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I was on the same cruise date as yourself and I do not agree about the food. I probably lost a few pounds (which I needed too) but that was because I had lots of salads, fruit, veg and other lovely food. I do think by the end of the week the food did get a bit too much of the same, but there wasn't anything wrong it IMO. I also don't agree about the entertainment. I thought MOST were pretty good! I did think the Jongleurs were really terrible!! The sunbeds/chairs flying around was scary, we soon went back inside, although alot of others didn't, they were braver than us!

Looking at your age would'nt Royal caribbean suit you better than Thompsons especially as their ships are so elderley. Look up the Berlitz reviews on this site.

Sorry but I was also on this cruise and feel your comments are exagerated at best. The journey from Palma to Livorno was certainly rough, and I spent some of it on the pool deck but cannot recall chairs flying off the sun deck or anywhere else. Nor did I see any glasses or bottles flying off bars. Maybe that happened when you were sleeping, or dreaming. I found the food to be very good especially the theme nights and ate in the Oasis and Steakhouse as well The Island restaurant was always very busy, which you don`t get when the food is only average. I have cruised Thomson Spirit and Thomson destiny and can assure you that Island Star is by far a superior experience.

Totally agree with you about food quality - very poor. Also, very smoky in all bars so just 1 no-smoking bar would have been greatly appreciated. Entertainent average, although Stars own singers/dancers worked hard and were better than the 'guest' acts. Staff cannot do enough for you, worked hard, particularly cabin stewards who kept everything clean & tidy all the time. We have cruised twice before with Thomson, and found the whole package much better, food had more choice & was of a better quality, entertainment more 'polished', just generally a step up in standards all round. Had cabin on deck 10 with balcony, but suffered with noise from next door neighbour and smoke drifting up from decks below unfortunately. Ship was fully booked so just had to 'grin & bear it'. Realise Island & Thomson all come under the Tui umbrella, but the Thomson cruises are much better and we would sail with them anytime, but not with Island. Excursions were on the pricey side and could be done under own steam for a lot less, even though we did go on one of the organised tours due to me being in a wheelchair and not too confident in doing our own thing with disability.