You might have been expecting our Round Britain & France Discovery itinerary; however, this departure date hasn’t been as popular as we had hoped.
We have therefore been hard at work to create an alternative itinerary that we know guests will find more inspiring.
If you're still looking for a Round Britain & France sailing, please click here.
Each port on this new sailing unveils captivating scenes and character.
You will begin in Cherbourg, steeped in naval heritage and Renaissance charm, sailing onto Le Verdon on the west coast of France with sandy beaches and Gallic allure, a coastal haven to enchant.
Getxo is a gastronome's paradise near Bilbao, offering culinary delights amidst vibrant Basque culture, followed by Gijón and its waterfront splendour, seamlessly blending history and modernity.
Your final port of call in Spain will be El Ferrol, an off-the-beaten-path gem in Spain's northwest region, revealing unique architecture and a maritime legacy at the Museo Naval Ferrol.
Explore, savour, and embrace France and Spain’s treasures before a final stop at St.
Mary’s, the largest and most populous island of the Isles of Scilly, and then home.
Cherbourg
Cherbourg, one of the great Channel ports, has a remarkable maritime and naval history.
Today, it is a vibrant, cultured, and quintessentially French city, with its Renaissance-inspired Italian theatre, art and history museums, basilica, Ravalet Castle, and the legendary Cité de la Mer, the second-largest artificial harbour in the world.
Le Verdon
The small resort town of Le Verdon-sur-Mer is legendary for its magnificent sandy beaches, which front both the Atlantic and the Gironde estuary.
Meanwhile, the town itself is charmingly gallic, featuring some rustic restaurants, the beautiful 19th-century Church of Notre-Dame du Bon Secours et Saint-Louis, and the nearby lighthouse and museum at Pointe de Grave.
Getxo
Just 20 minutes from Bilbao, Getxo is a gastronome’s paradise, with countless fish and seafood restaurants, bistros offering traditional Basque cuisine, and bars serving tasty pintxos.
Culture vultures will find plenty to savour too as they wander through a diverse and traditional town packed with varied enclaves bursting with colour and character.
Gijón
With a stunning waterfront on the Cantabrian Sea, Gijón offers a unique blend of maritime traditions, historic buildings, and modern urban design.
Here you will find architecture dating back to the Roman era, including the Campo Valdés Baths, as well as many other attractions, including a Railway Museum, Bioparc Aquarium, Atlantic Botanical Garden and much, much more.
El Ferrol
Set amid stunning countryside in Spain’s north-west, the coastal city of Ferrol is far from the tourist trail.
With its unique architecture, intriguing history, and delicious food, it gives you a glimpse into the real Spain and into the country’s remarkable maritime history via the absorbing Museo Naval Ferrol.
Here she is, Ambition. Our second lady of the sea. Aptly named to further emphasise our commitment to inspire and delight every guest to enjoy an authentic cruise experience effortlessly, and sustainably.
Ambition will carry up to 1,200 passengers to give her a true sense of comfort and space in her 714 cabins, 125 of which have balconies and 113 are suites with up to 62m2 of living space.
Her dining options will inspire you with two main restaurants, speciality dining options*, and a more casual bistro style café. Sit back, relax and enjoy a drink in one of her four bars, lounges and pub. Or take in a show in the a tiered main theatre, or discover your hidden talents casino, card room, library, and craft studio.
Other facilities include the wellness centre, gym, two swimming pools and a range of retail shops, perfect for days at sea.
Ambition offers a wide choice of well appointed, inviting and comfortable guest cabins spanning five accommodation decks from Boat Deck 7 up to Sun Deck 12. There are three spacious main foyer areas on all decks (except Aloe deck 4) serviced by six lifts and stairways. Aloe Deck 4 and Sun Deck 12 are serviced by two lifts in the forward and aft lobbies respectively. Cabins are generally graded according to size and/or position comprising 21 twin and single cabin categories to suit a wide range of pockets and tastes. Our cabins are generally more spacious and cater to today’s climate, averaging 15-16 square metres, with cabin types broadly classified as standard, superior, premium, or de luxe. Our dedicated housekeeping team clean cabins once a day and provide 24-hour room service at a supplementary cost. All our cabins are air-conditioned with ensuite facilities including a shower and ample storage space with room under the beds to store suitcases. All cabins have tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryer, personal safe, UK three pin electrical socket, and USB port. All cabins have a flat screen TV for in house movies, news, documentaries, and ship information channels showing the ship position and routing with a bridge camera for forward views With the exception of 19 purpose-built single bed configured cabins in categories 1S and 6S, all cabins are of double bed configuration (some with fold-away upper pullman berths or sofa beds), with the exception of categories 1 & 6. In most cases, they can be converted to twin beds. The other single categories are double bed cabins for single occupancy. There are two cabins adapted for guests with disability and mobility needs (9051 and 9052).