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Island Cruises, Island Escape
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Average Ratings for Island Cruises, Island Escape

  • Food - quality & variety4.1 stars
  • Entertainment on board4 stars
  • Value for Money4 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings3.9 stars
  • Overall Rating3.9 stars

123 Reviews For Island Cruises, Island Escape

  • Jan50 16th Nov 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    I always look at reviews and if just one of the scores is bad I always think to myself, "there's always one"! well this time its me. My cabin was well past its sell by date, with broken shower screen, a toilet that flushed when it wanted to, a light that stayed on all night and the dirtiest window I've ever seen. I complained nicely and the majority was repaired, but why did I have to complain the cabin stewards are in there daily surely they noticed! On the day at sea the whole ship appears cramped.The Island Escape is a VERY tired ship and wants a full refit.Beware the all inclusive, its an alcohol drinks package,coffee from the coffee shop and water are chargable. The saving grace has to be the staff who work their butts off. Food is also good.

  • mih 9th Nov 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    This was my second cruise this year. In comparison to the Thomson Destiny (June 09) the Island Escape scores well on several points over the Destiny. All the staff were much more friendly, having time for a chat, in a relaxed manner. The officers mananaged their staff without the them feeling intimidated. The IE food was marginally better, ommletes and pasta dishes made to order in the beachcomber buffet, themed cuisine, sandwich station, Ice Cream.
    The IE was let down by the amount of public a ...

  • Guest 19th Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    It was my 1st cruise so didnt know what to expect. I found the staff so friendly and the housekeeping staff were amazing, it was so nice going back to our rooms of an evening to see what animal had been made from the towels. The shows were brilliant far exceeding my expectations and the Cruise Director Mike Gibbon's was brilliant, so many people who had been on the cruise for years say he is the best one they have had on this ship. I loved the singing and the dancers were amazing. The food wa ...

  • Guest 15th Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Have just returned from 14 nights cruise. Although a little tired the ship was very clean, great food and staff. Entertainment really good. Thank you Dan for 2 different Captain impersonations. Cabin stewards really good. Do try the A la Carte restaurant. Tours very good especially Rome by Express train and Florence/Pisa.

  • Guest 13th Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    This was our first cruise. The food and entertainment were excellent, and the staff were the most friendly that I have ever seen. They were also doing tricks at your table making you feel at home.

    Also the tours on offer were excellent, especially to Rome on the Express train.

    I would definately recommend booking this cruise.

  • juliethayden 10th Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    We have just returned from a fabulous week aboard the Island Escape. The staff were the friendliest and most attentive we have ever come across, and the shows and entertainment team worked tirelessly to make sure that their was something for everyone. The food was outstanding, no one could possibly say that their wasn't something to suit everyones taste buds - and the quantity, well everyone was loosening their belts by the end of the week.
    The all-inclusive drinks option was a real blessing, ...

  • Guest 10th Sep 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    we had a great time but found 7 nights a little to short the staff were fantastic and very helpfull no mater how small your request was we enjoyed it so much we have booked allready for next year and for 2 weeks also our 3 of friends are coming as well well done to all the staff at Island Cruises

  • Guest 28th Aug 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    Island Escape is the first cruise I have been on and I have not been put off. The food was excellent and very varied. The crew were always friendly and helpful. The evening entertainers were talented, with good singers and dancers. Daytime entertainment around pool was more like Butlins/Pontins but it depends on what you like. Didn't use pool as it was overrun by older children jumping and diving in. 6 year old son enjoyed kids club and smaller pool. The rooms were clean as was the rest of the ...

  • Guest 27th Aug 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    We have enjoyed at least 6 Thomson Cruises over the last few years cruising on the Emerald, Calypso, Celebration, Topaz, so we thought we would try The Island Escape which is now owned by Thomson, but our cabin was definitely not up to Thomson standards. We paid extra for an upgrade to premier cabin which was a good size, twin beds, plenty of drawers and wardrobes, dressing table, chair, coffee table and large window (view was obstructed, but we had been advised of this and it wasn't a problem) ...

