Ambience

Former names: MS Satoshi (Ocean Builders), Amy Johnson (CMV), Pacific Dawn (P&O Australia), Regal Princess

Ambience current position

The current location of Ambience is in East Mediterranean (coordinates 31.19088 N / 29.88061 E) cruising en route to EGALY. The AIS position was last reported 7 minutes ago.

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Current itinerary of Ambience

Ambience current cruise is а 33 days, round-trip Treasures Of The Mediterranean Greece, Italy, Egypt Beyond. The itinerary begins on May 5, 2025 and ends on June 7, 2025.

Date / TimePort
05 May 17:00    Departing from London-Tilbury, England hotels
06 May 09:00 - 19:00    Amsterdam, Netherlands North Holland
10 May 08:00 - 20:00    Lisbon, Portugal
12 May 08:00 - 20:00    Gibraltar, UK
15 May 08:00 - 18:00    La Goulette-Tunis, Tunisia
16 May 08:00 - 18:00    Cagliari, Sardinia Italy
18 May 08:00 - 18:00    Siracusa, Sicily Italy, Syracuse
19 May 12:00 - 19:00    Kefalonia Island, Argostoli-Fiskardo, Greece
20 May 08:00 - 18:00    Corfu Island, Kerkyra, Greece
22 May 08:00 - 18:00    Rhodes Island, Greece
24 May 06:00 - 25 May 20:00    Alexandria, Egypt, Cairo
27 May 08:00 - 18:00    Souda-Chania, Crete Greece
29 May 09:00 - 19:00    Palermo, Sicily Italy
02 Jun 08:00 - 19:00    Tangier, Morocco, Tanger-Ville
04 Jun 08:00 - 19:00    Porto-Leixoes, Oporto, Portugal
07 Jun 08:00    Arriving in London-Tilbury, England hotels

Specifications of Ambience

Year of build1991  /  Age: 34
Flag state Bahamas
BuilderFincantieri (Monfalcone, Italy)
Classresidential/hotel ship (ocean liner)
Ferry route / homeportsTilbury-London
Building costUSD 280 million
Engines (power)MAN (38.88 MW / 52139 hp)
Speed22 kn / 41 km/h / 25 mph
Length (LOA)245 m / 804 ft
Beam (width)32 m / 105 ft
Gross Tonnage70285 gt
Passengers1596 - 1915
Crew660
Passengers-to-space ratio37
Decks13
Cabins798
Decks with cabins7
Last Refurbishment2023
Former namesMS Satoshi (Ocean Builders), Amy Johnson (CMV), Pacific Dawn (P&O Australia), Regal Princess
Christened byCathy Freeman (Regal Princess), Sally Gunnell (Ambassador Ambience)
OwnerAmbassador Group (via CVI Group Ltd)
OperatorAmbassador Cruise Line UK

Ambience Itineraries

DateItineraryDeparture PortPrice from
2025 Apr 24 7 days, round-trip Denmark Norway Experience London-Tilbury
2025 May 01 4 days, round-trip Back To The 80Srsquo Benelux Coastal Explorer London-Tilbury
2025 May 05 33 days, round-trip Treasures Of The Mediterranean Greece, Italy, Egypt Beyond London-Tilbury
2025 Jun 07 14 days, round-trip Land Of Eternal Sunshine NorwayrsquoS 6 Most Beautiful Coastal Gems London-Tilbury
2025 Jun 21 7 days, round-trip Scandinavian Explorer London-Tilbury
2025 Jun 28 7 days, round-trip Gems Of The English Channel London-Tilbury
2025 Jul 05 16 days, round-trip Treasures Of Scotland And Iceland London-Tilbury
2025 Jul 21 7 days, round-trip Summertime Fjords London-Tilbury
2025 Jul 28 6 days, round-trip Scandinavian Explorer London-Tilbury
2025 Aug 03 7 days, round-trip Norways Fjords Multi-Generational Adventure London-Tilbury
2025 Aug 10 12 days, round-trip Iberian Multi-Generational Adventure London-Tilbury
2025 Aug 22 3 days, round-trip French Escape London-Tilbury
2025 Aug 25 14 days, round-trip Treasures Of Northern Europe London-Tilbury
2025 Sep 08 12 days, round-trip British Isles Discovery London-Tilbury
2025 Sep 20 14 days, round-trip France, Portugal Spain Adventure London-Tilbury
2025 Oct 04 7 days, round-trip Cruise With Jane McDonald London-Tilbury
2025 Oct 11 16 days, round-trip Spain, Portugal, And Canary Islands Odyssey London-Tilbury
2025 Oct 27 16 days, round-trip Ceo Cruise To NorwayrsquoS Land Of The Northern Lights Scotland London-Tilbury
2025 Nov 12 5 days, round-trip The Netherlands To Honfleur London-Tilbury
2025 Nov 17 12 days, round-trip Gems Of Western Europe London-Tilbury
2025 Nov 29 5 days, round-trip Canals And Culture Of Hamburg And Amsterdam London-Tilbury
2025 Dec 04 8 days, round-trip Viking Heritage Voyage London-Tilbury
2025 Dec 14 6 days, round-trip Christmas Markets London-Tilbury
2025 Dec 20 18 days, round-trip Christmas In The Canaries London-Tilbury
2026 Jan 30 40 days, round-trip Jewels Of The Caribbean Sea London-Tilbury
2026 Mar 11 16 days, round-trip Norways Land Of The Northern Lights Scotland London-Tilbury
2026 Mar 27 7 days, round-trip Bremerhaven To Belgium Multi-Generational Adventure London-Tilbury
2026 Apr 03 7 days, round-trip Springtime Fjords London-Tilbury
2026 Apr 10 14 days, round-trip Charms Of British Isles Normandy London-Tilbury
2026 Apr 24 7 days, round-trip Scandinavian Springtime Delights London-Tilbury
2026 May 01 3 days, round-trip Bank Holiday Escape To Holland Belgium London-Tilbury
2026 May 04 15 days, round-trip Vistas Of France, Spain Portugal London-Tilbury
2026 May 19 10 days, round-trip Treasures Of The British Isles London-Tilbury
2026 May 29 15 days, round-trip Delights Of Canary Islands, Madeira Portugal London-Tilbury
2026 Jun 13 12 days, round-trip Icelands Land Of Ice Fire London-Tilbury
2026 Jun 25 11 days, round-trip Summertime Fjordland London-Tilbury
2026 Jul 06 11 days, round-trip Summertime Gardens Of The Channel Islands Northern France London-Tilbury
2026 Jul 17 3 days, round-trip Weekend Escape To Holland Belgium London-Tilbury
2026 Jul 20 12 days, round-trip Hidden Gems Of The Baltic Sea London-Tilbury
2026 Aug 01 4 days, round-trip Weekend Escape To Holland Belgium London-Tilbury
2026 Aug 05 10 days, round-trip Multi-Generational Adventure To France Spain And The Solar Eclipse London-Tilbury
2026 Aug 15 13 days, round-trip Multi-Generational Escape To Spain Portugal London-Tilbury
2026 Aug 28 3 days, round-trip Bank Holiday Short Break To Honfleur London-Tilbury
2026 Aug 31 10 days, round-trip Treasures Of The British Isles London-Tilbury
2026 Sep 10 12 days, round-trip Icelands Land Of Ice Fire London-Tilbury
2026 Sep 22 9 days, round-trip Autumn Fjordland London-Tilbury
2026 Oct 18 16 days, round-trip Norways Land Of The Northern Lights London-Tilbury
2026 Nov 03 31 days, round-trip Gems Of The Adriatic Mediterranean Autumn Sun London-Tilbury
2026 Dec 06 4 days, round-trip Discover Hamburgs Festive Delights London-Tilbury
2026 Dec 13 5 days, round-trip Christmas Markets Of Germany, Holland Belgium London-Tilbury
2026 Dec 20 14 days, round-trip Christmas New Year Sailing To Spain Portugal London-Tilbury
2027 Jan 03 45 days, round-trip Ambassadors Caribbean Adventure Including Mexico Colombia London-Tilbury
2027 Feb 17 12 days, round-trip Delights Of Western France Spain Explorer London-Tilbury
2027 Mar 01 17 days, round-trip Norways Land Of The Northern Lights London-Tilbury
2027 Mar 18 7 days, round-trip Springtime Fjordlands London-Tilbury
2027 Mar 25 4 days, round-trip Easter Short Break To Hamburg London-Tilbury
2027 Mar 29 13 days, round-trip Sunshine Escape To Iberia North Africa London-Tilbury

