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Renaissance
Renaissance is a Ambassador Cruise Line cruise ship of the Statendam class, in service since 1993. She measures 55,575 gross tons and carries 1,258 guests with a crew of 580. She sails Caribbean, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Transatlantic itineraries.
About Renaissance
Renaissance was built by Fincantieri at Monfalcone and entered service in December 1993 as Holland America Line's Maasdam. Sold in 2020 to Seajets, which laid her up as Aegean Myth, she was bought in 2022 by the new French line Compagnie Française de Croisières and returned to service in June 2023. When CFC merged with Ambassador in January 2025 to form the Ambassador Group, she joined the fleet, with engine upgrades scheduled for January 2025, and she now sails for the French market as Ambassador Croisières. At 55,575 gross tons she carries about 1,100 to 1,260 guests. European cruises sail from Dunkirk and Marseille, and in winter 2026/27 she offers Caribbean cruises from Pointe-à-Pitre, which Ambassador also sells to British guests as fly cruises.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
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Where she sails
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- MediterraneanWestern Med, Greek Isles and Adriatic, mostly April to November
- Northern Europethe Baltic, British Isles and Iceland, May to September
- Transatlanticcrossings between Europe and the Americas, mostly in spring and autumn
Home port: Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe.
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Renaissance?
Renaissance is operated by Ambassador Cruise Line and belongs to its Statendam class.
How big is Renaissance?
Renaissance measures 55,575 gross tons and 220 metres in length, with 10 decks.
How crowded does Renaissance feel?
Renaissance has a passenger space ratio of 44.2: 55,575 gross tons for 1,258 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Renaissance feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Renaissance carry?
Renaissance carries 1,258 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 580 (about 2.2 guests per crew member).
When did Renaissance enter service?
Renaissance entered service in 1993 and was last refurbished in 2025.
Where does Renaissance sail?
Renaissance sails Caribbean, Mediterranean, Northern Europe and Transatlantic itineraries. Her home port is Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe.
Which airport should I fly into for Renaissance?
Renaissance sails from Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe. Fly into Maryse Condé International Airport (PTP).
Where can I find the deck plans for Renaissance?
Ambassador Cruise Line publishes the deck plans for Renaissance; this page links to Deck plans.
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