... ="color:#6B207D">Douglas, Isle of Man
Historic Douglas on the Isle of Man offers a relaxing experience for new and returning visitors alike. Stroll along the famous seaside promenade for views of cultural sites like the Tower of Refuge, an historic sanctuary for shipwrecked sailors.

Londonderry
Londonderry, on Northern Ireland's northwest coast, showcases an historic cityscape with modern touches. Explore the banks of the River Foyle's, visit medieval landmarks like the Guildhall, and embrace a cutting-edge culinary scene.

Ringaskiddy
Ringaskiddy, nestled beside Cork Harbour, offers serene coastal walks along the Old Head Peninsula, a glimpse into maritime history at Ocean Escapes, and breathtaking views from the scenic Ringaskiddy Martello Tower, all surrounded by the pristine beauty of Ireland's southern coast.

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.

Itinerary

Map

					Arrive	Depart
	18th18	MayMay	202525	Liverpool, England, embark on the Ambition		17:00
From world-class attractions and sports to legendary music, Liverpool offers old-world charm with modern sophistication, underpinned by a rich cultural history.
	19th19	MayMay	202525	Douglas, Isle of Man	07:00	18:30
The Isle of Man, situated in the Irish Sea off the west coast of England, is a mountainous, cliff-fringed island and one of Britain’s most beautiful spots. Measuring just 30 miles by 13 miles, the Isle of Man remains semi-autonomous. With its own postage stamps, laws, currency, and the Court of Tynwald (the world’s oldest democratic parliament), the Isle of Man is rich with history and lore.Inhabited from Neolithic times, the island became a refuge for Irish missionaries after the 5th Century. Norsemen took the island during the 9th Century and sold it to Scotland in 1266. However, since the 14th Century, it has been held by England. Manx, the indigenous Celtic language, is still spoken by a small minority. The Isle of Man has no income tax, which has encouraged many Britains to regard the island as a refuge. Otherwise, it is populated by Gaelic farmers, fishermen, and the famous tailless manx cats. The varied landscape features austere moorlands and wooded glens, interspersed by fine castles, narrow-gauge railways, and scores of standing stones with Celtic crosses. The hilly terrain rises to a height of 2,036 feet at Mount Snaefell, which dominates the center of the island.
	20th20	MayMay	202525	Londonderry, Northern Ireland	08:00	17:00
Nestled behind lofty city walls, Londonderry is a destination of culture, which boasts an increasingly envied reputation. This Northern Irish city is still riding on the momentum of a fantastic 2013, when it was named as UK City of Culture, and singled out as one of Lonely Planet's top 5 destinations to visit. The wonderfully preserved city walls are perhaps Londonderry's most treasured charm, and they encircle 1,450 years of history, and are over 400 years old. The walls came to the fore of the city's history during the Siege of Derry, back in 1688 - when King James's forces attacked, causing mass starvation and suffering over 105 days of stalemate. It takes approximately an hour to wander the entire circuit of the walls, and see their seven gates, and you’ll absorb a feast of information along the way. View the mighty cannons that boomed during the siege, or stop into one of the plentiful cafes, should you need a little refreshment before continuing your journey. St. Columb’s Cathedral, which dates back to 1633, towers over the walled city, and is one of the city's most significant historic sites. Its dreamy spire contains a set of bells that have peeled out melodies here since 1638, making them Ireland's oldest.
	21st21	MayMay	202525	At Sea
	22nd22	MayMay	202525	Ringaskiddy, Ireland	08:00	17:00
	23rd23	MayMay	202525	At Sea
	24th24	MayMay	202525	Saint Peter Port, Guernsey	07:30	18:00
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.
	25th25	MayMay	202525	Honfleur, France	23:30
Honfleur, the most picturesque of the Côte Fleurie's seaside towns, is a time-burnished place with a surplus of half-timber houses and cobbled streets that are lined with a stunning selection of stylish boutiques. Much of its Renaissance architecture remains intact—especially around the 17th-century Vieux Bassin harbor, where the water is fronted on one side by two-story stone houses with low, sloping roofs and on the other by tall slate-topped houses with wooden facades. Maritime expeditions (including some of the first voyages to Canada) departed from here; later, Impressionists were inspired to capture it on canvas. But the town as a whole has become increasingly crowded since the Pont de Normandie opened in 1995. Providing a direct link with Upper Normandy, the world's sixth-largest cable-stayed bridge is supported by two concrete pylons taller than the Eiffel Tower and designed to resist winds of 257 kph (160 mph).
	26th26	MayMay	202525	Honfleur, France		19:30
Honfleur, the most picturesque of the Côte Fleurie's seaside towns, is a time-burnished place with a surplus of half-timber houses and cobbled streets that are lined with a stunning selection of stylish boutiques. Much of its Renaissance architecture remains intact—especially around the 17th-century Vieux Bassin harbor, where the water is fronted on one side by two-story stone houses with low, sloping roofs and on the other by tall slate-topped houses with wooden facades. Maritime expeditions (including some of the first voyages to Canada) departed from here; later, Impressionists were inspired to capture it on canvas. But the town as a whole has become increasingly crowded since the Pont de Normandie opened in 1995. Providing a direct link with Upper Normandy, the world's sixth-largest cable-stayed bridge is supported by two concrete pylons taller than the Eiffel Tower and designed to resist winds of 257 kph (160 mph).
	27th27	MayMay	202525	Cherbourg, France	07:00	18:00
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.
	28th28	MayMay	202525	Plymouth, England	07:00	18:00
Best known as the port from which Sir Francis Drake and the port which the Pilgrim Fathers set sail from, Plymouth is awash with history. Walk down its cobbled streets, step back in time and discover the historical landmarks and sites.
	29th29	MayMay	202525	At Sea
	30th30	MayMay	202525	Bristol, England, disembark the Ambition	09:30
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.