Ambience Review

Review of Ambience

The 1991-built MV Ambience cruise ship is currently owned and operated by the UK-based Ambassador Cruise Line. Her fleetmates include Ambition (1999-built, formerly AIDAmira/Costa neoRiviera) and CFC Renaissance.

Previously, the vessel was known as "Pacific Dawn" (P&O Australia), "Amy Johnson" (CMV), and "Satoshi" (Ocean Builders’ "Crypto Cruise Ship" 2020–2021). She was originally launched as Regal Princess (link refers to the 2014-built namesake). As "Pacific Dawn", the ship was operated by P&O Australia (a Carnival Corporation-owned company) between 2007 and 2020. During her P&O service, she sailed approximately 1.37 million miles (~2.2 million km) and carried around 2 million passengers.

Ambassador Ambience cruise ship

While operated by P&O Australia, the vessel (IMO number 8521232) was UK-flagged (MMSI number 235059368) and registered in Southampton. Under Ocean Builders’ ownership, she was reflagged to Panama (MMSI 355852000) and registered in Colon.

Currently, MV Ambience is Bahamas-flagged (MMSI 311001109) and registered in Nassau.

In January 2025, Ambassador Cruise Line merged with the French company Compagnie Francaise de Croisieres (CFC), forming the Ambassador Group (shipowner). Following the merger, the Ambassador fleet was joined by CFC Renaissance.

History and ownership

On December 18, 2020, Ocean Builders Panama announced the termination of the "Crypto Cruise Ship" project and the sale of MS Satoshi for scrapping at Alang, India.

In February 2021, Pacific Dawn was scheduled to leave P&O Australia. Her final cruise was set for February 8, 2021 (Melbourne to Singapore via Brisbane). This voyage was offered in segments: short-break (Melbourne–Brisbane), Asia Explorer (Brisbane–Singapore), and the full 17-night back-to-back (B2B) cruise.

In April 2021, P&O Australia also planned to retire Pacific Aria (now Celestyal Journey). In November 2019, presale agreements for both ships were signed with Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV UK). Pacific Dawn was to be renamed "CMV Amy Johnson", and Pacific Aria as "CMV Ida Pfeiffer". After CMV filed for bankruptcy in July 2020, Carnival Corporation reopened both vessels for sale.

  • On September 29, 2020, P&O Australia confirmed the sale of Pacific Dawn without disclosing the buyer. The ship was last refurbished by P&O in 2017 and was scheduled for another refit in April 2021. Pacific Aria was sold in mid-October 2020.
  • A total of 14 Pacific Dawn voyages (scheduled from December 4 through February 11) were canceled. Details on these cruises are available in the ship's Wiki section.

Ocean Builders, through the Panama-based company Wake Asset Co Ltd, converted Pacific Dawn into a residential ship called "MS Satoshi". Prior to her Transatlantic repositioning to Panama, she underwent drydock works at Gibdock Shipyard (Gibraltar).

