Thomson Destiny Cruise Ship, Thomson Destiny, Thomson Cruises
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Smart, contemporary and graceful, Thomson Destiny is a welcome addition to the Thomson fleet. The rounded lines, raked bow and wonderful sea views from the observation lounge are the perfect introduction to Thomson Destiny, which offers superb accommodation and facilities. loading...
Thomson Destiny Cruise Ship Reviews
" cracking week "
Submitted By: cyn
we thoroughly enjoyed our week on the Destiny, the cabins were very basic but you cant expect 5 star luxury for the price.Only down side to this cruise was the booking in which included a fair bit of queing and the disembarking process where we were told to be ready for our coach to take us to the airport at 8.30 am and this was an hour late making us late arriving for our flight.The mostly foreign staff were wonderful,nothing was too much trouble for them.Cant wait for next year when we shall definately go with Thompson again.Fully inclusive is well worth the extra. A & C Mcmartin
- Date of Holiday:Nov 2009
- Itinerary:Not Specified
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" Wonderful Holiday "
Submitted By: Destiny Fan!
This was our first cruise (Mediterranean Rennaissance)...3 adults & 2 teenagers in 3 inside cabins (deck 3).It was wonderful from start to finish! We had the all inclusive package and found it well worth it with good drinks. The service from the staff was superb, they worked relentlessly to keep the ship spotlessly clean and their guests happy.
The food was amazing in all the restaurants....especially liked Afternoon tea in the Lido...gorgeous home made scones, pastries and cookies......be prepared to put on weight!
The Seven Seas Restaurant is lovely with waiter service....many thanks to our very funny & excellent waiters Sam, Raju and Sanjeev who made each night such a delight.
The entertainment was great. We found ourselves in the Oklahoma lounge most nights as we just loved the Topmen group. Those guys managed to give flawless performances every day!
We didn't go on any excursions provided by the ship as we went on www.saveoncruisetours.com (special thanks to Antonio for all of his extra info and invaluable tips) We did Monaco, Rome, Corsica and Palamos by ourselves with ease. I strongly recommend anyone do this who fancies venturing out alone and saving a HUGE ammount of money in the process. You pay £12 up front on the web site, but save £100's by the end of the holiday.
On the down side:- my sons were dissappointed with the swimming pools...too small to really swim in. Shame Thomsons don't include drinking water as part of the all inclusive deal....top tip....take drinking bottles and top them up at the water machines in either the gym or at the Lido restaurant. There was a problem with some passengers toilets not flushing and you did get the occasional nasty whiff down some corridors, although we had no problems with our own loo's.
Overall, fantastic value for money, a superb holiday and would definitely cruise on the Destiny again.
The food was amazing in all the restaurants....especially liked Afternoon tea in the Lido...gorgeous home made scones, pastries and cookies......be prepared to put on weight!
The Seven Seas Restaurant is lovely with waiter service....many thanks to our very funny & excellent waiters Sam, Raju and Sanjeev who made each night such a delight.
The entertainment was great. We found ourselves in the Oklahoma lounge most nights as we just loved the Topmen group. Those guys managed to give flawless performances every day!
We didn't go on any excursions provided by the ship as we went on www.saveoncruisetours.com (special thanks to Antonio for all of his extra info and invaluable tips) We did Monaco, Rome, Corsica and Palamos by ourselves with ease. I strongly recommend anyone do this who fancies venturing out alone and saving a HUGE ammount of money in the process. You pay £12 up front on the web site, but save £100's by the end of the holiday.
On the down side:- my sons were dissappointed with the swimming pools...too small to really swim in. Shame Thomsons don't include drinking water as part of the all inclusive deal....top tip....take drinking bottles and top them up at the water machines in either the gym or at the Lido restaurant. There was a problem with some passengers toilets not flushing and you did get the occasional nasty whiff down some corridors, although we had no problems with our own loo's.
Overall, fantastic value for money, a superb holiday and would definitely cruise on the Destiny again.
