Thomson Destiny Cruise Ship
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Thomson Destiny Cruise Ship Reviews
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My husband and I have just come back from the Colourful Coasts cruise.
Everything about it from start to finish was wonderful.
The holiday was for our Ruby Wedding anniversary and our first cruise.
We thought we had pulled out all the stops by booking a suite.
Thompson Destiny had gone even further and we found ourselves in one of the Grand Suites! So much space and a lovely balcony.
It was a truly magical experience from the moment we arrived to the time we left the ship.
For our stewards Helen and Fouruk nothing was too much trouble they were true gems. On the day of our anniversary 29th January they decorated our room with balloons , flowers , made swans with the towels and gave us a beautiful poem which had me in tears of happiness.
This was only the beginning of our special day as we were then invited to the hosted table by the chief purser where we were treated like royalty, serenaded at the table and given a beautiful cake! Still this was not the end of the fantastic day as were then escorted to the Can Can lounge given front row seats and treated to drinks!!!
The memory of that day will stay with us forever.
As for the rest of the cruise I can only say it was fantastic. The food ,drink , staff (housekeeping,waiting and entertainment) were second to none.
The trips and locations visited were brilliant. We spotted a whale on one morning as we were sailing along how brilliant was that!
All our hard saving to go on this trip was worth it but it could not have been so unbelievably marvelous without the care and service we received from every member of the Thompson crew on board the wonderful ship Destiny.
Thankyou so much Thompsons.
p.s have already started saving hard for our retirement trip in a few years time.
- Advice: Relax and enjoy and definately get the all inclusive drink package which is real value for money
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:First Choice
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2 readers found this review helpful
We have just returned after a great week on the Destiny, the food, service and entertainment were fabulous, in fact they did everything to make our week special.Our only downside the Agadir stop was unimpressive, we had not booked an excursion for this so I think we missed out there, also our last night on ship there was a very bad storm, the Gala evening was cancelled, a lot of passengers including myself suffered from sea sickness. but don't be put off, this time of year is a hit or a miss.
- Advice: get involved in the ships activities great fun for all ages
- Board Basis:full board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
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My husband and I went on the Thomson (Destiny) New Year's Cruise to the Canary Island and Morocco. This was my first cruise, we had the last cabin on Deck 2, we found the engine noise and the gentle rocking of the ship sent us to sleep deeply.
Our cabin girls were wonderful, extremely friendly and happy. They cleaned our cabin spotless, we cannot thank them enough.
We have tried the food in all three restaurants, the quality of the food is super fresh and top class. the waiters were very polite and attentive.
The great entertainment in the Can Can Lounge / Okahoma Lounge / Pool deck were not to be missed.
We went on lovely excusions in every port, we thouroughly enjoyed the well organised excusions.
All the staffs and fellow passengers on the 'Destiny' were really friendly.
I woke up in the morning with a SMILE on my face and I go to bed at night with a SMILE on my face! My BEST holiday ever!
My husband and I can't wait to arrange another cruise with 'Thomson' again....
- Board Basis:Full Broad
- Tour Operator:Thomson
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4 readers found this review helpful
just arrived back after spending a week on board , what a fantanstic time we had , the staff are amazing and work very hard but are always plesant and cheerful , the food is very good , spoilt for choice ,no one can say the cant find anything to suit them at all , infact too much food !!!!!!!!
the rooms may be small but you arent in them long enough ,they are kept spotless all the time , fresh towels twice a day and cleaned twice a day .
entertainment was exceptional by the thomson crew , well done to all of you , very professional .
only disappointment was the photos on board are too expensive £16 each !!!
Excursion to soulks ( moroco market ) was expensive for what it was £26 , 1 hour in each market and travel , not the best excursion and i trip i wouldnt do again .
all in all the cruise was excellent . dont understand the negative reviews on the destiny at all .
some people just like a good moan i think !!!!
give it a go , great trip !!!
- Board Basis:full bord
- Tour Operator:Thomson
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We were aboard the Thomson Destiny over Christmas (19th-26th Dec 2011)around Morocco and the Canary Islands, and its the first holiday ever where I was looking forward to coming home!
We had an inside cabin which was very small and very poor lighting. Our bathroom was in desperate need of a refurbishment - blue toilet and sink which looked like it had been painted over several times, and the paint was all peeling off. It was so disgusting that we made a complaint but the ship was full, so they couldnt move us to another room.