Starting November 5, 2020, the first 100 of the ship’s 777 staterooms were offered for purchase, priced between USD 25,000 and 50,000. Short-term rentals were also available. The auction for the initial 100 units ended on November 28.

The ship was named in honor of Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin.

Chad Elwartkowski, CEO of Ocean Builders, led the "Crypto Cruise Ship" initiative, which primarily targeted Bitcoin enthusiasts. The vessel was marketed as a floating residential community where payments onboard could be made using Bitcoin as well as traditional currencies. Access to the offshore MS Satoshi was to be via a 30-minute ferry ride from Panama City. Some staterooms were available for rent as residential or office spaces.

 

In May 2021, it was announced that the newly founded Ambassador Cruise Line (headquartered in Purfleet-on-Thames, Essex, UK) would operate the renamed "MS Ambience". The company targeted the UK source market, aiming to fill the void left by CMV (founded in 2009, defunct since 2020).

  • Ambassador Cruise Line’s President and CEO is Christian Verhounig (also CEO of CVI Group Ltd). Other executives include Phil Gardner (Chief Commercial Officer), Matthias Seeger (Chief Financial Officer), and Nick Hughes (Chief Operating Officer).
  • CVI Group Ltd, based in London, was incorporated on August 18, 2020, with its first statement date on August 17, 2021.
  • In late August 2020, CVI Group acquired CMV assets including websites, IP, and customer databases.

The image below also shows Ocean Builders' planned floating "SeaPod homes" for MS Satoshi residents and guests.

MS Satoshi Crypto Cruise Ship (Ocean Builders Panama)

On November 18, 2020, the 29-year-old MS Satoshi departed Malta for Gibraltar, arriving on November 23 for drydock renovations, including hull and superstructure repainting. She was anchored off Colon, Panama, from December 2020 through February 2021.

On February 23, she began her Transatlantic crossing from Panama to Europe (Colon to Valletta, Malta), arriving for bunkering on March 24, and docking in Bar, Montenegro on March 27. Rumors circulated that she had been resold to a new cruise company planning to begin operations in Q3 2021.

Ambassador Ambience cruise ship

Designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano, the 1900-passenger ship Ambience is ideal for families and groups due to interconnecting staterooms. Following her 2017 drydock, the ship now features an outdoor Big Screen (midship on the Sundeck), a new Aqua Park with dual waterslides (aft Sundeck), The Pantry (buffet-style food market), a redesigned Atrium (decks 5-6-7), and upgraded lounges, bars, and wellness facilities.

Although Ambience has a maximum capacity of 1915 guests, Ambassador limits occupancy to 1400, resulting in a space ratio similar to many luxury liners.

In July 2024, Ambassador introduced ship tours titled "Exploring Ambition" and "Exploring Ambience". These guided tours provide a behind-the-scenes look at the galley, Engine Control Room, Navigation Bridge/Wheelhouse, and Theater Lounge. Each package includes a gift bag (lanyard, souvenir mug, notepad and pen), a Visitor Pass, a photo with the Captain, a Q&A with the Hotel Director, and snacks and beverages. Tours are limited to 10 guests per group and priced at GBP 89 per person.

Decks and Cabins

Ambassador Ambience staterooms (798 total, in 27 categories) include 50 Suites, 134 Balcony, 436 Oceanview, and 178 Inside cabins. Most measure 190 ft² (18 m²), and nearly 25% feature private balconies. The largest cabins (Balcony Suites) are 560 ft² (52 m²).

  • Two-Room Deluxe Suites (52 m²) offer a private step-out balcony, twin beds (convertible to double), a single sofabed (3rd passenger), and separate lounge and bedroom. One suite is wheelchair-accessible.
  • Junior Suites (35 m²) feature a private balcony, twin beds (convertible to double), and a double sofabed (rollaway). Two are wheelchair-accessible.
  • Categories 14 (Superior Balcony), 15 (Superior Plus Balcony), and 16 (Premium Twin Balcony) each measure 20 m².
  • Most oceanview cabins have twin beds (convertible to double), some with 3rd/4th bunks. Some are wheelchair-accessible and interconnecting.
  • Inside cabins include twin beds (convertible to Queen), upper bunks for 3rd/4th passengers, and select units are wheelchair-accessible or interconnecting. Most category 4 Premium Twin Inner cabins are double-occupancy.

Standard amenities include an en-suite bathroom (WC, shower with curtain, single-sink vanity, toiletries), bedside cabinets with drawers, wall-mounted reading lamps, air-conditioning, dressing table with mirror, chair and lamp, smart HDTV (satellite), seating area (armchair and coffee table), wardrobe, electronic safe, and carpet flooring. Balcony furniture includes two deck chairs and a low table.

The vessel has 13 decks, with 11 accessible to passengers and 7 containing accommodations.

Pacific Dawn ship review (facilities and amenities)

Pacific Dawn offered diverse culinary experiences. The buffet, a la carte dining room, and The Grill provided various options. For an additional fee, guests could enjoy an 8-course Asian banquet at La Luna or dine at Salt Grill, the specialty restaurant by celebrity chef Luke Mangan. Popular features included the exclusive 14-seat Chef’s Table. The Waterfront Restaurant served classic Australian cuisine for all meals in an elegant setting.

Here’s a full list of Pacific Dawn’s dining venues:

  • Waterfront Restaurant (main dining; offers "Your Choice Dining" a la carte menus for breakfast and lunch, with 4-course dinner. Tables seat up to 10. Hours vary based on port/sea days)
  • Wine Room (part of Waterfront; displays wine and champagne; hosts Chef’s Table experiences)
  • Salt Grill (specialty dining by Luke Mangan; reservation required)
  • The Pantry (buffet-style market with multiple outlets and open-air terrace), replaced the Plantation Restaurant. It features:
    • "Nic and Toni’s" – Mediterranean cuisine
    • "Shell and Bones" – seafood (complimentary by day, a la carte in the evening)
  • The Luna Room (Asian banquets with Thai and Japanese dishes); The Grill (Lido BBQ)
  • "Shell and Bones" evening menu includes Portuguese-style chicken, Singapore-style crab (USD 25), hot seafood platter (USD 50 for two). Complimentary sides: garlic bread, wedges, corn. Kids’ menu: fish fingers, seafood plate. Dessert: apple-rhubarb crumble with NZ Natural ice cream (USD 9; shareable).

MS Pacific Dawn cruise ship

Daytime activities include whiskey tastings, martini mixology classes, quilling, and salsa dance lessons. Guests can enjoy karaoke, bingo, and trivia nearly every day. Sea days feature a full schedule of events. The large poolside screen is popular and used to broadcast concerts, live sports, and movies, including major international sporting events like the FIFA World Cup. Evening entertainment features a mix of guest performers and Broadway-style productions. Children can enjoy age-specific clubs—Turtle Cove (ages 3–6), Shark Shack (ages 7–10), and HQ for teens. Adults can unwind in the child-free Oasis on the top deck, while all ages can enjoy the Lido Deck swimming pool and P&OEdge adventure activities, including a climbing course on the funnel and a zip line across the top deck.

In January 2022, Ambassador Cruise Line signed a 5-year partnership (through 2027) with The Peel Entertainment Group (based in Skipton, North Yorkshire, England) to provide onboard entertainment on MS Ambience.

Below is the complete list of Pacific Dawn’s lounges, bars, clubs, and entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults:

  • Pacific Dawn Atrium – a three-deck-high open floor and central social hub
  • Charlie's Bar, The Orient (English pub), Promenade Bar, MIX (cocktail bar), The Cafe, Lido Pool Bar
  • Essentials Store, Tax and Duty-Free Shops, PANDORA shop (jewelry), Aqua Hut (snorkeling gear)
  • The Marquee Theatre – a two-deck show lounge hosting production shows, magic, stand-up comedy; also used for bingo, live performances, gameshows, trivia, enrichment lectures, and plays
  • Wine Room – boutique winery
  • The Big Screen – outdoor LED screen for movies, shows, and sports
  • The Dome Bar – observation lounge with panoramic windows, a dance floor, full-service bar; becomes a nightclub in the evening
  • Players Bar and Casino, Techno Store
  • Expressions Studio (Photo Gallery), Art Gallery, The Library, Internet Café
  • The Oasis – adults-only relaxation zone
  • Promenade (Deck 7), 2 pools, 4 jacuzzis
  • Aqua HealthSpaFitness – Wellness Centre with Day Spa, Thermal Suites, Fitness Centre (with class room), Massage Rooms, and Beauty Salon
  • Youth facilities – “Turtle Cove”, “Shark Shack”, “HQ”, and “HQ+” teen lounge offering complimentary P&O youth programming
  • P&OEdge Adventure Park – adrenaline activities including climbing, jumping, rope courses
  • Jogging Track, deck games (chess, quoits, shuffleboard), Sports Court (basketball, volleyball, tennis), Table Tennis, Golf Nets
  • Aqua Park on the top deck

CMV Amy Johnson Ship Review (Facilities and Amenities)

Below is an overview of facilities and amenities on CMV Amy Johnson:

The "Waterfront Restaurant" features open-seating and à la carte menus ("Your Choice Dining") for breakfast and lunch, and a 4-course dinner. Tables seat 2–10 guests. Hours vary by sea or port day: Breakfast (7:30–9:30 / 7–9 am), Lunch (12–2 pm), Dinner (5:30–9:30 pm).

Part of the Waterfront is the "Wine Room", which hosts the CMV "Chef’s Table" experience—a gourmet private dinner for up to 14 guests, including a cocktail reception, canapés from the ship’s Executive Chef, and a galley tour (surcharge applies, reservations required).

"The Grill" is a reservations-only specialty restaurant run by celebrity chef Luke Mangan (surcharges apply; closed on port days).

The "Pantry Restaurant" is the Lido buffet with varying dining hours: Breakfast (6:30–11 am), Lunch (11:30 am–2:30/3 pm), Dinner (5–9 pm).

"Fusion" is an Asian specialty annex offering Japanese and Thai dishes (cover charges apply).

"The Palladium Show Lounge" is a two-deck theater for evening productions, live music, comedy, and magic. Daytime events include bingo and trivia. The Palladium Bar serves the venue and foyer.

"Jade HealthSpaFitness" includes: Spa (sauna, steam), Gym (modern equipment, yoga/Pilates classes), Massage Rooms (facials, scrubs, reflexology, acupuncture), and Jade Beauty Salon (hairdresser/barber services, waxing, manicure, pedicure, teeth whitening, botox).

Thermal Suites can be accessed with single or unlimited passes. "10-20-30" deals offer discounts (10%, 20%, 30%) on 3 signature treatments.

The Gym includes 5 treadmills, 3 stationary bikes, 3 stair machines, and equipment for strength training. Personal training and group classes are available.

The Medical Centre is staffed 24/7 by resident doctors and nurses. Services are charged to the CMV boarding pass (private doctor rates). Health insurance is recommended.

The ship’s Atrium spans three decks and features live music and entertainment. Hemingway’s Bar (portside lobby bar) serves the foyer.

The Reception Desk offers 24-hour assistance, guest services, and purser support.

The Shore Excursions Office is open 10:30 am–1 pm and 3–6 pm for booking and information.

Future Cruise Sales Office allows onboard bookings with discounts for CMV cruises.

The Atrium’s Shopping Galleria includes Tax & Duty-Free Shops with liquor, tobacco, cosmetics, fashion, jewelry, and watches—up to 40% off retail prices.

Ocean Bar, located in the Atrium’s upper level, offers a relaxed, lounge-style atmosphere with trivia and live music from 7:30 pm. Premium drinks available.

