Jess Glynne Performs On-Board Thomsons New Ship TUI Discovery

Thomson Cruises launched its newest ship, TUI Discovery, at a glittering ceremony in Palma, Majorca.

The show-stopping evening commenced with keynote speeches from; Managing Director of Thomson Cruises, Helen Caron, TUI UK & Ireland Managing Director Nick Longman and TUI Discovery Captain, John Westgarth-Pratt.

On board deck 9 there was an action-packed production of performers from the destinations visited by the Thomson fleet, including a gigantic Spanish bull puppet, Caribbean carnival dancers in full costume, Middle Eastern whirling dervishes and belly dancers.

More than 700 agents were invited to sample the new ship, which underwent a significant refit after being acquired from Royal Caribbean International.

The christening celebrations were put together by the choreographers behind the opening and closing ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympics.

The move to name the newest addition to the Thomson Cruises’ fleet Tui Discovery is part of the rebrand which will see the whole of Thomson transition to Tui over the next 18 months.

Thomson Cruises recently announced the expansion of its fleet with the acquisition of Legend of the Seas, also from Royal Caribbean.

Whether it’s a family break or romantic getaway, the latest addition to Thomson Cruises fleet offers something for everyone. With a wide range of on-board facilities, the family-friendly ship boasts an outdoor movie screen, rock climbing wall and eight bars and lounges. In addition to the extensive dining choices, TUI Discovery will be the first in the fleet to offer all-inclusive drinks packages as standard from summer 2017.

Managing Director of Thomson Cruises, Helen Caron, said: “The launch of TUI Discovery marks an exciting time for Thomson Cruises, so it was an honour to have Jess Glynne join us to celebrate what has been a fantastic night for everyone involved.

 “TUI Discovery is a real game-changer for us and shows our commitment to delivering unforgettable holidays that are personalised for each of our customers. We’re incredibly proud of being able to offer truly memorable experiences in some of the world’s most exciting and exotic destinations and tonight has given a real taster of that.”

 TUI Discovery and its 758 crew members set sail on its maiden customer voyage on Saturday 11^th June, visiting a variety of ports in the Mediterranean for destinations such as Rome, Barcelona, Corsica and Florence.

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