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I Cruised on Renaissance and It’s Nothing Like Ambience or Ambition!

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Caribbean

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Creator's Key Takeaways

She is the best ship in the Ambassador fleet in our opinion.

The food here has been excellent. Not just good for the price point or good for a British budget line. Genuinely good.

Creel deserves it. And at £29.95 per person, it's an absolute bargain.

Renaissance becomes incredibly competitive for what you're actually paying.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring adapters as there are no UK plug sockets in balcony cabins.
If your budget allows, go for a balcony cabin on a Caribbean cruise to enjoy the scenery.
Download Google Translate if you don't speak French, as some menus are entirely in French.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship identity feels conflicted with French and British elementsGo open-minded, ready for great ports, good food, and relaxation; don't expect the same fully British experience as Ambience or Ambition.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow does Renaissance compare to Ambience and Ambition?
QWhat has changed since the ship was renamed from Maasdam?
QDoes Renaissance feel like an Ambassador ship or too French?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition3 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy BaconItinerary Route3½ Happy BaconService Crew1½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Antigua4 Happy Bacon
Top: Nelson's Dockyard
Castries
St. Lucia4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

I cruised on Ambassador Cruise Line’s newest ship, Renaissance, and this is our full and honest review. If you are thinking about booking a cruise on Renaissance, Ambition or Ambience, or you are curious about what is happening with Ambassador as a British cruise line, this video covers everything you need to know. Renaissance is the biggest and most modern ship in the Ambassador fleet, originally built as Maasdam for Holland America. She has now joined Ambience and Ambition as the third ship in the Ambassador family. In this review we take you through the entire cruise experience, including cabins, entertainment, food, service, design, daily activities and what it is really like sailing in the Caribbean with Ambassador. We also talk about the identity of Renaissance, how she compares to Ambience and Ambition, and what works well onboard. There is a lot to love about this ship, but there are also some surprising elements that guests should be aware of before booking. If you are looking for an honest and detailed cruise review of Renaissance, this is it. In this video you will see: • A full review of Ambassador Renaissance • How Renaissance compares to Ambition and Ambience • Cabin reviews including inside, outside, balcony and suites • The food and dining experience including Vatel, Belle Vue, Kreole, Lotus and Terre & Mer • Daily activities and entertainment on Renaissance • Service, atmosphere and general onboard experience • The French influence onboard and how this affects the cruise • Caribbean ports including Antigua, St Lucia, Bonaire, Aruba and more • Honest pros and cons of sailing with Ambassador Cruise Line This review has been filmed and edited in 6K for the highest possible clarity, and gives you a realistic look at the ship from the moment you step onboard. If you are researching Ambassador Cruise Line, comparing Renaissance vs Ambition vs Ambience, or searching for your next Caribbean cruise, I hope this video helps. Ambassador is a British cruise line offering great value, and Renaissance has enormous potential to become a firm favourite for UK cruisers. Let us know in the comments if you have sailed with Ambassador, or if you are booked on Renaissance, Ambience or Ambition in the future. Thanks for watching. Subscribe to Sail Away Magazine for just £4.95 every two months: https://sailawaymagazine.com/cruise-magazine/ YouTube: @sailawaymag Instagram: @sailawaymag Facebook: @sailawaymagazine TikTok: @sailawaymag Twitter: @sailawaymag Website: https://sailawaymagazine.com/ Contact us: info@sailawaymagazine.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ✔✔ You Can Check Out Our Other Videos Here : 👀 SS Rotterdam: The Ship That Refused To Fade | Full Documentary [2025] Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tE96kWOHjU&t=1055s 👀 Simon Calder on P&O’s EMBARRASSING Last-Minute Cruise Cancellation Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgNfJlyzimI&t=1592s 👀 Are Older Cruisers Being Discriminated Against By Cruise Lines? Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QmZfsmVTys&t=112s 👀 Is Cruising REALLY That Good Anymore? Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt5XPd14tKc&t=66s 👀 American Tipping Culture is OUT OF CONTROL! Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyuXdIVJWZg 👀 Travel Blog Jamie: YouTube Scandals & Pet Peeves with Cruising Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXnryZEMNa4&t=1390s 👀 What's a SWINGERS CRUISE Really Like? Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzqUkD0bl3E&t=166s 👀 JANE BOULTON Spills Airline SECRETS You Never Saw on TV! Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6swIFbEEOuk&t=7s 👀 Virgin Voyages: Sex, Parties, and X-Rated Cruising! Link: https://youtu.be/eYQopfu_0tg?si=kkLmckV0ez-QVJlR 👀 Cruise Ship Officer Reveals What It's REALLY Like Working at Sea Link: https://youtu.be/bXbDyHy-KL8?si=LQm4PjCY0CtlncbM 👀 P&O Cruises vs. Maleth Aero: Who Owes Passengers £500K? Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cWi8fp1Tqc&t=266s