London-Calling

Yep...take sunscreen, T-shirts, waterproofs and winter gear.

HI Andrew, thanks you for the thank you. I completely agree. Ships and cabins change temperature during a cruise, therefore the need to be able to regulate the air-con is a must. I'm sure most of Ambience's cabins have functioning air-con, but which ones don't. Its a bit like Russian roulette, it would seem. Malcolm

You need to be prepared for all weathers. It has been pretty warm in Norway, with some calm seas, the past few weeks. However, it gets cooler as you approach the North Cape. You will probably need a winter cost, hat and gloves. Enjoy!

Hi, I'm just back from Norway and saw quite a few Hurtigruten ships, in various ports. Enjoy!

One more video, Ambience in Norway:

Thanks Paulatsea. To he honest I've experienced pluming, air-con issues and worn furniture on lots of older ships, such as CMV, Olsen and Thomson. Unfortunately it's not unusual. I guess that the way these lines offer some great fares, is that they do not spend a fortune on refits. In addition, sadly tables for two are rare on many ships. The Saxophone issue was dealt with. Ambassador do offer some great late fares, even on their balcony cabins. Yes I will try Ambition as soon as I have the time and money. She actual passed us, as we were going up to Norway, she was coming back. Please see video below:

One Year On I was fortunate to be onboard 'Ambience', the new Ambassador's cruise lines first ship, for her maiden cruise in May 2022. My original ship review was generally positive, but highlighted some serious issues. 13 months later, I have just returned from a second cruise onboard Ambience: a 17-night cruise to Norway’s North Cape and Spitzbergen. It was an excellent itinerary of eight ports of call and eight days at sea, in between. Below are my opinions about the onboard experience, one year on. June/July 2023: Ambience Cruise Review - HERE

So it transpires that Icon is 250,000gt so BIGGER than Oasis!

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Thanks Biker 19. where is that thread please?

I believe that this is a rendering of RCI next ship "Icon Of The Seas":

The new "Ambassador" cruise line have delayed the maiden season of their second ship "Ambition" in 2023.Some eleven cruises are cancelled.The reason is NOT technical, it is somewhat surprising, to me anyway.The official statement and some comments are, here; Ambassador’s “Ambition” Inaugural Season Delayed | Malcolm Oliver's WaterWorld (wordpress.com)

There is another review here, of Ambience's maiden cruise. It's NOT all good! Ambience Ship Review – Maiden Cruise (Ambassador Cruise Line) | Malcolm Oliver's WaterWorld (wordpress.com)

Ambassador's 'Ambience' has nine lifts. Their décor is rather unique, in my experience: