thomsons still have the magic

 
Reviewed By: dale, crewe on 5th Mar 2010
Cruise Line: Thomson Cruises Times cruised before: 10+
Cruise Ship: Thomson Celebration Sailed: February, 2010
Destination: Red Sea Age: 46-55
Cabin: Inside Occasion: Birthday
Have just returned from the Red Sea Magic cruise, as we have done this cruise twice before we were not doing any trips just a relaxing week onboard.Left Sharm late evening with strong winds arrived in Jordan friday lunch to dull skies and rain not a good start, never mind at least there is plenty to do onboard quizes ,cinema with as much popcorn as you can eat ,talks ,indoor games and food 24/7.Next day we had a lie in as we knew the ship would be almost empty as most were doing the Petra trip and there would be no trouble finding a sunbed, imagine our surprise to find that every sunbed was taken, due to snow and fog towards Petra all 21 coaches were turned back by the police saying it was to dangerous to continue there was a lot of unhappy passengers but at least they got the sunbeds. For the next 5 days it was sunshine all the way so with the good weather the great entertainment and probably the best atmoshpere of any ship we have been on a great cruise was had.
Quality of Food4
ate in the Meridien resturant most evenings Lido self sevice late evening
Entertainment5
All the entertainment is first rate loved every show, Bernie Flint was great he did two shows very funny,the Africa show was fabulous,the early evening shows like Mr and Mrs were hilairious they put so much into them ,the amount of costume changes in shows are wonderful
Shore Excursionsn/a
Staff5
To many to mention
Children's Facilitiesn/a
Onboard Activities4
Cabins4
Overall Rating4
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Comment by North, Huddersfield (06 Mar 10 09:20) about this REVIEW
Did you return on 4th March - if so was the Costa Europa still there ? Thanks - Glad you had a great cruise - we like this ship and itinerary too having also done it a couple of times.
Comment by North, Huddersfield (06 Mar 10 10:03) about a COMMENT by North (06 Mar 10 09:20)
Typical ! I post a question then get an email telling me it ( Costa Europa ) is still there and listing to port and tenders were used to get passengers off the Celebration on Thursday afternoon.
Comment by dale, crewe (06 Mar 10 20:14) about a COMMENT by North (06 Mar 10 10:03)
earlier than that North we started disembarking at 5.15 am thursday morning and what a smooth transfer it was, so well organised and yes the Europa was there, it is supposed to be Thomson's new ship the Dream would like to know what will happen now.
Comment by North, Huddersfield (07 Mar 10 11:09) about a COMMENT by dale (06 Mar 10 20:14)
The Europa is supposed to be heading to Palermo for repairs and repairs completed " within 30 days " - 30 days of when is not known.

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