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Battle of the Bands (United Kingdom), a cruise by Ambassador Cruise Line

Cruise · 3 nights · with Ambassador Cruise Line

Battle of the Bands

A three-night cruise on Ambassador's Ambition, sailing from Newcastle Tyne to Bristol Royal Portbury, with a soundtrack of pop versus rock to keep the evenings lively.

Duration
3 nights
Departs
12 Oct 2027
Sails from
Newcastle
Ends in Bristol Royal Portbury
Ship
Ambition
From
£249
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Three nights aboard Ambassador's Ambition

  2. Sail from Newcastle Tyne to Bristol Royal Portbury

  3. Evening entertainment themed on pop versus rock music

  4. Time in Newcastle with its river bridges and quays

  5. Visit to Bristol's historic harbourside

About the trip

Ambassador Cruise Line's three-night Battle of the Bands cruise sets off from Newcastle Tyne, a city with its own gritty charm and famously photogenic bridges, before heading down the west coast to Bristol Royal Portbury. The journey invites a modest change of scenery rather than a sprawling itinerary.

The ship, Ambition, offers a compact way to spend a few days at sea with the added amusement of an ongoing musical rivalry between pop and rock tunes — a theme that adds some atmosphere beyond the usual background music. Docking in Bristol means access to the city's historic harbourside, once the domain of merchants and shipbuilders.

It’s a brief cruise that suits anyone not wanting to commit to lengthy travel but who fancies a break with some music-driven company. You’ll spend more time on board than on shore, which explains the short route and the focus on entertainment rather than sightseeing.

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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 Newcastle upon Tyne
  2. 2 Bristol

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Newcastle Tyne

  2. Day 2

    Bristol Royal Portbury

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 Newcastle
What’s included
Check with Ambassador Cruise Line
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 Battle of the Bands?
Battle of the Bands is a 3 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Battle of the Bands depart from?
Battle of the Bands departs from Newcastle and returns to Bristol Royal Portbury.
Who operates Battle of the Bands?
Battle of the Bands is operated by Ambassador Cruise Line aboard Ambition.
How much does Battle of the Bands cost?
Prices for Battle of the Bands start from £249, 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.

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