Ambassador Cruise Line to offer cruises from the North East
The UK’s new home-grown cruise operator, Ambassador Cruise Line will offer cruise itineraries out of the Port of Tyne.
The full itinerary programme is currently being finalised and voyages including departures from the Port of Tyne will begin from summer 2023.
Ambassador Cruise Line offers environmentally sustainable cruises aboard two small to mid-size classic ships, Ambience which was officially launched in April and new sister vessel, Ambition due to sail in 2023.
Kate O Hara, Commercial Director for Cruise at the Port of Tyne, said: “Offering brand new cruise holiday experiences from the North East is very exciting and reinforces our position as the premier cruise hub for the north east.”
“Cruise holidays that commence at the Port of Tyne are extremely popular and we are seeing the radius for passengers embarking from our shores expanding steadily.”
Ambition will carry up to 1,200 guests.
She will feature two restaurants offering speciality dining, a bistro style café, four bars and lounges and a pub.
There will be a wellness centre and gym with multiple swimming pools, theatre, casino, library, boutiques and a craft studio.
Ambassador Cruise Line CEO, Christian Verhounig, said, “We are delighted to be offering cruises departing from the Port of Tyne and look forward to welcoming our guests onboard our beautiful new ships.”
Both Ambition and Ambience have been upgraded with the latest emission reduction technologies to secure IMO Tier III compliance.
The full programme of itineraries and enticing offers from Ambassador Cruise Line will be detailed in a bumper 2023-24 season brochure available shortly.
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