Ambassador Cruise Line

A Guide to Ambassador Drinks Packages

Iglu Cruise

Mar 19, 2024 • 7 min read

Guests at The Observatory

Ambassador Cruise Line is one of the most popular British cruise lines offering a variety of cruises sailing to destinations including the beautiful Norwegian fjords, the British Isles, the Caribbean and beyond. If you’re considering booking an Ambassador Cruise Line getaway in the near future, you might be wondering if it’s worth purchasing a drinks package.

Ambassador offers 4 types of drinks packages, varying from non-alcoholic drinks packages to packages that also include a selection of alcoholic beverages. In this handy guide, you’ll discover what’s included in each package, along with some top FAQs and terms and conditions.

Keep reading to find out more!

Ambassador Adventurers Package

Exclusively designed for children aged 0-17, the Ambassador Adventurers Package includes a wide range of soft drinks that are unlimited throughout the cruise.

Prices from: £13 per person, per night (pre-cruise)

The Ambassador Adventurers Package includes soft drinks and juices such as:

Sprite/Sprite Zero
Coca Cola/Diet Coca Cola/Coca Cola Zero
Fruit juices by the glass
Ginger ale/ginger beer
Bottled still or sparkling water
Irn Bru
Bitter lemon

Ambassador Adventurers Package Terms and Conditions

For this package, you must be sailing for a minimum of 5 nights. This package excludes alcoholic drinks, speciality coffees/teas, room service orders and gratuities. This package can be added alongside adult drinks packages. It can be added up to your cruise 7 days before your sailing date or purchased once aboard.

Ambassador Experience Package

The Ambassador Experience Package is a great option for adults looking to enjoy a selection of non-alcoholic drinks throughout their cruise. Not only does it include unlimited soft drinks, but gratuities and service charges throughout your getaway.

Prices from: £20.95 per person, per night (based on cruises 5-29 nights, booked pre-cruise)

The Ambassador Experience Package includes soft drinks such as:

Mocktails
Non-alcoholic beer/rum/gin
Sprite/Sprite Zero
Coca Cola/Diet Coca Cola/Coca Cola Zero
Fruit juices by the glass
Ginger ale/ginger beer
Bottled still or sparkling water
Irn Bru
Bitter lemon
Gratuities and service charges on drinks

However, the Ambassador Experience Package doesn’t include:

Alcoholic rums, gins, vodkas, whiskeys or beer
Any other spirits/aperitifs
House and premium wines
Premium drinks from the bar list
Premium teas/speciality coffees
Room service

Ambassador Experience Package Terms and Conditions

The price of the Ambassador Experience Package will depend on the length of your sailing; make sure to check the prices for your specific sailing ahead of booking. This package requires a minimum cruise duration of 2 nights.

Ambassador Explorer Package

If you want an upgraded package to the above, you should opt for the Ambassador Explorer Package. Not only does it include a wide variety of non-alcoholic drinks, but a selection of alcoholic beverages and discounts.

Prices from: £38.95 per person, per night (based on cruises 5-29 nights, booked pre-cruise)

When you purchase the Ambassador Explorer Package, you can enjoy the following drinks on your Ambassador cruise:

Mocktails
Non-alcoholic beer/rum/gin
Sprite/Sprite Zero
Coca Cola/Diet Coca Cola/Coca Cola Zero
Fruit juices by the glass
Ginger ale/ginger beer
Bottled still or sparkling water
Irn Bru
Bitter lemon
A selection of cocktails
A selection of wines by the glass (red, white and rose)
A selection of house spirits - including gins, whiskeys, vodkas and more (40 ml serving)
A selection of liqueurs, brandy, sherry and aperitifs
A 50% discount on premium beverages from the bar
Gratuities and service charges on drinks

However, the following is not included in the Ambassador Explorer Package:

Premium wines
Premium drinks from the bar list
Speciality teas and coffees
Room service

Ambassador Explorer Package Terms and Conditions

The price of the Ambassador Explorer Package will depend on the length of your sailing; make sure to check the prices for your specific sailing ahead of booking. This package requires a minimum cruise duration of 2 nights.

