Thomson Spirit provides afriendly atmosphere, great cuisine and crew that works hard to make you feel at home. And there's the first-rate entertainment with sizzling shows, top comedy and recent-release movies.

She's the same length and size of ships normally carrying 1,500 passengers but she'll take over 200 less. This means more room for you to stretch out on the sundeck, larger cabins, more privacy, and more space for fun and games.

A company spokesman described Thomson Spirit as "a fantastic ship" that significantly enhances tghe company's cruise programme.

He said:

"It's the biggest ship we've had - incredibly spacious, with lots of deck space and roomy cabins. The facilities are first class. It's got everything from midnight buffets to comedy shows and a "tiny" cinema for kids to a casino. We are committed to offering the best cruises for people of all ages and we believe the Thomson Spirit gives us a competitive edge."

Thomson Spirit carries 1,254 guests and offers a wide range of facilities and dining choices. Three restaurants ranging from 24-hour buffet style to premier A la Carte. Facilities include a cinema, show lounge, two swimming pools, night club, casino, children's area, an email lounge, library and card room.

Based in Palma, the ship offers seven night cruises visiting many of the Mediterranean's hot spots, Cote d'Azur, Rome and Barcelona to name just a few.