British Isles Discovery Cruise in July

• Tuesday 12 July 2022 - Depart London Tilbury, UK

  Depart: 17:00hrs

  Board Ambience in Tilbury, today, settle in to your cabin and relax as your cruise begins.

• Wednesday 13 July 2022 - at sea

  Spend today relaxing on board.

• Thursday 14 July 2022 - Kirkwall, Orkney Isles, UK

  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.

• Friday 15 July 2022 - Invergordon, UK

  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.

• Saturday 16 July 2022 - Portree, Isle of Skye, UK

  Arrive: 07:00hrs

  Depart: 18:00hrs

  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.

• Sunday 17 July 2022 - Tobermory, Isle of Mull, UK

  Arrive: 07:00hrs

  Depart: 18:00hrs

  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.

• Monday 18 July 2022 - Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey, UK

  Arrive: 12:00hrs

  Depart: 19:00hrs

  Your next call is Holyhead on the Isle of Anglesey, just off the northwest tip of Wales. The island is a place of stunning countryside and beaches, and its sights include the spectacular ruins of Beaumaris Castle, and the three bridges across the Menai Strait that separates the island from mainland Wales. Its highlight, however, is arguably the iconic, 58-lettered railway sign of Llanfair­pwllgwyngyll­gogery­chwyrn­drobwll­llan­tysilio­gogo­goch – the little village that boasts the second-longest place name in the world.

• Tuesday 19 July 2022 - Cobh, Ireland

  Arrive: 09:00hrs

  Depart: 18:00hrs

  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.

• Wednesday 20 July 2022 - St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, UK

  Arrive: 07:30hrs

  Depart: 18:00hrs

  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.

• Thursday 21 July 2022 - St. Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, UK

  Arrive: 07:00hrs

  Depart: 19:00hrs

  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.

• Friday 22 July 2022 - Honfleur, France

  Arrive: 08:00hrs

  Depart: 16:00hrs

  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.

• Saturday 23 July 2022 - Arrive back at London Tilbury, UK

  Arrive: 09:00hrs

  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.

Days marked above with an anchor include ports where you will be transferred to shore by landing boat. These ports may be inaccessible for customers with mobility difficulties as a result. Any days not listed will be spent at sea.

• 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.