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The Calypso Reviews (71 reviews)
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Single traveller
THOMSON CRUISES / The Calypso / River Nile
By bundy, horwich bolton on 2nd Nov 2011
Hi, The holiday I had recently was amazing with regards to the sightseeing. The food was good and I particularly enjoyed the buffet style meals which gave a bigger choice of food...
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the best cruise ever
THOMSON CRUISES / The Calypso / Caribbean
By JONES, hoole on 7th Feb 2011
Thomson Dream in the Caribbean visiting different islands including Cozumel (off Mexico) Jamaica, Aruba and Havana (please note USA nationals are not allowed by their government to go there)...
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Missing the Calypso
THOMSON CRUISES / The Calypso / Mediterranean
By Davies, West Malling on 7th Mar 2010
We cruised the Eastern Med on The Thomson Calypso, sailing fom Thessaloniki on a Crimean Discovery and had a wonderful time. I have cruised before with Thomson and Fred Olsen, my partner is a first...
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Pharoahs and Promised Land
THOMSON CRUISES / The Calypso / Mediterranean
By Tynan, Hinckley on 11th Dec 2009
The previous reviewer wasn't alone in enjoying the Calypso's last cruise under the Thomson name! We booked this cruise because of the itinerary. We had never cruised before, but really wanted to...
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Pharohs and Promised Land
THOMSON CRUISES / The Calypso / Mediterranean
By Perry, Worcester on 3rd Nov 2009
What a superb little ship!.Have now been on 4 Thomson ships all cruises were very good, this ship however had a character of its own with its friendly and helpful staff...
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Eastern Promise
THOMSON CRUISES / The Calypso / Mediterranean
By Flemmings, Nottingham on 25th Oct 2009
We selected the cruise on basis of going to Istambul.The ship was very small and not what we were used to but it had the usual Thomson refinement ( apart from the roulette table ) albeit on a smaller...
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Farewell , Calypso
THOMSON CRUISES / The Calypso / Mediterranean
By williams, wolverhampton on 23rd Oct 2009
Just returned from a trip around Turkey and Greece on the penultimate cruise of the Thomson Calypso. This was only our second cruise, the first was on the Thomson Celebration to the fantastic...
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SUPERB CRUISE ON CALYPSO :EASTERN PROMISE
THOMSON CRUISES / The Calypso / Mediterranean
By Pearson , Berkshire on 23rd Oct 2009
Selected cruise on basis of extra time on board - 10 days - and itinerary with stops in Istanbul, Athens, Kusadasi (for Ephesus) Mykonos & Rhodes - We did 4 ship excursions - all of which proved...
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Not impressed with the Calpyso...
THOMSON CRUISES / The Calypso / Mediterranean
By Hayes, Rugby on 22nd Oct 2009
Having just returned (yesterday) from the Eastern Promise cruise on the Calypso, I wanted to share our experience with you all. I have cruised 6 previous times with Thomson on the Spirit &...
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THOMPSON CRIMEAN AND HELLENIC TREASURES CRUISE
THOMSON CRUISES / The Calypso / Mediterranean
By Coleman, STAVERTON , NR TROWBRIDGE on 21st Oct 2009
WE HAD PREVIOUSLY EXPERIENCED ISLAND ESCAPE MEDITERANEAN CRUISE, BUT FELT A WEEK WAS TOO EXAUSTNG WITH EXCURSIONS EVERY DAY, SO WHEN LOOKING FOR A LATE DEAL FOR OUR 25 th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CHOSE...
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Black sea beauty and Greek goddess - The Calypso
THOMSON CRUISES / The Calypso / Mediterranean
By Sheppard, Bristol on 19th Oct 2009
We booked a back-to-back cruise on Thomson Calypso, 1st week in the Black Sea and 2nd week, the Greek islands. We were blessed with good weather for the whole 2 weeks, although one or 2 nights were...
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greece and turkey
THOMSON CRUISES / The Calypso / Mediterranean
By jackson, yorkshire on 17th Oct 2009
shame that the ship is being decommision asit was small and very friendly. the staff was brill. they son know you by name and even remeber my husband from destiny two years before...
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Greece and the Black Sea
THOMSON CRUISES / The Calypso / Mediterranean
By Wragg, Toddington, Beds. on 17th Oct 2009
We chose this cruise because of the destination - Greece and the Black Sea, because we had never been on the ship before, and because there were going to be no children on board - welcome relief for...
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what great ship the calypso is
THOMSON CRUISES / The Calypso / Mediterranean
By Wright, Rochford on 15th Oct 2009
The calypso is a great cruise ship crew very good and the food was excellent it is a pity that thomson dont still have it as a cruise ship. entertainment crew were very good (west end standard...
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Crimean Discovery/Hellenic Treasures
THOMSON CRUISES / The Calypso / Mediterranean
By Cross, Kent Garden of England on 9th Oct 2009
Did a 2 week cruise 7th September. Read all the reviews on the ship before hand so knew the pitfalls but it was the destinations of Bulgaria, Ukraine, Limnos & Skiathos that was the reason for...
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calypso no noise
THOMSON CRUISES / The Calypso / Mediterranean
By wadman, bournemouth on 3rd Oct 2009
just returned from 1 week on the calypso cruising greece/turkey. this was our 3 cruise with thomson and the best so far. read a lot about the noise we were on deck 2 and heard nothing only the waves...
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Hellenic Indulgence
THOMSON CRUISES / The Calypso / Mediterranean
By lonkhurst, potters bar on 1st Oct 2009
We went on the Hellenic Treasures cruise which covered the Greek Islands and travelling through the Corinth Canal. This ship is adults only and a small ship - hence I suspect the personal touch! ...
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Small friendly Ship - The Calypso
THOMSON CRUISES / The Calypso / Northern Europe
By Stothard, North Shields on 27th Sep 2009
We have just returned from a 7 day cruise on the Calypso on the Hellenic Treasures. It was a great experience, the entertainment was first class, the service excellent and the food great...
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great cruise
THOMSON CRUISES / The Calypso / Mediterranean
By dalton, runcorn on 22nd Sep 2009
went on the calypso last year and enjoyed alot of asspects of the holiday went on a greek island tour which was fantastic it included a trip through the corinth canal super , a trip to athens great ...
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Calypso - a friendly ship
THOMSON CRUISES / The Calypso / Mediterranean
By Murphy, Chorlton, Manchester on 22nd Sep 2009
Just came back from cruising round Greece on the Calypso. Overall it was enjoyable - thomson have very good entertainment and the food and drinks service was excellent from enthusiastic crew members...