- Date of Holiday:Oct 2009
- Itinerary:Not Specified
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Destiny Disappointing! "
Submitted By: Gezza09
I booked this holiday 'Jewel of the Med' back in January09 for my hubby & I; sister & partner. We were told by First Choice that this was a 4 star ship which is completely inaccurate! this is my 3rd cruise but my 1st on the Destiny. In our opinion, the majority of the drinks were heavily diluted. Our party spent one afternoon drinking several cocktails each!! We all fully expected a massive hangover the following day as we are not 'big drinkers'but found ourselves quite shocked at how well we were the next morning. Breakfast OJ from the Lido restaurant is disgusting as it too has been watered down. the Lido is not a restaurant but a canteen/cafe which serves cold bland food. the Lido is also the only place to get free tea/coffee as there are no facilities in your cabin and anywhere else in the ship you have to pay for it. The 7 Seas restaurant on deck 4 is the only place to obtain decent food and service. those singing waiters were great!! the entertainment is pretty good except for the game/quiz shows which was a cheap way to use passengers for entertainment of others. Star prize being a bottle of wine!! We asked upon boarding if we could have better cabins than Deck 2, it was quite noisey, were told that they were full to capacity. Having booked this holiday many months ago I expected far better cabin standard given we paid considerably more than other passengers who booked a few weeks ago. My sister was offered an upgrade which she said was even worse than what we already had. First Choice failed to mention that we could book our cabins in advance. I asked for double beds in both cabins and was told that we would be on either deck 2/3 where twins could be made into a double but turned out to be untrue as the twin beds are fixed to the walls! We didn't participate with any of the ships excursions and other passengers told us they were not worth the money for the short amount of free time you were permitted so we did our own thing after using saveoncruisetours.com. Fantastic advice on this website. The bar & food staff around the ship were all very hard working indeed having seen them at breakfast; lunch & dinner most days every day!! Drinks even though they were diluted we thought they were expensive. We didn't opt for the drinks package at £169 each as my sister & partner are not 'big drinkers' and First choice require every member of your party to participate. Whilst we appreciated the ship was old with staff always cleaning & painting the decks etc; tiny cabins; threadbare towels it was most definitely nearer a 3 star standard than a 4. We all found it very difficult to sleep at night, cabins on deck 2 were cold and as mentioned before quite noisey. Extra blankets were requested and received. Disembarkation is well organised however as our (Thomson) flights were late ones we still had to vacate our cabins at 0830 prompt and pay a FURTHER £30 for the use of another cabin which I thought was really out of order but I guess it is a great opportunity for Thomsons to make a few more pennies!! We felt we didn't have much choice but to pay £30 as we were all quite tired after a week of little sleep and flights not until the evening. To summarise, we were all greatly disappointed with Thomson and the Destiny and most likely not use these guys ever again. We did meet some very nice people from Scotland & N.Ireland etc who felt similar to us, so we took comfort that we were not alone! Its good to be back home!!!!!!!!
- Date of Holiday:Oct 2009
- Itinerary:Not Specified
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" Great cruise "
Submitted By: mrs123
This was our second Thomson cruise but first aboard Destiny. We had a great time and thought it was very good value for money. Yes, the ship is oldish but they keep it immaculate and are constantly cleaning and painting. All the staff and crew were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Lots of happy faces. When we had to report a small problem with the cabin, they sent someone immediately to sort it.
We thought that the cabin, it was an outside 'L' shaped configuration, was a bit small and we were not keen on this layout but the shower had plenty of power and hot water. Food good but Lido for buffet was often crowded and not as comfortable as we would have liked. Entertainment in the Can can Lounge was excellent standard.
However, the whole cruise was wonderful. We loved every minute of it. We did a couple of short excursions, which we enjoyed and we are glad we did them. However, all the ports of call were well located to allow independent trips. Mostly we walked into the towns.
I read some negative reviews and glad I didn't take any notice of them. You get what you pay for and we had great value for money. No complaints.
