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08/10/2026

🚢💜 TILBURY – 5 CRUISES 💜🚢.
🌍 ONE DEPARTURE PORT, A WORLD OF DESTINATIONS!

After my wonderful cruise last week,
I've picked out 5 fantastic 2027 sailings aboard Ambassador Ambience, all departing from the home port of London Tilbury!
From the dramatic fjords of Norway and the natural wonders of Iceland to the beautiful British Isles

NORWAY'S COASTAL CHARMS & FJORDLAND FROM £1169PP
📅 3 July 2027 | 11 nights
🚢 Ambience | London Tilbury
🔎 Cruise code: A12717
✨ Discover majestic fjords, picturesque coastal towns and Viking history, with spectacular scenery beneath Norway's long summer daylight!
✨ Solo cabins from £2139

🏔️ FJORDLAND LANDSCAPES & NORDIC TRADITIONS FROM £779 PLUS UP TO £200 ON BOARD CREDIT
📅 25 June 2027 | 8 nights
🚢 Ambience | London Tilbury
🔎 Cruise code: A12716
✨ A perfect introduction to Norway's fjords, combining breathtaking waterfalls, charming Nordic villages and spectacular scenery in just 8 nights!
✨ Solo cabins from £1559 for Ocean view

🌋 GLACIERS, GEYSERS & WATERFALLS OF ICELAND FROM £1459PP PLUS UP TO £200 ON BOARD CREDIT
📅 13 June 2027 | 12 nights
🚢 Ambience | London Tilbury
🔎 Cruise code: A12715
✨ Experience Iceland's incredible land of fire and ice, from dramatic waterfalls and glaciers to colourful coastal towns, plus a visit to the Faroe Islands!
✨ Solo cabins sold out

🍀 CELTIC CAPITALS & COASTAL CHARMS FROM £1289 PLUS UP TO £200 ON BOARD CREDIT
📅 3 May 2027 | 12 nights
🚢 Ambience | London Tilbury
🔎 Cruise code: A12710
✨ Discover the beauty on our doorstep, from the Shetland Isles and Scottish Highlands to Belfast and Ireland's historic coastal towns!
✨Solo from £3009 - Ocean view

🏰 BRITISH ISLES DISCOVERY & FRENCH CHARMS FROM £1709 PLUS UP TO £200 ON BOARD CREDIT
📅 11 April 2027 | 13 nights
🚢 Ambience | London Tilbury
🔎 Cruise code: A12707
✨ Explore the hidden gems of the British Isles, including the Orkneys and Isles of Scilly, with a touch of French charm in beautiful Honfleur!

💜 WHY SELL LONDON TILBURY? 💜
Did you know Tilbury is Ambassador's home port and offers a fantastic gateway to the world without the need to fly? ✈️❌
🚢 No flights, no airport queues! Less than 30mins to onboard 💜

07/10/2026

A little update on our 27 September 2027 hosted river cruise… 💜🚢

I had the chance to catch up with Lloyd from Riviera Travel this evening, and it was lovely to chat through a few more details of the cruise we’re putting together.

There’s lots happening behind the scenes, and I’m getting more excited by the day! 🥂✨

If you’ve already told me you’re interested, watch this space… and if you haven’t, there’s still plenty of time to join us.

27 September 2027 — our river cruise adventure is taking shape! 💜

07/10/2026

04/10/2026

🚢 A LITTLE BEHIND THE SCENES…

I’m still drip-feeding my Norwegian Fjords adventure… and I’ve still got plenty to share! 💜

One of the unexpected highlights was being invited to visit the Bridge onboard Ambassador Ambience.
It’s a privilege not everyone gets to experience, and this was actually my first ever visit to a ship’s bridge while at sea.
It was fascinating to see what goes on behind the scenes and watch the team at work — from the watchmen keeping a close eye on everything around us to the Second in Command overseeing the operation.
There’s so much more to running a cruise ship than what we see as passengers, and getting a glimpse into the teamwork, concentration and responsibility involved was incredibly interesting.
And of course… seeing those spectacular Norwegian views from the Bridge was pretty special too! 🇳🇴🚢
Another little memory from an amazing 9 days onboard Ambassador Ambience. 💜


☎️ 07980 256461

03/10/2026

💜 YOU’VE SEEN THE RIVER CRUISE ADVERTS. NOW COME AND EXPERIENCE IT WITH US!

