Surrey County Cricket Club are pleased to welcome Ambassador Cruise Line onboard as the Official Cruise Line Partner of The Kia Oval, who have signed a multi-year deal with the Club.
The new Partnership will see the premium value, ‘no-fly’ cruise line receive marketing opportunities on matchdays as well as across Surrey’s social media channels.
Ambassador will also provide exclusive offers on its wide range of cruise itineraries to Surrey Members and supporters alongside offering fan engagement experiences at The Kia Oval during domestic fixtures.
Sharing many of the same values as the Kia Oval, Ambassador is renowned for delivering incredible experiences and warm hospitality to guests sailing on its two small-to-mid size ships: Ambience and Ambition. With more UK regional departures than any other cruise line, Ambassador provides authentic adult-only experiences to the 50-plus market combined with a selection of multi-generational itineraries. Sailing from eight ports across the country, it promises to deliver unforgettable moments at every port of call, offering guests amazing entertainment, outstanding cuisine and exceptional service while sailing to breathtaking destinations: all for the best value.
Charlie Buck, Commercial Director at Surrey CCC, said: “It is a pleasure to welcome Ambassador Cruise Line to the Surrey family! Our shared commitment towards providing world-class customer experience and hospitality brings us together. We’re looking forward to working with them to deliver some fantastic matchday experiences for our fans and members at The Kia Oval this season.”
Gordon Nardini, Chief Marketing Officer at Ambassador Cruise Line, said: “The team at Ambassador Cruise Line are incredibly proud to have been named the Official Cruise Line Partner of The Kia Oval. Through our Partnership, we’re thrilled to be working with Surrey County Cricket Club to offer exclusive offers and discounts to members, fans and fellow partners as well as delivering a range of fan engagement experiences during domestic fixtures at The Kia Oval. Here’s looking forward to welcoming many Surrey fans onboard for the ‘warmest welcome at sea’ in the months and years to come!”
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About Ambassador Cruise Line
Ambassador Cruise Line launched in 2021, offering premium-value no-fly cruises to the UK market. Based in Purfleet, Essex, Ambassador provides authentic adult-only experiences combined with a selection of multi-generational itineraries to multiple destinations including the Nordics, Greenland, Iceland, Canada, the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Africa. The cruise line’s first ship, Ambience, entered the fleet in May 2022, operating from her home port of London Tilbury. From the 2023/24 season, guests have sailed onboard Ambience as well as Ambassador’s second ship, Ambition, whose maiden voyage in May 2023 heralded the launch of sailings from seven regional UK ports: London Tilbury, Newcastle, Dundee, Liverpool, Belfast, Bristol and Falmouth.
Ambassador’s extremely experienced management team is led by Chief Executive Officer, Christian Verhounig, and its principal shareholder is Njord Partners LLP, London. Ambassador is a member of ABTA, the UK’s leading travel trade association widely acknowledged as the mark of trust and reassurance associated with travel brands. Consumer funds are protected by means of a financial failure insurance policy managed by TMU Management Limited and underwritten by Accelerant Insurance Europe SA, who are regulated by the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA 3193). The scheme is fully compliant with the Package Travel and Linked Arrangements Regulations 2018. For more information, visit www.ambassadorcruiseline.com