We thought that the cabin, it was an outside 'L' shaped configuration, was a bit small and we were not keen on this layout but the shower had plenty of power and hot water. Food good but Lido for buffet was often crowded and not as comfortable as we would have liked. Entertainment in the Can can Lounge was excellent standard.
However, the whole cruise was wonderful. We loved every minute of it. We did a couple of short excursions, which we enjoyed and we are glad we did them. However, all the ports of call were well located to allow independent trips. Mostly we walked into the towns.
I read some negative reviews and glad I didn't take any notice of them. You get what you pay for and we had great value for money. No complaints.
- Date of Holiday:Oct 2009
- Itinerary:Not Specified
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Great Ship/Staff/Destinations "
Submitted By: Mr&MrsS
I am a firm believer in you get what you pay for and we got just that and much more on our 2 week All inclusive Cruise. The ship might be a little old but constant maintainence was being carried out during our holiday and what do people expect with over 2000 passengers aboard each week, it was fine to us and we holidayed on the ship 5 years ago when it was the Sunbird so new what we were expecting, its very clean and easy to find our way around and I have no sense of direction. We found embarking very quick, organised and pain free and we were on the Lido deck with a glass of vino and Lunch in no time with our cases delivered to our cabin superquick. Staff were very warm and worked so hard to keep everyone happy and we found ourselves chatting to them on a regular basis even on our days off the ship when we bumped into them offshore during one of their short breaks, I say short because the staff seemed to work all the hours god sends bless them. Our cabin was maintained twice daily and we really enjoyed coming back to a new towel creation and chocolates when retiring to our beds in the early hours, on formal night our outfits were pressed for us at very short notice with no fuss aswell. I think the cabins were an ample size and do not know what people expect as its a ship afterall, to me aslong as there is a Bed (which I add was very comfy) a dressing table, shower, wardrobe space, sockets and most importantly a mirror then thats all I need as I do not spend a lot of time in it, my hubby also liked the Tv as this passed time whilst I got ready for the evening. The food is great,so much choice and available 24hours a day, the Lido deck had a great choice for Breakfast,Lunch and afternoon tea with a salad bar, choice of mains, soups and pasta dishes also a carving station there was also a cheese selection which was to my disadvantage being a cheese lover and also lots of deserts including a hot pudding and custard which I never tried but it was very popular, as we always ate in the Seven seas in the evening then I cannot comment on the Dinner buffet but it was always busy so thats a good sign, there was also a bbq by the pool everyday serving Burgers, hot dogs, meat, fish and Pizzas and some days a taco station. We really enjoyed the Seven Seas and the waiters made it very memorable with their entertainment, very talented people and not to mention the wine waitress who never left us with an empty glass, you can have five courses with an excellent choice, catering for Vegetarians aswell. The entertainment staff were great giving all singing all dancing shows every evening which we very much enjoyed and 99% of the showteam were also very friendly when seeing them around the ship. The Top Men were fantastic and covered a wide spectrum of music to perfection. The destinations were very good and trips were to us very reasonable although we only needed to take 3 but feel we got our moneys worth. As for the ships stability, I find this quite funny as you cannot blame movement just on a ship, its more down to the weather and sea conditions, I get sea sick but would not blame this on the ship. The drinks package is a must for us and we cannot believe the choice, I love Sparkling wine and this was available so that was a bonus, there were also some fab cocktails and only a few drinks you had to pay a suppliment for but it wasnt much money to do so. I also found the daily newspaper really helpful and a great idea. The only thing I found expensive was the internet but still not a problem atall as it is not a neccessity and internet cafes are available in most destinations. We would defo cruise with Thomson again and may like to try the Dream.
- Date of Holiday:Sep 2009
- Itinerary:Not Specified
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" FANTASTIC!!!! "
Submitted By: Mrs C Holmes
This was our first cruise and we really didn't know what to expect. I have to admit that had we read the reviews before booking we most probably would not have bothered and that would have been a shame as we would have missed what we consider to be one of our best holidays ever in forty years of travel.
