Weekend Escape to Amsterdam

The Weekend Escape to Amsterdam is a 4-night Europe cruise aboard Ambition, operated by Ambassador Cruise Line. Departing Newcastle, UK on August 22, 2026, the voyage visits 2 ports.

Length: 4 nights
Departs: Aug 22, 2026
Returns: Aug 26, 2026
Ports of call: 2
Days at sea: 1

Itinerary

Day 1 Aug 22, 2026 Newcastle, UK Departs 17:00 Newcastle upon Tyne is a classic city of England’s north country, where you can visit reminders of some 2,000 years of British history. The city’s crucial location along the River Tyne has meant that it has been the site of Roman forts under Emperor Hadrian and Norman castles under William the Conqueror and the kings that succeeded him. A short drive outside of town offers the chance to stroll along sections of Hadrian’s Wall, built by Romans as a defense against Scottish invaders. And a walk through the city finds a mix of modern and old, with new structures like the Gateshead Millennium Bridge alongside Victorian storefronts, Edwardian marketplaces and remnants of the Industrial Revolution. Perhaps Newcastle’s most recognizable claim to fame is its renowned beer, Newcastle Brown Ale, which you can sample, along with other local craft ales, at historic pubs. Newcastle also makes a great jumping-off point for exploring nearby historic towns like Durham and Alnwick, with their impeccably maintained gardens, historic castles and soaring cathedrals.

Day 2 Aug 23, 2026 Amsterdam Arrives 21:00 Few can resist the grand beauty of Amsterdam’s famous canals, which thread through this place of evocative beauty and thrilling contrast. Open-minded and tolerant, Amsterdam is a place for history buffs and hedonists alike, and its diverse neighbourhoods have something for everyone - whether it’s the beachside relaxation of Bloemendaal, nocturnal thuds of Buiksloterham, or characterful charm of Jordaan. 160 serene canals serve as the arteries of this city, imbuing it with its unique essence. Cruise along concentric waterways, past cherry red and oak-wood cladded houseboats, as you learn of its Golden Age history. Culture is also deep in Amsterdam’s DNA, and the Van Gogh Museum – which pays tribute to the tortured genius of the Dutch post-impressionist artist - stands out among its leading museums and galleries. One of history’s greatest tragedies is also rendered in heart-breaking clarity at Anne Frank House. Visit the site where the precocious teenager hid from the Nazi regime for so long, and the room where she penned the most famous diary ever written. Compact and easily walkable, Amsterdam remains consistently postcard-perfect as you watch bright bicycles trundling over ornate bridges, and stumble across hidden, tulip-decorated courtyards. ‘Gezellig’ is the local word for Amsterdam’s unhurried outlook on life. No translation can quite do the concept justice, but you’ll recognise it instinctively as hours float by in a happy haze browsing De Negen Straatjes street’s independent shops, or as you sip coffee with gooey stroopwafel. Broodje haring - a raw herring sandwich - is Amsterdam’s must-try delicacy, but many visitors find tompouce, a delicious pastry topped with vivid pink icing, a little more to their taste. Amsterdam port guide Search cruises visiting Amsterdam

Amsterdam photo — Day 2 Aug 23, 2026 Amsterdam Arrives 21:00 Few can resist the grand beauty of Amsterdam’s famous canals, which thread through this place of evocative beauty and thrilling contrast. Open-minded and tolerant, Amsterdam is a place for history buffs and hedonists alike, and its diverse neighbourhoods have something for everyone - whether it’s the beachside relaxation of Bloemendaal, nocturnal thuds of Buiksloterham, or characterful charm of Jordaan. 160 serene canals serve as the arteries of this city, imbuing it with its unique essence. Cruise along concentric waterways, past cherry red and oak-wood cladded houseboats, as you learn of its Golden Age history. Culture is also deep in Amsterdam’s DNA, and the Van Gogh Museum – which pays tribute to the tortured genius of the Dutch post-impressionist artist - stands out among its leading museums and galleries. One of history’s greatest tragedies is also rendered in heart-breaking clarity at Anne Frank House. Visit the site where the precocious teenager hid from the Nazi regime for so long, and the room where she penned the most famous diary ever written. Compact and easily walkable, Amsterdam remains consistently postcard-perfect as you watch bright bicycles trundling over ornate bridges, and stumble across hidden, tulip-decorated courtyards. ‘Gezellig’ is the local word for Amsterdam’s unhurried outlook on life. No translation can quite do the concept justice, but you’ll recognise it instinctively as hours float by in a happy haze browsing De Negen Straatjes street’s independent shops, or as you sip coffee with gooey stroopwafel. Broodje haring - a raw herring sandwich - is Amsterdam’s must-try delicacy, but many visitors find tompouce, a delicious pastry topped with vivid pink icing, a little more to their taste. Amsterdam port guide Search cruises visiting Amsterdam

