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Christmas Markets in Normandy & the Netherlands (France), a cruise by Ambassador Cruise Line

Cruise · 5 nights · with Ambassador Cruise Line

Christmas Markets in Normandy & the Netherlands

Five days aboard Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambience sailing from London Tilbury to Honfleur and Amsterdam via Ijmuiden, calling at Normandy’s Christmas markets and Dutch festive stalls along a gentle winter route.

Duration
5 nights
Departs
12 Dec 2027
Sails from
London Tilbury
Returns to the same port
Ship
Ambience
From
£429
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Christmas markets in Honfleur

  2. Visit to Ijmuiden near Amsterdam

  3. Two days for Amsterdam's festive stalls

  4. Crossing the English Channel from London Tilbury

About the trip

This five-night cruise on Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambience sets out from London Tilbury, crossing the Channel to Honfleur, a Normandy port known for its old harbour and faded charm. The town’s cobbled streets and market stalls dress up for Christmas in a low-key way, a quieter start to the festive season.

Next comes Ijmuiden, a Dutch port not far from Amsterdam, where the ship often docks to allow passengers access to the Dutch capital without the bustle of its main cruise terminals. Amsterdam’s canals tend to freeze only in paintings, but the Christmas markets and twinkling lights have their own appeal in the chilly air.

After two ports with time to stretch legs on land, Ambience returns to London Tilbury. The itinerary provides a gentle contrast of Norman coastline and lowland Dutch waterside, offering a calm break before the year's end, with the welcome that smaller ships like Ambience usually deliver at quieter ports.

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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 Honfleur
  3. 3 Amsterdam

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    London Tilbury

  2. Day 2

    Honfleur

  3. Day 3

    Ijmuiden, for Amsterdam

  4. Day 4

    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 in Normandy & the Netherlands?
Christmas Markets in Normandy & the Netherlands is a 5 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Christmas Markets in Normandy & the Netherlands depart from?
Christmas Markets in Normandy & the Netherlands departs from London Tilbury.
Who operates Christmas Markets in Normandy & the Netherlands?
Christmas Markets in Normandy & the Netherlands is operated by Ambassador Cruise Line aboard Ambience.
How much does Christmas Markets in Normandy & the Netherlands cost?
Prices for Christmas Markets in Normandy & the Netherlands start from £429, 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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