Ambassador Expedition Package

The most inclusive drinks package available is the Ambassador Expedition Package. With this drinks package, not only will you get all of the drinks in the Experience and Explorer packages included, but a range of other premium drinks.

Prices from: £44.95 per person, per night (based on cruises 5-29 nights, booked pre-cruise)

With Ambassador’s Expedition Package, you can enjoy the following throughout your cruise:

Mocktails
Non-alcoholic beer/rum/gin
Sprite/Sprite Zero
Coca Cola/Diet Coca Cola/Coca Cola Zero
Fruit juices by the glass
Ginger ale/ginger beer
Bottled still or sparkling water
Irn Bru
Bitter lemon
A selection of cocktails
A selection of wines by the glass (red, white and rose)
A selection of house spirits - including gins, whiskeys, vodkas and more (40 ml serving)
A selection of liqueurs, brandy, sherry and aperitifs
A selection of beers and ciders
Gratuities and service charges on drinks
Premium wines (red, rose and white) by the glass
Premium drinks from the Bar List - including vodkas, whiskeys, rums and more.
Speciality teas and coffees

However, the following is not included in the Ambassador Expedition Package:

Room service

Ambassador Expedition Package Terms and Conditions

The price of the Ambassador Expedition Package will depend on the length of your sailing; make sure to check the prices for your specific sailing ahead of booking. This package requires a minimum cruise duration of 2 nights.

Ambassador Drinks Packages FAQs

We’ve rounded up the top FAQs about Ambassador drinks packages to help answer any questions you might have.

Guests enjoying dinner onboard Ambassador Cruise Line

Do you have to purchase a drinks package for the whole cruise?

Drinks packages on Ambassador cruises are only available to purchase for the entire duration of the cruise.

No, you can’t share drinks packages with your fellow passengers. They are also not transferable. Drinks packages are also not refundable when cancelled within 14 days of departure.

Is there a daily drinks limit on Ambassador cruises?

There is a limit of 15 alcoholic drinks per day. Any drinks above this limit will be charged with a 50% discount.

How do you purchase an Ambassador drinks package?

You can purchase your Ambassador drinks package up to 7 days before your sailing date and this will be at a cheaper rate than onboard. If you book it within 7 days of sailing, you’ll have to pay the onboard price for your drinks package.

What’s included in the Ambassador Cruise Line drinks packages?

What’s included in the drinks packages on an Ambassador cruise will depend on the package that you’ve opted for. However, with a wide selection to choose from, you can select from either an alcohol-free drinks package or one that’s more inclusive with a variety of alcoholic options.

Book Your Ambassador Getaway with Iglu Cruise Today

If you’re searching for your next cruise getaway, look no further than Ambassador Cruise Line. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing sailing around the British Isles, a sun-kissed escape in the Mediterranean or a Northern Europe cruise adventure, a cruise with Ambassador Cruise Line is just the ticket. Book your Ambassador Cruise Line getaway with Iglu Cruise today and look forward to a cruise of a lifetime.

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Other top Ambassador drinks package terms and conditions:

Prices are subject to change and vary depending on duration of the cruise and whether you book ahead of time or onboard.
Please note that the Ambassador Adventurers Package for children is only available on multi-generational cruises. All adults on the same getaway will need to also purchase a drinks package. Infants under 3 will not be charged and packages will not be added for them.
Drinks packages that are available on cruises that are 2, 3 and 4 nights long are charged at a price that is per person, per cruise. Cruises 5 nights or more are charged per person, per night.
Ambassador Expedition and Explorer packages are only available to guests that are 18+,
Bottles of alcohol/soft drinks are not included in any of the drinks packages. All drinks are served by the glass only.
If you wish to purchase a drinks package onboard, this must be done within 24 hours of embarkation.
Drinks may vary by sailing and ship.
There are no discounts on bottles of spirits, Champagne or wine.
Bottled water in cabins isn’t included.
All drinks packages exclude drinks and snacks in the mini bar, alongside bottles of water. Teas and coffees from bars are also excluded - unless you have purchased the Ambassador Expedition Drinks Package.

*Other terms and conditions may apply.