Omni Christmas Market Cruise 2022
Cruise Ship: Ambience
Departure Port: Tilbury, Essex
Departure Date: 18th December 2022
Cruise Duration: 3 Nights
Board Basis: All Inclusive – Ambassador Fare
Cruise type: Adults Only (18 years +)
Cabin choices: (prices are per person, sharing)
Inside Cabin - £375
Standard outside - £429
Superior Balcony Cabin - £525
or upgrade to a Junior Suite - £695
Join Ambience for a festive season like no other where you can rejoice in the knowledge that all the bells and whistles are taken care of by Ambassador Cruise Line. It is a wonderful time of year to be sailing, an opportunity to enjoy the festive markets and bring home some novel gifts for loved one’s.
Bringing you all your favourite traditions (plus plenty of extra magic and sparkle), Ambience will offer seasonal galas, festive shows, all your favourite anthems, and of course, unbeatable cuisine.
Nothing quite says Christmas like Antwerp’s Groenplaats adorned in lights and traditional décor. Wander through stalls of seasonal offerings, take a skate on the rink, and revel in Belgium’s timeless festivities. Savour the seasonal delights, finish your Christmas shopping, sip a mulled wine (or Glühwein) and simply soak in the magic.
Itinerary
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 18th Dec 2022 | Depart from London Tilbury | - | 17H00 |
| Mon 19th Dec 2022 | Antwerp – Cruise River Scheldt | 10H00 | - |
| Tues 20th Dec 2022 | Antwerp – Cruise River Scheldt | - | 16H30 |
| Wed 21st Dec 2022 | Return to London Tilbury | 08H00 | - |
Superior Balcony Cabin
Located on Consulate Deck 10, there are 40 Superior Balcony twin cabins with a private balcony and the majority can be converted to a double bed. They offer en-suite facilities with a shower, ample storage space, a flat-screen television, hairdryer, fridge, tea & coffee making facilities, UK 3 pin socket with USB and a personal safe.
Ambassador Fare
Dining
One of life’s simplest pleasures is coming together over great food, which, of course, gets better when you’re breathing in the sea breeze in between bites. With carefully crafted menus to blend traditional plates with locally inspired cuisine, allowing the dish choices be crafted by the itineraries themselves - giving you a taste of the finer things in life.
With venues for every mood, from quaint and traditional afternoon high teas to decadent gala dinners alongside your Captain. Why not expand your taste buds at our VIP Chef’s Table* for a glittering gastronomic experience, enjoy a taste sensation at speciality restaurants, Saffron* (offering Indian fusion cuisine) or Sea & Grass* (premium steak and grills), or watch the world go by peacefully at our Alfresco Grill?
Breakfast and lunch are generally served on an open seating basis, giving you and your appetite plenty of choice. With dinner, threr are two sittings, which can be requested when booking your cruise. Ambassador caters for all, so if you have any dietary requirements, then just let them know in advance.
Speciality Dining
Onboard Ambience, three more intimate speciality restaurants offer yet further dining options. Perfect for that special occasion or just to treat yourself; and why not, you’re on holiday.
There is a supplementary charge for dining in these speciality venues.
Saffron – our journey into Indian gastronomy
Sea & Grass - a choice of prime Dry Aged cuts
Chef's Table - the ultimate on board culinary experience a VIP multi-course dining experience, specially created and hosted by the Executive Chef.
*Supplementary charges apply
Lounges & Bars
Ambience offers no less than 11 different lounges and bars including Raffles Bar, Botanical Lounge, Observatory, SW19 and The Purple Turtle Pub, so there’s a wide choice of contrasting venues to choose from.
Entertainment
Day to night, there really is something for everybody. Entertainment venues include the multi-tiered The Palladium where the talented Show Team and guest artists will entertain you. The stylish Observatory plays host to cabarets and the late-night disco. In addition, there are various entertainment options around the ship including our classical interludes.
In the Spotlight
On cruises of six nights or more, learn more about a fascinating subject from one of our hand-picked guest speakers, who are not only passionate about their interest but want to share their experiences and knowledge with you.
Cruise & Craft
On cruises of six nights or more why not while away the hours learning a new skill with one of our arts & craft specialists. They will demonstrate their talents and help you to find yours. These may include bead jewellery, painting, mosaic decoration, calligraphy and decorative card art. Materials will be supplied on board by the crafter for a small charge.
In Conversation With ...
On selected cruises, you will be able to join our light-hearted Programme of ‘In Conversation with …' programme where you are invited to listen to a celebrity speaker or performer talk about their life experience interspersed with questions from you, the audience.
Laughter Lounge
You are invited to the ‘Laughter Lounge’ the talents of our guest comedians. Laughter is the best medicine so enjoy the talents of our comedy acts with their dedicated evening shows and late-night shows.
Capture it!
Make sure you bring your camera (smartphone, iPad or tablet), as there will be plenty of special moments to capture. On selected cruises there will be a photographic expert to assist you in improving your skills and making the most of your camera.
Book Club
Why not join other like-minded literature lovers for our cruise book club. You will be able to discuss openly and informally your thoughts on views on some of the bestselling books. All books are chosen in advance, giving you the opportunity to purchase before to boarding. These books will also be available for purchase onboard.
Other Facilities
The heart of this beautiful ship is the impressive three-decked Centre Court where you will find Dicken's for some refreshment, SW19, Ambassador Casino, shopping galleria, photo gallery, Reception, shore excursions and future cruises. Other facilities on Ambience include Coffee House, Aces & Eights bridge and card room, Kapoor's Crafters Studio, Bronte's Library, Active Studio, gym and Wellness Spa.
Out on Deck
There are spacious deck areas from which you can enjoy the panoramic views. And, when the weather is fine, there are two swimming pools, four hot tubs and a large screen for outdoor movies and sporting events.
