Thomson Cruises - The Calypso

The mediterranean is the backdrop for this splendid intimate vessel. Join The Calypso as she takes you on wonderful tours.

Thomson’s latest addition to its fleet and most intimate ship is The Calypso, a vessel that has been reserved for adults. The Calypso weighs in at 11,162 tonnes and has a capacity for 486 passengers. It is an elegant and well appointed ship that offers a friendly and welcoming atmosphere with an air of casual informality. Due to her size The Calypso can afford to make her way to more unusual places such as Sevastopol in Crimea, as well as more popular destinations such as Corfu.

The Calypso entertainment

The Calypso has a range of evening entertainment featuring the best shows brought to you by professional entertainers and UK guest acts. The main evening entertainment takes place in the main Festival Lounge. Enjoy the evening line-up whilst sipping on fabulous cocktails. The Plaza is a stylish area where waiters serve wind down drinks to a backdrop of fine piano music. If you’re feeling lucky, head to the casino where you can try your luck at the popular game tables or have a spin with a good array of slot machines.

The Calypso’s various bars and lounges are ideal to engage in conversation with your fellow passengers and enjoy a great range of cocktails prepared with all the care and attention you would expect from such qualified staff. Club Tropical is an ideal place to relax in whilst Captain’s Club offers live bands, popular game shows and midnight cabarets. By day Captain’s Club transforms and is the place to head to catch the latest big screen movies.

The Calypson health & beauty

The Calypso is equipped with a cardio and resistance gymnasium which gives you the option of working out whilst at sea. If you prefer something a little more serene, then the card and reading room provide the perfect sanctuary to challenge fellow passengers to a social game of cards, alternatively you can get lost in the pages of well stocked titles in the library. Thomson’s brand of Health & beauty spa is present onboard and The Calypso and offers an indulgent range of hair and beauty treatments.

Cuisine

Both a traditional approach and a more relaxed style of dining options are available on The Calypso both offering a wide selection of dishes prepared by top quality chefs. The attractively decorated main restaurant L’Orcidee offers a full waiter service by helpful and friendly staff. The Bistro and Buffet Magnifique offer passengers a more flexible self-service format for dining. Choose from the cuisine lovingly laid out before you and enjoy the mouth watering tastes.

The Calypso gracefully floats her way effortlessly on Mediterranean cruises that feature scenery that will take your breath away. Witness the mythical lair of the dreaded Minotaur in Crete or be audience to the glittering bazaars and golden sands of Turkey.