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Ambition

Ambition is a 48,123gt Mistral-class cruise ship operated by Ambassador Cruise Line. Built in France in 1999 and extensively refitted in 2023, the ship accommodates up to 1,200 guests in 680 cabins and sails from regional UK ports.

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Ambition is a Mistral-class ocean cruise ship operated by Ambassador Cruise Line. Chantiers de l'Atlantique completed the vessel at Saint-Nazaire in 1999, and she entered service as Mistral before subsequently sailing as Grand Mistral, Costa neoRiviera and AIDAmira. Ambassador acquired the ship in 2022 and introduced her to its British cruise programme following an extensive 2023 refit. Ambition began her first Ambassador voyage from Newcastle on 12 May 2023. The 48,123gt vessel currently accommodates up to 1,200 guests in 680 cabins and operates no-fly cruises from several regional UK ports.

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Sources and verification

Ship record verified 21 aug 2026. Sources are listed so readers can check the original information.

Ship Technology — Mistral cruise linerOther · checked 21 August 2026 · Original name, builder, construction, dimensions, propulsion and entry into serviceAmbassador Cruise Line — Ambition ship profileOther · checked 21 August 2026 · Gross tonnage, registry, current guest capacity, cabins, year built, latest refit, cruising speed and guest decksAmbassador Cruise Line — AmbitionOther · checked 21 August 2026 · Operator, current passenger capacity, cabins, balcony cabins, suites and onboard facilitiesAmbassador Cruise Line — Introducing AmbitionOther · checked 21 August 2026 · Entry into Ambassador service, first Ambassador voyage, capacity and guest decksAmbassador Cruise Line and CFC merger announcementOther · checked 21 August 2026 · Fleet membership, gross tonnage, guest capacity, approximate crew, year built and IMO Tier III compliance

Latest Ambition articles

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CFC rebrands as Ambassador Croisières

Compagnie Française de Croisières has become Ambassador Croisières as its integration with Ambassador Cruise Line continues, while retaining its French office, team, ship and French-language cruise product.

16 September 2026 · 3 min read
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Body recovered after Ambition passenger reported overboard

Police Scotland has confirmed that a body was recovered during the search for a man reported overboard from Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition in the North Sea. Formal identification has not yet taken place, but the missing man’s family has been informed.

22 August 2026 · 3 min read
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Search continues for missing Ambition passenger in North Sea

HM Coastguard is coordinating a search for a man reported overboard from Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition during its passage from Lerwick to Dundee. Passengers have now disembarked following a ship-wide search.

21 August 2026 · 3 min read