My husband and I travelled with another couple and we all agree that the Destiny is a great ship and that our holiday was made even more special by the hardworking, friendly, ever smiling crew and the very talented entertainment team.
From the moment we arrived in Palma, we found everything to be so organised. Upon arrival at the port, we were immediately taken to the embarkation centre and in less than thirty minutes we were in our cabins, with our luggage following some ten minutes later. In fact disembarkation and return to the airport at the end of the cruise was just as organised and completely stress free.
Having read so many negative reviews, we were pleasantly surprised by the size of the cabin. My husband is 6ft 2ins and is by no means a lean man, however we found we had plenty of room. We also had no problem with the shower, even though at times the curtain did seem to have a mind of its own. The shower itself we found to be very powerful and there was always plenty of hot water. The beds - which were in an "L" shape arrangement - were really comfortable and the bed linen was fresh and clean. We usually find it difficult to sleep away from home but neither of us had any problem.
There was plenty of wardrobe space and hangers - in fact better than we have found in some hotels. Storage of suitcases might be a problem if you have large cases, we were able to get one under the bed but had to leave the large case outside the wardrobe - however, again, this was not an issue for us.
Having done some research on how to avoid engine noise etc., we pre-booked an outside cabin between midship and front on Deck 3 and have to admit that the only ship noise we heard was when the ship docked each morning. As the cabins do not have any sound proofing, you can hear talking, snoring and TV in the next cabin, and this could be a problem if you have noisy neighbours.
Our cabin was kept beautifully clean and tidy by Silvana who would come in twice a day to change towels and tidy up, leaving us towel sculptures and a chocolate on our pillows each evening - a nice touch! Even though we would tidy up before leaving our cabin, she always managed to make it even tidier!
We were glad that we had opted for the second sitting in the Seven Seas Restaurant as this gave us plenty of time to get showered and ready after shore excursions. The food was of very good quality and there was plenty of it. The waiters' very own group "the spice boys" were very entertaining. The food in the Lido was just as good and there was always plenty of choice, however we preferred to dress up a little and have the waiter service. Have to mention the cream teas which were delicious!
Having read some of the reviews we were slightly concerned that the Destiny would be a floating Butlins, however this is definitely not the case.
The entertainment on board was second to none. After dinner we enjoyed the excellent shows put on in the Can Can Lounge by the very talented and versatile entertainment team.
The Top Men were amazing and their Bohemiam Rhapsody was excellent.
There is in fact so much going on, i.e. quizzes, audience participation games etc. but you can do as little or as much as you want. The Cruise News which is put in your cabin each night tells you what is going on in the two Lounges, so you can choose where you want to go. If you just want a quiet drink, then there is Blakes or the Clipper Bar - there is in fact something for everyone.
Cleanliness on board is taken very seriously, with a crew member ensuring that everyone uses the antiseptic hand gel when boarding ship and when entering the food areas. The crew seemed to be working 24/7 to keep the ship immaculate.
I am sure that if we took the time to look for negatives, we would have found them but I really can't see the point in this, we were too busy enjoying ourselves. All we can say is that our experience on the Destiny was perfect in every way and we thank the hardworking crew and entertainment team for making it so.
We will certainly be cruising on the Destiny again.
My husband and I travelled with another couple and we all agree that the Destiny is a great ship and that our holiday was made even more special by the hardworking, friendly, ever smiling crew and the very talented entertainment team.
From the moment we arrived in Palma, we found everything to be so organised. Upon arrival at the port, we were immediately taken to the embarkation centre and in less than thirty minutes we were in our cabins, with our luggage following some ten minutes later. In fact disembarkation and return to the airport at the end of the cruise was just as organised and completely stress free.
Having read so many negative reviews, we were pleasantly surprised by the size of the cabin. My husband is 6ft 2ins and is by no means a lean man, however we found we had plenty of room. We also had no problem with the shower, even though at times the curtain did seem to have a mind of its own. The shower itself we found to be very powerful and there was always plenty of hot water. The beds - which were in an "L" shape arrangement - were really comfortable and the bed linen was fresh and clean. We usually find it difficult to sleep away from home but neither of us had any problem.
