Ambience is Ambassador Cruise Line’s flagship, sailing from London Tilbury with a mostly British passenger list, and she treats the Netherlands as a second home: eight calls across 2026 and 2027, split between the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam and the Felison Cruise Terminal in IJmuiden.
One call stands out: 16 October 2026, when she arrives in Amsterdam at 13:00 and stays until 12:30 the next day, an overnight that few ships of her class get on the IJ.
Ship Facts
| Cruise line | Ambassador Cruise Line |
| Length | 245 metres |
| Decks | 11 |
| Guests | 1,400 |
| Flag | Bahamas |
| Dutch terminals | Passenger Terminal Amsterdam; Felison Cruise Terminal IJmuiden |
Upcoming Calls in the Netherlands
All confirmed Ambience calls in the Netherlands, from the official port calendars. Full schedules: Amsterdam ship schedule and IJmuiden ship schedule.
| Date | Port | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 31 Mar 2026 | Amsterdam PTA | 08:00 | 19:00 |
| Sat 18 Jul 2026 | IJmuiden | — | — |
| Sun 2 Aug 2026 | IJmuiden | — | — |
| Sat 3 Oct 2026 | IJmuiden | — | — |
| Fri 16 Oct 2026 | Amsterdam PTA | 13:00 | 17 Oct 12:30 |
| Wed 16 Dec 2026 | IJmuiden | — | — |
| Sat 27 Mar 2027 | Amsterdam PTA | 09:00 | 23:00 |
| Sun 16 May 2027 | IJmuiden | — | — |
| Wed 28 Jul 2027 | Rotterdam | 08:00 | 23:55 |
| Thu 29 Jul 2027 | IJmuiden | — | — |
| Mon 20 Dec 2027 | Amsterdam PTA | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| Sun 22 Oct 2028 | Amsterdam PTA | 08:00 | 18:00 |
Your Time Ashore
Check which terminal your call uses before planning anything: the Amsterdam PTA puts you ten minutes from Centraal on foot, while IJmuiden means an hour of travel to the same spot. Same itinerary name, completely different day.
The October 2026 overnight is the one to circle. An afternoon arrival leaves time for a canal cruise in the autumn light, dinner ashore, and a full unhurried morning before the 12:30 departure. The 27 March 2027 call (09:00 to 23:00) lands in tulip season with a rare long evening.
- Overnight call: an evening canal cruise via GetYourGuide on arrival day, museums the next morning.
- IJmuiden calls: Haarlem or Amsterdam with our transfer guide.
- March 2027: combine Keukenhof (open from 18 March in 2027) with an Amsterdam evening.
- December calls: Christmas markets in Haarlem (from IJmuiden) or Amsterdam’s Light Festival (PTA call).
FAQ
Does Ambience dock in Amsterdam or IJmuiden
Both, depending on the itinerary. In 2026–2027 she uses the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam for three calls, including an overnight, and the Felison Cruise Terminal in IJmuiden for the rest. Your cruise documents state which one applies.
Does Ambience stay overnight in Amsterdam
Yes, once: arriving 13:00 on 16 October 2026 and departing 12:30 on 17 October, giving passengers an afternoon, evening and full morning in the city.
What is there to do near the IJmuiden terminal
IJmuiden itself offers the sea locks, beach and fish restaurants; Haarlem is 25 minutes away and Amsterdam about an hour. For a relaxed day without transfers, Haarlem is the local favourite.
Call data: official port calendars of Rotterdam, Amsterdam and IJmuiden. Last updated 25 September 2026. Times are indicative; always verify with the cruise line.