Playbill have chartered Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition as their inaugural FringeShip and Floating Hotel.
The beautiful and recently renovated cruise ship will be docked at Leith from 8th - 15th August 2024 for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
With several different accommodation options for guests to choose from, cabin prices start at £179 per day per person and includes meals, access to the ship’s amenities and all Playbill sponsored Fringe entertainment onboard, as well as daily coaches to and from the city centre for guests to enjoy the Festival Fringe.
WHAT IS ONBOARD THE AMBASSADOR’S AMBITION?
Enjoy the comfort and luxury of:
500 Person Seated Theatre
3 Main Restaurants
3 Main Bars
2 Speciality Restaurants
2 Pool Bars
2 Swimming Pools
A description of the experience reads: “Playbill Travel invites you to join us for a brand-new experience during the world’s largest celebration of arts and culture, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
“Playbill Travel has chartered the newly refurbished Ambassador Ambition to be our home in Edinburgh August 8 – 15, 2024. Our ship will not only be the foundation of your comfort and enjoyment of the festival, but a part of the entirety of the festival experience.
“The Playbill FringeShip will bring the life and vibrancy of Edinburgh Festival Fringe directly to you on board, with daily performances by outstanding talent straight from the festival.
“Whether it’s at the state-of-the-art Palladium Theatre, or the timeless Cavern Lounge, you are sure to be entertained.”
WHO WILL PERFORM ON THE FRINGESHIP?
Playbill have arranged for some of the best Fringe shows to come aboard and perform exclusively to FringeShip guests.
The viral sensation and comedian Tim Murray will perform highlights from his show Time Murray Is Witches; Tony Award winner Frances Ruffelle and West End leading man Norman Bowman will perform part of their Fringe show The Scot and the Showgirl; and the Oliver Award nominated Rob Madge (My Son’s a Queer…) will lead a piano singalong.
There will also be previews from BATSU!, I Wish My Life Were A Musical, Beats on Pointe, 2 Become Wand, Sophie’s Surprise 29th, and Pear.
WHY STAY ON THE FRINGESHIP?
Besides the reasons mentioned above, it is no secret that finding affordable accommodation in Edinburgh during the Fringe is harder than a jellybean jigsaw.
Carrying up to 1,300 guests, the FringeShip is a great addition to Edinburgh for tourists and performers alike, amidst the accommodation fiasco, and with stays starting at £179, that’s considerably cheaper than what many Fringe-goers have paid to stay in Edinburgh during August.
Taking everything you’ve read here into account, Playbill Travel have made it make sense.
Make your stay easy and comfortable in Edinburgh during the Fringe and join them on the Playbill FringeShip!
To find out more, visit www.fringeship.com
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