We have been on a few Thomson cruises before (now Tui Marella) We booked The Dream for a cheeky little get away. The ship is tired and not the most luxurious or glamorous but does what it says on the tin.

The ship was at higher sanitation so the buffet service was not help yourself but served by staff wearing gloves. The ship was dull as they had stuff on the rails and windows to clean them. This made the tired ship more dowdy, and you had to sanitize hands at every corner. I dont mind this as would rather that then get sick. The pools were open but the whirlpool and sauna were shut which was disappointing

We ate mainly in the main restaurant Orion as we like waiter service and it was lovely. Read more