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Ambition

Ambition

activeBuilt 1998
Ambassador Cruise LineMistralActive🇧🇸 Bahamas
3.5CC
1241/2k Berlitz
Ambassador Cruise Line
GRT
48 123
Guests
1248
Crew
670
Crew:Guest
1:1.9
Length
216m
Space Ratio
38.6
Current position
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History
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MS Ambition is a cruise ship originally built in France as Mistral for Festival Cruises and subsequently operated under multiple names by Iberocruceros, Costa Cruises, and AIDA Cruises before Ambassador Cruise Line acquired her in 2022. The ship and its sister vessel featured as the location for the third series of the television show "The Cruise: Fun-Loving Brits at Sea."

Vessel Timeline
2 Jan 1999
Launched
Chantiers de l’Atlantique
31 Dec 1998
Mistral
Festival
2007-2013
Grand Mistral
Iberocruceros
2013-2019
Costa neoRiviera
Costa
2019
AIDAmira
AIDA
Today
Ambition
Current
At a Glance
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Godmother
Claude Deschamps
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Christened
June 25, 1999
Maiden Voyage
July 17, 1999
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Built By
Chantiers de l’Atlantique
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Build Country
STX France
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Identity
IMO Number9172777
MMSI311001141
Call SignC6FL6
Flag State🇧🇸 Bahamas
Port of RegistryNassau
Former NamesAIDAmira (AIDA, 2019), Costa neoRiviera (Costa, 2013-2019), Grand Mistral (Iberocruceros, 2007-2013), Mistral (Festival, 1999-2007)
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Construction
ShipyardChantiers de l’Atlantique
Build CountrySTX France
Float OutJanuary 2, 1999
DeliveredDecember 31, 1998
Yard NumberJ31
GodmotherClaude Deschamps
ChristeningJune 25, 1999
Maiden VoyageJuly 17, 1999
Est. price (CIN)$240M
Price per berth$192 308
Price per GT$4987
In 2026 dollars$480M
Per berth (2026$)$384 615
Per GT (2026$)$9974
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Dimensions
216m
Length
29m
Beam
7.2m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)48 123
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Capacity
1248
Guests
670
Crew
624
Cabins
Guests (max)1428
Space Ratio38.6
Crew:Guest Ratio1:1.9
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Propulsion
20kts
Max Speed
18 000kW
Power
Engine TypeWartsila
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Onboard
13
Decks
7
Restaurants
3
Pools
Bars7
Hot Tubs2
Theaters2
Onboard Highlights
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Ambition has a gross tonnage of 48,123 and a lower berth passenger capacity of 1,248, supported by a crew of 670. The ship measures 216 metres in length with a beam of 29 metres, spans 13 decks, and offers 624 cabins in total. She is powered by Wartsila engines and operates at a service speed of 20 knots.

Reviews & Ratings
CruiseCritic
3.5/ 5.0
66 reviews
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Berlitz / Insight Guides
4 Stars
1241/ 2,000 pts
Source: Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships
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