Ambassador Cruise Line, the new UK based company that had intended to commence its first cruise on 6 April, has been forced to postpone this by a fortnight due to supply chain concerns.

The 70, 285 gross to Ambiance that started life in 1991 as Regal Princess, has been undergoing a refit in Croatia. The war in Ukraine has put additional strain to already stretched supply chains, which has forced the company to revise its plans.

Two seven night cruises and a trade event in Tilbury that is located east of London , from where the ship will operate, have been cancelled.