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The worst holiday ever!!!!!!
This was my first cruise I have just returned from, On the marella Discovery. I arrived to pick up the ship in Minorca. When we arrived there was a strong smell of human waste around the ship and to be honest I was so underwhelmed and it just looked tatty. The smell of human waste you have to endure every time you leave the ship it is a pure delight. We had booked the deluxe balcony suite, i’m afraid there was nothing deluxe about our suite. The balcony was full of brown rust and mould. I also requested a fridge for medication purposes. This was not in the room and took me three attempts with the rude reception staff to actually get my fridge. They bring your luggage to your room and they lost my suitcase having to locate it somewhere on the ship which took several hours, I was extremely frustrated. Finally, we head off for something to eat. I cannot express in words how dreadful the food is on this ship. You have an option of fast food. Where can I even begin in the Island restaurant, the food is no less than disgusting. I felt sick even looking at it. There are two à la carte restaurants. The food is all microwaved and been sitting on the side. I would imagine for several hours. It’s tasteless and their seasonal vegetables are all frozen vegetables. I had to resort in the end to buying all my food when we were on land in restaurants because I refused to put that food in my body. The entertainment was good. They put a lot of effort into the shows and I enjoyed them. I especially enjoyed the comedian and magician one night. There are also two dancers who are absolutely outstanding and I thoroughly enjoyed watching them. Hence I have given my one star. My one star is only for the entertainment. Otherwise it would’ve been zero stars. We booked a excursion every day and this kept me going knowing I was getting off this awful “Butlins on the sea” Also I was so seasick the boat is constant swaying it never stops! My warning to you all is DO NOT book this for your holiday if you want a decent place to stay and to eat lovely food! I’ve never wanted a holiday to end as quick as this. I’m so glad it’s over and I’m home! My heart broke for all the passengers that had a further week to endure as they booked a 2 week holiday. Tui you should be ashamed of yourself to sell this as a cruise it’s nothing more than the Dover Calais. The Food is utterly disgusting! Although I thank you for the 1st time going on holiday and actually losing weight! 😡