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What to expect

Fabulous Facilities

Fabulous Facilities

Restaurants, bars, swimming pool, hot tubs, casino & gym

Festive Event

Festive Event

Enjoy an overnight stay with dinner and a show

Entertainment

Entertainment

Enjoy a West End style show in the Palladium Theatre

Amazing Cuisine

Amazing Cuisine

Experience amazing food 

About this trip...

Have you ever wondered what a cruise ship is like? Based at London Tilbury Docks, join us for a festive event on board one of our favourite ships - the MS Ambience, for one night only! Join Solos as we join this festive event, rejoicing in the knowledge that all the bells and whistles are taken care of by Ambassador Cruise who really do push the boat out! Bringing us all our favourite traditions (plus plenty of extra magic and sparkle), seasonal shows, and of course, unbeatable cuisine, this is a fantastic opportunity to step aboard and view the facilities and cabins, sample the delicious cuisine and enjoy fantastic entertainment. The perfect introduction for those who are new to cruising and are thinking of embarking on an ocean cruise in the future. And an ideal choice for those curious about solo travel but yet to experience it!

Set to be a hugely popular event - places are limited so BOOK NOW for Christmas 2026 to avoid disappointment!

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What's included

  • Single Inside Cabin
  • Evening Festive Meal & Breakfast
  • Welcome Cocktail
  • Evening Broadway Style Show
  • Tour Leader
  • Fully Financially Protected

What's extra:

 
Car Parking:  This is available at a cost of £20 (spaces limited so reservations need to be made as soon as possible - you will not be able to pay on arrival if you have not pre-booked and will be refused entry to the car park.)
 
Insurance see here

Itinerary

  • Embark MS Ambience London Tilbury (United Kingdom)
  • Disembark MS Ambience London Tilbury (United Kingdom)

What you will be doing

Day One: London Tilbury, UK

Day One: London Tilbury, UK

Embark MV Ambience 

Check-In

17:30-18:45

Welcome Cocktail - Explore the Ship

17:30-20:15

Enjoy a welcome cocktail made by our talented bar staff. During this time you are able to explore the ship at your leisure, with show cabins open for viewing.

Future Cruise

17:00 - 20:30

The Future Cruise team will be onhand should you wish to make a booking for a sailing with Ambassador.

20:30 Festive Dinner

Dinner is served! Head to your designated restaurant to enjoy a five-course gala dinner with new friends. 

22.30 Show Time

Sit back and enjoy a show by the talented onboard entertainment team in the Palladium.

The night is yours

23:30-01:00

Whether you wish to enjoy a relaxing drink in one of our bars and lounges, or choose to dance the night away, there's plenty to keep you entertained.

Day Two: London Tilbury, UK

Day Two: London Tilbury, UK

Good Morning!

Breakfast is Served

07:00-09:00

Enjoy breakfast at your leisure.

Time to Say Goodbye

10:00

All guests to please disembark the ship via. Reception, deck 5.

Please Note

The timings shown above are approximate and will be confirmed once onboard with the exception of dining.

Trip Reviews

The event was excellent

The whole event was excellent. The quality of the food was great, and the service outstanding. The show and disco were also very good.

James

Excellent entertainment show

Getting the feel of a cruise ship, Excellent entertainment show, Evening meal was excellent too, Gary an excellent tour manager

Lucia

A New Experience

The whole event as it was a new experience for me to be aboard a large cruise liner.  I enjoyed every element - the use of embarkation, the comfortable cabin, the food, the entertainment and the very pleasant and helpful tour leader.

Susan

Loved the variety on offer

Just such a fantastic and unique experience.  My first time aboard such a huge cruise ship so that was a thrill in itself.  Loved the variety on offer - welcome drinks, fantastic dinner, great show and then freedom to enjoy dancing, drinks (with a great choice of bars) with like-minded fellow solos.

