01 November 2024 •
Local rail operator, c2c Trenitalia, is delighted to have partnered with Essex-based, no-fly cruise company, Ambassador Cruise Line, to offer customers a taster into the wonderful world of cruising with a delightful festive treat.
Ambassador has provided a special 5% discount for c2c customers, available on any current Ambassador deal or offer, valid until 31st March 2025.
Blending tradition and innovation, Ambassador offers guests the chance to enjoy the ‘warmest welcome at sea’ effortlessly and sustainably, complete with a wide range of incredible cruise itineraries to breathtaking destinations around the world designed to suit all tastes and budgets.
With c2c providing rail connections to Ambassador’s home port of London Cruise Terminal through Tilbury Town station, the travel organisations have come together to offer local voyagers the opportunity to combine rail and cruising and get onboard with a special competition.
The prize for four includes a glittering five course gala dinner, a West End-style show and overnight accommodation in two Ocean View cabins – a prize worth more than £500!
The lucky winners will embark Ambassador’s flagship, Ambience, on 13 December 2024 at the London Cruise Terminal for one of its Festive Events, where they will enjoy a delicious five course dinner, a show and a stay overnight with breakfast the following morning.
Rob Mullen, c2c’s Managing Director, said,
“We are really pleased to be working with Ambassador Cruise Line to help promote their destinations and expand their customer base, inspiring our passengers to jump on the train to the Port to enjoy their next holiday at sea on an Ambassador ship.
“Tilbury Docks is an important historical site on the c2c route; the HMT Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury Docks on 22 June 1948, bringing the first groups of post-war West Indian immigrants to the UK. The arrival of the ship became symbolic of a generation of Commonwealth citizens who came to live in Britain between 1948 and 1971.”
Gordon Nardini, Chief Marketing Officer at Ambassador Cruise Line, said,
“We are delighted to be partnering with c2c to help connect guests to the start of their no-fly holiday with even more convenience, so they can start enjoying the warmest welcome at sea as soon as possible.
“The festive competition offers the lucky winners a chance to win a taste of what life onboard an Ambassador ship is all about, and I am sure they will be stunned at the amazing entertainment, outstanding cuisine and exceptional service they will experience.”
The competition opens 1st November 2024 with entries open until noon on 29th November 2024.
For those customers not lucky enough to win big, Ambassador has provided a special 5% discount for c2c customers, available on any current Ambassador deal or offer, valid until 31st March 2025.
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NOTES TO EDITORS
About c2c
- c2c is the award-winning train operator running services between Fenchurch Street and Shoeburyness, serving 26 stations in East London and South Essex.
- Owned by Trenitalia, c2c is one of the UK’s most punctual and popular train operators and nearly 35.8 million journeys are made on its services every year.
- Italian-based Trenitalia is one of Europe’s leading rail operators and the passenger rail arm of FS Italiane Group.
- For more information email mediaenquiries@c2crail.net
About Ambassador Cruise Line
Ambassador Cruise Line launched in 2021, offering the UK market authentic no-fly cruises, affordable quality and the warmest welcome at sea. Based in Purfleet, Essex, Ambassador provides adult-only experiences combined with a selection of multi-generational itineraries to multiple destinations including the Nordics, Greenland, Iceland, Canada, the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Africa. The cruise line’s first ship, Ambience, entered the fleet in May 2022, operating from her home port of London Cruise Terminal. From the 2023/24 season, guests have sailed onboard Ambience as well as Ambassador’s second ship, Ambition, whose maiden voyage in May 2023 heralded the launch of sailings from eight regional UK ports: London Cruise Terminal, Newcastle, Dundee, Edinburgh Leith, Liverpool, Belfast, Bristol and Falmouth – with Portsmouth added to the offering from the 26/27 season.
Terms and Conditions [FOR COMPETITION]
- The prize is for four adults (over 18 years) at the Festive Event on Friday 13th December 2024 at 20:30 which includes a five-course gala dinner and show experience on board Ambience at London Cruise Terminal, plus an overnight stay sharing two cabins and breakfast the following morning.
- Prize visit commences with embarkation at 17:30 on Friday 13th December 2024 on Ambience at the London International Cruise Terminal, Tilbury, Essex, RM18 7NG and finishes at 09:15 on Saturday 14th December 2024.
- Included in the prize are welcome cocktails and half a bottle of wine per person with the meal, an overnight stay plus breakfast and gratuities. Port parking for one vehicle per prize winner for the duration of the event is also included in the prize.
- The prize winner must supply the full names of the 4 people in their party upon confirmation of the prize and by 2nd December 2024 latest and all guests will be required to provide photographic identification on arrival on the day at the event.
- Prize winners must arrive at the port for embarkation at the specified time upon prize confirmation.
- The prize excludes: travel insurance; travel joining costs to the cruise terminal/port; onboard expenditure of a personal nature i.e. additional drinks, gifts, shopping, communications etc.
- Tables in the restaurant are fixed and seat sizes of 4, 6 or 8 guests. Your party may be seated with other guests.
- Dietary requirements must be provided upon prize confirmation and are subject to availability.
- The number of guests who require the use of a wheelchair onboard our festive events will be strictly limited therefore, you must inform us of your intention to use a wheelchair onboard as soon as possible. Only those guests with advanced approval will be able to use their mobility aid onboard.
- Ambassador Cruise Line does not allow alcohol to be brought on board and we reserve the right to confiscate any alcohol before allowing you to board the vessel. Any confiscated alcohol will be returned on disembarkation.
- It is prohibited to carry or consume any illegal drugs whilst onboard.
- Children under the age of 18 are not accepted at the Festive Events.
- Ambassador Cruise Line reserves the right to amalgamate or cancel Festive Events and/or to move pre-booked tables or dining times to ensure appropriate numbers.
- The prize is as described, is not transferable and there is no cash alternative.
TERMS & CONDITIONS [FOR CUSTOMER DISCOUNT CODE]
The promotional code c2c5 cannot be combined with other charity/member/association/media or affiliate promotion codes or onboard future cruise offers.
It may only be combined with an Ambassador Campaign Promotional code advertised on the Ambassador website. The promotional code is not valid on Ambassador’s Festive Events, selected charters and cannot be used over Ambassador’s Black Friday promotional period.
The promotional code can only be used for new bookings only made directly on Ambassador’s website or through our call centre, it cannot be used for bookings made through travel agents or other third parties.
Promotional code is valid on all new bookings from 1st November 2024 to 31st March 2025, closing at 23:59 for all 2024/2025/2026/2027 sailings.
The promotional code may be discontinued at any time at Ambassador’s discretion. Fares subject to availability and may be withdrawn or changed without notice. For full terms and conditions of booking visit www.ambassadorcruiseline.com
Extras not included: Travel insurance, travel costs to/ from the port of embarkation, port parking, onboard gratuities and service charges where a package has not been purchased (automatically billed to the onboard account), optional shore excursions, discretionary expenditure of a personal nature including hot and cold alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks, gifts, shopping, laundry, Wi-Fi and communication, and any visa & health certificate charges that may apply.
Ambassador Cruise Line reserves the right to cancel, change or amend any theme cruise activities/speakers/acts at short notice. In the event of your cruise being cancelled, you will be guaranteed a full refund. Cruise holidays booked with Ambassador Cruise Holidays Limited, trading as Ambassador Cruise Line, are financially protected in accordance with the Package Travel and Linked Arrangements Regulations 2018. Copyright 2024. Ambassador Cruise Holidays Limited is a company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 13299365.