Two of the ships in the Thomson fleet (Thomson Dream & Thomson Celebration) are being treated to a multi-million pound makeover so they can join the Thomson 2013 Platinum range. This means that Thomson holidaymakers can look forward to a more contemporary look and feel onboard these upgraded Thomson cruise ships.

Thomson Cruises Platinum Cabins

All the cabins in the Platinum ships range will have a refurbishment. You should expect, clean-cut contemporary designs, tea & coffee making facilities and flatscreen  tvs. There are also suites with more space and extras like ipod docking stations.

Thomson Platinum Cruise ship facilities

Rich colours, touchable textiles and mood lighting set the scene in these specially revemped spaces. Overall things are generally much more modern and minimalist.

Thomson Cruise and Stay Platinum Holidays 2013

With specially handpicked hotels from the Thomson range of Platinum hotels you can extend your holiday either before or after your cruise for a Thomson cruise and stay holiday. You can book this all online on the official Thompson cruises direct web site (click here)

It is expected that the Thomson Cruises 2013 brochure range will be on sale towards the end of April 2013 as will a selection of the Thomson holidays 2013 brochure range. For full details of all the Thomson cruises please visit the official Thomson cruises direct web site > click here

Thomson Holidays new cruise ship the Thomson Dream joins the Thomson fleet in April 2010.  The Thomson Dream is the new flagship of the Thomson fleet which also includes the Thomson Spirit, Thomson Celebration, The Calypso,  Thomson Destiny and Island Escape. Right now Thomson Holidays are offering a saving of up to £200 per couple on summer 2010 cruises, full details available on the Thomson holidays web site > click here

The Thomson Dream ship details

Tonnage 55,000
Length – 23m
Speed – 19 knots
9 Decks
7 Lifts
753 Cabins
Passengers – 1506
Crew and staff – 600
Registered in Italy
Pools – 2
Restaurants – 5
Lounges – 3
Fitness Centre
Beauty Salon

In the months of June and September the ship is exclusively for adults.

For full details of all the features and itineries visit the Thomson Cruise web site > click here

May
Royal Caribbean International – Independence of the Seas (3,634 passengers)

June
Holland America Line – Eurodam (3,006 passengers)

July
Carnival Cruise Lines – Carnival Spleandor ( 3,006 passengers)

November
Princess Cruises – Ruby Princess (3,110 passengers)
MSC Cruises – MSC Fantasia (3,971 passengers)

December
Celebrity Cruises – Celerbrity Solstice (2,852 passengers)