There was plenty of wardrobe space and hangers - in fact better than we have found in some hotels. Storage of suitcases might be a problem if you have large cases, we were able to get one under the bed but had to leave the large case outside the wardrobe - however, again, this was not an issue for us.
Having done some research on how to avoid engine noise etc., we pre-booked an outside cabin between midship and front on Deck 3 and have to admit that the only ship noise we heard was when the ship docked each morning. As the cabins do not have any sound proofing, you can hear talking, snoring and TV in the next cabin, and this could be a problem if you have noisy neighbours.
Our cabin was kept beautifully clean and tidy by Silvana who would come in twice a day to change towels and tidy up, leaving us towel sculptures and a chocolate on our pillows each evening - a nice touch! Even though we would tidy up before leaving our cabin, she always managed to make it even tidier!
We were glad that we had opted for the second sitting in the Seven Seas Restaurant as this gave us plenty of time to get showered and ready after shore excursions. The food was of very good quality and there was plenty of it. The waiters' very own group "the spice boys" were very entertaining. The food in the Lido was just as good and there was always plenty of choice, however we preferred to dress up a little and have the waiter service. Have to mention the cream teas which were delicious!
Having read some of the reviews we were slightly concerned that the Destiny would be a floating Butlins, however this is definitely not the case.
The entertainment on board was second to none. After dinner we enjoyed the excellent shows put on in the Can Can Lounge by the very talented and versatile entertainment team.
The Top Men were amazing and their Bohemiam Rhapsody was excellent.
There is in fact so much going on, i.e. quizzes, audience participation games etc. but you can do as little or as much as you want. The Cruise News which is put in your cabin each night tells you what is going on in the two Lounges, so you can choose where you want to go. If you just want a quiet drink, then there is Blakes or the Clipper Bar - there is in fact something for everyone.
Cleanliness on board is taken very seriously, with a crew member ensuring that everyone uses the antiseptic hand gel when boarding ship and when entering the food areas. The crew seemed to be working 24/7 to keep the ship immaculate.
I am sure that if we took the time to look for negatives, we would have found them but I really can't see the point in this, we were too busy enjoying ourselves. All we can say is that our experience on the Destiny was perfect in every way and we thank the hardworking crew and entertainment team for making it so.
We will certainly be cruising on the Destiny again.
- Date of Holiday:Sep 2009
- Itinerary:Not Specified
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" WOW "
Submitted By: trish110651
what a wonderful experience my partner and i have had. we have just returned from the holiday of a lifetime on the thompson destiny cruise (renaissance). after reviewing some of the bad comments regarding the destiny i admit i was sceptical, but i needn't have been. the whole experience was wonderful. We felt like royalty from the moment we arrived, nothing too much trouble for the staff, in fact they tell you time and again, if you need anything please ask we are here for you.
I have a disability and had trouble walking but the staff would help me up and down steps carry my food for me if i decided to have a buffet and always smiled and would take time to speak to me as if they had known me all their life.
i would recommend this holiday to anyone who is thinking of taking that first step and looking at a cruise JUST DO IT YOU WONT REGRET IT.
I have a disability and had trouble walking but the staff would help me up and down steps carry my food for me if i decided to have a buffet and always smiled and would take time to speak to me as if they had known me all their life.
i would recommend this holiday to anyone who is thinking of taking that first step and looking at a cruise JUST DO IT YOU WONT REGRET IT.
- Date of Holiday:Sep 2009
- Itinerary:Not Specified
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Good Cruise - wonderful crew "
Submitted By: Hills and Vales
Just returned from the Destiny Mediterranean. This is the first time on Thomson's Destiny though have cruised on the Sapphire, Topaz (God Bless Her) and the Emerald. This is the largest of the Thomson ships with much more space for entertainment. The cabins are the smallest I have been in and the L shaped bed configuration on the outside cabins is not the greatest. We paid extra to travel on the 6th Deck. There is totally no advantage to this except it is quiet. I think we would have done equally well on deck or 5 at the front of the ship. Deck 6 is only accessible by the lifts at the front of the ship - not a problem when you are fit but a real problem for my elderly mother who found the stairs difficult to manage. This was more of a problem when the 2nd sitting were watching the show as we had to walk through the show lounge which is not a good idea to reach a lift that went to our deck.
