Island Escape Med Isles 23rd June 2009
island escape med isles 23rd june 2009 |
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Reviewed By: allwell, belfast on 2nd Jul 2009
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| Cruise Line: Island Cruises |
Times cruised before: 1-2 |
| Cruise Ship: Island Escape |
Sailed:
June,
2009 |
| Destination:
Mediterranean
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Age: 36-45 |
| Cabin: Outside |
Occasion: Family holiday |
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My family and I booked this cruise as we had previously sailed on the Island Star (which has now been given back to Royal Carribbean). We boarded the ship in Palma and went to our cabin to check it out. What a dissappointment! Our cabin was on Deck 5, Outside, forward. It was meant to accomodate 4 persons but was really only suitable for two. It was very claustrophobic when the 2 upper beds were pulled down. We also had to fit a cot in, which was stuck in between the two lower single beds. We couldn't get in or out of these beds without climbing on them. The cabin was also very tired and dated, however, the maid kept it extremely clean and tidy with towels being changed every day.
The 24hr Beachcomber restaurant was fine for snacks, tea/coffee. We preferred the Island Restaurant where the food, service and staff was fabulous. So good we didn't feel the need to book the Oasis Restaurant.
The Children's Club for my Ten Yr Old was heaven sent! However, nothing available for my baby. Also, there were no baby changing facilities available on this ship, to which I acquired a few strange looks from fellow passengers when I was changing my baby in the ladies toilets. This needs to be addressed as it is meant to be family friendly etc.
The entertainment was adequate in the Sundowner/Pub. We didn't go to the Ocean Theatre as I felt that my baby was too young and we wouldn't ruin anyone else's holiday. Captain's Cocktail Party for past passengers was excellent and so was Rockers v(s) Rollers Party on the Sun Deck.
Overall, we enjoyed this holiday but wish the Island Star was still available as cabin was twice the size of the Escape's! We would go back but would need to upgrade to a suite to get extra space. Would probably leave it until the ship has been refurbished.
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| Very cramped and claustrophobic, even though we had a window. Cabin was same size for 4 persons as it was for 2 persons. | | Overall Rating |  |
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