Island Escape Cruise Ship

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Island Escape Cruise Ship reviews

8 / 10
May 2012, Angelique54

We cruised around the Canary Island on the Thomson Island Escape (March 2011) and had a lovely break. The food was good and there was plenty of it and both my husband and myself loved the freedom dining (eat what you want, when you want). The weather was a bit overcast for... more

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May 2012, Wi11iams

This was our 1st Cruise and last with Thomsons The ship was full to capacity and 90% had the tummy bug. Cleanliness was paramount. Everyone had to use hand cleanser on entering the restaurants, which was good, but still people were falling down with the Norovirus bug that... more

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8 / 10
May 2012, Andrea P

We, like many others, were slightly worried after reading some of the reviews about this ship. However, we are still struggling now to work out what people have been complaining about. We had an outside cabin on deck 6 and it was more than adequate in size and comfort for... more

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1 / 10
May 2012, Kerry R

We went on this cruise ship as a family holiday with 2 small children, when entering our box size outside cabin to find there was no coy space just to single beds and two beds that pulled down overhead, when asked if we could be moved the answer was we are sailing on full... more

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10 / 10
May 2012, Valerie G

6 readers found this review helpful

Have just come back from a brilliant 7days cruise on the Island Escape, Have read some of the previous reveiws, i was a little apprehensive, but WOW how wrong i was to beleive these. Fron stepping on board ship i could not have felt more like royalty. Our cabin steward... more

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8 / 10
May 2012, Jackie G

my husband and i have just returned from a weeks cruise on the island escape, we were a bit apprehensive because we had read some bad reviews....we absol loved it, no complaints at all, would def recommend..we cannot wait to go on another cruise next year!! possibly back on... more

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5 / 10
May 2012, nained

2 readers found this review helpful

Just recently returned from the Sprit of the Med cruise (24 April). This was our 8th cruise having been on a few of the bigger cruise liners and was a little apprehensive after reading some reviews but have to say the ship far exceeded our expectations and we had a great... more

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10 / 10
May 2012, Fiona E

6 readers found this review helpful

We had never cruised before and booked the Island Escape on the basis that we didn't spend too much so couldn't lose too much! Some of the critical reviews scared us a bit, but how wrong we were! We absolutely loved it. Sure, she's a little old and creaky (aren't we all),... more

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10 / 10
May 2012, David T

18 readers found this review helpful

Firstly if you are expecting the glamour of the QE2 then don't bother, if you are the sort of person that always has to write a critical review because in your mind thats the only way to improve things, then stay at home and review that, but if you are the sort of person... more

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10 / 10
Apr 2012, PE JACKS

6 readers found this review helpful

Booked the grand suite for my Wife's 50th Birthday(April 17th-24th 2012) and it was worth ever extra penny, two double rooms both with double beds,big shower and bath room, walk in wardrode,6 seater table and chairs, bar area, 17 metre long balconey it was just... more

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6 / 10
Apr 2012, Wendy P

This is a very basic ship cruising the Western Med. I went 17th April to 24th - it was too early for good weather. It was very stormy. The excursions are not worth the money - they just deposit you in the place and disappear after a short talk so it's best to have... more

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10 / 10
Apr 2012, Wendy W

3 readers found this review helpful

After reading the reviews after we booked our cruise we were very apprehensive to say the least! But we have had a fantastic cruise 17.4.12 - 24.4.12. Room on deck 8 small but clean only criticism was the bed was too hard for me - but the other half didn't mind. Glenn... more

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Island Escape Cruise Ship travel tips from your fellow travellers
  • Go with an open mind - the cabins are just for sleeping in - there's plenty to do elsewhere! - by Alison Watkins
  • dont go with 5* expectations and you wont be disappointed. - by Angelica Ramsbottom
  • Go on the excrusion only problem it was too short (4hrs) could have spent alot longer there. - by Wendy Weeks
  • The evening entertainment in the Ocean Theatre and relaxing music in the Lounge bar on top deck. - by Wendy Phillips
  • book a suite its worth the extra - by PE JACKS
  • Book the all inclusive option and turn up for the evening shows at least 30 mins early - by David Thompson
  • Do bring nice semi formal evening wear, lots of people do dress up. - by Fiona Enright
  • Just go along and relax and every think else will be done for you - by Valerie Gilbert