Normandy and the British Isles

11 nights from £1,149pp departing Saturday 19th Jul 2025

Sail to Ringaskiddy, a port town in Ireland and your gateway for optional tours to Cork, before exploring the serene beauty of St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly. Make for Fowey, a charming Cornish town with narrow streets and historic buildings, then navigate the scenic waters around Portland. Discover the maritime allure of Cherbourg, a historic French port, and experience the romantic charm of Honfleur with its picturesque harbour. This sailing offers an enriching journey through some of the most captivating ports in northern France and the British Isles.

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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.

St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly
Situated just off the Cornish coast, St. Mary's is the largest and most populous of the Isles of Scilly. Over 30 miles of nature trails intersect the island, guiding wanderers to hidden coves and quiet beaches. The subtle beauty of this British archipelago is perfect for fun or reflection while surrounded by nature.

Fowey
Clinging to the Cornish coast is picture-perfect Fowey. Lose track of time in riverside bookshops and quaint cafes, or take a ferry ride across the Fowey River to take in views of surrounding villages.

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
	19th19	JulJul	202525	Newcastle upon Tyne, England, embark on the Ambition		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.
	20th20	JulJul	202525	Dundee, Scotland	10:00	20:30
	21st21	JulJul	202525	At Sea
	22nd22	JulJul	202525	At Sea
	23rd23	JulJul	202525	Ringaskiddy, Ireland	08:00	18:00
	24th24	JulJul	202525	Saint Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England	07:30	18:00
St Mary’s is the Isle of Scilly’s largest island with a population of 1800 residents and an area of 6.58 square Kilometres; this is the gateway to the rest of the magnificent islands. Hugh town -a beautiful Old town with its own beach, nature reserve and church is the main attractions of St Mary’s, with tiny streets brimming with shops to pick up the perfect souvenir. St Mary’s is a hidden gem, with long stretches of white sandy beaches and a breath-taking untouched landscape. The coastline holds many archaeological sites along with miles of splendid walks along the coastal and country paths.
	25th25	JulJul	202525	Fowey, England	08:00	18:00
Nestled in the mouth of a wooded estuary, Fowey (pronounced Foy) is still very much a working china-clay port as well as a focal point for the sailing fraternity. Increasingly, it's also a favored home of the rich and famous. Good and varied dining and lodging options abound; these are most in demand during Regatta Week in mid- to late August and the annual Fowey Festival of Words and Music in mid-May. The Bodinnick and Polruan ferries take cars as well as foot passengers across the river for the coast road on to Looe.A few miles west of Fowey are a pair of very different gardens: the Eden Project, a futuristic display of plants from around the world, and the Lost Gardens of Heligan, a revitalized reminder of the Victorian age.
	26th26	JulJul	202525	Isle of Portland, England	08:00	18:00
The Isle of Portland is a tied island, 6 kilometres long by 2.7 kilometres wide, in the English Channel. The southern tip, Portland Bill lies 8 kilometres south of the resort of Weymouth, forming the southernmost point of the county of Dorset, England. A barrier beach called Chesil Beach joins it to the mainland.
	27th27	JulJul	202525	Cherbourg, France	08:00	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	JulJul	202525	Honfleur, France	06:00	17:00
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).
	29th29	JulJul	202525	At Sea
	30th30	JulJul	202525	Newcastle upon Tyne, England, disembark the Ambition	08:00
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.

Ambition

Launch Year

1999

Refit Year

2023

Tonnage

48,123

Capacity

1,200

Cabins

713

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	11 nights aboard the Ambition
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Interior staterooms from		£1,149pp
INS07AFT	Inside Cabin (Aft - Deck 7)
INS08AFT	Inside Cabin (Aft - Deck 8)	£1,299pp
INS08FWD	Inside Cabin (Forward - Deck 8)
INS08MID	Inside Cabin (Midship - Deck 8)	£1,229pp
INS09AFT	Inside Cabin (Aft - Deck 9)	£1,149pp
INS09FWD	Inside Cabin (Forward - Deck 9)	£1,149pp
INS09MID	Inside Cabin (Midship - Deck 9)	£1,279pp
INS10AFT	Inside Cabin (Aft - Deck 10)	£1,319pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£1,609pp
OUT07AFT	Ocean View Cabin (Aft - Deck 7)
OUT07MIDO	Ocean View Cabin - Obstructed View (Midship - Deck 7)	£1,609pp
OUT08AFT	Ocean View Cabin (Aft - Deck 8)	£1,779pp
OUT08FWD	Ocean View Cabin (Forward - Deck 8)
OUT08MID	Ocean View Cabin (Midship - Deck 8)
OUT09AFT	Ocean View Cabin (Aft - Deck 9)	£1,869pp
OUT09FWD	Ocean View Cabin (Forward - Deck 9)	£1,779pp
OUT09MID	Ocean View Cabin (Midship - Deck 9)	£1,869pp
OUT10AFT	Ocean View Cabin (Aft - Deck 10)	£1,779pp

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

Suite staterooms from		£2,979pp
SUI10FWD	Suite (Forward - Deck 10)
SUI10MID	Suite (Midship - Deck 10)	£2,979pp
DLX07AFT	Deluxe Suite (Aft - Deck 7)
DLX08AFT	Deluxe Suite (Aft - Deck 8)
SUI12AFT	Suite (Aft - Deck 12)	£3,169pp
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)