Thomson unveils name for new ship
Thomson Cruises has named its newest ship TUI Explorer and has confirmed it will be all-inclusive.
The latest addition to its fleet will be based in Palma, Majorca, from May 2018.
The group’s biggest ship yet, TUI Explorer will have two new cabin types and a wider choice of dining and premium entertainment than sister all-inclusive ships TUI Discovery and TUI Discovery 2.
A new feature bar, Indigo, promises ‘stunning ocean views’ from its prime position at the top of the ship and will be home to a casino and nightclub.
The ship will also have Aperitif, an intimate speakeasy-style bar, Scoops, an ice-cream parlour with quirky bicycle-themed seating, and The Lounge, a new venue with colour-changing live music bar and signature brightly-coloured piano.
TUI Explorer will have 10 dining venues, including the ever-popular Surf & Turf, Kora La and Snack Shack, as well as new addition Umi Sushi, a ‘showcase’ sushi counter.
Also new is The Mediterranean, a dining area featuring a glass roof inspired by open air terraces and local tavernas and housing two inclusive restaurants – a pizzeria and tapas restaurant – plus the Hot Stone Grill at an additional cost.
The ship will also feature an extensive spa with 11 different areas including a Finnish sauna with floor to ceiling windows, a couples room and two luxury treatment suites, and The Veranda, an adults-only sunbathing area with padded sun loungers, pod chairs and day beds.
TUI Explorer will sail four itineraries – Cosmopolitan Classics, Highlights of the Mediterranean, Magic of Spain and Mediterranean Secrets.
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Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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