That said - we really enjoyed the cruise. The crew all work really hard to make it a good experience for the passengers - young and old. The entertainment, the dancers, musicians and Morris Grumbleweed made sure there was something for everyone and everyones taste. Many of the people we met had cruised before. The waiters and wine waiter were far more friendly than those I met on the Queen Victoria. They knew all our names and made my mum feel really special.
The trips were OK. I went to Rome in the private train and really glad I did as it is a long tiring day. We didn't make Barcelona - We docked in Palamos - a 2 hour couch trip to Barcelona so gave it a miss. Corsica tour of the hinterland was fantastic and a great beach near by the dock; Villefranche is handy for Nice and Monaco with very cheap public transport - I really want to return both places and spend more time there.
We had the all inclusive package - it was good not to worry about the price of drinks, though the bar prices looked reasonable to me - and all prices are in £ unlike Cunard which use the $.
Would I cruise Thomsons again - yes if it was going to the right places. Many people we met had already booked for next year.It is not pretentious, the food is OK and the scones at afternoon tea are as light as a feather.
That said - we really enjoyed the cruise. The crew all work really hard to make it a good experience for the passengers - young and old. The entertainment, the dancers, musicians and Morris Grumbleweed made sure there was something for everyone and everyones taste. Many of the people we met had cruised before. The waiters and wine waiter were far more friendly than those I met on the Queen Victoria. They knew all our names and made my mum feel really special.
The trips were OK. I went to Rome in the private train and really glad I did as it is a long tiring day. We didn't make Barcelona - We docked in Palamos - a 2 hour couch trip to Barcelona so gave it a miss. Corsica tour of the hinterland was fantastic and a great beach near by the dock; Villefranche is handy for Nice and Monaco with very cheap public transport - I really want to return both places and spend more time there.
We had the all inclusive package - it was good not to worry about the price of drinks, though the bar prices looked reasonable to me - and all prices are in £ unlike Cunard which use the $.
Would I cruise Thomsons again - yes if it was going to the right places. Many people we met had already booked for next year.It is not pretentious, the food is OK and the scones at afternoon tea are as light as a feather.
- Date of Holiday:Sep 2009
- Itinerary:Not Specified
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Thomson Destiny "
Submitted By: Gerval
I cannot understand the people who have complained about the Thomson Destiny being an old ship, in need of refurbishment, small cabins etc. Yes the cabin we had on the 3rd deck outside was small, and the shower was small, but you only sleep in the cabin. It did need a lick of paint here and there, but that was no problem. The staff were absolutely amazing and could not do enough for you. In particular our table waiter Ireman was an absolute gem. Vlady one of the deck waitresses serving drinks was another, and countless other waiters and bar staff were brilliant, they made our holiday for us. We went on the Moorish Delights Cruise from 17th September to 24th September and were so taken by the crew and staff we have booked another cruise with Thomson around the Canaries in March on Island Escape. It will have to be an absolutely brilliant Cruise Ship to beat the Destiny.
- Date of Holiday:Sep 2009
- Itinerary:Not Specified
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Great Cruise "
Submitted By: Steve (Dukinfield)
What cocktails did you find expensive? Malibhu and Guiness or was it Baileys and Lucozade?
The drinks were very reasonable, even if you had to pay the extra supplement on a drinks package.
The ship was well run from beam to beam and stern to aft.
The food in the Seven Seas restaurant was very good and well presented every night and the waiters were very attentative.
The entertainment team were superb: Paul,Dan and your team we cannot fault you. Emma you are a star in the making.
Destination services were always very helpful, even if we didn't want an excursion they would be happy to guide us to wherever we wanted to go. They even arranged car hire for us for the day in Majorca.