Ambition

Launch Year

1999

Refit Year

2023

Tonnage

48,123

Capacity

1,200

Cabins

713

Accessible

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	12 nights aboard the Ambition
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Interior staterooms from		£1,019pp
INS07AFT	Inside Cabin (Aft - Deck 7)	£1,019pp
INS08AFT	Inside Cabin (Aft - Deck 8)	£1,129pp
INS08FWD	Inside Cabin (Forward - Deck 8)	£1,129pp
INS08MID	Inside Cabin (Midship - Deck 8)	£1,159pp
INS09AFT	Inside Cabin (Aft - Deck 9)	£1,199pp
INS09FWD	Inside Cabin (Forward - Deck 9)	£1,199pp
INS09MID	Inside Cabin (Midship - Deck 9)	£1,339pp
INS10AFT	Inside Cabin (Aft - Deck 10)	£1,369pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£1,399pp
OUT07AFT	Ocean View Cabin (Aft - Deck 7)	£1,399pp
OUT07MIDO	Ocean View Cabin - Obstructed View (Midship - Deck 7)	£1,679pp
OUT08AFT	Ocean View Cabin (Aft - Deck 8)	£1,859pp
OUT08FWD	Ocean View Cabin (Forward - Deck 8)	£1,679pp
OUT08MID	Ocean View Cabin (Midship - Deck 8)	£1,769pp
OUT09AFT	Ocean View Cabin (Aft - Deck 9)	£1,949pp
OUT09FWD	Ocean View Cabin (Forward - Deck 9)	£1,859pp
OUT09MID	Ocean View Cabin (Midship - Deck 9)	£1,949pp
OUT10AFT	Ocean View Cabin (Aft - Deck 10)	£1,859pp

Balcony staterooms from		£2,539pp
BAL09AFT	Balcony Cabin (Aft - Deck 9)	£2,539pp
BAL10AFT	Balcony Cabin (Aft - Deck 10)	£2,539pp

Suite staterooms from		£2,699pp
SUI10FWD	Suite (Forward - Deck 10)	£2,699pp
SUI10MID	Suite (Midship - Deck 10)	£3,099pp
DLX07AFT	Deluxe Suite (Aft - Deck 7)	£3,749pp
DLX08AFT	Deluxe Suite (Aft - Deck 8)	£3,839pp
SUI12AFT	Suite (Aft - Deck 12)	£3,309pp
PRM07AFT	Premium Suite (Aft - Deck 7)	£3,369pp
PRM08AFT	Premium Suite (Aft - Deck 8)	£3,609pp
PRM09AFT	Premium Suite (Aft - Deck 9)	£3,839pp
PRM10AFT	Premium Suite (Aft - Deck 10)	£3,699pp
PRM12AFT	Premium Suite (Aft - Deck 12)	£3,699pp