"Raffles" bar serves premium cocktails.

Casino Royale offers roulette, blackjack, poker machines, and gaming lessons.

"Trumps & Aces" (ages 3–6) includes toys, games, storytelling, and a Nursery Room for babysitting (10:30 pm–1 am, charges apply).

"Crafters Studio" (ages 7–10) features arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, movies, video games, themed parties, karaoke, and kids-only dinners.

"Photo Gallery" includes "Expressions Studio" for professional photo and video services.

"Internet Café" has limited seating and pay-per-minute usage (packages start at 100 minutes).

"The Orient" is an English pub with local and international beers.

"Livingstone Library" offers assistance from 9–11 am and 3–5 pm, with English books, newspapers, board games, and puzzles in a cozy setting.

"Taverners' Pub" offers a beer selection in a traditional pub setting.

"The Oasis" is an adults-only retreat served by Oasis Bar. It includes sun loungers, couches, deck chairs, fake plants, two hot tubs, and a bar.

"Cappuccino's" bar serves poolside snacks and beverages.

The pool area includes two large pools (one adults-only) and two hot tubs. Amenities include the Lido Pool Bar, "Alfresco Grill" (free during the day, charges after 5 pm), and "Gallato’s" Ice Cream Bar (extra charges; includes "New Zealand Natural" ice cream).

"The Dome" is a glass-covered observation lounge with panoramic windows, a dance floor, bar, and ample seating. After 10:30 pm, it becomes a nightclub.

Deck games and fitness include a Walking/Jogging Track, quoits, giant chess, putting green, and shuffleboard.

The "Big Screen" is an outdoor LED screen for movies, sports (NRL/AFL), and live shows, including the "Pacific Cirque".

The Sun Deck features CMV Active Studio—an outdoor activity area with funnel climbing, trampolines, net races, Bouncing Bridge, ship sprints, and rope flights across the Atrium.

Itineraries

Ambassador Ambience launched service in April 2022. Her Maiden Voyage was originally scheduled for April 6 (4-night Tilbury-London to Hamburg), but due to supply chain issues linked to the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the launch was postponed to April 20, and two Norwegian Fjords cruises were canceled (April 10 and 16).

The 2022 inaugural season featured British Isles, Baltic, Norwegian Fjords, Arctic, Scandinavia, Russia (St Petersburg), Iceland, Faroes, Canary Islands, Mediterranean, Black Sea, and Transatlantic voyages.

  • 33 itineraries, 88 ports in Northern Europe, Greenland, and Iceland.
  • Winter 2022 roundtrips from the UK to Canary Islands, Caribbean (including Cuba), Cape Verde.
  • Fares started at GBP 850 (~EUR 990 / ~USD 1190) pp for a 7-night European roundtrip cruise.
  • All cruises are roundtrips from Tilbury-London; no fly-cruise packages are offered.

Itineraries were listed in May 2021, with bookings open from June 4, 2021.

In May 2022, the 120-night "Grand Round the World Cruise" was announced, plus six UK homeports: Newcastle, Liverpool, Bristol, Falmouth, Dundee, and Belfast.

Ambassador Cruise Line Inaugural Schedule 2022

All departures are roundtrips from Tilbury:

  • 4-night Maiden Voyage to Hamburg (Apr 6)
  • 6-night A Taste of Fjordland (Apr 10)
  • 8-night Majestic Easter Fjordland (Apr 16)
  • 7-night Springtime Fjordland (Apr 24)
  • 11-night British Isles Discovery (May 1)
  • 14-night Baltic Treasures & St Petersburg (May 12)
  • 12-night Round Britain & Queen’s Platinum Jubilee (May 26)
  • 14-night Land of Ice & Fire (June 7)
  • 21-night Arctic Voyage to Greenland & Iceland (June 21)
  • 11-night British Isles Discovery (July 12)
  • 14-night Baltic Treasures & St Petersburg (July 23)
  • 7-night Summertime Fjordland (Aug 6)
  • 12-night Iceland, Faroes & Edinburgh Festival (Aug 13)
  • 7-night Summertime Fjordland (Aug 25)
  • 11-night British Isles Discovery (Sept 1)
  • 34-night Grand Canada, Greenland & Iceland (Sept 12)
  • 7-night Autumn Fjordland (Oct 16)
  • 32-night Grand Black Sea & Mediterranean (Oct 23)
  • 15-night Canaries, Madeira & Morocco Winter Sun (Nov 24)
  • 5-night German Christmas Markets (Dec 11)
  • 3-night Festive Market Getaway (Dec 18)
  • 15-night Christmas & New Year Canary Islands (Dec 21)

P&O Pacific Dawn Itineraries

Pacific Dawn's itinerary program included roundtrips from Brisbane and Melbourne, with voyages to South Pacific Islands (Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia), the Great Barrier Reef, cruises to nowhere, and short Queensland breaks.

CMV Amy Johnson Inaugural Itineraries 2021 (Canceled)

Her repositioning voyage was scheduled for April 15, 2021, from Singapore to Tilbury-London (43 nights via Suez Canal), with fares from GBP 3400 (EUR 4020 / USD 4400) pp double occupancy.

Her official maiden season was to start October 9, 2021, from Tilbury with a 32-night "Black Sea & Mediterranean" cruise visiting ports in Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, Greece, Israel, Egypt, Malta, Sicily, Gibraltar, and Spain. Fares from GBP 2240 (EUR 2650 / USD 2900) pp double occupancy. Full call list and times are in the ship’s Wiki section.

