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Tilbury Cruise Terminal offers the perfect starting point for your cruise holiday. Just 25 miles from central London with excellent transport links.
Only 25 miles from central London, with direct rail links from Fenchurch Street, Tilbury offers easy access to one of the world’s great cities right before you set sail.
Step into the welcoming terminal of Tilbury, check in with ease, and board your ship without the wait. A relaxed and straightforward start to your cruise.
No early morning flights, no baggage restrictions, no long queues. Cruises from Tilbury let you start your holiday feeling calm and ready to enjoy every moment.
Tilbury cruise terminal is fully accessible with level boarding, easy check-in, and no complicated transfers. A smooth, unhurried experience designed with every traveler in mind.
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Comfortable cabin accommodation for your chosen duration, with daily housekeeping.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included in the main dining venues. Speciality dining available at additional cost.
Live shows, music, theatre performances, and activities throughout your cruise.
Pools, spa, fitness centre, lounges, and all public areas during your voyage
Depart directly from UK ports. No flights required, no airport stress.
All government taxes and port fees included in your fare.
Dedicated UK-speaking crew and attentive service throughout your cruise.
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Upgrade to drinks packages for great value on beverages throughout your cruise.
Enhance your experience with guided tours, adventure activities, and cultural experiences at each port.
Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended for all passengers.
Airport or train station transfers to and from the port available on request.
Secure parking at UK ports available on select sailings. Check individual deals for free parking offers.
Tilbury cruise terminal has been sending ships across the globe for over a century, and today it remains one of the UK’s most well-known departure points. With a straightforward road and rail access from London and across the South East, cruises from London Tilbury are easy to reach from a large part of the country. It doesn’t matter if you’re a first-time cruiser or a seasoned sailor, Tilbury is a departure port that delivers from the moment you arrive.
Cruises from Tilbury offer an impressive range of destinations, and you’ll be exploring the grand architecture of Lisbon, the sun-soaked harbours of the Azores, and the charming coastal town of Northern France. Ambassador cruises from Tilbury offer specially curated itineraries, that balances relaxation, sightseeing, and value, giving you even more reasons to look forward to your journey.
Sailing from Tilbury means no flights, no airport, and no hidden transfer costs, just a straightforward journey to the terminal and straight on board. Cruises from Tilbury Docks are available across a wide range of dates and cabin types, so finding the right sailing is simple. With Ambassador Cruises Tilbury departures filling up quickly, now is the perfect time to book and look forward to your next great adventure.
From Tilbury, you can sail to various destinations, including the Norwegian fjords, Iceland, the Canary Islands, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Christmas market ports, and more. It is Ambassador’s home port with one of the most itineraries available.
The London Cruise Terminal is located at Tilbury, Essex. It sits on the River Thames, just 25 miles east of Central London.
You can reach the London Tilbury cruise port via various modes of transport. By car, leave the M25 at Junction 30 and follow the A13 eastbound towards Tilbury. By train, take a direct service to Tilbury Town station from London Fenchurch Street, it's about a 20-minute walk or a short taxi ride from there.
It depends on the port. In some ports of call, an optional shuttle bus may be available where local regulations allow, though you might have to pay a charge. You’ll get the full details on shuttle services for your specific sailing once you are on board.
Yes, if you're coming by car, then you can secure your car parking at the London Tilbury cruise terminal. You must pre-book it via My Ambassador Sailing before you travel.
Tilbury is the home port of the Ambassador and has been welcoming cruise passengers since 1916. It's well connected from London and the South East, with various itineraries and excellent terminal facilities all on one level, making it easy for all guests.
Yes, you need to have a valid passport for all vacations to foreign countries, be it an e-passport or a machine-readable passport, with enough blank pages for entry and exit stamps (applicable to the length and ports of call in your itinerary). To know more, visit the Ambassador Cruise Line website.
If you’re sailing to and from the UK, then there is no set luggage limit on the number of bags. However, as you need to keep all your luggage within your cabin, pack accordingly and make sure your luggage does not weigh more than 23 kgs.
No, you cannot leave your luggage on board. The luggage is your responsibility and has to be with you. For more details, get in touch with the Ambassador's Guest Services team.
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