Day 5 Aug 26, 2026 Newcastle, UK Arrives 08:00 Newcastle upon Tyne is a classic city of England’s north country, where you can visit reminders of some 2,000 years of British history. The city’s crucial location along the River Tyne has meant that it has been the site of Roman forts under Emperor Hadrian and Norman castles under William the Conqueror and the kings that succeeded him. A short drive outside of town offers the chance to stroll along sections of Hadrian’s Wall, built by Romans as a defense against Scottish invaders. And a walk through the city finds a mix of modern and old, with new structures like the Gateshead Millennium Bridge alongside Victorian storefronts, Edwardian marketplaces and remnants of the Industrial Revolution. Perhaps Newcastle’s most recognizable claim to fame is its renowned beer, Newcastle Brown Ale, which you can sample, along with other local craft ales, at historic pubs. Newcastle also makes a great jumping-off point for exploring nearby historic towns like Durham and Alnwick, with their impeccably maintained gardens, historic castles and soaring cathedrals.

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Name	Supplier code	Type
Balcony Cabin (Aft - Deck 9)	BAL09AFT	Balcony
Balcony Cabin (Aft - Deck 10)	BAL10AFT	Balcony
Balcony	BALG	Balcony
Balcony	BALSG	Balcony
Inside Cabin (Aft - Deck 7)	INS07AFT	Inside
Inside Cabin (Midship - Deck 7)	INS07MID	Inside
Inside Cabin (Midship - Deck 7)	INS07MIDS	Inside
Inside Cabin (Aft - Deck 8)	INS08AFT	Inside
Inside Cabin (Forward - Deck 8)	INS08FWD	Inside
Inside Cabin (Midship - Deck 8)	INS08MID	Inside
Inside Cabin (Aft - Deck 9)	INS09AFT	Inside
Inside Cabin (Forward - Deck 9)	INS09FWD	Inside
Inside Cabin (Midship - Deck 9)	INS09MID	Inside
Inside Cabin (Midship - Deck 9)	INS09MIDS	Inside
Inside Cabin (Aft - Deck 10)	INS10AFT	Inside
Inside Cabin (Aft - Deck 10)	INS10AFTS	Inside
Inside Cabin (Aft - Deck 12)	INS12AFT	Inside
Inside Cabin (Aft - Deck 12)	INS12AFTS	Inside
Inside	INSG	Inside
Inside Guarantee	INSSG	Inside
Ocean View Cabin (Aft - Deck 7)	OUT07AFT	Oceanview
Ocean View Cabin - Obstructed View (Midship - Deck 7)	OUT07MIDO	Oceanview
Ocean View Cabin - Obstructed View (Midship - Deck 7)	OUT07MIDSO	Oceanview
Ocean View Cabin (Aft - Deck 8)	OUT08AFT	Oceanview
Ocean View Cabin (Forward - Deck 8)	OUT08FWD	Oceanview
Ocean View Cabin (Midship - Deck 8)	OUT08MID	Oceanview
Ocean View Cabin (Midship - Deck 8)	OUT08MIDS	Oceanview
Ocean View Cabin (Aft - Deck 9)	OUT09AFT	Oceanview
Ocean View Cabin (Forward - Deck 9)	OUT09FWD	Oceanview
Ocean View Cabin (Midship - Deck 9)	OUT09MID	Oceanview
Ocean View Cabin (Midship - Deck 9)	OUT09MIDS	Oceanview
Ocean View Cabin (Aft - Deck 10)	OUT10AFT	Oceanview
Outside	OUTG	Oceanview
Outside	OUTSG	Oceanview
Deluxe Suite (Aft - Deck 7)	DLX07AFT	Suite
Deluxe Suite (Aft - Deck 8)	DLX08AFT	Suite
Premium Suite (Aft - Deck 7)	PRM07AFT	Suite
Premium Suite (Aft - Deck 8)	PRM08AFT	Suite
Premium Suite (Aft - Deck 9)	PRM09AFT	Suite
Premium Suite (Aft - Deck 10)	PRM10AFT	Suite
Premium Suite (Aft - Deck 12)	PRM12AFT	Suite
Suite (Forward - Deck 10)	SUI10FWD	Suite
Suite (Midship - Deck 10)	SUI10MID	Suite
Suite (Midship - Deck 10)	SUI10MIDS	Suite
Suite (Aft - Deck 12)	SUI12AFT	Suite
Suite	SUIG	Suite
Suite	SUISG	Suite