Three additional Arctic/Greenland/Iceland roundtrips from Tilbury were scheduled for:

  • June 20, 2021 (22-night "Arctic Voyage to Greenland & Iceland", overnight in Reykjavik)
  • July 22, 2021 (38-night "Grand Arctic Voyage to Greenland, Spitsbergen & Iceland")
  • August 7, 2021 (22-night "Arctic Voyage to Greenland & Iceland" with overnight in Rotterdam during the CMV Fleet Parade and Rotterdam Regatta 2021)

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The Fincantieri Monfalcone-built ship Pacific Dawn (hull/yard number 5840) began service as "Regal Princess" in 1991. Initially operated by Princess Cruises (1991–2007), the vessel was transferred to P&O Australia's fleet and renamed "Pacific Dawn" on November 8, 2007, following an extensive drydock refurbishment. She was homeported in Brisbane QLD, sailing from Port Hamilton, Queensland, Australia. The ship was launched (floated out) on March 29, 1990, delivered on July 20, 1991, and christened as Regal Princess on August 8 in New York City by godmother Margaret Thatcher (UK Prime Minister, 1979–1990).

By design, Pacific Dawn is a sistership to Pacific Jewel (MS Karnika) and similar to Pacific Pearl (CMV Columbus) and Crown Princess.

The ship has a volume of 70,285 GT, a weight of 7,002 tons, a max beam of 36 m (118 ft), and a draft of 8.1 m (26 ft). The powerplant consists of two MAN marine diesel engines (model 8L58/64) with a total output of 38.88 MW.

While operated by P&O Australia, the vessel (IMO 8521232) was UK-flagged (MMSI 235059368). Pacific Dawn itineraries featured roundtrips from Queensland to South Pacific Islands (Fiji, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Espiritu Santo), Papua New Guinea, and various Australian ports. Key destinations included the Great Barrier Reef, Willis Island, and Moreton Island. Themed "Cruises to Nowhere" featured no port stops and included experiences such as "Food and Wine", "Music", "Comedy", and "Sports" cruises, with all themed entertainment and onboard activities included in the cruise fare.

In early July 2020, CMV UK (Cruise & Maritime Voyages) announced that 50% of bookings for their new flagship "Amy Johnson" (Pacific Dawn) for the 2021 season had already been sold. Bookings made before July 31, 2020, benefited from CMV's buy-one-get-one-free promotion.

From March to October 2021, the ship remained docked at Port Bar, Montenegro. On October 14, 2021, the ship, renamed "Satoshi", entered Viktor Lenac Shipyard (Rijeka, Croatia) for an extensive drydock refit scheduled for completion in February 2022. The project included installing new machinery (equipment, wastewater treatment, water purification, ballast water, scrubbers), maintenance work, and recertification.

MS Ambience’s maiden voyage and the inauguration of Ambassador Cruise Line in 2022 were rescheduled from April 6 to April 20, with a 4-night roundtrip itinerary from London-Tilbury to Hamburg. The inaugural season featured European deployments (7- to 14-night itineraries) to destinations in the UK/British Isles, the Baltic, Norway/Norwegian Fjords, Iceland, and the Mediterranean.

Ambassador Ambience’s Master is Captain Hugh Maynard (born in Maldon, Essex, England), who began his maritime career in 1979 as an assistant steward.

On March 31, 2022, Ambassador Cruise Line announced that Ambience would be named by godmother Sally Jane Janet Gunnell (born 1966), a British track and field athlete active from 1984 to 1997. Sally Gunnell was appointed Member of the British Empire (MBE) in 1993, Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1998, and Deputy Lieutenant of West Sussex in 2011.

The christening ceremony took place on April 19 at Port Tilbury and was attended by Ambassador’s CEO Christian Verhounig, along with over 500 VIP guests, including media, travel agents, partners, and suppliers.

In May 2023, MAN Diesel & Turbo France SAS (a subsidiary of MAN Energy Solutions) retrofitted Ambassador Ambience’s diesel engines. The MAN PrimeServ contract included the installation of a Selective Catalytic Reduction system (reducing NOx emissions by ~90%) and replacing both turbochargers with new MAN TCA 66 units.

Ambassador Ambience Refurbishment 2023

The ship’s latest drydock was in 2023 (scheduled for November 18 to December 10) and was conducted by Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven GmbH (Bremerhaven, Germany).

The drydocking included routine maintenance, propeller shaft repairs, hull cleaning and painting, technical overhauls, machinery upgrades (including new propeller shaft seals), and classification inspections.

Inspections revealed damage to the propeller shafts and stern bearings (due to metal grinding), which posed a risk of oil leakage and environmental pollution. The damaged shafts (each 20 m/66 ft long, weighing over 30 tons) were sent to a Danish company for specialist repairs. The extended repair timeline impacted the ship’s schedule, resulting in the cancellation of four voyages. MS Ambition temporarily replaced Ambience for those sailings.

MS Ambience resumed operations with the "Grand Around the World Cruise 2024" on January 6.

"Grand Round The World Cruise 2024"

The following table shows Ambassador Cruise Line's maiden Grand Voyage (2024), scheduled aboard the Ambience ship.

Two roundtrip ex-Europe itineraries were offered, each lasting 120 days — one departing from England (London-Tilbury, Jan 6 to May 5) and one from Holland (Rotterdam, Jan 7 to May 6).

