British Isles Discovery Cruise in September
British Isles Discovery Cruise in September
British Isles Discovery Cruise in September
12 Days Starting and ending in UK
Visiting: Tilbury Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, Isles Road, Invergordon, Portree, Isle of Skye, Tobermory, Belfast, Cobh, St Mary's, Saint Peter Port, Channel Islands, Honfleur
Tour operator:
Tour code:
99026
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
25 - 45
Age range:
21-99
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Set sail on an unforgettable autumn cruise from London Tilbury. Sit back and relax on board, enjoying Ambience's enviable array of restaurants, bars, shops and other distractions, or simply gazing out across the water, as you cruise gently along the British coast. Discover tiny harbours hidden beneath the rugged Highland and Island scenery of Orkney, Mull and the Isle of Skye, and explore Belfast’s historic harbour and Titanic Quarter, then cross the Channel as Ambience calls at the pretty, French port of Honfleur at the mouth of the River Seine.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Departs London Tilbury, Uk
Location: Tilbury Road
Meals Included: No Meals
Depart: 17:00hrs
Board Ambience in Tilbury, today, settle in to your cabin and relax as your cruise begins.
Day 2 : At Sea
Location: Tilbury Road
Meals Included: No Meals
Spend today relaxing on board.
Day 3 : Kirkwall, Orkney Isles, Uk
Location: Kirkwall, Orkney, Isles Road
Meals Included: No Meals
Arrive: 08:00hrs
Depart: 21:00hrs
Explore the historic capital of Orkney as Ambience docks in Kirkwall, situated a mile from the waters of Scapa Flow, where HMS Royal Oak was sunk in WW2. Take the chance to visit Kirkwall’s magnificent centrepiece, St Magnus Cathedral, or join an optional shore excursion to discover the highlights of the island’s unique mix of history, archaeology, crafts and wildlife.
Day 4 : Invergordon, Uk
Location: Invergordon
Meals Included: No Meals
Arrive: 07:00hrs
Depart: 14:00hrs
This morning, you’ll tie up in the great natural harbour at Invergordon on Scotland's rugged East Coast. Step ashore to explore, or join an optional shore excursion, perhaps to Loch Ness in search of Nessie. Golfers may head to the fine course at nearby Dornoch, while whisky connoisseurs can make a pilgrimage to the celebrated Glen Ord Distillery.
Day 5 : Portree, Isle Of Skye, Uk
Location: Portree, Isle of Skye
Meals Included: No Meals
Arrive: 08:00hrs
Depart: 19:00hrs
The Isle of Skye is your next port of call. Spend the day in picturesque Portree, with its quayside fish and chip shops, or join an excursion and head north, past the Old Man of Storr, to Duntum's Museum of Island Life; west to brooding Dunvegan Castle; south past the spectacular Cuillins; or even across the bridge to mainland Scotland.
Day 6 : Tobermory, Isle Of Mull, Uk
Location: Tobermory
Meals Included: No Meals
Arrive: 07:00hrs
Depart: 20:00hrs
Tobermory’s waterfront parade of multi-coloured houses welcomes you to the lovely island of Mull this morning. Explore this delightful little town, visit nearby Duart Castle or simply let the spectacular coastal scenery take your breath away.
Day 7 : Belfast, Uk
Location: Belfast
Meals Included: No Meals
Arrive: 08:00hrs
Depart: 17:00hrs
Ambience arrives in Belfast today. Explore the city's historic centre, visit the Titanic Quarter's developments that pay homage to the ill-fated vessel, or join an optional excursion to the vast ’stone staircase’ of the Giant’s Causeway on the Antrim Coast beyond.
Day 8 : Cobh, Ireland
Location: Cobh
Meals Included: No Meals
Arrive: 12:00hrs
Depart: 19:00hrs
Today, Ambience arrives in Cork's long, narrow harbour at Cobh. Shore excursions here offer you the chance to discover this historic capital of southwest Ireland, to head into the beautiful rolling countryside to fashionable Kinsale or to visit famous Blarney Castle, just north of the city, for a chance to kiss the Blarney Stone.
Day 9 : St. Mary's, Isles Of Scilly, Uk
Location: St Mary's
Meals Included: No Meals
Arrive: 07:30hrs
Depart: 19:00hrs
This morning finds us in the Isles of Scilly. Ambience anchors here in sheltered waters, giving you the opportunity to go ashore to explore Hugh Town on St Mary's, the flower-strewn byways beyond, and stunning Tresco, where the famous Abbey Gardens house Britain's finest subtropical plant collection.
