Cruises from London Tilbury 2021 / 2022

Cruises from Tilbury

Conveniently located on the River Thames, London Tilbury is just 25 miles from central London. Start your cruise from London Tilbury and discover many destinations worldwide, from mini cruises and weekend breaks to Mediterranean cruises. All cruises sail from the London Cruise Terminal.

Festive Market Getaway Cruise

Belgium
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Enjoy a wonderful festive break aboard Ambience
Sail to Belgium's great port of Antwerp, the 'diamond city
Enjoy the city's renowned Christmas market

German Christmas Markets

Belgium, Germany
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Cricketing Legends Theme Cruise
Soak up the festive atmosphere aboard Ambience
Browse the stalls of the charming, colourful Christmas Market held on Antwerp's Grote Markt

Maiden Voyage to Hamburg

Germany
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Be a part of Ambience's maiden voyage
Sail to Hamburg, famously graced by The Beatles
Enjoy two relaxing days at sea

A Taste of Fjordland Cruise

Norway
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See the fjords bursting into life
Experience mighty Sognefjord, which leads to remote Flam and its famous railway
Discover Bergen’s colourful fish market

Summertime Fjordland Cruise in Late August

Norway
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See the fjords bursting into life
Three delightful ports of call
Explore Bergen’s colourful fish market

Springtime Fjordland Cruise

Norway
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Voices of Radio Theme Cruise
See the fjords bursting into life
Experience mighty Sognefjord, which leads to remote Flam and its famous railway

Autumn Fjordland

Norway
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British Broadcasting Legends Theme Cruise
Take in the fresh air and golden autumnal hues
Sail along two exquisite fjords

Summertime Fjordland Cruise in Early August

Norway
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Make the most of the long, light days of summer
Discover mighty Sognefjord, which leads to remote Flam and its famous railway
Explore Bergen’s colourful fish market

Majestic Easter Fjordland

Norway
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Easter Laughter Makers with Tim Vine Theme Cruise
The springtime glories of the fjords
Explore the preserved Bryggen quarter of historic Bergen

Antwerp & Amsterdam City Break

Netherlands, Belgium
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Visit the decennial Floriade Expo in Amsterdam
Explore Antwerp’s Diamond District
Discover the Anne Frank House or Rijksmuseum

Iceland's Land of the Northern Lights

UK, British Isles, Faroes Island, Iceland
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Go in search of the celestial Northern Lights
Discover fascinating Icelandic capital Reykjavík
Call at remote island outposts, including the Danish Faroes, Orkney and Shetland

Wintertime Fjords

Norway
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Admire the views from Mount Floyen in Bergen
Exeperience the Flamsbana Railway in Flam
Explore the quaint town of Eidfjord

Easter British Isles Discovery

UK, British Isles, Ireland, France
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Easter Laughter Makers Theme Cruise
Enjoy a host of charming British Isles calls
Call at southerly Guernsey and French Le Havre

British Isles Discovery Cruise in September

United Kingdom, British Isles, Ireland, France
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Enjoy a wonderful autmum-time sailing
Make a host of fascinating British Isles calls
Sail south to Guernsey and pretty Honfleur, in France

Iceland, Faroes & Edinburgh Festival

UK, Scotland, British Isles, Faroes Is, Iceland
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Visit Edinburgh during the famous Fringe Festival
Discover some of the UK's most remote islands
Call at toytown-like Tórshavn, Faroe capital and Reykjavík, the world’s most northerly capital

British Isles Discovery

United Kingdom, British Isles, Ireland, France
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Enjoy a 'Round Britain' sailing
Take in rugged Orkney capital Kirkwall, delightful Portree on the Isle of Skye and pretty Tobermory on Mull
Turn south and call at Cobh, Belfast, the Scilly Isles, the Channel Islands and France

Norway's Land of the Northern Lights

Norway
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Go in in search of the celestial Northern Lights
Head deep inside the Arctic Circle, calling at Tromsø, Alta and Bodø
Call at historic Fjordland capital Bergen

Canaries, Madeira & Morocco Winter Sunshine

Spain, Portugal, Morocco
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Gardening & Wildlife Theme Cruise
Leave winter’s grey and gloom behind
Sail south to the warmth and blue skies of Portugal and Spain

British Isles Discovery Cruise in July

United Kingdom, British Isles, Ireland, France
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Make the most of the long, light summer days on this exceptional cruise
Discover little harbours hidden beneath the rugged Highland and Island scenery of Orkney, Mull and the Isle of Skye
Explore Belfast's glittering Titanic Quarter

Remembrance Beaches & Battlefields

France, Belgium
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Visit the Menin Gate memorial
Visit Omaha & Utah Beaches from
Tour to the Somme battlefields

Round Britain & Queen's Platinum Jubilee Cruise 2022

United Kingdom, British Isles, Ireland, Guernsey
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A Right Royal Cruise Theme Cruise
Enjoy a very special cruise celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Call at all four corners of the British Isles

Christmas & New Year Canary Islands

Spain, Portugal
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Celebrate the season and welcome in 2022 aboard magnificent Ambience
Sail south to the sun-kissed isles off the coast of Africa
Head home via Leixoes for wine-producing Oporto, and Vigo

