We've booked a cruise in May because there was a sailing from a regional port but I think we will be in for a disappointment.
I agree, as a new company with 2 ships and only 1 in commission and trying to build a customer base in a difficult climate Ambassador has let down thousands of people who paid deposits in good faith.
This isn't about helping refugees it's about a better money making opportunity coming along and Ambassador are prepared to cancel on the contract with us.
As it is there is no social housing available for people who live in Scotland so where will the 1000 + Ukrainian families go after the 6 months, they won't just be thrown off the ship after the harrowing time they've gone through. I would be surprised if any of the cruises start in May.
I think Ambassador have made a poor decision with this plan as they have already let down and lost the trust of regular cruisers and potential cruisers, let's face it there must be a number of cruise companies who have ships not sailing due to the current lack of crew, why haven't they offered ships as well?
In addition, the Ambassador promo says Ambition will have a full reburshment prior to sailing, which to me means all cabins, public areas and all the other things behind the scenes, if things don't go to plan will a refurbishment even take place or will it be the the most important, that being bringing the engines up to standard, all these things take time and if there are further delays or issues it means the paying passengers will once again let down.
