What's Included?
- Return coach travel with reserved seating to Dundee
- Thirteen nights sailing onboard the Ambition leaving from and returning to Dundee
- Board Basis - Full Board including Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea & Dinner
- Premium Drinks & Gratuities Package available - only £325 per person for the entire cruise!
- Visits to Runavik, Reykjavik, Grundarfjordur, Seydisfjordur, & Lerwick (Shetland)
- Special eclipse sailing positioned for the 2026 Solar Eclipse, with expert commentary onboard and the possibility of seeing the Perseid Meteor Shower and Aurora Borealis*
- Captain’s Gala Dinner and Baked Alaska Parade*
- Captain’s Cocktail Party*
- Informative guest speakers
- ORCA guided wildlife viewings and activities
- Evening entertainment including live shows
- Daytime activities programme
- Use of gym, swimming pools, hot tubs and spa access
- Currency onboard is GBP Sterling
Please note viewing of the Solar Eclipse, Perseid Meteor Shower and Aurora Borealis cannot be guaranteed and is subject to local weather and atmospheric conditions.All passengers must have a valid passport and appropriate cruise insurance cover.
Please note that normal terms & conditions do not apply to cruise bookings, bookings for cruises are non-transferable and non-refundable
Please note that this cruise is an Adult-Only Cruise, 18+ Only
*Formal attire is reccomended during the Captain's Gala Dinner & Captain's Cocktail Party, Jeans, t-shirts, shorts and open-neck shirts are not permitted in the main restaurant on Formal or Gala evenings.
Regarding valid passports:
- The passport must be valid for at least three months after the intended return date
- The passport must not be more than 10 years old on the day of return
Gratuities & Drinks Package can be pre paid at an additional cost, if you choose this option it will include:
Non - alcoholic beverages including unlimited soft drinks
House Brands from the bar list (by the glass)
House wines (red , white & rose)
Premium wines (red, white & rose)
Premium drinks from bar list (by the glass)
Premium teas & speciality coffee
Please note -
Drinks Packages exclude drinks/snacks from the cabin/suite mini bar and bottles of water (large and small).
Drinks Packages may be booked up to 7 days before the sailing date. If within 7 days of sailing, packages can only be purchased onboard, and the ‘Onboard Price’ will be applicable.
Only one drink per person at any time may be ordered (minimum 15-minute wait between orders).
Alcoholic drinks are limited to 15 beverages per 24-hour period (6 am to 6 am). Alcoholic drinks requested above the daily limits will be charged with a 50% discount.
All drinks within the Ambassador Drinks Packages are served by the glass only.
Onboard purchase of the Ambassador Drinks Packages must be made within 24 hours of boarding the ship. For the avoidance of doubt, a cut-off date and time will be stipulated in the daily programme.
Standard spirit measures are 40ml
Purezza bottled water in cabins isn’t included in any package and is chargeable at the applicable rate of £1.65 per bottle.
Guests can purchase a refillable Purezza water bottle from any outlet for £17.95, allowing them unlimited refills in this bottle.
Purezza bottle refills are not included in the drinks packages, but guests can have water by the glass which is included in all packages.
If pre paid drinks and gratuitiues package not taken, gratuitiues will be payable on
board (approx £7pppn)
On Board Ambition
Ambition suits a cruise like this because it gives you plenty to enjoy on sea days without losing that smaller, more personal feel. Ambassador describes the ship as carrying up to 1,200 guests, with a choice of main restaurants, speciality dining, a more casual café, several bars and lounges, a theatre, library, card room, craft studio, retail shops and a wellness area with gym and pools. In other words, there is enough going on that the ship still feels like part of the holiday, not just the transport between moments.
For this particular sailing, the onboard atmosphere is an even bigger part of the appeal because the experience is built around the sky as much as the ports. Alongside the usual entertainment, Ambition brings in astronomy-focused enrichment through Pete Lawrence and Peter Truman, while ORCA activities add another layer of interest out on deck. It means your time on board is not filler between destinations, it is where some of the most memorable parts of the holiday are likely to happen.
Witness the Solar Eclipse
This is the headline moment of the cruise, and rightly so. Ambassador positions the sailing in remote waters off East Greenland, close to Ittoqqortoormiit, for the 12 August 2026 total solar eclipse, and official eclipse maps show the path of totality crossing Greenland and the Arctic region. Watching from the open decks at sea should make the experience feel even more dramatic, with wide horizons, uninterrupted views and that eerie shift as daylight falls away.
What makes it such a strong selling point is not just the eclipse itself, but the setting around it. This is not a crowded roadside viewpoint or a dash between locations. It is an event experienced in the middle of vast Arctic waters, with commentary and guidance from BBC Sky at Night’s Pete Lawrence and eclipse specialist Peter Truman helping bring the whole thing to life. It feels less like just seeing an eclipse and more like being part of a properly curated celestial event.