The shower was awful - the water temperature constantly shifted from freezing cold to scorching hot - so hot that it was dangerous.
The food in the waiter service restaurant was below standard. It was often served cold and didnt taste nice. We went up to the Lido self service restaurant after to eat as the food was a little better, though at this time of year you had to sit in your coats or jackets as its all open and a bit chilly.
Entertainment was very poor and amatuerish - felt like Butlins.
This whole boat felt like it needed a complete makeover and refurbishment (either that or its ready for the scrap yard!), its very dated and I dont recommend it.
A little warning.. if you suffer sometimes with seasickness, then you definately will on this boat!! Best to have some tablets at hand!
On a more positive note we did really enjoy the breakfast buffet and afternoon tea.
Also we went on two trips - 4x4 safari in Morocco, and Scenic La Caldera in La Palma which were brilliant.
- Advice: Scenic La Caldera trip in La Palma
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
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3 readers found this review helpful
we were on the destiny 16th to 23rd december this was our first time and looking forward to it, what with the reviews how people loved we thought we would give it a go.how one can be so wrong, on arriving on board it was a big dissappointment this vessel was tired and needed up dating.The cabin was small but that wasn't an issue as you only sleep there it was clean.The staff i can honestly say made our holiday they couldn't do enough for you, the shows were great , the ports of call was a disater morocco was the worst.this ship was old and you could see the patch up work. the food was good, should please anyone . on board you pay for everything, they do not even give you a complementary bottle of water for when you arrive, so take plenty of money .some people who went on this cruise thought it was fantastic so we all have different views and what you expect. i would say, that was my first and last cruise, it has put me off.
- Advice: it helps if you are all inclusive we paid £49 each which was value for money, go late sitting for meal if your hungry there is food everwere you want go hungry
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
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8 readers found this review helpful
It has taken my wife 40years to get me on a cruise and it won't be our last. We have just returned from a Thomson Destiny cruise. My wife has limited mobility and Thomsons told us before we went that that we could not use our wheelchair on board as we had not booked a disabled cabin. We flew from Gatwick to Tenerife on the 9th Dec, we got to the ship for the Caneries Cruise and it was one of our best holidays we have been on. Thomsons Destiny Staff couldn't do enough for us, they were great. We used the wheelchair all the time on board, and any steps we encountered, the staff were there to help us. We kept the wheelchair in our cabin and used it all the time. We asked the rep on-board why we were told we couldn't use the wheelchair on-board, and she said that if they had 200 wheelchairs on board at any one time they would have problems. That's why Thomsons says you can't use them on-board. Always take your wheelchair with you and enjoy your holiday. There is only one set of steps on-board that caused us any problems and that was on deck 9 at the Lido Cafe and the staff were nearly always there to help us. The staff on this ship are excellent and go out of their way to help you. And the entertainment is 1st class. Drinks, Beer is only £3.25 per pint and soft drinks are £1.60 each so if you pay over £95 each for all inclusive you will have a job drinking all that.
- Advice: If your are disabled, don't listen to Thomsons back home. Take your wheelchair and enjoy your holiday.
- Board Basis:Full Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
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4 readers found this review helpful
We recently returned (hubby and I) from a 7 day colourful coast cruise on board the Destiny from Tenerife. This is our fifth Thomson cruise but our first on the Destiny. The ship is larger than the celebration and spirit but on a par with the Dream. The flight was very good and well organised but no inflight entertainment. Ok for adults but may be a little annoying if travelling with children as this tends to occupy them for the duration. CABIN: I paid the supplement for an outside cabin on deck six(6066) but was very disappointed that the cabin was so small. It was an L shape configuration with one full width single bed but the other not so wide. Just about suitable for a small adult. The cabin was badly designed with a very low shelf running the length of the narrower bed and which my hubby hit, and broke the skin, on his head when getting out of bed. We mentioned this to the cabin steward who was very apologetic but had to agree that it was dangerous.We also complained to reception that the shelf was a hazard but they were not to concerned and only offered for my hubby to see the ships doctor. Also the TV was placed in such a position that only one person could see it.The other person would either have to watch through the mirror or both sit on one bed which was not really designed for sitting on. We have had much better cabins on the other ships. The bigger, better cabins are from deck 7 and up.FOOD:We were very disappointed to find that the Lido buffet was not self service as stated in the brochure. It is also outside only protected with glass windows all around which makes it very draughty with most people wearing fleeces and cardigans for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The only self serve was the poolside grill. The food overall was good but it does seem that thomson are trying to make cuts and stopping the self service Lido buffet seems to be one of them. The food in the Severn Seas Restaurant is very good and waiter service. ENTERTAINMENT: In comparison to the shows on the other ships this was very average.The shows were enjoyable but not anywhere near as good as on the celebration or spirit. EXCURSIONS: We went on 3 of Thomson's organised trip but they can be done much cheaper if you are prepared to put the effort in.OVERALL: This cruise was very good value for money and the points I've made (comparing from other cruises) are probably just picky - except the cabin. I would definitely go on another Thomson Cruise but I think I will stick to the Celebration or Spirit.
