This was our first experience of Thomson (TUI) cruises, but we have cruised with other lines for many years, especially Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, and NCL. The reason for choosing this cruise was that the itinerary looked more interesting than the other lines at the moment, and our family has sailed on Splendour of the Seas several times, so we knew what to expect as far as the layout of the ship goes. She is small, airy and bright, and although she is an old ship, (about 20 years old I think) she is wearing well.

So, we knew the ship, but not what to expect in terms of the overall experience of the Thomson product.

What we found was..... Read more