Ambassador Cruise Line has renewed its partnership with ORCA for a fourth consecutive year, announcing 21 new itineraries for the 2025-26 season, according to a press release.
Following a successful season where ORCA recorded 8,062 sea life sightings on Ambassador sailings, the upcoming season will feature ocean conservationists onboard the Ambience for 11 itineraries, with the Ambition hosting an additional 10 sailings.
The itineraries will visit key ports vital to ORCA’s conservation efforts and provide crucial data to support ORCA’s mission of protecting marine wildlife, the company stated.
Christian Verhounig, CEO of Ambassador Cruise Line, said: “We are exceptionally proud to be continuing our partnership with ORCA, a charity that shares our deep commitment to ocean conservation, as we think ahead to our 2025/26 season. Working alongside ORCA has been incredibly rewarding, as it has allowed us to not only support vital research but also to raise awareness among our guests and crew about the importance of protecting marine life. I look forward to seeing our collaboration grow as we embark on a fourth year in our joint mission to preserve our oceans.”
Steve Jones, director of fundraising and operations at ORCA added: “Our partnership with Ambassador over the past three years has allowed us to extend our reach to more critical habitats and engage with more guests than we ever could have imagined. Operating aboard Ambience and Ambition provides our Ocean Conservationists with invaluable opportunities to gather crucial data on vulnerable ecosystems worldwide, all while educating guests on how they can contribute to the protection of whales and dolphins. We’re pleased to be continuing this collaboration for another year and are looking forward to the incredible experiences that both guests and crew will share during their global journeys.”
Two ocean conservationists will join guests to collect scientific data on these voyages and offer insights into ocean conservation through an interactive education program.
Highlights of the 2025-26 ORCA itineraries include:
- Iberian Multigenerational Adventure – August 10-22, 2025
- Gems of Spain and Portugal – September 27, 2025- October 10, 2025
- Classical Mediterranean – February 19, 2026-March 22, 2026.
- Land of the Northern Lights – March 22, 2026 -April 4, 2026.