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
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6 readers found this review helpful
this is our 7th cruise,and the 1st on destiny we did the colourful coasts cruise,the ship itself had just come back into service after 3 weeks being refurbished ,the show team tried hard but were the most amateurish ive ever seen on a ship ,the oklahoma lounge was ok for a drink listening to muzic unlimited the ships resident band she had a amazing voice,the food on board wasnt to bad with plenty of choice but i cannot understand them having the smoking area next to the poolside snack bar (im a smoker)as i do not agree with people smoking while others are eating as 1 ignorant woman reached over our table while we were eating and dropped her ash all over the table to get at the ashtray.the deck area has plenty of space with 2 pools,the cabins on the ship are very small and dated,but we got what we paid for in future if we go back on here i will pay for a higher deck as we were on deck 2 outside near the back so if you want plenty of engine noise go for these cabins,the staff on board are some of the most friendly ive seen on a ship,tia and phillipe our cabin stewards couldn`t do enough for you and jojo in the oklahoma bar always had a smile on his face,all in all this cruise was a good weeks break but wont be rushing back on this ship.
- Board Basis:full board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
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7 readers found this review helpful
Disappointed that there were no tv screens on flight. Transfer was easy and well organised. OK cabin was small but adequate, The ports we visited were very interesting especially LA PALMA, MADERIA,and LANZAROTE. There were plenty of sunbeds and lots of room on deck. The entertainment was very good and probably the best Shows we have seen on cruise ships.The food was fantastic with great menu's.The waiters were very friendly. Didn't eat in the Lido as we don't like buffet.Pool deck food looked good with lots of folk eating there. Drink prices were about the same as pub prices with no taxes tagged on. So a very good cruise which I would recomend,The ship is a little tired in places but it about 30years old
- Good For: Beach
- Board Basis:full board
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
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Just returned from a fortnights cruise on Thomson Destiny, and have to say al in all a very good holiday. As others have stated the ship is quite tired but they are working on it even as we cruised. The cleanleness and hygene is very good, but i do have to say that as we were sat one day by the entrance to the Lido cafe 9 out of 10 people ignored the hand sanitiser and went straight to the food. Thomson need to be aware of this as it is important for the hygene and health of all passengers. Yes the cabins are quite small but it was big enough for 2 of us. We did have noisy neighbours the second week and we had to ring reception and 12.45 in the morning, but we never heard anything after the staff had spoken to them.Tea making facilities would of been nice instead of having to get to the other end of the ship early in the morning to get a cup of tea. The other thing with regards to the cabin when we booked out holiday we specificly asked for a window not a porthole, but we were given a porthole. This has more to do with the travel agent rather than the ship though. the staff in all areas are excellent they are polite and happy and nothing is too much trouble. We had two lovely maids. The food over all was also excellent with plenty of choice, if you couldn't find something you liked than you would of been very fussy. The entertainment was very good, the team work very hard to give something different every night. The Can Can was the best ever, such energy and stamina it was astounding. Trips were ok but very expensive Barcelona trip that we did "The Loop" was a total waste of money, the guides english was very poor and he gave no information what so ever. Most of the trip was spent in traffic. Cash, can't understand why when the ship has Credit Card details to cover your expenses etc they will not allow you to get any cash. They only do it on a cash for cash basis. We spent and hour trying to find an exchange and when we did were told they only did cash for cash, so we had to find a tourist information to locate a cash point which we eventually did but by this time we were struggling as we both have walking problems. Not good. Must say that the French and Spanish ports of call outshine the Italian tenfold. The two Captains Cocktail Evenings were very enjoyable it was nice to dress up and have a photo take even if they were expensive to buy. We were on holiday after all. And it was a very good one.
