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Ditch flight chaos with no-fly cruises – get over £3,400 off with these late deals

No-fly cruises from the UK in 2022 are just what the doctor ordered amid ongoing airport chaos – and there are some amazing last-minute cruise deals to be snapped up this summer.

No-fly cruises 2022 are truly enjoying a moment in the spotlight this summer. Cancelled flights have caused no end of strife for Britons trying to get away – so what better time to ditch planes altogether and set sail from the UK feeling very smug indeed?

By opting for a no-fly cruise you cut out any airport nightmares, you’re not restricted with what you can take away with you and you can get into the holiday spirit from the get-go.

What’s more, there are some fabulous last-minute savings to be had on 2022 no-fly cruises. For instance, Ambassador Cruise Line has some sailings which are less than £50 per person per night! As we said – smug.

All no-fly cruises with Britain’s newest cruise line will be on board new ship Ambience, sailing from London Tilbury, with some adult-only and other multi-generational so whether you’re after bonding time with the family or an adult only getaway there’s a trip for you.

This is what you need to know about Ambassador no-fly cruises 2022 from the UK and the brilliant late deals to get your paws on.

Ambassador Cruise Line no-fly cruises 2022

British Isles & Ireland Discovery – save up to £850pp

Ambassador passengers can save up to £850pp on this adult-only August no-fly cruise around the British Isles and Ireland. The circumnavigation of our home turf first takes you to Cornwall and the Scilly Isles – a unique subtropical paradise.

It’s then over to Ireland when you’ll call at Galway, the halfway point on the Wild Atlantic Way, for a true slice of traditional Irish life. Think cobbled streets, traditional pubs with live Irish music, long sandy beaches and a buzzing cafe and bar culture at this culture-packed popular seaside destination.

Further north there’s the tranquil town of Killybegs where you can tuck into fresh seafood – it’s the largest fishing port in the country – before shimmying over to Belfast and up to Scotland.

A highlight here is Portree, the capital of the Isle of Skye, which boasts a Tolkienesque fantasy landscape. The bustling port is set around a natural harbour backed by cliffs and is an excellent base for exploring the magical island and its spectacular scenery of otherworldly crags and peaks.

A savings perk of this cruise is the up to 45 percent Late Saver Discount Ambassador Fares are available with which you have gratuities and service charges plus Top Expedition Drinks Package (with a further 10 percent discount) included as standard.

British Isles & Ireland Discovery with Ambassador Cruise Line

Duration: 12 nights

Where: London Tilbury | St. Mary’s, Isles of Scilly | Cobh, for Cork | Galway | Killybegs | Belfast | Portree, Isle of Skye | Kirkwall, Orkney Isles | Lerwick, Shetland Isles | London Tilbury

Ship: Ambience

Price: £799 per person

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Summertime Fjordland – save up to £375pp

Norway may conjure up images of a snow-covered winter wonderland with husky sledding and the northern lights but this Scandinavian country is a brilliant summer destination thanks to its majestic and drop-dead gorgeous bright blue fjords, thundering dramatic waterfalls and towering peaks.

Ambassador Cruise Line mainly targets adults only but this multi-generational cruise means all the family can join the holiday, although it is worth noting there are no dedicated children’s facilities on board. The no-fly cruise from the UK to Norway calls at a number of stunning fjords with savings of up to £375pp to be had!

First call is Bergen, “the capital of the fjords” on Norway’s southwestern coast. Surrounded by mountains and fjords, the city boasts colourful wooden houses on the old wharf as well as small town charm. Nearby is the Fish Market, one of Norway’s most visited outdoor markets.

Calling at Flam next, holidaymakers will cruise Sognefjord and Aurlandsfjord. The former is Norway’s longest and deepest fjord (and nicknamed the King of the Fjords) while the latter is one of Sognefjord’s southernmost arms and features dramatic landscapes with mountains that rise well over 1,500 metres above sea level and charming fjordside villages.

