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Thursday 9th Feb 2012

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Thomson Spirit

Baltic Highlights

Baltic Highlights

Reviewed By: Burnett, Aberdeen on 2nd Mar 2010
Cruise Line: Thomson Cruises	Times cruised before: 3-5
Cruise Ship: Thomson Spirit	Sailed: May, 2009
Destination: Baltic	Age: 65+
Cabin: Inside

I hope someone from Thomson Cruises is reading this. This holiday, which is no longer available, ticked all the boxes! It left from Newcastle which is an easy drive from Scotland. No flying if you don’t like that. The places visited were a great choice – a mix of Baltic capitals and smaller places. The weather was fantastic and on board, a full ship of happy people. The only complaint all week was, “Why are Thomson stopping sailing from the UK?” The Spirit was as described. The vibration didn’t bother us. The entertainment was as usual excellent and the food up to scratch. The staff, as always, were friendly and the organisation efficient. Neither did we notice too many cutbacks compared with what seems to be happening with other lines. There were still several cruises from Newcastle that we would have liked to do. The same was true of many others on board and I am sure that also applied to the other UK ports used. I know other lines cruise from British ports but Thomson has a very loyal following and doesn’t seem to have the same volume of dissatisfaction you find on other sites. If you are reading this, Thomson, we want you back. I have tried for months to download photos for you but failed. I have succeeded in the past so what am I doing wrong?
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Opinion: Agree Question by williams, llanelli (04 Mar 10 16:18) about this REVIEW

is the entertainment as good as ever on the spirit as it was when Stephen fry was running things

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Answer by Burnett, Aberdeen (16 Mar 10 14:49) to a QUESTION by williams (04 Mar 10 16:18)

Do you mean Stephen Guy? He was in charge then and the entertainment was excellent. He never stops working. The other activities were good but not as good as the Celebration - but of course a different cruise. Bram Lorenz involved on both ships. Apologies for a late reply. Been on holiday!!

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Opinion: Agree Comment by Sewell, Southport (02 Mar 10 20:17) about this REVIEW

Yes, quite right. I cannot understand why the sailings from Newcastle have been stopped. Our Thomson trip around the Baltic was the best cruise we have ever had. Please put put the 'Baltic' back on

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Opinion: Agree Comment by Sewell, Southport (02 Mar 10 20:17) about this REVIEW

Yes, quite right. I cannot understand why the sailings from Newcastle have been stopped. Our Thomson trip around the Baltic was the best cruise we have ever had. Please put put the 'Baltic' back on

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Opinion: Agree Comment by Bolton, Frinton on Sea (02 Mar 10 16:07) about this REVIEW

Oh YES !!! Please Thomson cruises come back to British waters!!!

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Comment by Russell, Bournemouth (02 Mar 10 19:08) about a COMMENT by Bolton (02 Mar 10 16:07)

I agree!!!! We love the Baltic and Norway itineraries - and Thomson! We had the Iceland trip in mind for this year and were so disappointed when Thomson pulled out of the UK - it's lovely not having to fly and not worry about luggage allowance! I don't really want to travel with another cruise line to do these northern runs - but if there's no sign of Thomson returning to our shores I'll have no option!

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Opinion: Agree Comment by williams, wolverhampton (02 Mar 10 11:33) about this REVIEW

completely agree, love thomson itineraries and package of services.don't mind the older,smaller ships as i've only cruised on them and not been spoiled yet! let's all keep our fingers crossed.

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