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Ambassador Taster Cruise - Tilbury to Portsmouth (France), a cruise by Ambassador Cruise Line

Cruise · 2 nights · with Ambassador Cruise Line

Ambassador Taster Cruise - Tilbury to Portsmouth

A two-night cruise aboard Ambassador’s Ambition from London Tilbury to the quiet harbour town of Honfleur, ending in Portsmouth. A brief escape across the Channel with time to explore a Norman port known for its painterly qualities.

Duration
2 nights
Departs
30 Apr 2028
Sails from
London Tilbury
Ends in Portsmouth
Ship
Ambition
From
£159
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Overnight stop in Honfleur’s old harbour

  2. Crossing the English Channel from Tilbury to France

  3. Return voyage along the south coast of England

  4. Views of the White Cliffs of Dover approaching Portsmouth

  5. Two nights aboard the small ship Ambition

About the trip

This short cruise with Ambassador Cruise Line leaves London Tilbury and crosses the Channel to Honfleur, a Norman port whose cobbled streets and old harbour featured in many impressionist paintings. Walking here means avoiding cars rather than crowds, a reminder that tourists come mostly by day from nearby cities.

The vessel for this trip is Ambition, a ship small enough for a more relaxed atmosphere. After a night in Honfleur, the ship sails back to Portsmouth, passing the White Cliffs at a respectful distance. Portsmouth’s historic dockyards and the iconic Spinnaker Tower are within reach on foot.

The pace is gentle, with little time lost to lengthy travel, making it a concise and manageable taste of coastal cruising. Despite the brief duration, a surprising variety of coastal character awaits between two English ports and a town across the sea where painters once paused and sketched.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Honfleur
  2. 2 Portsmouth
  3. 3 London

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    London Tilbury

  2. Day 2

    Honfleur

  3. Day 3

    Portsmouth

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

Ambassador Cruise Line confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

Price based on
Two people sharing a cabinThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
Travelling alone
Check with Ambassador Cruise Line
Flights
Not needed if you join at London Tilbury
What’s included
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Accessibility
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For full details of what’s included, check with Ambassador Cruise Line. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Ambassador Taster Cruise - Tilbury to Portsmouth?
Ambassador Taster Cruise - Tilbury to Portsmouth is a 2 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Ambassador Taster Cruise - Tilbury to Portsmouth depart from?
Ambassador Taster Cruise - Tilbury to Portsmouth departs from London Tilbury and returns to Portsmouth.
Who operates Ambassador Taster Cruise - Tilbury to Portsmouth?
Ambassador Taster Cruise - Tilbury to Portsmouth is operated by Ambassador Cruise Line aboard Ambition.
How much does Ambassador Taster Cruise - Tilbury to Portsmouth cost?
Prices for Ambassador Taster Cruise - Tilbury to Portsmouth start from £159, subject to availability.

The operator

Ambassador Cruise Line

Adult-focused cruises from UK ports

A British cruise line sailing from ports around the country, which spares its passengers the airport altogether.

You book with Ambassador Cruise Line directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

New to United Kingdom? Our United Kingdom guide has the practical essentials: money, plugs, visas and when to go.

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