Before we went on holiday we checked Cruise Critics for reviews of Thomson Dream. The reviews were mixed so we set off with an open mind, never cruised on Dream before but cruised Celebration 18 months ago. The flight was superb on the Dreamliner with ample room and less noise we anticipated our arrival at Barbados. Check in was quick and easy, having booked in at Manchester Airport and not seeing our luggage again until we reached our cabin.

We were in an outside plus cabin on deck 6 which had lots of space but soon realised that the cabins were not soundproofed as we could hear every conversation from the cabin next door. There was quite a bit of vibration in our cabin too. Our stewardess, Sri, was adorable and kept our room clean and spotless. Many of the Asian staff in all the bars, restaurants and cabins were always cheerful, polite and were ready to take time to chat to us.

Now for the not so good bits.. We paid £15 for a safe which was difficult to open (other people were heard to comment about this too) The food in the Lido restaurant was sometimes cold when we ate at lunch time. Read more