Day 10 : St. Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, Uk
Location: Saint Peter Port, Channel Islands
Meals Included: No Meals
Arrive: 07:00hrs
Depart: 17:00hrs
Crowded around its busy harbour, St Peter Port is utterly charming. Fortified Castle Cornet is a must-see attraction, as are the views from Candie Gardens. Visit stunning Hauteville House, one time residence of Victor Hugo, whose exquisite interior design is preserved in the house.
Day 11 : Honfleur, France
Location: Honfleur
Meals Included: No Meals
Arrive: 05:00hrs
Depart: 14:30hrs
Cross the Channel to Honfleur, nestled at the mouth of the Seine. Wander the streets behind the pretty harbour of this favourite retreat of the French Impressionists, or venture further afield to fashionable Deauville, historic Caen and the nearby D-Day beaches or to Monet’s delightful house and gardens at Giverny.
Day 12 : Arrive Back At London Tilbury, Uk
Location: Tilbury Road
Meals Included: No Meals
Arrive: 08:00hrs
Say goodbye to Ambience, her crew and your fellow passengers as she arrives in Tilbury, today, and you disembark at the end of a wonderful cruise.
What's Included
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Comfortable, contemporary cabins and suites that feature TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge and individually controlled air conditioning
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A wide choice of British and International cuisine every day throughout your cruise
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A full programme of evening entertainment, including cabaret shows, comedy, dancing and live music
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Plenty to do during the day, including playing bridge, practising your steps on the dancefloor and interesting, expert-led lectures to attend
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Full use of the ship’s on-board leisure facilities
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All UK port taxes (where collectable in advance)
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Luggage porterage between your cabin and the drop-off/pick-up point
What's Not Included
Travelling to Europe after Brexit
New rules apply when travelling to European Union countries and Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. Note that these new rules do NOT apply when travelling within the United Kingdom or to the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland. You do require government issued ID when travelling by air though.
Passport - British passport holders need to have at least six months validity left on their passport and it needs to be less than ten years old; passports which have a longer validity than ten years are not valid for travel once the tenth anniversary of issue has passed. These rules do not apply to travel to Ireland where you can continue to use your passport as long as it’s valid for the length of your stay.
Visa - If you’re a tourist, you do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period. Different rules will apply to Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Romania; if you visit these countries, visits to other EU countries will not count towards the 90-day total. Travel to Ireland will not change and stays there will not count towards the 90-day total.
European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS) - Towards the end of 2022, it is likely that non EU citizens will be required to apply online for an authorisation to visit most European countries. The current details suggest there will be a charge of €7 per person and the authorisation will be valid for all trips made to the EU in a three year period from issue. We will advise you of confirmed details prior to your tour’s departure.
Border Control - At border control, you may need to show proof of your return journey - your travel documentation issued by us will be sufficient for this. You will also need to use separate lanes from EU, EEA and Swiss citizens if manual checks are required.
Healthcare Cover - You should always get appropriate travel insurance with healthcare cover before you go abroad which covers pre-existing conditions. You should understand the terms and conditions of your travel insurance and be happy with its cover for healthcare and travel disruption. Newmarket sell a comprehensive travel insurance policy. Ask our travel consultants for more information. You should also apply for a UK Global Heath Insurance Card (GHIC) which lets you get urgent state healthcare in Europe at a reduced cost or sometimes for free. Note GHIC is only valid in EU countries and not in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
Mobile Roaming - Roaming charges have been re-introduced by some UK providers when visiting the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Prior to travel, please do check with your phone operator for the most up to date information.
Check out our Q&As
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1983
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Vaccination Requirements
Your health and safety are pivotal to our operations, and every customer travelling on a tour with us must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Fully vaccinated means that you have had the full course of an approved vaccine a minimum of 14 days prior to your holiday. We also recommend that you travel with proof that you’ve been fully vaccinated.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Our company’s mission is to enrich lives and improve wellbeing through travel. A big part of that is ‘Travel for Good’. Our ‘Travel for Good’ hub is our first step in a long journey to reduce carbon, offset anything we produce as a company and travel without harming the planet or the people of the destinations we go to.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Fitness to Travel
We strive to give all our customers full care and attention, but we do need to know at the time of booking if there are any special needs or requirements. It is particularly important that we are advised of any disabilities and also if you intend to bring any specialist equipment such as a wheelchair with you. Please make sure that you make us aware of any requirements.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of newmarket holidays charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 48 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 34 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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Vaccination Requirements
Your health and safety are pivotal to our operations, and every customer travelling on a tour with us must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Fully vaccinated means that you have had the full course of an approved vaccine a minimum of 14 days prior to your holiday. You can find the travel restrictions for different countries on www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice. We also recommend that you travel with proof that you’ve been fully vaccinated.
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