Angela

Accommodation

MV Ambience

Ambassador's flagship of the fleet: Ambience. Derived from the French word for ‘surrounding’, the ambition at Ambassador is to create the optimum atmosphere onboard; one that brings out the best in each of us. The perfect ambience. With an average 1,400-guest capacity and careful configuration, she offers both a feeling of spaciousness and freedom, whilst retaining that sense of intimacy and camaraderie we each crave; it’s whatever makes you comfortable.
Facilities include
Entertainment-wise, you'll be spoilt for choice. Let your hair down at the Observatory and bring out your finest ensembles for shows at The Palladium. Whether you like it shaken or stirred, there are numerous bars to whet your whistle. Dining options are plentiful at their Buckingham restaurant or the Borough Market and the glorious Alfresco Grill. Wining and dining are more than fine at Saffron*, Sea & Grass* or our deluxe Chef’s Table*, where a speciality gastronomic experience is offered that’s not to be missed. Ambience offers the Aces & Eights bridge and card room and the Ambassador Casino, the gym and Wellness Centre,  Brontë’s library, the shopping galleria, not to mention a swimming pool, two hot tubs and a large screen for outdoor movies. *Supplementary charges apply
Room includes
A range of cabins span seven accommodation decks from the Aloe deck 4 up to the Ambassador deck 11. The cabins are more spacious to cater to today’s climate, averaging 17-18 square meters. All cabins are air-conditioned with en-suite facilities including a shower and ample storage space with room under the beds to store suitcases. Most of cabins can be converted to a double bed. All cabins have a tea and coffee making facilities and a fridge,  hair dryer, personal safe, UK three pin electrical sockets and USB ports. There is also a flat screen TV (please note, TV reception is subject to weather conditions and the geographic location of the ship).
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Dates & Prices

Departure Return Nights Price from Other Info Regional flights
19 Dec 2026 20 Dec 2026 1
£199
  

Essential Information

Ambassador Cruiseline Updates COVID-19 protocols
Ambassador Cruise Line is pleased to advise that pre-departure Covid-19 testing will not be required on most sailings* from 3 April onwards. The company’s policy remains to follow the guidance set out by the EU Healthy Gateways recommendations, and it has made this change after careful consideration and discussions with its independent advisors and London Port Health Authority. 
 
Ambassador continues to have very low rates of Covid-19 cases on board and believe the time is right to relax the requirement to conduct tests prior to sailing. In line with the updated policy, adult guests who have received two doses only of a UK-approved vaccine will now be able to freely travel, with no requirement for guests under the age of 18 to have been vaccinated. Guests displaying Covid-19 symptoms within 72 hours of departure are encouraged to take a test at home as a courtesy to their fellow travellers and to contact their travel insurance provider if results are positive. 
 
Ambassador remains one of the most Covid-conscious cruise lines in the industry, and light-touch preventative measures will continue to be enforced onboard. Guests testing positive will be required to self-isolate until they have tested negative for two consecutive days, and, while social distancing and mask-wearing remains at our guest’s discretion, the cruise line politely requests that measures continue to be respected and adhered to where possible. 
 
Ambassador will closely monitor cases on board and reserves the right to update the conditions of travel including the re-introduction of pre-departure testing if it has any concerns. For full terms and conditions, please visit www.ambassadorcruiseline.com/before-you-sail/covid-reassurance/
Passports
A passport is essential for all cruises, including mini-cruises and sailings around the British Isles and Republic of Ireland and all British Citizens, must hold a full ten-year passport. For travel to an EU country (except Ireland), or Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino or Vatican City, you must meet the Schengen area rules. Your passport must meet 2 requirements. It must be: 
  • 1. less than 10 years old on the day you enter (check the ‘date of issue’) 
  • 2. valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’). 
For travel outside of the EU your passport should be valid for 6 months after the date of your return. If you do not hold a valid 10-year British passport, please note it can take up to twelve weeks to obtain a new one. 
 
