Ambassador Ambition 4 Night Cruise - the Highs and Lows (part 1)

Ambassador Ambition 4 Night Cruise - the highs and lows (part 1)
Welcome to this blog detailing my WHOLE cruise experience onboard Ambassador Ambition on this 4 night festive cruise in December from Tilbury U.K. to the Netherlands and Belgium. I’ll talk you through arrival at the port, embarkation, muster, my cabin, all dining options and menus, drinks, prices and packages, how to enjoy Amsterdam independently, the onboard spa and entertainment. It doesn’t all go according to plan, however!
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[@ericaturner8504]

I’ve just stopped watching at the point where you described losing your pet (alright……I admit I couldn’t see the screen because of the tears rolling down my face 😢) Thank-you for being such an open & honest person. Losing pets is never a pain free experience but talking about their loss does help and I’m so glad that you felt comfortable with all of us in doing so. Now - I’m ready to finish the video.

[@onedogandabag9606]

So sorry to hear that you've been having such a crappy time of late, but thank you for being so honest about how you're feeling. Our furry friends are so precious and it's heartbreaking when something happens to them. As they say, grief is the price we pay for love. I hope that you and Matthew have a lovely Christmas and that 2024 is kinder to you. xx

[@MarinaAndJoeGo]

Another brilliant video Jamie ❤ Your ability to combine informative and entertaining cruise and ship reviewing with heartfelt emotional openess and human connection is, as ever, without equal and one of the many reasons for your deserved success.

[@lizlaing6463]

Thank you Jamie for being so honest about your work problems and especially your pet. Sending you big hugs!

[@mrswebb3939]

Hi Jamie, I’m only half way through this vlog but wanted to reach out and reassure you that your feelings of grief are completely normal and 100% valid. I focused on grief and coping mechanisms for my psychology MSc thesis and hope to extend this to PhD. I heard of so many experiences like yours during my research, from people who have lost pets, loved-ones and children (myself included). Hope you are able to get some respite from working and some quality time with Mafoo on your Xmas cruise. Thoroughly enjoying your content as always - my favourite for when I need to see a friendly face! Big hugs xxx

[@lauragooljar1060]

Aww Jamie, I’m so sorry, sending you so much love. Thank you for sharing and being so honest. ❤

[@maximokit]

Awww Jamie I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear baby. It’s so heartbreaking and hope you take comfort from knowing you were with her, caring for her and she knew she was loved. Xx

[@stefanieseff5185]

Yet another fabulous blog, though very emotional with the loss of your lovely girl in such difficult circumstances. I lost my beautiful Macdonald this year and am sad every day thinking about him. Take care and give Maffoo and your other little darlings a hug x

[@matthewhumphries8373]

Hi Jamie - another brilliant, honest and entertaining video. Please never apologise for displaying your grief for your family (as pets are definitely family members). I recently lost my Mum to Alzheimer's and my brother is dying from cancer. I am binge watching your wonderful videos to get some much needed comfort. Thanks for all your hard work on the channel. Happy Christmas to you and Mafoo!

[@christinebiada1292]

I’m so sorry for the loss of your fur-baby. They’re a huge part of our family and their loss is devastating. As one fur-baby parent to another many hugs to you and Matthew on your loss.

[@kelvinconnie]

Looking forward to this Jamie , fab Christmas to you both x

[@ScottAndersonphoto]

Great review JR and bless you for beong so open and honest about your pesonal life x

[@ClaireD-bg8lu]

Thanks for the blog Jamie. It was really informative. I would say thanks for enduring it so we don’t have to but it might be that in part 2 you find you love the ship! I hope you are feeling less sad now and that you have a wonderful week away. Xx

[@marcpjclifford]

We're travelling on Ambition for 6 weeks next week for our Honeymoon, thanks for the review! And sorry to hear about your pet too dude, we had one of our dogs put down on January 2nd and it was the hardest thing ever, I feel you mate. Sending you some big love! x

[@sharronlittle5584]

Oh bless you Jamie for talking about the loss of your pet like that. It is such an awful time and I was shedding a tear with you. They will remain in a corner of your heart forever. Take care.

[@Andrea-sl3ey]

So sorry about your loss, I hope you are feeling stronger now. Thank you for providing your usual fun, cheeky and informative filming, when I’m sure that you just wanted to be home with Matthew and your fur babies. RIP little Storm, she knew that she was loved.

[@cruiseforever1281]

Oh Jamie, you are a delight to cruise with. Thank you for an informative and insightful video. I so respect your emotional courage and honesty. See you in part 2. Good night.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Here’s the BIG one! Will I choose to sail with Ambassador again after this, my first cruise experience with them?😮

[@bettycollins3960]

Hi again. So brave sharing your feelings of loss - you were there at the end so she was not alone. Take comfort from that. ❤. Part 2 of my own saga: wow, you did so much more in Amsterdam than I. We almost did not get off, as we had been a couple of times previously but, sensibly, we did! The tram system there is incredible and because it is reliable and frequent, so well-used. I have to use a walking aid to get around and was pleasantly surprised by real gentlemen actually offering me a seat! Gold star to them. We were not there long enough to enjoy the lights so thank you for showing them to us. Ambassador are, I believe, the only cruise line to offer a non- musical play as part of their repertoire. What really struck me was the quality of all the productions in terms of sound quality (which is sadly lacking in some theatres I go to) and background projections. For a "small " ship, I find their entertainment more than adequate. I agree that at times we had to search for a seat in most venues but usually found some eventually. One 'problem' I did encounter was the issue of smoking areas. I stepped outside to get some fresh air on one evening only to encounter a pall of smoke. I asked if this was the smoking area. "Yes". So I went to the opposite side of the ship and tried again. Success. Only to be followed by a chap who promptly produced a vape. I pointed out that the smoking area was on the other side. He tried to ignore me and carry on. Red flag to a bull, Jamie. I pointed out that I suffered from heart and lung problems and would be grateful if he used the designated smoking areas PLEASE. He departed. And I enjoyed my fresh air. I was intrigued by your report of the lack of milk for the after dinner coffee. We thought it was just us!!! Our table had to repeatedly request some! Keep up the good work. Will look forward to your next installment. 😊

[@jonathanlindley1]

My heart has just broke watching you talk about your little baby. It brought back memories. Love to you both x