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Renaissance

Renaissance will be your home from home during her inaugural Ambassador season. An intimate and comfortable ship, recently renovated in France, with a multi-lingual crew. Join one of our voyages and discover the elegance and charm of Renaissance. With an average 1,100-guest capacity and careful configuration, she offers a feeling of spaciousness and freedom. You will experience this as soon as you step on-board, where the laid-back atmosphere and stylish interiors greet you with the warmest of welcomes.

Her dining options will inspire you with one main restaurant split across two decks, speciality dining options*, and a more casual buffet-style restaurant. Sit back, relax and enjoy a drink in one of her bars and lounges. Or take in a show in the tiered main theatre, or discover your hidden talents in the card room, library and craft studio.

Other facilities include the wellness centre, gym, a swimming pool with retractable roof and a range of retail shops, perfect for days at sea.

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Accomodation Types

Welcome to your cabin, your restful haven where you can relax after an exciting day onshore or a busy day at sea. This is the place where you can enjoy that home-away from-home feeling with the affordable quality that our guests know and expect. Our cabins are where we want you to feel most comfortable. We offer a range of cabin grades spanning five accommodation decks. We have a number of twin and single cabin categories to suit a wide range of preferences and pockets. Our cabins are more spacious to cater to today’s climate, with cabin types broadly classified as Inside, Ocean View, Balcony and Suite. 

STANDARD CABIN AMENITIES:

• Two lower beds, convertible into a double bed
• Private bathroom with bathtub (shower in interior cabins)
• Dedicated cabin service, twice daily
• Flat-screen TV and a navigational information channel
• Direct-dial telephone
• Individual safe
• Minibar*
• Individually controlled air conditioning
• Hairdryer
• 110/220 V AC electrical outlets
• Pool towels provided free of charge
• Cabin service menu available from 10 a.m. to midnight*

* at an additional cost.

De-Luxe Suite

Suites

Suite Guarantee

Balcony

Balcony Guarantee

Promenade Terrace Cabin

Terrace Guarantee

Oceanview

Ocean View Guarantee

Interior

Inside Guarantee

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Deck Plans

Welcome to your cabin, your restful haven where you can relax after an exciting day onshore or a busy day at sea. This is the place where you can enjoy that home-away from-home feeling with the affordable quality that our guests know and expect. Our cabins are where we want you to feel most comfortable. We offer a range of cabin grades spanning five accommodation decks. We have a number of twin and single cabin categories to suit a wide range of preferences and pockets. Our cabins are more spacious to cater to today’s climate, with cabin types broadly classified as Inside, Ocean View, Balcony and Suite. 

STANDARD CABIN AMENITIES:

• Two lower beds, convertible into a double bed
• Private bathroom with bathtub (shower in interior cabins)
• Dedicated cabin service, twice daily
• Flat-screen TV and a navigational information channel
• Direct-dial telephone
• Individual safe
• Minibar*
• Individually controlled air conditioning
• Hairdryer
• 110/220 V AC electrical outlets
• Pool towels provided free of charge
• Cabin service menu available from 10 a.m. to midnight*

* at an additional cost.

Horizon Deck

Lido Deck

Renaissance Deck

Sea Deck

Main Deck

Reception Desk

Promenade Deck

Laguna Deck

Azur Deck

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Dining

From relaxed poolside bites to a two-tier main restaurant with sea views, dining on Renaissance is all about choice and comfort. Enjoy included favourites every day, then book a special evening in one of our speciality restaurants when you fancy a change.

Kreole

Lotus

Grand Restaurant, Vatel

Belle-Vue

Chef's Table

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Entertainment

Step aboard Renaissance and discover a reimagined entertainment experience that celebrates diversity. Drawing on the best of Ambassador and CFC, the programme features core shows carefully curated to appeal, with a Caribbean flair woven throughout. Our new Gala Night has been transformed into a standout occasion, and pop-up performances from Theatre@Sea you know and love will be onboard. There's always something to enjoy – whether you’re seeking a high-energy spectacle or something a little more quiet.

Bars & Lounges

From intimate bars to cosy lounges, we’ve created the perfect spaces for you to relax. With welcoming service and a selection of drinks and cocktails made just for you, there’s always a place to unwind. Whether you're looking to sip on something special or simply enjoy the atmosphere, you'll find plenty of options to suit your mood.

Renaissance Theatre

Ocean Bar

Le Panoramique Lounge & Nightclub

Massalia Lounge

Library

Bar

Shopping Galleria

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Enrichment

Introducing Ambassador’s Enrichment Programme: a host of opportunities to learn, laugh, listen and surprise yourself as we sail alongside the world’s most inspiring sights. Our atmosphere is one where we can each express and embrace what makes us unique, together. So, how will you spend your time?