  • flashhowes 26th Aug 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    1st time on a cruise, it was a fantastic experience, not just the the Island Escape its self - the staff were brilliant, the room cleaners, the enterainers, all of the resturant staff etc etc. They all made the 1st time cruise experience very special - we wern't just a room number in a hotel. All of the staff work so hard to make it a holiday to remember, this goes from the professional organisation of first getting on board,the staff could not do enough for you. The organised trips were very go ...

  • Guest 26th Aug 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Island Escape was the best holiday we have ever had, would strong reccommed it to family and freinds. Plenty to do all day every day never got bored, stunning views, all the staff of all grades were all happy to oblige all over the ship. Cant wait to go back, food and drink high grade. made you feel welcome and did extra bits to make you feel special. will definetly go again.

  • Guest 7th Aug 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I had an amazing time on board the island escape, my daughter made loads of friends, the food and entertainment was great, it was the closest i had ever been treated to royalty, the staff are very helpful, I'm rather disappointed as i bought hair straighteners of the ship and they said they would get delivered in 2 weeks, but its now past that, but one amazing holiday!

  • Guest 6th Aug 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    we have just returned from the island escape ship and would reccomend this cruise to anyone. the food staff and entertainment are 1st class the cabins are kept spotless and the bedding and towels are changed every day. the cabin boy made animals out of our towels to amuse us. the oasis restaurant is a must for a small fee you will not be disappointed the chef is amazing. anyone who doesnt enjoy this cruise ship should book the QE2 as we could not fault anything about it. well done Thomsons we h ...

  • Guest 30th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Island Escape was an excelent cruise , the food was good and the entertainment was top class, there was a laid back athmosphere and the staff were polite and helpful. We previously cruised on the Thompson Destiny which was also very good but I would rate the Island Escape a little better. It is our intention to book again for next year on a different itenary.The ship was kept very clean by the staff who worked extremely hard to make our holiday most enjoyable

  • Guest 15th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    As I had already been on the Island Escape before I know what it was like, so I wanted my husband to experience cruising as a relaxing holiday. We both enjoyed the experience even though we did have some rough weather. The inside cabin we were slightly disappointed with and the ship itself does need updating but as for the quality of the food and entertainment you could not get it you paid thousands of pounds for. The only thing I was disappointed with was the spa, unfortunately the staff wer ...

  • tweetysrevenge 11th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    IST Cruise for us,firstly our luggage did not arrive until just before ship departed , the staff were very friendly and very helpful after that cruise went onwards and upwards staff all very friendly, bar staff very friendly and the captain very nice as well, cabin lady making a fresh animal out of towels every day, this was a really nice touch. The shows ist class and as another review says the costumes were first class, the trips were a little expensive as far as we were concerned but we went ...

  • LYNDAELIZ 10th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    Island Escape cruise that we were on from the 5th May 2009 to the 12th May 2009. I know it has taken me so long to write this review but I needed to calm down from this nightmare. We have done a Thomson cruise every year since 2004, but this will be the last one which is a real shame as we had been enjoying them.

    We were placed on deck 5. Our neighbours were extremely noisy. We must have complained six times to the Guest Relations and all they did was send the security man 3 times to our knowle ...

  • emccondichie 30th Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Don't listen to the moaners on this review page. We are just back from a week on the Island Escape and we all loved it so much have booked again for next year - my 8 year old was crying the day we left and has his bag ready for next year!! So the ship may need modernising in the cabibs and pool are but so what. The crew are amazing, nothing is too much and they all are so friendly. The trips are great, the kid's club is wonderful, food is amazing and the cocktails wonderful! We cannot wait for s ...

  • Guest 31st May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 0 stars


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    The Island Escape ship is very tatty the loos dont work all of the time and when i was called home because my daughter was ill the staff were not helpful at all and made a stressful time worse.

  • chriscremore 27th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    The Island Escape ship is certainly not disabled freindly. Special Assistance certainly does not apply. We found it extreamly difficult trying to juggle cases and a wheelchair. No one wanted to help and would rather walk in the opposite direction than help you.

    The Coaches were extreamly difficult as well, although they will sell you a tour as suitable for disabled. You had to fight to get a first row seat as other more able passengers would rather sit there and let you struggle than give t ...