- Good For: Beach
- Good For: City Breaks
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
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Me & hubby just returned from our canaries and morocco cruise. We read reviews and watch videos on u tube that previous visitors took. This we found very helpful and it felt like we already knew our way round before we were on board!. I took my ghd's and was pleasantly surprised to find they worked with the socket in our cabin. (prev review said you needed to use the plug behind the tv)
Accomodation we were on deck 2 outside cabin. As we expected it was a bit dated but we were pleasantly surprised by how comfy the beds were and the shower was lovely and hot. The room was kept spotless and being on deck two we were close to the gangway to disembark plus finding your bearings didnt take long as long as you note which side you are on odd or even numbers and go by the coloured carpet. To the end of the red carpet it took you to the lift that took you to deck 9. Mid ship blue carpet before red took you to deck 8 -
Entertainment was excellent - my daughter is an entertainer on land so we are use to the level of first class show and talent. Here on the destiny you will not be disappointed the shows were firstclass and the team very friendly and hard working. They would mingle with guest get you up to dance and even got to know are names making it feel very personal and friendly. The visiting comedian was also excellent if you want to forget your worries and have a great laugh then you must watch him its just good to get away from the news and sad stories even if its just for a week. Laughter is good for you so on this cruise you get a double dose he does two shows
Sea sickness this was our second cruise from our first experience on the ventura we did go armed with anti sickness meds as this could spoil your hol if you get affected. But got to say the sea was calm and tended to cruise at night and being on deck 2 it is said the lower you are the less movement. We took anti sickness for the initial days but you soon get use to being on board and in some way the gentle rocking at night aided a good sleep!!
Food wow!! we paid £2k each on our caribbean cruise for 2 weeks with a balcony, several years ago, and i must say the food on the destiny was great and on par with the ventura. They take cleanliness and hand hygiene seriously and that was good to see as noro virus is so easily spread in close confinement but they seemed to have this in hand. We dined late sitting waiter service. We had the wine package for £49 and enjoyed some great wines - this lasted us as you can keep your wine for the next evening so no need to rush it down unless of course you wish too ;-)....
The choice off food is great but equally the staff are so attaintive should you wish to have something cooked different from the menu they will happily so that for you - one lady i spoke too had chicken and chips cooked for her - the food is served hot the waiter's friendly and so funny we always had such a laugh
Socialising is a must you get to meet so many interesting characters at breakfast lunch and dinner - we often were last to leave as in depth in conversation the waiters never making us feel a nuisance then out and about it was amazing how many people you would spot from the cruise making it such a friendly experience
the trips we did our own thing and in agidar we choose not to go to the souk because for me i hate being hassled as i found on previous hols in egypt and some carribean islands so i just avoid it now. Others on board enjoyed the bartaring and came back with bargains. We were happy tho to pair up with friends we met and share a taxi to the beach / harbour area. It was a short journey we paid 5 euro's each this included a tip. The beach and harbour was great no hassle nice quality shops to look at with some bargains to be had... if something is priced 300 in their currency it equates to 30 euro's you just take of the end nought... i bought a lovely leather jacket for my daughter it had been reduced twice i paid in their currency 35oo which i purchased on my visa debit card and was pleasantly surprised it cost me £28 in total with charge.
The flights were fine on time etc but bit cramped we both opted for an aisle seat must say i think easy jet has more leg room!! but overall for the price we paid full board was excellent value. We booked a few months before we sailed paying £540 each going through first choice. You can buy online but its worth a visit because they can offer upgrades and give you a choice of cabin sometimes so i would recommend going through the travel agents for a cruise. The late booking meant the all inclusive deal would cost £200pp but this is much cheaper if you book in advance. The drinks on board are not to bad price wise and shorts are more doubles so good value but my hubby loves his cider so was disappointed non draught just bottles of strongow! If you buy drinks when you are docked i must say as long as you dont make it obvious you could take on board - so thats what hubby did even diet cokes and bottles of water the cabin staff will get you ice there is an ice bucket in your cabin...
I just cant wait for our next cruise- the weather is variable and not necessarily going to be that sunny these days in the canaries jan/feb if you want good sunshine i would opt for the red sea for winter sun - but saying this just getting away from frost and cold was a pleasure and because there is so much to do on board i certainly did not miss it being hot hot...
hope if you read this review it will be helpful and hope you enjoy your cruise as much as we did ours
kath