Sailaway's Blog

[Sailaway487]

Hi everyone! :)

 

Just started a new blog last week. Will be posting all about cruises, and particularly news and rumours about Thomson Cruises.

 

http://sailawaysblog.wordpress.com/

 

Currently got posts on the rumours regarding Island Escape being sold, new winter 2013/14 Caribbean itineraries and information on a Q&A with Thomson Cruises managing director.

 

At the moment I'm aiming at posting every other day. Have a look and see what you think. Any comments or suggestions will be very welcome as this is the first blog I have ever done so any advice will be much appreciated!

 

Thanks! :)

[Keith1010]

Thanks for sharing the link to your blog.

 

Keith

[KirkNC]

Thanks for the link.

[Sailaway487]

Online cruise schedules for summer 2014 suggest that Thomson will be swapping Thomson Dream and Thomson Majesty in July and August 2014.

 

http://sailawaysblog.wordpress.com/2012/11/19/thomson-dream-thomson-majesty-to-swap-in-2014/

[Sailaway487]

Fraser Ellacott has said that reports that stated Thomson Destiny’s return were false.

 

http://sailawaysblog.wordpress.com/2012/11/20/thomson-destiny-wont-be-returning/

[Sailaway487]

Thomson Cruises are looking at new build ships for the future as part of its modernisation, but nothing is certain.

 

http://sailawaysblog.wordpress.com/2012/11/20/thomson-cruises-are-considering-new-builds/

[Sailaway487]

Fraser Ellacott has confirmed the news that Thomson will cruise to the Azores on the Cruise Critic Q&A.

 

http://sailawaysblog.wordpress.com/2012/11/23/thomson-cruises-to-sail-to-the-azores-in-2014/

[Sailaway487]

Fraser Ellacott, Thomson and Island Cruises managing director, responds to rumours regarding the possible sale of Island Escape.

 

http://sailawaysblog.wordpress.com/2012/11/27/island-escape-sale-rumours-are-just-that-rumours/

[Sailaway487]

Sorrento will become a permanent port for Thomson Cruises from summer 2013.

 

http://sailawaysblog.wordpress.com/2012/11/27/sorrento-to-replace-naples-for-thomson-cruises-in-2013/

[Sailaway487]

Thomson Cruises has launched its full winter 2013/14 itinerary programme, including new itineraries Azorean Enhancements and Greek Retreats.

 

http://sailawaysblog.wordpress.com/2012/12/13/thomson-cruises-launches-winter-201314/

[Sailaway487]

Fraser Ellacott has confirmed the rumours that Thomson will be introducing a new destination for winter 2014/15.

 

http://sailawaysblog.wordpress.com/2012/12/20/a-new-destination-for-thomson-cruises-in-2014/

[Sailaway487]

Thomson Cruises managing director, Fraser Ellacott, has stated that ‘modernisation will be the key’ to Thomson Cruises future plans.

 

http://sailawaysblog.wordpress.com/2012/12/27/thomson-cruises-to-continue-its-modernisation-plan/

[Sailaway487]

More UK homeports, a new Arctic itinerary, a 14 night Black Sea cruise, ships swapping and new ports are all being considered for Thomson Cruises summer 2014 itineraries.

 

http://sailawaysblog.wordpress.com/2013/01/02/more-variety-for-thomson-cruises-summer-2014-sailings/

[Sailaway487]

Thomson Cruises has stated that they are ‘looking into a loyalty scheme at the moment’.

 

http://sailawaysblog.wordpress.com/2013/01/10/thomson-cruises-looking-into-loyalty-scheme/

[Sailaway487]

Despite rumours that said Island Escape was to leave the fleet, it seems the ship will stay for 2013.

 

http://sailawaysblog.wordpress.com/2013/01/11/island-escape-to-stay/

[Sailaway487]

What did happen to Island Escape’s possible sale? Is there a link with MSC Melody’s sale?

 

http://sailawaysblog.wordpress.com/2013/01/23/was-island-escape-destined-for-south-korea-in-2013/

[Sailaway487]

Liverpool will be used as a turnaround port once again for Thomson Cruises, after the liner cancelled cruises from the port in 2008.

 

http://sailawaysblog.wordpress.com/2013/01/30/thomson-cruises-to-reinstate-liverpool-as-a-homeport/

[Sailaway487]

Tragic incident on Thomson Majesty during lifeboat drill leaves three injured and five dead.

 

http://sailawaysblog.wordpress.com/2013/02/11/lifeboat-accident-leaves-five-dead-on-thomson-majesty/

[Sailaway487]

Thomson Majesty’s Colourful Coasts cruise is cancelled due to the death of five crew members during a lifeboat drill.

 

http://sailawaysblog.wordpress.com/2013/02/12/thomson-majestys-cruise-cancelled-after-lifeboat-incident/

[Sailaway487]

I will be using this to add updates on the current situation of Thomson Majesty. Any information from Thomson Cruises or updates on the movements of the ship, I’ll put on here.

 

http://sailawaysblog.wordpress.com/2013/02/13/thomson-majesty-updates-2/

[JimAOk1945]

Nice blog!

[Sailaway487]

Nice blog!

 

Thank you! :)

[Sailaway487]

Onboard credit came top in a poll regarding what Thomson Cruises customers would like to see included in a loyalty scheme.

 

http://sailawaysblog.wordpress.com/2013/02/19/onboard-credit-most-wanted-by-loyal-thomson-cruisers/

[Sailaway487]

Thailand & the Far East came top in a poll to find which destination Thomson Cruises regulars would like to see introduced.

 

http://sailawaysblog.wordpress.com/2013/02/24/thailand-the-far-east-wanted-by-thomson-cruisers/

[Sailaway487]

A total of 23 awards are given to Thomson Cruises in Cruise Critic’s UK Cruisers’ Choice Awards 2013, including the best entertainment award.

 

http://sailawaysblog.wordpress.com/2013/03/01/cruise-critic-awards-thomson-cruises-best-for-entertainment/