Ambassador Cruise Line has told passengers they won’t be docking in Amsterdam next week because of the threat of disruption by climate change protestors.
The cruise line’s ship Ambience will instead call at IJmuiden, about an hour’s drive away.
Ambassador posted on social media yesterday: “As you’re aware there have been a series of protests by Extinction Rebellion happening in Amsterdam and we have been informed by our local port agents that they are planning to do the same for our call to Amsterdam on Monday 26th August 2024 preventing Ambience from entering the locks for her passage to the Amsterdam cruise terminal.
“As a precaution, and to secure a berth, we have decided to amend our call and berth to Ijmuiden, which is approximately a one-hour drive to Amsterdam.
“We have arranged a complimentary transfer service for those wishing to go to the city. For those booked on our destination experiences, these will operate; however, the duration will be extended to allow for the additional transfer time to Amsterdam.
“We apologise to our guests for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.”
It’s the second time an Ambassador ship has had to re-route to IJmuiden in a week. Royal Caribbean and Regent Seven Seas Cruises ships have also been disrupted by Extinction Rebellion protests near Amsterdam recently.
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The cruise line’s ship Ambience will instead call at IJmuiden, about an hour’s drive away.
Ambassador posted on social media yesterday: “As you’re aware there have been a series of protests by Extinction Rebellion happening in Amsterdam and we have been informed by our local port agents that they are planning to do the same for our call to Amsterdam on Monday 26th August 2024 preventing Ambience from entering the locks for her passage to the Amsterdam cruise terminal.
“As a precaution, and to secure a berth, we have decided to amend our call and berth to Ijmuiden, which is approximately a one-hour drive to Amsterdam.
“We have arranged a complimentary transfer service for those wishing to go to the city. For those booked on our destination experiences, these will operate; however, the duration will be extended to allow for the additional transfer time to Amsterdam.
“We apologise to our guests for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.”
It’s the second time an Ambassador ship has had to re-route to IJmuiden in a week. Royal Caribbean and Regent Seven Seas Cruises ships have also been disrupted by Extinction Rebellion protests near Amsterdam recently.
The post Another Ambassador ship re-routes to avoid climate protests appeared first on Travel Gossip.
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