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Christmas Markets Cruise - Germany, a cruise by Ambassador Cruise Line

Cruise · 4 nights · with Ambassador Cruise Line

Christmas Markets Cruise - Germany

Four nights aboard Ambassador’s Ambition from London Tilbury to Hamburg and cruising the Elbe, a city and river rarely seen from such an intimate viewpoint this close to Christmas.

Duration
4 nights
Departs
15 Dec 2028
Sails from
London Tilbury
Returns to the same port
Ship
Ambition
From
£349
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Two days docked in HamburgWith Christmas markets

  2. Cruising down the River ElbeWith riverbank views

  3. Departure and return at London Tilbury

About the trip

This four-night cruise with Ambassador Cruise Line sets off from London Tilbury towards Hamburg, a northern city where the legacy of the Hanseatic League meets the familiar bustle of a major port. Hamburg’s Christmas markets fill squares and courtyards with stalls selling marzipan and mulled wine, often framed by brick warehouses and the occasional canal.

After two days in Hamburg, the Ambition turns downstream to follow the River Elbe back towards London. The river itself is a working waterway, with a mix of urban stretches near Hamburg and quieter countryside glimpsed from deck as the ship makes its way back. The ship is small enough to manoeuvre along this often overlooked route rather than hug the coastline.

The pace allows time to relax between ports and admire the lights and decorations that mark the season in northern Germany and England. The cruise begins and ends at London Tilbury, offering familiar convenience after a short getaway centred on the warmth of festive markets rather than packed itineraries.

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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 London
  2. 2 Hamburg

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    London Tilbury

  2. Day 2

    Hamburg, cruise River Elbe

  3. Day 3

    London Tilbury

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 Christmas Markets Cruise - Germany?
Christmas Markets Cruise - Germany is a 4 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Christmas Markets Cruise - Germany depart from?
Christmas Markets Cruise - Germany departs from London Tilbury.
Who operates Christmas Markets Cruise - Germany?
Christmas Markets Cruise - Germany is operated by Ambassador Cruise Line aboard Ambition.
How much does Christmas Markets Cruise - Germany cost?
Prices for Christmas Markets Cruise - Germany start from £349, 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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