Date / TimePort
06 Jan 17:00Departing from London-Tilbury, England
07 Jan 08:00 - 16:00Rotterdam, Netherlands (South Holland)
10 Jan 08:00 - 17:00Porto-Leixoes, Portugal
13 Jan 08:00 - 17:00Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island, Azores (Portugal)
20 Jan 08:00 - 17:00Bridgetown, Barbados
22 Jan 07:00 - 15:00Willemstad, Curacao, Netherlands Antilles
24 Jan 08:00 - 18:00San Blas Islands, Panama
25 Jan 04:00 - 19:00Panama Canal
04 Feb 09:00 - 20:00Nuku Hiva Island (Taiohae), Marquesas, French Polynesia
07 Feb 07:00 - 20:00Papeete, Tahiti Island, French Polynesia
08 Feb 08:00 - 20:00Bora Bora Island, Society Islands, French Polynesia
09 Feb 06:00 - 17:00Huahine Island, Society Islands, French Polynesia
11 Feb 08:00 - 23:00Rarotonga Island (Avarua), Cook Islands (NZ)
15 Feb 08:00 - 18:00Nukualofa, Tongatapu, Tonga
19 Feb 07:00 - 21:00Auckland, New Zealand
20 Feb 08:00 - 20:00Russell (Bay of Islands), New Zealand
24 Feb 06:00 - 20:00Sydney, NSW, Australia
26 Feb 11:00 - 19:00Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
28 Feb 11:00 - 19:00Adelaide, South Australia
03 Mar 09:00 - 20:00Fremantle (Perth), Western Australia
08 Mar 07:00 - 15:00Lembar, Lombok, Indonesia
11 Mar 09:00 - 23:00Singapore
13 Mar 08:00 - 18:00Georgetown, Penang Island, Malaysia
14 Mar 08:00 - 23:00Phuket, Thailand
18 Mar 07:00 - 22:00Colombo, Sri Lanka
20 Mar 07:00 - 20:00Male, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives
24 Mar 08:00 - 16:00Victoria, Mahe Island, Seychelles
27 Mar 07:00 - 28 Mar 18:00 (overnight)Mombasa, Kenya
02 Apr 09:00 - 20:00Durban, South Africa
05 Apr 07:00 - 23:00Cape Town, South Africa
10 Apr 08:00 - 17:00Edinburgh, Tristan da Cunha Island, St Helena (UK)
15 Apr 09:00 - 23:59Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
18 Apr 08:00 - 20:00Salvador de Bahia, Brazil
20 Apr 06:00 - 16:00Recife, Brazil
26 Apr 07:00 - 14:00Mindelo, Sao Vicente Island, Cape Verde
30 Apr 08:00 - 22:00Casablanca, Morocco
02 May 07:00 - 14:00Lisbon, Portugal
05 May 09:00Arriving in London-Tilbury

Grand Voyage 2024 was also offered in shorter segments:

  • 43-day from Rotterdam to Auckland
  • 76-day from Auckland to London-Tilbury
  • 71-day from Sydney to London-Tilbury
  • 55-day from Singapore to London-Tilbury
  • 30-day from Cape Town to London-Tilbury

Pacific Dawn Refurbishment 2017 Review

The list of deck plan changes following the ship's 2017 drydock refurbishment in Singapore (February 19–March 15) included:

  • Installation of a new Aqua Park (state-of-the-art waterpark on the top deck).
  • On Lido Deck 12, "The Pantry" (a buffet-style marketplace with multiple fresh food outlets) replaced the traditional Lido Buffet restaurant "Plantation Restaurant". The Pantry includes the Mediterranean-style "Nic & Toni's" and the seafood venue "Shell & Bones".
  • "Shell & Bones Seafood & Grill", located aft as part of The Pantry, is complimentary during the day and transforms into an à la carte venue in the evening. The menu features Australian favorites such as Singaporean Chili Crab (Queensland) and Steamed Blue Mussels with Wine (South Australia). The grill offers dishes like slow-cooked beef short ribs, Portuguese-style roast chicken, and vegetarian options.
  • Deck 14 received a dual waterslide installation.

Additional venue renovations included the Atrium areas (midship on decks 5-6-7), Charlie’s Bar (deck 5), The Orient Bar (deck 7), The Dome Bar Lounge (deck 14), Pool Café (deck 12), Promenade Bar (deck 7), Techno Store, Lobby Reception, and the Spa.

MS Pacific Dawn's Final P&O Australia Cruises 2020–2021 (Canceled)

The following tables show the ship's last scheduled P&O Australia itineraries, all canceled following the vessel’s sale in October 2020.

(2020) 3-day "Cruise to Nowhere" (Comedy-themed)

Date / TimePort
04 Dec 16:00Departing from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
07 Dec 07:00Arriving in Melbourne

(2020) 7-day "A Taste of Tasmania"

Date / TimePort
07 Dec 16:00Departing from Melbourne
08 Dec 07:00 - 15:00Burnie, Tasmania
09 Dec 09:00 - 18:00Port Arthur, Tasmania
09 Dec 20:30 - 10 Dec 15:00 (overnight)Hobart, Tasmania
12 Dec 09:00 - 20:00Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island, South Australia
14 Dec 07:00Arriving in Melbourne

(2020) 5-day "Southern Getaway"

Date / TimePort
14 Dec 16:00Departing from Melbourne
16 Dec 07:00 - 18:00Kangaroo Island
17 Dec 08:00 - 18:00Port Lincoln, South Australia
19 Dec 08:00Arriving in Melbourne

(2020) 8-day "Christmas Cruise"

Date / TimePort
19 Dec 16:00Departing from Melbourne
21 Dec 07:00 - 17:00Kangaroo Island
23 Dec 11:00 - 24 Dec 18:00 (overnight)Hobart, Tasmania
26 Dec 07:00 - 16:00Burnie, Tasmania
27 Dec 07:00Arriving in Melbourne

(2020) 11-day "New Year's Eve Cruise"

Date / TimePort
27 Dec 16:00Departing from Melbourne
30 Dec 10:00 - 17:00Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
31 Dec 09:00 - 19:00Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand
01 Jan 08:00 - 17:00Akaroa, New Zealand
02 Jan 07:00 - 15:00Wellington, New Zealand
05 Jan 14:00 - 23:00Hobart, Tasmania
07 Jan 07:00Arriving in Melbourne

(2021) 5-day "A Taste of Tasmania"