I must agree with one review about the pool towels neeeding replacing.
The cabins were small and yes you were fighting with the shower curtain (only if you closed the curtain)
Overall we had a fantastic time having met lots of wonderfiul people especially Laurence, Rosemary and Rebbecca who we shared a table with lots of fun and entertainment for the whole 2 weeks. We also booked to go on the Dream next year.
The drinks were very reasonable, even if you had to pay the extra supplement on a drinks package.
The ship was well run from beam to beam and stern to aft.
The food in the Seven Seas restaurant was very good and well presented every night and the waiters were very attentative.
The entertainment team were superb: Paul,Dan and your team we cannot fault you. Emma you are a star in the making.
Destination services were always very helpful, even if we didn't want an excursion they would be happy to guide us to wherever we wanted to go. They even arranged car hire for us for the day in Majorca.
I must agree with one review about the pool towels neeeding replacing.
The cabins were small and yes you were fighting with the shower curtain (only if you closed the curtain)
Overall we had a fantastic time having met lots of wonderfiul people especially Laurence, Rosemary and Rebbecca who we shared a table with lots of fun and entertainment for the whole 2 weeks. We also booked to go on the Dream next year.
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2009
- Itinerary:Not Specified
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Jewels of the Med "
Submitted By: Mary Antony
This was our third time aboard the Destiny and for the first time we were disappointed. A very late flight got us off to a bad start, we effectively lost our first day on board, but we would still probably have been quite happy if we hadn't quickly realised that the food standard has deteriorated since we were last onboard - too many cheap gristly or fatty cuts of meat, overcooked jacket potatoes, dreadful vegetables - and I also suffered a 12-hour sickness bug which may or may not have been food poisoning - we suspect it was since we heard that around 50 other passengers also had their heads down the toilet on the same day. This of course ruined both that day and the following day when I was still recovering. We also agree with another reviewer that the decor is dated and though the staff were constantly cleaning the public areas, the bottoms of the lift doors seemed to be filthy.
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2009
- Itinerary:Not Specified
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Summer Med Cruise on Destiny "
Submitted By: littlejules
First of all let me say what a brilliant time we all had. I cannot believe all the negative reviews on this site were on the same ship as us. After reading these reviews I was dreading seeing the cabin but when we saw it we did not think it was small at all. The entertainment, the food, the stewards, the drinks waiters, the dining waiters, the sailing in and out of port, the embarkation and disembarkation, were all excellent. The shows were fantastic - those singers and dancers worked extremely hard all night.
I could not really fault anything. I also think that the staff were very helpful in providing information for you to do your own thing in port, I don't think they pushed the offricial tours at all. We did go on 2 excursions - Rome on your own and Florence on your own - and thought it was good value and that the guides on the coaches were very informative. We also thought that the mix of people on board, all ages and from all badckgrounds, made for a very good cruise. We loved the Gala night, and loved the fact that most people made the effort to dress up every night in the Seven Seas restaurant.
This was our first cruise, and we will most definitely cruise again with Thomson. In fact the only bad thing about it all was spending 35 minutes looking for a parking space at Leeds/Bradford airport, even though we had pre-booked it!
I could not really fault anything. I also think that the staff were very helpful in providing information for you to do your own thing in port, I don't think they pushed the offricial tours at all. We did go on 2 excursions - Rome on your own and Florence on your own - and thought it was good value and that the guides on the coaches were very informative. We also thought that the mix of people on board, all ages and from all badckgrounds, made for a very good cruise. We loved the Gala night, and loved the fact that most people made the effort to dress up every night in the Seven Seas restaurant.
This was our first cruise, and we will most definitely cruise again with Thomson. In fact the only bad thing about it all was spending 35 minutes looking for a parking space at Leeds/Bradford airport, even though we had pre-booked it!
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2009
- Itinerary:Not Specified
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" WELL DONE "
Submitted By: hay
I have been very lucky to have cruised with many companies ie (P&O, Pricess, Celebrity)and found the Thomson Destiny value plus, the staff have to be the most friendly and helpful I have came accross, they all work hard to make your holiday, the cruise director is very hands on around the ship and also in all the show's that are performed.