Iceland's Land of Ice & Fire & the Faroes Cruise 2022

Iceland, Faroe Islands
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Discover and explore the stunning ‘Land of Fire and Ice’
Make a quartet of exquisite Icelandic ports, including fascinating capital Reykjavik.
Head home via the Faroe Islands and Shetland

Baltic Treasures & St. Petersburg Cruise in July 2022

Estonia, Russia, Finland, Sweden
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Cirque at Sea Multi-Generational Theme Cruise
Sail east to discover wonderful Copenhagen and medieval gem Tallinn
Spend the night at Tsarist St Petersburg

Cape Verde, Madeira, Canaries & Morocco Winter Sunshine

Portugal, Spain, Cape Verde Islands, Morocco
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Supercraft Theme Cruise
Escape the grey gloom of the British winter
Sail south to the sun-kissed isles of Madeira, Tenerife, São Vicente, Cape Verde and Gran Canaria

Hidden Baltic Treasures & St. Petersburg

Denmark, Estonia, Russia, Finland, Sweden …
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Sail east to once-secretive Lithuanian Cold War city of Klaipeda, and Poland’s historic Gdynia
Spend the night in glorious St Petersburg
Call at stylish Danish capital Copenhagen

Baltic Treasures & St. Petersburg Cruise 2022

Estonia, Russia, Finland, Sweden
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Sail east from London to medieval Tallinn and Tsarist St Petersburg
Enjoy a trio of calls at Scandinavian capitals Copenhagen, Helsinki and Stockholm
Call at Denmark's former Viking stronghold, Aarhus

Volcanoes of the Azores & Madeira

Portugal, Azores
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Spot Sperm Whales from Horta
See dramatic volcanic landscapes in Ponta Delgada
Take a flower safari tour in Madeira with a local enthusiast

In Search of the Northern Lights

Norway
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Enjoy a thrilling huksy ride from Bodø
Seek out the breath-taking Northern Lights in Alta
Explore the 'Gateway to the Arctic' city of Tromsø

Winter Warmth in the Canaries

Spain, Portugal
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Relax on the beaches near Santa Cruz in Tenerife
Ride the cable car in Funchal
Enjoy the Three Kings street parade and Epiphany celebrations

Ancient Walls of the Med with Malta

Spain, Italy, Malta, Gibraltar, Portugal …
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Delve into history & culture of the Med
Explore the fortified Castello district in Cagliari
In Melilla visit the fortified Spanish exclave

Arctic Voyage to Greenland & Iceland Cruise 2022

Iceland, Greenland, UK, British Isles
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Our Frozen Planet Theme Cruise
Call at Reykjavik, the world’s most northerly capital
Head west across the Atlantic to vast Greenland, keeping an eye out for whales

White Christmas in Norway

Norway
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Experience life with the Sami people
Go in search of the Northern Lights
Go in search of the Northern Lights

Islands Of Cape Verde

Portugal, Spain, Canary Islands
Fred.Olsen

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Experience the spectacular beauty of glorious islands
Enjoy an authentic taste of Cape Verde
Discover volcanic landscapes and natural wonders

Mediterranean Islands with Cyprus

Spain, Italy, Greece, Malta, Cyprus …
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Dscover the Acropolis of Lindos
See Mount Etna when cruising the Messina Strait
Visit Pasteis de Belém bakery to enjoy a pastel de nata tart

Grand Black Sea & Mediterranean 2022

Portugal, Spain, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine …
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Enjoy a wonderful odyssey with several fascinating ports of call
Sail up the Bosphorus into the Black Sea
Return home via Athens, Egypt and Gibraltar

Grand Black Sea & Mediterranean 2023

Portugal, Spain, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine …
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Enjoy a wonderful odyssey with several fascinating ports of call
Sail up the Bosphorus into the Black Sea
Return home via Athens, Egypt and Gibraltar

Grand Canada, Greenland, Iceland & Northern Lights

Faroes Island, Greenland, Canada, Iceland
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Cross the Atlantic, calling at pristine Greenland
Make several fascinating calls on Canada's eastern seaboard, including historic Québec and stylish Montréal
Sail up the great St Lawrence River

Getting to London Tilbury

By air: Perfectly placed for quick and easy access, London Tilbury is about an hour from London Gatwick Airport or London Stansted, and approximately two hours from London Heathrow. London City and London Southend are the closest airports, each around 40 minutes away.

By train: There are regular rail services from London Fenchurch Street Station to Tilbury, and taxis are available to take you to the cruise terminal. A free shuttle bus is available from Tilbury Town station to the ‘Tilbury to Gravesend’ ferry, which is located right next to the cruise terminal.

By car: The port is just seven miles away from Junction 31 of the M25. There are plenty of signs to direct you to your cruise from London Tilbury from there. There are special coach services for passengers from London Victoria Coach station to the Tilbury cruise terminal on sailing days.

Facilities in the port of Tilbury

Basic facilities are available to use, including lounge areas, toilets, shops and baggage assistance for customers taking cruises from London Tilbury.

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Booking Hotline
Mon to Fri	9am - 5:30pm
Sat	9am – 2:00pm
Sun	Closed
Bank Holidays	9am – 2:00pm

Customer Services
Mon to Fri	9am - 4pm
Sat	9am - 12pm
Sun	Closed
Bank Holidays	Closed