It is the responsibility of holders of non-British passports to check with the relevant consular authorities of the countries to be visited to ascertain if there are any specific restrictions or requirements for their planned itinerary. Any guest arriving at the departure port without a passport, or with incorrect documentation, will not be allowed to embark. Such circumstances are not covered by insurance and no refund claims will be entertained.
Security
For your complete security and peace of mind, there are stringent security measures in force, particularly at UK ports. All cabin baggage will be electronically screened, hand baggage may be examined, and you will be required to pass through an X-Ray arch before boarding the vessel. At embarkation, the barcode on your boarding pass will be used for gangway control purposes and will validate you as a bona fide guest. Once onboard, you will find your personalised ID cruise card in your cabin and this will be used for all onboard purchases and also, as security each time to leave and re-join the vessel.
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted inside the ships. Consequently, all internal areas, comprising cabins, lounges, restaurants and other public rooms are non-smoking areas. Designated areas for smokers are available externally in selected areas of the open decks. Ambassador reserve the right to alter their smoking policy during the cruising season and should new national or international maritime legislation subsequently affect this policy, guests will be informed on board accordingly. E-cigarettes or similar are only permitted to be used in designated smoking areas.
Valuables
Each cabin has the facility of a personal safe for your valuables and important papers. The Company is not responsible for any theft or loss of any items not kept in the safety boxes. The Company does not accept responsibility for loss or theft of cameras, video cameras, chargers and other valuable electrical items which are your responsibility at all times
Cruise Documentation
As a sustainable cruise line, all cruise information and documentation will be available through the ‘My Ambassador Sailing’ page on the website or through the Ambassador App. You will need an email address to be able to update your information, book destination experiences, drinks packages, car parking or coaching, as well as check-in for your cruise. Please note we do not offer any printed documentation.
Electrical Appliances
All cabins feature 110v and 220v current and have an electrical socket to allow small appliances such as electric shavers, electric rollers and hair stylers to be used. All cabins have UK 3 pin sockets. For safety reasons, irons and water heating devices are not permitted to be used onboard.
Onboard Payments
All prices onboard are quoted in sterling. A cashless system is in operation for all your onboard purchases. An account is opened for you at the start of your cruise for purchasing goods and services on board. All purchases are charged to your shipboard account and a final invoice is presented at the end of the cruise itemising all charges. This can be settled by MasterCard or Visa credit cards, or by Visa debit cards. 
 
Guests who prefer to pay by cash may top-up their cruise card by visiting reception. Guests wishing to charge onboard expenditure to their credit card must register their chosen card during the embarkation process. Your card will be pre-authorized for £150. This pre-authorization will appear on your bank statement as a pending transaction until the end of your cruise. 
 
During your cruise Ambassador will top-up your pre-authorised or pending amount in line with your account activity. You can check your account balance at any time using the ALL ABOARD APP, or at the self-service kiosks located around the ship. Your account will be closed at 0300 hrs on the day of disembarkation, at which point your onboard balance will be settled automatically and any remaining pre-authorised amount will be cancelled within 24 hours. 
 
Please note any purchases made after this point must be cash only. Please allow 3-5 days for this to be reflected in your bank account.
Permissions

WhatsApp Group: Shortly before your holiday, you will be invited to join an optional WhatsApp group to connect with your fellow travellers and your Tour Leader. If you choose to join the WhatsApp group, you’re consenting to your phone number being visible to other travellers. Photos or messages may be shared within the group. Solos may use group content for marketing purposes. You can opt out at any time by emailing: [email protected]. 

If you would prefer not to join the WhatsApp group, you can simply meet the group on your first day instead. Please note, if you have not received an email within 24 hours of departure, we recommend you check your email junk folder. Upon the conclusion of your holiday, please be informed that we will close your specific holiday WhatsApp group. Therefore, we recommend making personal arrangements with those you wish to stay in touch with before the holiday concludes. 

Photo Permissions: At the beginning of your trip, your Tour Leader will ask if you would be happy to sign a photo permission form. This means that any photographs taken during your holiday can be used by Solos to share what the Solos experience is all about. It also means you have lots of memories to go home with! Details will be given at your welcome meeting

Rated as Excellent (4.8/5) by our customers

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First Class

I’d highly recommend Solos to people looking to travel on their own with a group of like minded people.
-David F

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Fabulous experience

Solos are extremely organised and provide fantastic holidays for people on their own. The tour leaders are of a very high standard and are extremely caring with the guests.
-Carole

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Don't Delay any Longer!

This was my first Solos holiday and it hugely exceeded my expectations. Lovely, lovely people made the holiday so special.....it will stay with me for always
-L Heaton

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Well worth going

I’ve recently returned from my first Solos holiday and had a fantastic time. I can honestly say that I enjoyed every minute, and the memories will last a lifetime.
-Patricia B

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