Maybe it’s learning something new with one of our guest lecturers or it’s asking a question of a celebrity speaker at our ‘In Conversation With’ sessions. Perhaps it’s setting free your inner creative with one of our arts and crafts specialists or it might be that in between wining, dining and dancing, you pay a visit to The Palladium for a priceless evening of comedy. We also have a peaceful library on board for you literary lovers and photography experts to help you capture and master those once-in-a-lifetime precious shots.

Destination Experiences

To enhance your cruise, we have designed a range of optional Destination Experiences to help you make the most of your time ashore. Visiting new destinations around the world is always an exciting prospect, so at each port, we aim to offer a variety of experiences to appeal to all tastes and budgets. We strongly recommended that you use our pre-registration service to ensure your place is reserved on your top picks.

Advantages of participating in Destination Experiences with us include:

• The ability to pre-register experiences online. Payments for Destination Experiences are charged to your shipboard account, payable at the end of your cruise, or at regular intervals during longer voyages.
• Competitive selling prices and the knowledge that all experiences are operated under the management of responsible and experienced local ground handling agencies, who hold the appropriate insurance cover to offer such services.
• Peace of mind that if the return of your experience to the ship is delayed for any reason, the onboard team will be kept fully informed and make necessary arrangements for you.
• If we are unable to call at a specific port for any reason, all guests registered on our experiences will receive a full refund.
• If the itinerary or call timings change during the cruise, we will endeavour to make necessary amendments with the local agents to ensure the experiences programme continues to operate with as little disruption as possible.
• A dedicated Destination Experiences team is there to assist you with your choice of experiences and ensure smooth disembarkation and operation in each port of call.

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Health & Fitness

Green Sea Spa

The Lido Deck

Fitness Center

Prado Pool

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Kids & Teens

Please note that there are no specific children’s facilities on board Renaissance.

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Useful Information

Dress Code

During the day, we suggest that you wear casual clothing for your comfort. For the evenings on board, every day the Daily Programme suggests, as a guide, a mode of dress for that particular evening’s events.

There are generally two ‘formal’ or gala nights planned every 7-12 nights when many gentlemen wear dinner jackets, although a lounge suit is quite acceptable. Ladies on these occasions have a chance to dress up and often opt for evening or cocktail dresses. Please note that jeans, T-Shirts, shorts and open neck shirts are not permitted in the main restaurant on Formal or Gala evenings.

On evenings proposed as ‘smart’, a suit or smart jacket and trousers, with or without a tie, for the men is suggested and the ladies have further opportunities to look elegant in cocktail dresses or trouser suits.

A ‘casual’ recommendation often covers evenings spent in port or when a special event such as a deck party is scheduled. In these cases, the choice of dress is left entirely to you.

As general guidance, the number of formal nights onboard is as follows:

• 2-5 Nights -1 formal night
• 6-20 Nights - 2 formal nights
• 21-41 Nights - 3 formal nights
• Over 42 Nights - 5 formal nights

For further information, please visit: https://www.ambassadorcruiseline.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-cruising-dress-code-with-ambassador/

At Ambassador, we want all our guests to feel comfortable as they enjoy the sunshine however, we kindly ask that appropriate swimwear be worn in all public areas, including pool decks and sun terraces. While some guests may choose to sunbathe more freely in the privacy of their own balconies, we appreciate your understanding in helping us maintain a family-friendly atmosphere in shared spaces, out of consideration for fellow guests.

Wi-Fi

With the Introduction of Starlink technology onboard we are excited to launch our new range of Wi-Fi options for guests.

Wi-Fi packages will be available to purchase once on board.

Wi-Fi Packages

Age Restrictions

All guests must be at least 18 years old at the time of sailing to board either Ambition or Ambience, except for our advertised multi-generational cruises.

Children under three sailing onboard Ambition & Ambience may occupy a cot. These are permitted in all grades of cabin, providing the number of guests doesn’t exceed the maximum capacity. As we have a limited number of travel cots onboard, we kindly suggest that you bring your own.

We are unable to accept children under the age of 3 onboard Renaissance.

Smoking Policy

Smoking is not permitted inside our 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. We reserve the right to alter our 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.

Accessibility

Ambassador Cruise Line warmly welcomes guests with disabilities, including those with mobility restrictions as well as restricted sight and hearing. However, with the very different nature of a cruising holiday when compared to one on land, and purely for safety reasons, such guests should be accompanied by an able-bodied, or a fully sighted/hearing companion (as appropriate), who will be responsible for providing any assistance that you may require both onboard and ashore.

Ambience has 13 cabins adapted for those needing mobility aids. Ambition has 2. Renaissance has 2 partially disabled cabins.

