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We Cruised on a 34-Year-Old Ship… Here’s What We REALLY Thought!

Travels with David and Mark
Travels with David and Mark
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👁️ 4K views📅 5 months ago⏱️ 17:30
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review🥉Knowledgeable Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · 7 nightsFirst-Time Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

We've just spent seven nights on board Ambassador Ambience cruising around Northern Europe with stops in Copenhagen, Goththingberg, and Oslo.

The biggest issue though was the bathroom. Again, we could excuse the brown decor and even the shower curtain because the shower tray was big enough that it didn't cling to you in that annoying fashion.

We wouldn't rush back, but we wouldn't completely rule it out.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Opt for self-disembarkation to avoid waiting around for hours.
Be aware of limited free drinking water availability around the ship.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship age and dated featuresThe ship has charm despite its age; focus on the intimate atmosphere.
Movement in rough seasInside cabins at the front may experience more movement, but it's expected.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cruise on a 34-year-old ship?
QWould the reviewers sail with Ambassador Cruise Line again?
QHow does the experience compare to newer ships?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition1 Happy BaconCabin Interior1 Sad BaconPool Deck1½ Sad BaconCrowd Capacity2½ Happy BaconService Crew2 Sad BaconValue Pricing1 Happy BaconDrink Package½ Happy BaconItinerary Route4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Copenhagen4 Happy Bacon
Top: Tivoli Gardens
Gothenburg4 Happy Bacon
Oslo4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

We’ve just spent seven nights cruising on Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambience, sailing to Copenhagen, Gothenburg, and Oslo — and because this was a Cruise with Jane McDonald, it was definitely not your average week at sea. Here's our honest review! In today’s video, we’re sharing our honest thoughts after experiencing this 34-year-old classic cruise ship for the first time. There were parts we genuinely loved — especially some of the newly refreshed lounges — and other bits (hello, cabin bathroom) that left us wishing for a little more attention. We’ll talk you through the food, the bars, the entertainment put on for the Jane sailing, and the itinerary itself, which ended up being a real highlight. We’ve brought you along every day of the cruise in our series, so this review rounds everything up: the good, the not-so-good, and the moments we’ll remember. And if you joined us for the vlogs, you’ll know there were plenty of those during our time cruising on Ambassador Ambience. As always, these are just our experiences — and what didn’t quite click for us might be exactly what someone else loves about this ship. That’s one of the best things about cruising, after all. This review rounds everything up from of our “Cruising with Jane McDonald on Ambassador Ambience” series. This full series covers our 7-night Ambassador itinerary sailing from London Tilbury to Copenhagen, Gothenburg, and Oslo, featuring ship tours, dining reviews, onboard entertainment, and days ashore. 📺 Watch the full series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKJ8xOS4Ah4Yp0qV2XkG49jtMAOpW5PUd If you’re new here, we’re Travels With David and Mark — sharing weekly cruise and travel videos including cruise tips, ship reviews, and destination guides for fellow cruise lovers. #AmbassadorCruiseLine #JaneMcDonald #CruiseVlog #AmbassadorAmbience #CruiseWithJaneMcDonald #cruisereview 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more travel and cruise vlogs. Thanks for joining us! 👉 Subscribe for more travel adventures: https://youtube.com/@travelswithdavidandmark?si=-ccD87wc6VEsf2ES 👉Why not check out our Instagram to see more of what we get up to in life: https://www.instagram.com/travelswithdavidandmark/ 👉Send your appreciation: https://buymeacoffee.com/travelswithdavidandmark 👉Music from: https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - The Ship 04:52 - Food & Drink 07:46 - Staff 10:54 - Entertainment 13:03 - The Ports 14:19 - Disembarkation 15:00 - Final Thoughts