Beautiful cities, ever-changing river views and your own river cruise experts joining you on board. 🥂

Join us, Ingrid and Maria, on our hosted Blue Danube river cruise, sailing aboard the five-star Geoffrey Chaucer on 27 September 2027.

Whether it’s a holiday for two, a getaway with friends or an adventure of your own, we’ll help you feel welcome and looked after every step of the way. Never river cruised before? This is a wonderful place to start.

We’ll be sailing Riviera Travel’s most popular river cruise itinerary, and for good reason…
Explore Budapest, Vienna and Bratislava, discover pretty riverside towns and magnificent abbeys, then settle back on board as the scenery comes to you. Unpack once and let the adventure unfold. 💜

So much is included:
✈️ Return flights
🚢 Five-star river cruise ship
🍽️ Full board dining
🥂 Free all-inclusive drinks package
📍 Nine included experiences
💙 Ingrid and Maria joining you as your hosts
📅 27 September 2027
🛏️ Middle Deck cabins: £2,799pp
👤 Solo fares also available from £2,999pp

Fly from Birmingham, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Manchester or Stansted.
Fancy coming along? Send us a message with your preferred airport and we’ll talk you through the details!

☎️ 01594 801253
📱 07980 256461
📧 [email protected]

Prices are per person, based on two adults sharing unless otherwise stated, and are subject to availability and change. Drinks package terms apply. Holiday protected by Riviera Travel.

02/10/2026

Back to work for the weekend, catching up.
Still lots more photos to follow of the Fjords.
💜💜💜

Home to Roam
Maria Thurston - The Holiday Village
Vintage Lindy Lou Tea Room

01/10/2026

I'm still full from all the fabulous food this week on Ambassador Ambience 💜

Here's a little sneak peek… 👀
And trust me, there’s been A LOT of it! 😂

More to come… 🍽️✨

29/09/2026

💜 Have a look at this amazing Cunard offer! 💜

After seeing the Norwegian Fjords twice now, and in two completely different seasons, my love for Norway has grown even more. 🇳🇴✨
The scenery is simply breathtaking — dramatic mountains, beautiful waterways, little villages and views that honestly never seem to get old.
If Norway isn’t already on your bucket list, maybe this is the nudge you needed… 😉
Take a look at this fabulous offer and just imagine yourself sailing through those Fjords. 🛳️💙
And if you’d like to know more, you know where I am. 💜

🏔️🚢 SEE THE NORWEGIAN FJORDS FROM YOUR OWN BALCONY... PLUS US$250 ONBOARD CREDIT!

There are some cruises where having a Balcony stateroom really is worth it, and the Norwegian Fjords has to be one of them. 😍
Imagine waking up, stepping onto your own balcony and watching towering mountains, waterfalls and spectacular fjord scenery glide past as Queen Anne sails through Norway.

🇳🇴 NORWEGIAN FJORDS | QUEEN ANNE
📅 8 August 2027 | 7 nights
⚓ Roundtrip from Southampton
🚢 Cunard | Queen Anne
🌊 Balcony Stateroom from £1,219pp
🎁 PLUS...
💰 US$250 ONBOARD CREDIT per Balcony stateroom*
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Reduced rates for 3rd & 4th guests~

You will also receive:
Your choice of stateroom number and highest priority for stateroom upgrades
Low 15% deposit
Complimentary shuttle buses between the ship and local transport hubs

🏔️ JUST LOOK AT THIS ITINERARY...
⚓ Southampton
🏔️ Hardangerfjord
🇳🇴 Bergen
🇳🇴 Ålesund
🇳🇴 Stavanger
⚓ Southampton

With some of Norway’s most beautiful scenery quite literally outside your cabin door, this is one itinerary where I’d definitely be tempted by the Balcony. ❤️
And with US$250 onboard credit per Balcony stateroom, you’ll have a little extra to enjoy while you’re away too.

🔥 7 nights aboard Queen Anne in a Balcony from £1,219pp
📩 Get in touch to check availability and secure your Balcony cabin.

☎️ 01594 801253
📱 07980 256461
📧 [email protected]

T&Cs apply. From £1,219pp based on two adults sharing an obstructed Balcony stateroom on a Cunard Fare, departing Southampton 8 August 2027. US$250 onboard credit applies per eligible Balcony stateroom as stated. Reduced rates for 3rd and 4th guests are subject to applicable Cunard terms and availability. Prices and availability may change.