Perseid Meteor Shower
The timing of the cruise also lines up beautifully with the Perseids, one of the year’s best-known meteor showers. In 2026 the Perseids are active from 17 July to 24 August and peak on 13 August, right in the middle of this voyage, which makes the cruise especially well placed for late-night skywatching. From dark northern waters, the decks offer the sort of setting stargazers always hope for.
Of course, no meteor display can be guaranteed, but the appeal here is obvious. Fast, bright meteors and the possibility of repeated sightings over several nights add another layer to the cruise beyond the eclipse itself. It turns the voyage into more than a one-day phenomenon and gives guests the feeling that the sky could keep rewarding them right through the trip.
Runavík, Faroe Islands
Runavík makes a lovely first landfall because it feels real and lived-in rather than overly polished. Set on the Skálafjørður fjord and close to Lake Toftavatn, it has that mix of harbour activity, low-rise Faroese townscape and open scenery that gives you an immediate sense of the islands. It also sits within Eysturoy’s main commercial area, so even a simple wander gives you a feel for everyday life in the Faroes rather than just a tourist stop.
For a free day, the appeal is in the atmosphere and the setting. Some guests will be happy strolling the waterfront and taking in the village feel, while others may use Runavík as a jumping-off point for wider exploring on Eysturoy, where the scenery quickly opens up into mountain views, moorland and dramatic island roads. It is the sort of place where the quiet beauty sneaks up on you.
Reykjavík, Iceland
Reykjavík is a brilliant contrast to the more remote parts of the cruise, giving you a capital city that is still easy to enjoy on foot. The big draw is how much you can take in without overcomplicating the day, from hallmark sights like Hallgrímskirkja and Harpa to the lively streets, waterfront views and the city’s creative, modern feel. It has that rare balance of culture, character and easy-going pace.
A lot of people naturally drift towards the Old Harbour area, which links nicely with the city centre and gives you cafés, museums and a proper feel for Reykjavík by the sea. It is also a popular departure point for whale-watching trips, so the day can be as relaxed or as memorable as you want it to be. Whether you stick to the landmarks or just enjoy wandering, it is one of those ports that gives you plenty back for very little effort.
Grundarfjörður, Iceland
Grundarfjörður has one of the most instantly recognisable settings on the whole cruise. The town sits right beside Kirkjufell, one of Iceland’s most famous mountains, and the combination of quiet waterfront, open bay and dramatic backdrop makes it feel cinematic from the moment you arrive. It is also well placed within Snæfellsnes, so there is a real sense of being in one of Iceland’s most scenic regions.
The beauty of a stop here is that it works whether you want to keep it simple or head out for something bigger. Some people will be perfectly happy just taking in the views and getting the photos they came for, while others may be tempted by the wider outdoor feel of the area, where activities like kayaking, birdwatching and sea-based trips are part of the local offer. It is a small place, but it feels surrounded by possibility.
Seyðisfjörður, Iceland
Seyðisfjörður is one of those places that tends to stick in people’s minds because it looks and feels so distinctive. Tucked at the end of a narrow fjord and framed by steep mountains and waterfalls, it combines colourful wooden houses, a creative atmosphere and a much quieter pace than Iceland’s busier ports. It feels intimate, scenic and a little bit special all at once.
For many visitors, the simple pleasure here is just pottering around the town itself. The Blue Church is the best-known sight and adds to the place’s postcard appeal, but the wider charm is in the streets, the harbour setting and the feeling that you have reached a tucked-away corner of east Iceland. It is the kind of stop where you do not need a packed plan for the day to feel worthwhile.
Lerwick, Shetland Isles
Lerwick rounds the cruise off with a port that feels different again, less dramatic in scale than Iceland perhaps, but full of character. As Shetland’s only town, it has a bustling harbour feel, a distinctive old waterfront and a history shaped by trade, fishing and seafaring. There is something very satisfying about finishing in a place that still feels proudly local and slightly apart from the mainland.
It is a great place for an easy, interesting day ashore. You can simply enjoy the harbour streets and local shops, or spend time at the Shetland Museum and Archives, which sits right in Lerwick and offers a strong introduction to the islands’ heritage. It is not a place that shouts for attention, but it has real depth and a very likeable feel.
Aurora During Totality
This is the most unusual of the three sky highlights, and it is best treated as a possibility rather than a promise. Ambassador specifically notes the chance of a fleeting aurora display during totality, when the sudden darkness could make the Arctic horizon feel especially alive. Even the suggestion of that combination, eclipse above and auroral glow around, is enough to make the imagination run wild.
What sells this so well is the rarity of the idea. Most people will never be in a position where an eclipse, Arctic waters and the potential for auroral activity overlap in the same experience. That does not mean it is guaranteed, and the cruise line makes clear that viewing of the eclipse, Perseids and aurora all depends on weather and conditions, but it adds a real sense of wonder to the whole sailing.
