‘Good chats, good laughs and good weather’ come together during all-new event set to debut during Ambition’s inaugural sailing from Portsmouth: Springtime Sunshine in Portugal and Spain.

Ambassador Cruise Line has today announced the launch of Jenny and Kate Unscripted: Women at Sea, a series of very special onboard events hosted by Ambassador Ambassadors Jenny Powell and Kate Thornton. The activity is set to debut on the Springtime Sunshine in Portugal and Spain sailing aboard Ambition departing Portsmouth in April 2026.

Designed to celebrate connections, conversations and community, Jenny and Kate Unscripted: Women at Sea will bring together a line-up of well-known female broadcasters and presenters for a series of hosted on board sessions designed to inform, entertain and inspire. Famed for their television, radio and podcast work, Jenny and Kate will be joined for the inaugural event by Andrea McLean, one of the UK’s most respected broadcast journalists, and Lucy Alexander, a familiar face from some of British television’s best-loved daytime programmes including Homes Under the Hammer and A Place in the Sun.

The first Jenny and Kate Unscripted: Women at Sea event will take place from 17 to 19 April 2026 on board Ambition. Themed activities will include Women Unscripted – The Panel, where guests will be invited to join Jenny, Kate, Andrea and Lucy in the Palladium theatre for an honest chat that promises to be ‘unscripted, real and full of laughs’; Cocktail Hour, which will see the Women Unscripted – The Panel hosts mingling with guests for a pre-dinner tipple in Ambition’s stunning bars; and spontaneous Meet and Greets featuring the foursome, whether it’s over a boogie in The Cavern, a morning coffee on the top deck or dinner in Buckingham or Holyrood restaurants.

Ambassador Ambassador Jenny Powell said: “There’s no better trip than a girl’s trip; good chats, good laughs, good weather and maybe a few good glasses of wine on the top deck! Jenny and Kate Unscripted: Women at Sea is about connections and community, which is why we’re bringing our friendship group to Ambition this April to chat all things life, love, brain fog and so much more!”

Continues Kate Thornton: “We’re both thrilled to be joined on board Ambition’s upcoming sailing to Portugal and Spain by our good friends, Andrea McLean and Lucy Alexander, who will help us host our first Jenny and Kate Unscripted: Women at Sea sailing. The concept is about great company, proper conversation and taking time out to enjoy the moment, and we can’t wait to make some unforgettable memories with our fellow guests while on board.”

The Jenny and Kate Unscripted: Women at Sea sailing will also shine a spotlight on Ambassador’s expanding programme of regional UK departures. With more ex-UK departures than any other cruise line, Ambassador’s 2026/27 season features no-fly sailings from London Cruise Terminal, Newcastle Tyne, Dundee, Liverpool, Belfast, Bristol Royal Portbury and Portsmouth, marking the cruise line’s first operation from the region. The addition of Portsmouth enhances Ambassador’s commitment to making cruising more accessible, offering guests across the South of England the convenience of embarking closer to home.

“Jenny and Kate Unscripted: Women at Sea is a natural evolution of our partnership with our Ambassador Ambassadors,” explains Gordon Nardini, Chief Marketing Officer at Ambassador Cruise Line: “It builds on the success of the various activities they have hosted on board our ships since starting their new roles in September 2025. These include ‘In Conversation With…’ Q&A events, Wellness talks and interactive sessions based on Kate’s hit podcast ‘White Wine Question Time’.

“Staging this exciting addition to Jenny and Kate’s ongoing programme of very special on board events during Ambition’s inaugural sailing from Portsmouth reflects our commitment to expanding regional departures and making cruising more accessible for guests in the South of England. Whether it’s listening, sharing stories or simply enjoying being at sea together, our ‘community at sea’ can look forward to enjoying moments and the warm, welcoming atmosphere that defines an Ambassador experience.”

The sailing will also see Jenny and Kate document their experience on their social feeds, posting live content on Instagram throughout the sailing that will offer personal insights on every aspect of on board life, from Spa treatments to gym workouts, food and drink to amazing entertainment, activities and more.

Ambassador Ambassadors’ Sailings featuring Jenny Powell and Kate Thornton

With special cruises planned in 2026, Jenny and Kate will travel on board Ambience and Ambition for parts of the following sailings, which also see guests enjoy Ambassador’s signature offering. This includes exceptional service, outstanding cuisine and amazing West End-style entertainment as standard, alongside a host of breathtaking destinations – all for the best value.

◉ Ambition: Enchanting Escapes and Iberian Charm: Madeira to Morocco
12 January 2026 – London Tilbury – 23 Nights
With a first port of call in Honfleur, France, this sweeping tour of Western Europe’s treasures sails south to Leixoes for Oporto, Lisbon, then on to Madeira’s Funchal, before island‑hopping across the Canaries, taking in Santa Cruz de La Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas and Arrecife. The homeward leg includes vibrant Vigo and historic Brest, ending in Plymouth.

◉ Ambience: Spain, Morocco & the Canary Islands
4 February 2026 – London Tilbury – 15 Nights
This Mediterranean‑Atlantic crossover delivering a rich tapestry of culture and landscapes. The itinerary calls at Vigo before heading to exotic Casablanca with its iconic Hassan II Mosque, then on to Lanzarote and the Canary Islands taking in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and La Palma, before finishing in the subtropical beauty of Funchal, Madeira.

◉ Ambition: Springtime Sunshine in Portugal and Spain
12 April 2026 – Portsmouth – 10 Nights
From Portsmouth, the first port of call sees guests explore Bordeaux’s vineyards and historic charm, then takes them to coastal La Coruña, cultural Gijon and maritime Plymouth – with its Mayflower origins and rugged English coastline – offering off‑the‑beaten‑track highlights across Western Europe.

◉ Ambience: Tastes and Treasures of France, Spain & Portugal
4 May 2026 – London Tilbury – 15 Nights
Showcasing Western Europe’s most scenic coastal vistas, this sailings offers guests the chance to journey through Brittany’s rugged Brest, the scenic Isles of Scilly, vineyard‑framed Bordeaux, the cultural port of Getxo for Bilbao, Santander’s vibrant shores, coastal Gijon, and the vibrant capital Lisbon -.

◉ Ambience: Delights of Canary Islands, Madeira & Portugal
29 May 2026 – London Tilbury – 15 Nights
This idyllic escape to Portugal’s sunny shores and the Canary Islands takes guests on a sailing to Leixoes for Oporto, Lisbon, a tender into Porto Santo, then the opportunity to soak up the volcanic scenery and warm hospitality of Funchal, Santa Cruz de La Palma and Las Palmas, each rich with island culture and charm.

(Ambassador Cruise Line launches all-new ‘Jenny and Kate Unscripted: Women at Sea’ hosted by Jenny Powell and Kate Thornton)

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