Island Escape Cruise Ship, Island Escape
Cruise Information
Hotel Description:
Island Cruises' first ship, The Island Escape, is a whole resort of attractions afloat. The Island Escape joined Island Cruises in the Spring of 2002 from her former owners Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. When she came across the Atlantic she brought with her the uniquely friendly atmosphere that makes an Island Cruise such a special experience. loading...
Island Escape Cruise Ship Reviews
" NOT AS BAD AS EVERYONE SAYS IT IS "
Submitted By: jules
10 out of
12 readers found this review helpful
- Date of Holiday:Feb 2010
- Board Basis:FULL BOARD
- Tour Operator:Thomson
Submitted By: tottys
Just arrived back from cruise on this outdated ferry
and feel like i have been ripped off big style the water they use to make tea and coffee has a chemical taste to it they tell you you can buy a proper cup of coffee in...
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and feel like i have been ripped off big style the water they use to make tea and coffee has a chemical taste to it they tell you you can buy a proper cup of coffee in...
Advice: dont go
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3 out of
10 readers found this review helpful
- Date of Holiday:Feb 2010
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:tompsons
" Feb 12th - 19th great entertainment - poor weather "
Submitted By: gizpoor weather stopped us from going into la palma or morocco and the boat actually sailed into a storm to save it from breaking up leaving 25 people behind at lanzarote - but, if yu get sickness tabs from the crew they...
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Advice: good value, great entertainment and food
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8 out of
9 readers found this review helpful
- Date of Holiday:Feb 2010
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
Submitted By: malena321
This was our first cruise and I had heard awful stories from colleagues in work. I found the cabin inside Bronze 4523, very roomy, clean - steward very attentive, food excellent, and dined twice in the Oasis. Some...
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Advice: Go for it!
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10 out of
11 readers found this review helpful
- Date of Holiday:Feb 2010
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
Submitted By: quine
Just returned from a week (12/2/10) on colourful coasts. I had read some of the reviews so was prepared that the Island Escape was not going to come anywhere near the other Thomson Cruise Ships.
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This was a special...
Advice: take your sea sick pills
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6 out of
6 readers found this review helpful
- Date of Holiday:Feb 2010
- Board Basis:full board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
Submitted By: morris family
good service food and entertainment
dont be put off by bad reviews. the ship is spotlessly clean. very good valie for money. only problem we found was that if you wanted a coffe you cannot get it in the bars or lounges....
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dont be put off by bad reviews. the ship is spotlessly clean. very good valie for money. only problem we found was that if you wanted a coffe you cannot get it in the bars or lounges....
8 out of
9 readers found this review helpful
- Date of Holiday:Feb 2010
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
Submitted By: SPANNER
We went on the island escape 23 - 30 jan for our silver wedding and it was our 1st cruise.we were nervous having read previous reviews( as to what we might find), but were surprised to find although the ship needs an...
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Advice: DO NOT WORRY ABOUT THE BAD REVIEWS
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12 out of
13 readers found this review helpful
- Date of Holiday:Jan 2010
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
Submitted By: olly0170
Despite reading bad reviews about Island Escape in December, after we had booked. We decided to make the best of it and were very pleasantly surprised. All the staff were very very polite and helpful at all times. We...
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Advice: Try this cruise
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17 out of
20 readers found this review helpful
- Date of Holiday:Feb 2010
- Board Basis:full board
- Tour Operator:First Choice
Submitted By: helen from wales
I took my 80 year old mother on the 'Colourful Coasts' cruise leaving from Tenerife on January 29th 2010. We had a truly memorable time - the food was excellent, the entertainment absolutely first class and the...
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Advice: on't be put off by some reviews.
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17 out of
19 readers found this review helpful
- Date of Holiday:Jan 2010
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
Submitted By: Disgruntled
Sailed from Tenerife on 8/1/10. quite easily worst holiday ever! I became ill on the first night aboard, and my husband contracted norovirus next day, so the whole weekend was spent in the "cell" (Cannot...
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5 out of
16 readers found this review helpful
- Date of Holiday:Jan 2010
- Board Basis:Ship food
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" Awful memories of Christmas "
Submitted By: BanjaWould never ever travel on this vessel again. Have been on other cruises and been sad at the thought of getting off and going home. This however was something else. I had a sense that it wasn't going to be the same as...
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Advice: Don't go on this vessel
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9 out of
23 readers found this review helpful
- Date of Holiday:Dec 2009
- Board Basis:Full board
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" Ignore the bad reviews! I had a great time! "
Submitted By: xbutterfly_angelxI was on the Island Escape doing the Colourful Coasts starting in Madeira on the 1st February 2010.
Like everybody else I was intrigued to see what the reviews were like for the Island Escape and like everybody else I...
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Like everybody else I was intrigued to see what the reviews were like for the Island Escape and like everybody else I...
Advice: I had a great time!
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35 out of
39 readers found this review helpful
- Date of Holiday:Feb 2010
- Board Basis:Full board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Cheap and Cheerful---29/1-5/2 "
Submitted By: carol and bruceAfter reading the reviews prior to travelling on The Island Escape--we didn't know what to expect. Yes --the ship is probably past its best --but the cleanliness and service we received was excellent! Ihis was the first...
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19 out of
21 readers found this review helpful
- Date of Holiday:Jan 2010
- Board Basis:full board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
Submitted By: Dieseldog
Well after reading some reviews of this ship we were expecting the worst holiday ever and as we approached the ship i felt a deep sense of trepadation. However i was pleasently surprised the ship is old yes,but kept...
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28 out of
32 readers found this review helpful
- Date of Holiday:Jan 2010
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
Submitted By: Group of 4 friends aged 21 - 28
Just returned from this cruise on 5th Feb 2010 - had a great time. We were worried after reading the bad reviews, but realised we should have ignored them. We were on Deck 7 and the cabin was basic but completely...
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Advice: If you're looking for a cheap getaway, go for it!
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28 out of
36 readers found this review helpful
- Date of Holiday:Feb 2010
- Board Basis:Full Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
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we boarded with fear after reading all the reviews to be pleasantly surprised.yes the ship is a little tired but it is very clean and being cleaned...