A luxury cruise ship which will dock in Dundee as part of its maiden voyage has attracted strong bookings.
Ambition, operated by Ambassador Cruise Line, will stop in Dundee in May as part of its journey to France and Spain.
Ambition is the firm’s second cruise liner after Ambience.
Its first cruise that includes Dundee begins in Newcastle on May 12.
The ship will be in the City of Discovery the following day before embarking on a two-week trip to France and Northern Spain. The trip costs £1,279 per person.
Ambition’s cruises this summer also include a 14-day trip to Iceland in June (£1,289pp) and a 12-night cruise of Norway and the North Cape (£999pp).
Dundee luxury cruise ‘incredibly popular’
And there has been high levels of interest in the cruises from Dundee.
A spokeswoman for Ambassador Cruise Line said: “Sailings from Dundee have proved incredibly popular with travellers since news of Ambition’s itineraries were revealed last year.
“Bookings have been very healthy since our sailings first went on sale, and with five itineraries departing from the Port of Dundee in 2023.
“We’re looking forward to offering Dundonian guests and those from slightly further afield the warmest welcome at sea, courtesy of Ambassador.”
The vast ship boasts a variety of entertainment and dining options on-board, with the company hoping to create a “community at sea” while allowing guests space to relax.
The ship currently houses Ukrainian refugees in Glasgow.
Entertainment and dining on-board
A tiered main theatre will boast nightly entertainment options, as well as a casino, card room, library, and craft studio.
Guests can also enjoy the wellness centre, gymnasium, two swimming pools and a range of retail shops.
Ambition has two main restaurants and speciality dining options, a more casual bistro style café, four bars and lounges and a pub.
As for accommodation, the cruise liner offers 714 cabins, with 125 boasting spacious balconies and 113 suite-sized with up to 62m² of living space.
Dundee-born Olympian godmother to ship
And Dundee-born double Olympic gold medallist Shirley Robertson will be godmother to the ship.
A longstanding tradition, the role of the godmother is to bring good luck and protection to a ship.
In her new role, Shirley will name Ambition at a ceremony in Newcastle before it sets sail.
Ambassador Cruise Line chief executive Christian Verhounig said: “As one of the most recognisable faces in sailing, there seemed no better fit for Ambition’s Godmother than Shirley Robertson.”
Ms Robertson added: “I’m very much looking forward to being a regular on Ambition and partnering with the dynamic team at Ambassador – I can’t wait.”
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