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Average Ratings for Thomson Cruises, Thomson Destiny

  • Food - quality & variety4.2 stars
  • Entertainment on board4.3 stars
  • Value for Money4.2 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.1 stars
  • Overall Rating4.2 stars

59 Reviews For Thomson Cruises, Thomson Destiny

  • Guest 25th Oct 2009

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    My mate is currently aboard the Destiny and having the most horrendous time of his life. Unbelievable sanitation to put up with: no running water in his cabin, faeces in toilets unable to flush, cabins awash with water. Only after threatening to call the harbour authorities following a severe storm causing the above problems did the captain agree to meeting with 250 passengers - some of whom were in tears, elderly and disabled.

    In short nothing has been resolved for these passengers to their complaints and one couple approached my friend in tears asking him what to do and are now looking to fly back to the UK 4 days before the end of their holiday. Beware.

    This is not a scare story but actually occuring as I write.

  • Guest 16th Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The thomson Destiny cruise was the best holiday i ever had.Im 33 years old and i didnt know wether it would suit my age group or not,but it had something for everyone.The food was fantastic ,the staff were so friendly wand the entertainment was FAB.I would recommend this cruise to anyone.We sailed the Med in soaring tempetures but because you are in the middle of the ocean there is always a beautiful sea breeze.T0 be honest there is nothing negative i could say,it was the perfect holiday.

  • paulbusw 7th Sep 2009

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    the cabin on the Thomson Destiny was supposed to be for disabled but it was so small there was no top entertainers on board constant repairs going on booked has a birthday treat was promissed that it would be special not even a mention of my mothers birthday some staff was observed taking the micky out of guests and some where quite rude none of the stops where suitable for disabled the cruise dvd doesnt play this is just a brief discription of our cruise the bar and food is advertised has 24 hr ...

  • Guest 2nd Sep 2009

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    The Thomson Destiny ship looked it's age but the staff were very nice and the food was acceptable. The entertainment was enjoyable.
    The real problem occurred in the cabin which was very cramped. The noise and vibrations from the engine and generators were a nightmare. The whole cabin shook and rattled. I stuffed towels and blankets all over the cabin to stop the noise. I also used ear plugs. However, even this was not enough to stop the alternating vibrations from the engine and the generators. ...

  • Guest 1st Sep 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Been on the thomson destiny from 20-27 August 2009. I could not fault anything on board, the staff were very helpful, friendly and polite. Great food and entertainment and would definitely recommend an all inclusive package. This was our first cruise and next year we are booking for 2 weeks.

  • Guest 23rd Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    The Thomson Destiny seemed to be a very old ship with well worn small cabins, not luxury as we were promised. Ship has no stablizers so rough seas can be problem. Food ok but not special, staff helpfull and friendly, other passengers very nice, best part of the holiday. Trips off ship very expensive. Would cruise with Thomson Cruises again but on bigger better ship.

  • Guest 23rd Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    This was our first cruise with Thomson Cruises and won't be the last. There really isn't much to find fault with. Firstly the staff are professional and really go out on a limb to make your stay first class. We took the drinks package and this worked out to be a good move. Even if you only took two or three drinks each per day you could probably get a better deal going inclusive. We found the tours expensive so opted to do our own thing and enjoyed the freedom of doing so. Food is excellent and ...

  • Guest 16th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    i honestly cant see why people are writing bad reviews about the thomson destiny, its a lovely ship, with lovely members of staff and brilliant shows. Its not old looking and i have constantly seen the staff polishing and cleaning the ship throughout the day and they were all very friendly. so if your thinkng about going on the thomson destiny, go for it! because i really cant belive that i went on the same ship as the people that moan about it! we are desperate to go again this year. And the ca ...

  • debjue Rank: Lance Corporal 6th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    just been on a 2 weeks cruise round the med on the destiny and it was brilliant would highly recommend it . Staff work so hard to make sure you enjoy your holiday nothing to much trouble ship was spotless and food was fantastic (need to diet now)

  • debjue Rank: Lance Corporal 6th Jul 2009

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    We have just returned from a 2 weeks cruise round the med on the Destiny and it was fantastic i have cruised before on other ships but i have to say that the Destiny was brilliant. The staff cant do enough for you nothing is too much trouble the food was excellent we went all inclusive and it was well worth the money i have nothing bad to say about the ship or the staff . The thing i liked was it was a very friendly ship you only had 1 formal night each week and you didnt feel like you had to g ...

  • Guest 23rd Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Having sailed on Thompson Destiny for several years, I can honestly say that the value for money on these cruises is excellent. I have never had a meal that wasn't first class, and compared to other cruise lines the staff onboard are hard to beat on their first class service.

  • Guest 20th Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    We have just returned from a two week cruise around the med on Thmpson Destiny, we have cruised on this ship on two other occasions. The ship is kept very clean and the staff onboard are wonderful. The ports visited were excellent.

  • fredwood 8th Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Went on Destiny May 2009 ship spotlessly clean only one complaint.Can Can lounge, differcult getting a seat and one night the same people sitting though 3 shows. Needs to be looked into.Otherwise a wonderful time. will be going again in 2010.

  • lollypop3 5th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    we tavelled last june on Thompson Destiny and had a brilliant holiday

  • paulkenny50 16th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    We sailed Thompson destiny January 09 fantastic ship is looking old but everything about our cruise was fab . it was our seventh cruise do not let other reviews put you off we have high standards and Thompson never fail us in fact they spoil us into trying any other cruises see you in august destiny crew.

  • tonyp Rank: Sergeant 17th Mar 2009

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    We have sailed on this ship 7 times ( twice as the Sunbird). It is starting to look its age when docked alongside ships from other cruise companies. All the staff work extreemly hard to provide a service. This time we found that the quallity of the food was not as good as on all other times we have sailed. The midnight buffet or Chocoholic night has been dropped.
    The show team worked hard to produce some very good shows.
    The itinery was change the night before going to Guadeloupe due to civil un ...

  • Guest 9th Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    Took the Carribean Gems cruise from Dec08/Jan09. The ship came from England and the buffet menu seemed geared towards the English. The quality of the food on the buffet was poor. A lot of greasy/fatty meats and overly sweet deserts. We stuck to the fresh fruits and veggies whenever they were available. Registered our 8 and 10 year old boys in the KidZone but the activities they offered were sporadic. The Sports deck isn't always open and the ping pong equipment, darts and basketball are al ...

  • wayne rothery 4th Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I was on destiny 3 years ago it was actually one of the best holidays I have ever been on and when people can afford to do a cruise I would recomend Thomson Destiny.

  • ivydene Rank: Lance Corporal 23rd Dec 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    Dec 2008: It was my first cruise and my experience was positive on the whole. Some hardy cruisers compared the experience with Butlins and I can see what they meant: always a tedious quiz threatened when there was a lull, and a general downmarket feel about the clientele. It's horses for courses.
    The passengers were mainly quite elderly, evidenced by the number of walking sticks. As a consequence, the dinner conversation would veer from "I can't be doing with spicy food" to "What on earth is t ...

  • Guest 12th Dec 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Thomson Destiny, entertainment is good! Cabin is a bit too small, but overall it's great. There is a lot of children and people to talk to :). I loved it.