Guests booked into one of our Disabled cabins, will be able to use their mobility aid throughout the vessel; however, those taking a wheelchair or scooter for temporary use only, may be asked to park or leave their mobility aid in designated areas near certain public venues, including the restaurants and show lounges, in order to leave access routes clear. Guests who are not booked in a Disabled cabin must be able to walk short distances in some venues, without the support of larger mobility equipment (eg scooters).

There are size and weight restrictions for the mobility equipment that can be taken onboard. For further information of the restrictions in place, please refer to our Mobility Policy which can be found here: Mobility Policy | Ambassador Cruise Line

Dietary Requirements

If you, or a member of your party, have a particular dietary requirement, we can offer the following dietary options: Gluten-Free, Lactose-Free, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegan and Vegetarian Meals. If you have not done so at the time of booking, please advise any requirements no later than four weeks before departure.

Medical Facilities

The services of our qualified medical staff are available to you onboard in the event of ‘mal de mer’ or an emergency. It should be noted that the NHS does not cover treatment on the ship and there is a scale of charges for surgery visits and medical treatment. Such charges, which are usually claimable under your travel insurance policy, less any excess amounts, must be paid in full before your final disembarkation. Seasickness tablets are available from Reception at a nominal charge.

Alcohol Policy

It is strictly prohibited to bring alcohol aboard at embarkation and any found will be confiscated and stored until the end of the cruise. Any alcohol purchases made ashore during the cruise should be handed to Security on re-joining the ship. These will be returned upon disembarkation.

Laundry

All three ships have a self-service launderette, which guests can use independently for a small charge. These can be found on Deck 10 on Ambience, Deck 9 on Ambition and Deck 6 on Renaissance. All three ships also offer a payable laundry service and details of this can be found in your cabin. Please speak to the Reception once onboard for further details.

Health & Safety

The safety and health of our Guests are our highest priorities at Ambassador Cruise Line. We set high standards for hygiene and cleanliness on board in order to safeguard all our Guests and Crew.

We follow standards set out by regional and worldwide ship sanitation organisations, principally the “EU SHIP SAN” framework. This is monitored by an independent advisor and we work closely with national Port Health Authorities to make sure that our procedures meet the required standards. We are always alert to new developments and welcome improvements to protect the health and well-being of our Guests and Crew.

Please check with your health care professional for up to date information on health and travel alerts from the countries you are visiting. It is the responsibility of guests to ensure that they comply with all health and vaccination requirements and are adequately protected. Our mandate will ensure the crew is fully vaccinated, and only fully vaccinated guests will be welcomed on board. Robust protocols will be in place onboard. The cruise line will also work closely with all destinations to adhere to local health guidelines and requirements. You can also access online information resources from the World Health Organisation website at www.who.int/vaccines-diseases and the Centres for Disease Control website at www.cdc.gov/travel. Useful up to date information is also available at http://www.masta-travel-health.com or www.nhs.uk/nhsengland/Healthcareabroad/pages/Healthcareabroad.aspx

Luggage

For all cruises departing and returning to the UK there is no luggage restriction. For safety reasons, each bag/suitcase must not exceed 23kg.

For guests travelling on one of our fly-cruises, the luggage allowance will vary based on flight cabin class. Further details will be advised closer to sailing. Please note we have no luggage facilities, and all luggage must be stored in your cabin.

Disabled Facilities

Ambassador Cruise Line warmly welcomes guests with disabilities, including those with mobility restrictions as well as restricted sight and hearing. However, with the very different nature of a cruising holiday when compared to one on land, and purely for safety reasons, such guests should be accompanied by an able-bodied, or a fully sighted/hearing companion (as appropriate), who will be responsible for providing any assistance that you may require both onboard and ashore.

Ambience has 13 cabins adapted for those needing mobility aids. Ambition has 2. Renaissance has 2 partially disabled cabins.

Guests booked into one of our Disabled cabins, will be able to use their mobility aid throughout the vessel; however, those taking a wheelchair or scooter for temporary use only, may be asked to park or leave their mobility aid in designated areas near certain public venues, including the restaurants and show lounges, in order to leave access routes clear. Guests who are not booked in a Disabled cabin must be able to walk short distances in some venues, without the support of larger mobility equipment (eg scooters).

There are size and weight restrictions for the mobility equipment that can be taken onboard.

Onboard Payments

All prices onboard Ambition, Ambience and Renaissance are quoted in sterling. You will be provided with your personalised ID cruise card and this will be used for all onboard purchases as a cashless system is in operation onboard. Your cruise card is also, used as security each time to leave and re-join the vessel. Please note, your cruise card will state your name, nationality, DOB, muster station, any drinks package (should you have pre-purchased one) and the dates of your cruise. 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 £1. This pre-authorization will appear on your bank statement as a pending transaction until the end of your cruise.

During your cruise we 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.