Date / TimePort
07 Jan 16:00Departing from Melbourne
09 Jan 07:00 - 16:00Port Arthur, Tasmania
09 Jan 20:00 - 10 Jan 18:00 (overnight)Hobart, Tasmania
12 Jan 07:00Arriving in Melbourne

(2021) 12-day "Discover Vanuatu"

Date / TimePort
12 Jan 16:00Departing from Melbourne
16 Jan 10:00 - 19:00Noumea, Grande Terre Island, New Caledonia
17 Jan 08:00 - 17:00Lifou Island, New Caledonia
18 Jan 08:00 - 18:00Port Vila, Efate Island, Vanuatu
19 Jan 08:00 - 16:00Mystery Island, Aneityum, Vanuatu
20 Jan 07:00 - 15:00Isle of Pines, New Caledonia
24 Jan 12:00Arriving in Melbourne

(2021) 4-day "Australia Day Cruise"

Date / TimePort
24 Jan 21:00Departing from Melbourne
26 Jan 08:00 - 18:00Sydney, NSW, Australia
28 Jan 07:00Arriving in Melbourne

(2021) 4-day to Kangaroo Island from Melbourne

Date / TimePort
28 Jan 16:00Departing from Melbourne
30 Jan 07:00 - 18:00Kangaroo Island
01 Feb 07:00Arriving in Melbourne

(2021) 4-day to Kangaroo Island from Melbourne

Date / TimePort
01 Feb 16:00Departing from Melbourne
03 Feb 07:00 - 18:00Kangaroo Island
05 Feb 07:00Arriving in Melbourne

(2021) 3-day relocation from Melbourne to Brisbane

Date / TimePort
08 Feb 16:00Departing from Melbourne
11 Feb 08:00Arriving in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

(2021) 17-day repositioning from Melbourne to Singapore

Date / TimePort
08 Feb 16:00Departing from Melbourne
11 Feb 08:00 - 18:00Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
13 Feb 07:00 - 16:00Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia
14 Feb 09:00 - 17:00Yorkeys Knob, Queensland, Australia
18 Feb 08:00 - 18:00Dili, East Timor
20 Feb 07:00 - 17:00Benoa, Bali, Indonesia
21 Feb 07:00 - 16:00Lembar, Lombok, Indonesia
24 Feb 10:00 - 19:00Klang (Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia
25 Feb 08:00Arriving in Singapore

(2021) 14-day repositioning from Brisbane to Singapore

Date / TimePort
11 Feb 18:00Departing from Brisbane
13 Feb 07:00 - 16:00Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia
14 Feb 09:00 - 17:00Yorkeys Knob, Queensland, Australia
18 Feb 08:00 - 18:00Dili, East Timor
20 Feb 07:00 - 17:00Benoa, Bali, Indonesia
21 Feb 07:00 - 16:00Lembar, Lombok, Indonesia
24 Feb 10:00 - 19:00Klang (Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia
25 Feb 08:00Arriving in Singapore

CMV Amy Johnson Inaugural Cruise 2021

Listed below are the ship’s first CMV voyages—one repositioning cruise (Asia to Europe) and one roundtrip from the UK.

43-day relocation from Singapore to Tilbury (London)

Date / TimePort
14 AprDeparting from Singapore
16 Apr 09:00 - 20:00Malacca, Malaysia
17 Apr 06:00 - 19:00Port Klang (Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia
18 Apr 08:30 - 16:00Pulau Penang Island, Malaysia
23 Apr 07:00 - 18:00Cochin, India
25 Apr 08:00 - 20:00Mumbai, India
29 Apr 08:00 - 17:00Salalah, Oman
04 May 04:00 - 20:00Safaga, Egypt
05 May 10:00 - 22:00Aqaba (Petra), Jordan
07 May 04:00 - 17:00Suez Canal
07 May 18:00 - 08 May 20:00 (overnight)Port Said, Egypt
09 May 07:00 - 19:00Ashdod, Israel
11 May 09:00 - 19:00Santorini Island, Greece
12 May 09:00 - 19:00Piraeus (Athens), Greece
14 May 07:00 - 16:00Catania, Sicily, Italy
15 May 09:00 - 19:00Naples, Italy
16 May 07:00 - 18:00Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
17 May 09:00 - 18:00Villefranche-sur-Mer, France
18 May 12:00 - 19:00Barcelona, Spain
20 May 09:00 - 18:00Cadiz (Seville), Spain
21 May 11:00 - 18:00Lisbon, Portugal
22 May 08:00 - 17:00Oporto (Leixoes), Portugal
23 May 08:30 - 17:00La Coruna, Spain
26 May 08:00 - 17:00Amsterdam, Netherlands
27 May 09:00Arriving in Tilbury (London), England

32-day "Grand Black Sea and Mediterranean" cruise roundtrip from Tilbury (London)

Date / TimePort
09 Oct 16:00Departing from Tilbury (London)
12 Oct 11:00 - 17:00Lisbon, Portugal
13 Oct 13:00 - 19:00Cadiz (Seville), Spain
16 Oct 09:00 - 18:00Palermo, Sicily, Italy
19 Oct 12:00 - 20:00Nessebar, Bulgaria
20 Oct 07:00 - 17:00Constanta, Romania
21 Oct 07:00 - 22:00Odessa, Ukraine
23 Oct 06:00 - 23:00Istanbul, Turkey
25 Oct 05:00 - 23:00Piraeus (Athens), Greece
27 Oct 09:00 - 16:30Limassol, Cyprus
28 Oct 06:00 - 19:00Ashdod, Israel
29 Oct 05:00 - 22:00Port Said, Egypt
01 Nov 09:00 - 18:00Valletta, Malta
02 Nov 07:00 - 15:00Messina, Sicily, Italy
05 Nov 08:00 - 17:00Gibraltar, UK
07 Nov 07:00 - 17:00Vigo, Spain
10 Nov 08:00Arriving in Tilbury (London)