You’ll also visit Haugesund – a Viking destination home to the powerful and striking Langfoss waterfall – and Eidfjord to cruise Hardangerfjord. The latter is the world’s third-longest fjord.

An advantage perk of this no-fly cruise 2022? Up to 34 percent Late Saver Discount Guarantee Cabins are available, Ambassador Fares are available and a Child Fare only costs £199pp. Bargain!

Summertime Fjordland with Ambassador Cruise Line

Duration: 7 nights

Where: London Tilbury | Bergen | Flam | cruise Sognefjord & Aurlandsfjord | Haugesund | Eidfjord | cruise Hardangerfjord | London Tilbury

Ship: Ambience

Price: From £549 pp

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Grand Mediterranean Voyage – save up to £3,430pp

Hold on to your hats, some serious money can be saved with this late deal – up to £3,430pp! You’ll need to set some time aside, though, this adults-only no-fly cruise is 32 nights and soaks up some of the Mediterranean’s most incredible destinations.

The voyage calls at Egypt, Cyprus, Israel, Turkey, Greece, Italy, Spain and Portugal – perfect for travellers looking for rich history, breathtaking ruins, beautiful art and magnificent scenery.

Highlights include Palermo with its pretty Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque and Art Nouveau churches and palaces, the Turkish town of Kusadasi from which you can visit the magnificent ancient city of Ephesus (once the Roman capital of Asia Minor) and the vibrant city of Istanbul.

There’s also Alexandria, home to the Pharos Lighthouse (once one of the Seven Wonders of the World) and the gateway to Cairo with its countless ancient ruins, including the jaw-dropping pyramids; Catania in Sicily overlooked by awe-inspiring Mount Etna and Gibraltar with its unique slice of British life and famous monkeys.

Money-saving bonuses on the Grand Mediterranean Voyage include up to 50 percent Late Saver Discount Guarantee Cabins available and Ambassador Fares available.

Grand Mediterranean Voyage with Ambassador Cruise Line

Duration: 32 nights

Where: London Tilbury | Leixoes, for Oporto | Cadiz, for Seville | Palma de Mallorca | Civitavecchia, for Rome | Naples | Syracuse, Sicily | Istanbul | Canakkale | Kusadasi, for Ephesus | Piraeus, for Athens | Limassol | Haifa, for Jerusalem | Alexandria, for Cairo | Catania, Sicily | Gibraltar | London Tilbury

Ship: Ambience

Price: From £1,499 pp

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Canaries, Madeira & Morocco Winter Sun – save up to £660pp

We may be basking in the summer sun now but come winter these warm rays will feel like a distant memory.

Steer clear of the winter blues with a southern getaway to the sun-drenched islands of the Canaries and Madeira as well as Morocco. Ambassador passengers can save up to £660pp on this two-week itinerary!

Highlights of this adult-only no-fly cruise from the UK include Funchal in Madeira which is bursting with striking landscapes, famous wineries, rolling hills and year-round blooming gardens.

There’s also vibey Las Palmas on Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands, with fab beaches and a bustling city atmosphere, and Santa Cruz de Tenerife on nearby Tenerife – a beautiful port city with colourful buildings, a top shopping scene and exotic landscaped areas.

In Morocco, you’ll call at Casablanca which features an eclectic blend of Moorish architecture and European art deco thanks to the city’s French colonial legacy. Don’t miss the enormous and opulent Hassan II Mosque – it’s the second-largest functioning mosque in Africa and is the seventh-largest in the world.

As for the perks of this deal, there’s up to 39 percent Late Saver Discount, Guarantee Cabins available and Ambassador Fares available.

Canaries, Madeira & Morocco Winter Sun with Ambassador Cruise Line

Duration: 15 nights

Where: London Tilbury | Vigo, for Santiago de Compostela | Funchal, Madeira | Las Palmas, Gran Canaria | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | Casablanca, for Marrakesh | Leixoes, for Oporto | London Tilbury

Ship: Ambience

Price: From £899 pp

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Published 15.07.22