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Ambience

Ambience

activeBuilt 1990
Ambassador Cruise LineOcean LinerActive🇧🇸 Bahamas
GRT
70 285
Guests
1596
Crew
660
Crew:Guest
1:2.4
Length
245m
Space Ratio
44.0
Current position
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History
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Built by Fincantieri in Monfalcone, Italy, Ambience entered service as Regal Princess in 1991 with Princess Cruises, featuring a distinctive curved superstructure inspired by the bottlenose dolphin and designed by architect Renzo Piano. After transfer to P&O Cruises Australia in 2007 as Pacific Dawn, the vessel subsequently changed ownership multiple times before being acquired by Ambassador Cruise Line and renamed Ambience in 2022. The ship and its sister vessel Ambition served as the filming location for the television series The Cruise: Fun-Loving Brits at Sea.

Vessel Timeline
29 Mar 1990
Launched
Fincantieri
31 Dec 1990
Regal Princess
Princess
2007-2020
Pacific Dawn
P&O Australia
Today
Ambience
Current
At a Glance
Maiden Voyage
August 1, 1991
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Built By
Fincantieri
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Build Country
Italy
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Identity
IMO Number8521232
MMSI311001109
Call SignC6FH4
Flag State🇧🇸 Bahamas
Port of RegistryNassau
Former NamesPacific Dawn (P&O Australia, 2007-2020), Regal Princess (Princess, 1991-2007)
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Construction
ShipyardFincantieri
Build Country🇮🇹 Italy
Float OutMarch 29, 1990
DeliveredDecember 31, 1990
Yard Number5840
Maiden VoyageAugust 1, 1991
Est. price (CIN)$280M
Price per berth$175 439
Price per GT$3984
In 2026 dollars$698M
Per berth (2026$)$437 343
Per GT (2026$)$9931
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Dimensions
245m
Length
32m
Beam
8.2m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)70 285
Net Tonnage (NT)70 285
Length BP245.06 m
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Capacity
1596
Guests
660
Crew
798
Cabins
Guests (max)1915
Space Ratio44.0
Crew:Guest Ratio1:2.4
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Propulsion
22.5kts
Max Speed
38 880kW
Power
Engine TypeMAN
Propulsion TypeDiesel-Electric
Fuel TypeDiesel-electric
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Onboard
13
Decks
6
Restaurants
2
Pools
Bars5
Hot Tubs2
Theaters2
Onboard Highlights
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Ambience has a gross tonnage of 70,285 and a lower berth passenger capacity of 1,596, supported by a crew of 660. The ship measures 245 metres in length with a beam of 32 metres, spans 13 decks, and offers 798 cabins in total. She is powered by MAN engines and operates at a service speed of 22 knots.

Reviews & Ratings
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3.3/ 5.0
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