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❤️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · 3 nightsFrom PortsmouthFirst-Time Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

We were a little apprehensive that we might have had bunk beds, which would have made her a bit small at that point, but this is fine.

We've had a lovely evening. We've met some lovely people. We've had a fantastic evening. It's been loads of fun.

It was actually it represented really good value for money.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book specialty dining early for better availability.
Consider rearranging dining times to enjoy evening deck activities.
Use the QR code on screen for cruise quotes.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Apprehensive about ship's color scheme and appearanceGive it a chance; interior is modern and pleasant.
Possible bunk beds making cabin claustrophobicInterior cabin was spacious with standard beds.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the embarkation day experience like on Ambassador Ambition?
QHow much does a 3-night Irish mini cruise cost?
QWhat are the specialty dining options and their value?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing4 Happy BaconEmbarkation2½ Happy BaconItinerary Route3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Belfast
Dun Laoghaire
Portsmouth3½ Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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YouTube Video Description

Welcome to Episode 1 of our Ambassador Ambition Irish Mini Cruise Series! Join us as we embark on our first-ever cruise aboard Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition on a 3-night Irish Mini Cruise sailing from Portsmouth to Dun Laoghaire (for Dublin) and Belfast. In this first episode, we board the ship, explore our surroundings, enjoy sail away from Portsmouth, check out some of Ambition's venues including Lupino's Mediterranean Restaurant, The Purple Turtle Bar, The Palladium Theatre and The Cavern nightclub, and share our first impressions of Ambassador Ambition. ⚓ What you'll find in this video: ✔ Boarding Ambassador Ambition ✔ First look around the ship ✔ Sail Away from Portsmouth ✔ Views of Royal Navy ships ✔ Tug boat water salute ✔ Lupino's Restaurant tour ✔ Purple Turtle Bar ✔ Palladium Theatre sneak peek ✔ The Cavern nightclub & entertainment venue ✔ Our first impressions of Ambassador Ambition 🎥 Watch our Ambassador Ambition Interior Cabin Tour: https://youtu.be/KkwLiMFmhak 👍 If you enjoyed this video, please give it a LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to support the channel and follow the rest of this cruise series. 🛳 Ship: Ambassador Ambition 🛏 Cabin: Inside Cabin 9011 - Watch the inside cabin tour here: https://youtu.be/KkwLiMFmhak 📍 Cruise Line: Ambassador Cruise Line 🎥 Filmed: 2026 💷 Cruise cost: We paid £220 per person for this 3 night cruise 🚢 Book your next cruise with Cruise Monkeys Travel: https://cruisemonkeys.com/book or 📞 0330 880 5555 👕 Official Merchandise - https://cruisemonkeys.com/shop 🔔 Subscribe & follow along for more cruise adventures! 🚢✨ 📧 Sign up for our newsletter: https://cruisemonkeys.com/newsletter-signup/ 📲 Find us on social media - https://cruisemonkeys.com/socials 📧 For everything else, drop us an email at hello@cruisemonkeys.com 🐒🍌🚢 About Us - Who are the Cruise Monkeys? We are bananas about cruising! We started cruising in 2014 by doing a mini cruise on P&O Aurora and we haven't looked back! Come join us on our adventures as we bring you along on our cruises! We have sailed on Ambassador Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, P&O Cruises, Cunard Line, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, Marella Cruises, MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean, VV and Avalon Waterways. That leaves Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), Holland America (HAL), Disney Cruises, Carnival Cruises, Costa, Aida and Celestyal to try! #CruiseMonkeys #Cruise #cruiseship #AmbassadorCruiseLines #AmbassadorAmbition #AmbassadorCruise