✔ Ports of call: St Malo (France), El Ferrol, Cadiz, Malaga, Almeria, Ceuta, (Spain), Gibraltar, Lisbon, (Portugal) Fowey†, (England)
✔ Seventeen nights in ensuite cabin as selected
✔ All meals and snacks onboard
✔ Door to Door* service
✔ ABTA bonded for your peace of mind

†Tender port

Day One. You will be picked up at home and transferred to Newcastle-upon-Tyne to board Ambition. Perhaps explore the ship before the late afternoon departure.

Day Two. A day at sea to relax in the sun and take in the sea air as your ship sails towards France. Enjoy daytime activities such as quizzes, games and various classes or relax in the Green Sea Spa. Tuck into delicious cuisine then settle down for top notch entertainment.

Day Three. Ambition sails into St Malo, a walled city that delights with its ramparts and enchanting old town.

Day Four. Another day at sea enjoying Ambition’s fabulous facilities.

Day Five. Ambition cruises to El Ferrol where you can explore the historic sites, such as San Felipe Castle, visit the Naval Museum, or take a tour to the pilgrimage city of Santiago de Compostela.

Day Six. Soak up the sun at sea.

Day Seven. Ambition glides into Cadiz, with its golden sands, picturesque plazas and bars featuring flamenco dancers.

Day Eight. Wake up in Malaga where attractions include sandy beaches, gardens, a Roman theatre, and an ancient fortress, as well as the Picasso Museum and the artist’s birthplace.

Day Nine. Almeria is today’s destination. Main attractions are the city’s old quarter, the Alcazaba stronghold, and the unique City Cathedral with its castle-like towers. Perhaps venture inland to the lunar-like landscapes of the Tabernas Desert where many “Spaghetti Westerns” were filmed.

Day Ten. Discover Ceuta, where two continents meet. Head to the Plaza de Africa, visit the Royal Walls, or just enjoy the coastal beauty.

Day Eleven. Arrive in Gibraltar, home to centuries old siege tunnels, botanic gardens, and free roaming Barbary macaques.

Day Twelve. At sea, enjoying Ambition’s excellent facilities.

Day Thirteen. Elegant Lisbon, today. Stroll along the banks of the Tagus River to grand Commerce Square, ride through the streets on a classic tramcar, visit the gothic monastery, or take the gondola cable car round trip for views over the Vasco de Gama Bridge.

Days Fourteen & Fifteen. Relax at sea and enjoy being spoiled!

Day Sixteen. The camera-friendly village of Fowey† has cafes, independent shops, galleries and pavement bars in its quaint narrow lanes. Perhaps enjoy a sail on the River Fowey, passing author, Daphne du Maurier’s house, the setting for Rebecca.

Days Seventeen. Enjoy your final day at sea aboard Ambition.

Day Eighteen. Morning arrival in Newcastle-upon-Tyne - your transfer vehicle will be waiting to take you home after your Mediterranean sojourn.