Ambassador’s Ambience to operate cruise dedicated to crafts

The ‘British Isles Discovery Supercraft Themed Cruise’ will leave from London Tilbury on September 2, calling at John O’Groats and Isle of Skye, plus Belfast, Ireland, Liverpool and Guernsey before a short stop in Le Havre, France. 

Both experienced crafters and beginners will be encouraged to take part in a schedule of interactive workshops, which will feature sessions creating jewellery, personalised cards and notebooks, ornaments, trinket boxes, wreaths and more. 

Ambassador last operated a craft-themed cruise in February, where over 717 passengers participated. Passengers will be required to book the workshops in advance with only a limited number of spaces per class. 

Celebrity crafters 

Actress, TV producer and author, Julie Peasgood, who has founded Supercraft Cruises – a company bringing crafts to cruise ships – will present the workshops along with her team of tutors. 

Ali Reeve, TV crafter and owner of company Stamps Away, will share her methods and know-how with guests during workshops on creating handmade paper, marbled lanterns, Christmas decorations and trinket boxes. Fellow TV crafter and owner of Simply Vintage, Mel Waudby, who specialises in mixed media creations, will present workshops for passengers to create vintage charm brooches, applique pouches, floral bouquet hoops, embroidered notebooks and tweedy wreaths. 

Special acts 

The voyage will additionally include stand-up shows from comedians Adrian Walsh and Pauline Daniels, plus daytime and evening entertainment from the Ambassador Theatre Company. 

New bookings qualify for free cricket game tickets 

Saver Fares start from £599 per person while Ambassador Fares, which include the top Expedition Drinks Package, start from £941 per person. All new bookings also qualify for free matchday tickets to Essex Cricket.