Food is first class something for everyone,the Seven Sea's Resturant is a pleasure to dine in again the staff are very good.
Only one suggestion Thomson's buy new towels for the cabins, you have washed them within a inch of there threads if this is the only down thing I can highlight well it has been a great cruise.
Food is first class something for everyone,the Seven Sea's Resturant is a pleasure to dine in again the staff are very good.
Only one suggestion Thomson's buy new towels for the cabins, you have washed them within a inch of there threads if this is the only down thing I can highlight well it has been a great cruise.
- Date of Holiday:Sep 2009
- Itinerary:Not Specified
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" two wonderful weeks "
Submitted By: Laurence
This was, I think, the 7th time that my wife, daughter and myself had travelled on Thomson Destiny, and we continue to have an amazing time, vistiing some great ports and meeting some wonderful people.
We went all -inclusive, and I'm at a loss to understand your reviewers who have stated that cocktails aren't included on this deal. Well, I had many, many cocktails during our two week stay, and believe me, the vast majority are included, as are certain spirits and glasses of wine.
The entertainment is spectacular, many of the shows provided by the Showteam are worthy of London's West End, and as I go to many top musicals, I know what I'm talking about. Also, the entertainment team, led by the lovely and super-talented Emma Boyd were fantastic and hard-working at all times.
The cabins are small; however, we don't spend much time in them, so as long as you ask for extra clothes hangers at reception, it shouldn't be a problem.
The organised excursions can be expensive; we travelled on two organised trips, to St Tropez and to Pisa, and other trips we did by ourselves.
We were extremely lucky to share a dining table with a fantastic family from Manchester. They shared similar interests to us, had a daughter just one year older than Rebecca and we're holidaying with them next summer on Thomson Dream. If that holiday is as good as this one was, we're be more than happy!!!
We went all -inclusive, and I'm at a loss to understand your reviewers who have stated that cocktails aren't included on this deal. Well, I had many, many cocktails during our two week stay, and believe me, the vast majority are included, as are certain spirits and glasses of wine.
The entertainment is spectacular, many of the shows provided by the Showteam are worthy of London's West End, and as I go to many top musicals, I know what I'm talking about. Also, the entertainment team, led by the lovely and super-talented Emma Boyd were fantastic and hard-working at all times.
The cabins are small; however, we don't spend much time in them, so as long as you ask for extra clothes hangers at reception, it shouldn't be a problem.
The organised excursions can be expensive; we travelled on two organised trips, to St Tropez and to Pisa, and other trips we did by ourselves.
We were extremely lucky to share a dining table with a fantastic family from Manchester. They shared similar interests to us, had a daughter just one year older than Rebecca and we're holidaying with them next summer on Thomson Dream. If that holiday is as good as this one was, we're be more than happy!!!
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2009
- Itinerary:Not Specified
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" The jewles of the med "
Submitted By: Tracey and John
This was our 1st cruise. The staff on board the destiny were first class our waiters danny and yanny made us feel very special as did our cabin steward, who left us chocolates on our pill and turned our towels into lobsters and rabbits. We booked early and got the drinks package for free this was very welcome as temps reached 40plus. The staff made our stay so easy and gave us lots of info. We loved the captians party night and having some fab photos took. The entertainment was Brill and well managed by the cruise director. We went on 3 trips and thought they were good vaule and our guide spoke good english and kept us informed.Dinner in the seven sea resturant was lovely and if you wanted a dress down evening there was the lido cafe. The proccess of embarking and disembarking was very organised. We like the idea of a cashless ship and used our card all the time it was so easy
Destiny is not a new ship but the crew were cleaning and maintaining the ship at every port of call.
WE HAD A WONDERFUL TIME
Destiny is not a new ship but the crew were cleaning and maintaining the ship at every port of call.
WE HAD A WONDERFUL TIME
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2009
- Itinerary:Not Specified
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
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