Ambassador Cruise Line has announced that popular British soap stars will join guests on select themed sailings in 2025 for “In Conversation With…” events.
Celebrities from Coronation Street, Brookside and Emmerdale, including Claire Sweeney and Catherine Tyldesley, will participate in talks and meet-and-greets with guests. Travelers will have the opportunity to interact with the stars, hear personal stories and take photos. In addition to the themed activities, the cruises offer top-tier cuisine, entertainment and a variety of destinations.
Bob McGowan, chief experience officer at Ambassador Cruise Line, said: “We’re delighted to welcome some of the stage and screen’s best-loved stars onboard as we look to offer even more cherished ‘Ambassador Moments’ to guests traveling with us in 2025.
“Since Ambassador sailed for the very first time in 2022, we have proudly hosted a diverse range of famous personalities onboard, and the 2025 lineup has been carefully chosen to ensure there’s truly something for everyone to enjoy when with us.
“The eclectic range of speakers, performers and sports stars that guests can look forward to joining onboard in 2025 is one that we hope will inspire and delight all those looking to ‘enjoy themselves’ with Ambassador this season – and long may that continue!”
Details of the program and the sailings are as follows:
- Claire Sweeney (Brookside, Celebrity Big Brother): Sailing on Ambition’s “Norway’s Land of the Northern Lights” cruise, departing February 23, 2025. Claire Sweeney joins guests for an ‘In Conversation With…’ session. The 14-night cruise departs from London, visiting seven ports, including Tromso for the Northern Lights. Guests from £799pp.
- Catherine Tyldesley (Coronation Street, Holby City, Strictly Come Dancing): Sailing on Ambition’s “Emerald Isle Odyssey” cruise, departing October 25, 2025 from Liverpool. Catherine Tyldesley will join guests on a five-night cruise from Cobh to Belfast. Guests from £329pp.
- Dean Andrews (Emmerdale, Life on Mars): Sailing on Ambition’s “Hidden Gems of France, Spain & Portugal” cruise, departing March 9, 2025. Dean Andrews features on this 12-night cruise with seven ports, including Getxo, Bordeaux, and Lisbon. Guests from £799pp.
- Sue Cleaver (Coronation Street): Sailing on Ambition’s “A Taste of Ireland” cruise, departing April 11, 2025 from London. Sue Cleaver joins this four-night voyage across the Irish Sea, visiting Cobh, Cork, and Liverpool. Guests from £309pp.
- Beverly Callard (Coronation Street, Two Pints of Lager): Sailing on Ambience’s “France, Portugal & Spain Adventure” cruise, departing September 20, 2025, from London. Beverly Callard joins this Atlantic coastline journey, with unique onboard experiences including talks by Ocean Conservationists. Guests from £1,269pp.
