Island Escape Cruise Ship
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Island Escape Cruise Ship Reviews
2 readers found this review helpful
We went on the Island Escape in April 2011, and we went around the canaries, we only did one excursion, to the sand dunes of Maspalomas on the last day to kill some time before our flight, but all the other places were very easy to get to, if your going to Madeira, book the... more
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We had never been on a cruise before and I was never planning on going on on either. We were treated to this cruise by friends of ours who came with us. It exceeded all my expectations in every aspect.The food was wonderfully abundant and the staff were happy and helpful.... more
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10 readers found this review helpful
We have just returned from the marinas & monuments cruise on the island escape,we was a little worried having read what some people had put on the reviews site.We have been on the thomson destiny ans spirit this year too and the island escape in our opinion was just as... more
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9 readers found this review helpful
11th-25th Oct cruised around the Med,don't know what all the fuss is about with the state of the ship you get what you pay for,I for one fully enjoyed the holiday we've just had,the staff brill,the cleaning staff brill,special mention to Desmond on deck 6,bar waiters... more
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5 readers found this review helpful
this was my first cruise and it was terrific.the staff could not do enough for you.food 24/7 lovely choice.we were all inclusive great choice of drinks.the only review that i read which i thought was spot on was dont go on this boat if you are a snob or if you think you... more
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7 readers found this review helpful
If people want to pay thousands of pounds for a cruise, good luck to them, however, I spent £599 for a med cruise on the 28th Sept. For that amount I arrived in Palma, one day at sea and woke up in a different place every day, ok the bedrooms were shabby, but clean. The... more
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7 readers found this review helpful
Upon reading the mixed reviews we were aprehensive about this holiday, I agree with the comments that the ship is old and could do with a refit but as i wasnt buying it, it doesnt matter, and it was constantly being cleaned by a hard working friendly staff. The food in the... more
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6 readers found this review helpful
This was my first Cruise didn't know what to expect, however had a great time. Ship was good, Staff fantastic. Went on excursions and they were also good with good guides. Cabin was basic but I knew this was not rated as a 5 Star Cruise. Already booked again for 2012. If... more
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8 readers found this review helpful
just got back from a brilliant week on board the island escape yes ship is old but clean all the staff worked hard to make our holiday fun food on tap salad meat and sweets drinks were cheaper than england ,trip were good but if you want to look round your self the ship... more
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8 readers found this review helpful
If you spend £1,000's of pounds on this ship then expect to be disappointed. We spent £1,269 for the two of us for seven nights going around the Med and it was great just set your level of expectation:- 1. The ship is old and tired 2. The staff are great 3. We were on the... more
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4 readers found this review helpful
sailed on the island escape 2 years ago, dont be passed off with this old tug boat it is not a cruise ship it is a very old converted ferry, rooms a disgrace, and the decore is of a very poor standard.we were given plastic straws to stir tea/coffee with. having sailed on... more
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- If travelling with children let them have an early tea in the Beachcomber restaurant, deliver them to the kids club for the 8 til 10 session and you enjoy a leisurely dinner knowing they are having a whale of a time. - by Sam
- Wrap up very warm if you go to mount teide - by bloory
- Take your own coffee and tea bags - seriously! - by Cruiser
- Make sure you visit the sand sculptures in Gran Canaria at the beach (amazing!!) - by Holiday Honesty
- Don't get a cabin on Deck 6 - by Lou
- Visit Cassis, Erice on a good day!! and the Olbia beach transfer. - by Poles Apart
- Take the all inclusive drinks package - by TOON ARMY RON
- Definately book the all inclusive, the cost of the all inclusive is far far less than what you will spend! - by NGUAce
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Still in correspondence with Thomson re the Olives & Ouzo cruise Oct 11 - been on Thomson cruises before and all good value. Avoid the Island Escape all all costs - standards do not reach the usual standard of Thomson cruises. Food bland, often cold and not much choice -... more