DEPOSIT TO HOLD Chocolates & Lace: Mini Cruise to Medieval Bruges – Saturday the 1st May 2027- Monday 3rd May 2027 Duration: 2 nights Departure: London Tilbury Ship: Ambience DEPOSIT TO HOLD

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Bruges, Belgium Cruise

Aboard Ambassador Cruise Line – Ambience
1–3 May 2027

Price

£499 per person

  • £75 deposit on booking (non-refundable)

  • £424 balance due by end of October 2026
    (I will invoice you – payment is made directly to my business bank account)

Please note: if you choose to change your mind, Stripe applies a £5 fee per transaction. This is not an admin fee charged by me; it is Stripe’s processing fee for handling and safeguarding payments, which I am required to cover.

What’s Included

This cruise is offered on an Ambassador Fare, which includes:

Travel & Accommodation

  • Return coach travel (Southend to Basildon – times TBC)

  • Balcony cabin (all cabins are the same standard)

  • Twin or double cabins- (no singles sorry)

Onboard Experience

  • Your meals – Full board dining

  • Gratuities & service charges included

  • Expedition Drinks Package, including:

    • Premium wines

    • House wines

    • Premium bar drinks

    • House brand bar drinks

    • Non-alcoholic beverages

    • Premium teas & speciality coffees

Facilities & Entertainment

  • Access to the spa (treatments not included)

  • Use of the gym, pool and hot tubs

  • Entertainment throughout the cruise

Additional Inclusions

  • All port taxes, fees and charges

  • Porterage of luggage between port and cabin

What’s Not Included

The only additional extras would be:

  • Optional shore excursions

  • Onboard purchases

  • Spa treatments (spa access is included)

Itinerary

1 May 2027 – London Tilbury

Departure: 5:00 PM

2 May 2027 – Zeebrugge (Belgium)

Arrives: 08:00
Departs: 18:00

Zeebrugge, on Belgium’s coastline, blends maritime history with relaxed seaside charm. Visit the Maritime Museum, enjoy coastal cafés, or take a transfer to Bruges (approx. 35 minutes – pricing would be additional however,there is a free shuttle to Blankenburg where they have great public transport links too.

3 May 2027 – London Tilbury

Arrives: 08:00

Heading home via our coach travel in reverse order and after our breakfast.

Tilbury sits along the River Thames in Essex and is a key gateway to London. Nearby attractions include Tilbury Fort, offering insight into the area’s maritime history.

Coach Travel

  • Coach times will be confirmed nearer the date

  • Estimated afternoon departure from Walnut Tree onwards to Basildon

  • The coach will collect us directly from the port for the return journey

Cabin Information

  • All cabins are balcony cabins

  • All cabins are twin or double

Please provide the following in the Notes section when booking:

  • Preferred cabin style (twin or double)

  • Full name of each guest (exactly as shown on passport)

  • Date of birth of each guest

  • Any dietary requirements

Important Information

  • All guests must hold valid travel insurance with cruise cover, a valid passport, and any required visas (guest responsibility)

  • Standard cancellation charges apply

Name Change Charges (prior to sailing):

  • 90+ days before sailing: Free (via Group Sales)

  • 15–90 days before sailing: £100 per person

  • 14 days or less: No name changes permitted – full cancellation applies

Port Transfers & Shuttles

In ports where walking within the port is not permitted, a complimentary shuttle will be provided to the port gates or town. In some ports, optional shuttle services may be available for a small charge. Full details will be provided onboard.

About Ambience

Our flagship and first lady of the sea, Ambience, is designed to create the perfect onboard atmosphere. With space for around 1,400 guests, she combines freedom with a friendly, intimate cruising experience.

Onboard Highlights

  • Entertainment venues including The Palladium and the Observatory

  • Bars and lounges: Raffles Bar, The Botanical Lounge, SW19, and The Purple Turtle Pub

  • Dining options include the Buckingham Restaurant, Borough Market, and Alfresco Grill

  • Specialty dining available at Saffron, Sea & Grass, and the Chef’s Table (supplement applies)

 

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