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Island Cruises Reviews (907 reviews)
UK Cruise Passenger Ratings for Island Cruises
Overall Rating: 3.71 based on 872 reviews since 2006
Quality of Food
3.77
Entertainment
3.76
Shore Excursions
3.40
Staff
4.44
Children's Facilities
3.25
Onboard Activities
3.35
Cabins
3.15
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come on guys
ISLAND CRUISES / Island Escape / Canaries
By Dennington, on 29th Mar 2011
We sailed on the Island Escape on the 18th of March 2011. We were wary of the previous reviews however, upon arrival we were given room 9000, right at the front of the ship...
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cheap getaway to the canaries
ISLAND CRUISES / Island Escape / Canaries
By Macdonald, Biggleswade on 28th Mar 2011
We wanted something cheap simple a quick due to our social calender. We have sailed with Thomson before and knew what to expect it filled our expectations. The inside cabin was Ok a bit tatty in...
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7 of 7 people found this useful
A relaxed, informal 'Escape' to the Islands
ISLAND CRUISES / Island Escape / Canaries
By Menzies, Moffat on 27th Mar 2011
My last two reviews were on MSC Orchestra and P&O's Ventura and I was not expecting to write a omplimentary review on a cruise on the Island Escape after finding serious faults with Ventura...
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3 of 4 people found this useful
last time on island cruises
ISLAND CRUISES / Island Escape / Canaries
By mcadam, Belfast on 21st Mar 2011
My wife myself & 2 friends went on this cruise on 11 March2011. We had been looking forward to it but what a let down. We had been on several of Thomsons ships before and never been disappointed...
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Very Disappointing - won't be back
ISLAND CRUISES / Island Escape / Canaries
By Zirmer, Knaresborough on 21st Mar 2011
I had hoped, having read so many negative reviews about this cruise, to be able to post one which was somewhat more positive and we went into this holiday with a positive outlook, however, I’m...
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Island Escape def no refit of cabins done
ISLAND CRUISES / Island Escape / Canaries
By Pinkney, Bradford on 12th Mar 2011
We have just got back from sailing on the Island Escape Colourful Coasts, now as much as I prefer this ship to a larger one I have to say all the time it spent in dry dock for a refit you cannot see...
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4 of 7 people found this useful
You get what you pay for.....
ISLAND CRUISES / Island Escape / Canaries
By Pope, Barwell on 10th Mar 2011
We recently returned from the Colourful Coast trip Feb25th - March 4th. This was our 6th time on this route on different ships, so we knew pretty much what to expect...
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IT DOES WHAT IT SAYS ON THE TIN!
ISLAND CRUISES / Island Escape / Canaries
By Frielich, Ilford, Essex on 7th Mar 2011
As the title suggests, this cruise did fulfil its promises on service, entertainment and efficiency. The outward and return journeys were on time and embarkation and disembarkation were undertaken...
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MAIDEN VOYAGE ...
ISLAND CRUISES / Island Escape / Mediterranean
By SNEDDON, CHELSEA, LONDON, on 4th Mar 2011
This was my 'maiden voyage' so to speak and although well-travelled I had never been on a big ship before and this was a chance for me to try out a different type of holiday - the thought of having a...
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Not recommended
ISLAND CRUISES / Island Escape / Mediterranean
By Grove, High Wycombe on 4th Mar 2011
This ship docked too far from main docking area in a number of ports. Overall not to bad an experiance but DONT book a cabin at the front of the ship as the waves crash all night and the engine noice...
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11 of 11 people found this useful
A no nonsense good value enjoyable cruise
ISLAND CRUISES / Island Escape / Canaries
By Denley, Portland on 2nd Mar 2011
My wife and I have been on 6 cruises before including Carnival, Costa, Thomson and Cunard, and were not sure what to expect when we booked to go on the Island Escape...
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Island Escape
ISLAND CRUISES / Island Escape / Mediterranean
By Payne, Birmingham on 2nd Mar 2011
Last August my husband and I cruised the Med with Island Cruises. The ports of call were wonderful and we saw places we had not visited previously. Naples for Pompeii was amazing and Ajaccio on...
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Crew excellent Ship sad sorry
ISLAND CRUISES / Island Escape / Canaries
By Bran, Gosport on 17th Dec 2010
Island Escape She is getting old and sad, or save the Ark Royal Bring back the STAR
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Just what we wanted!
ISLAND CRUISES / Island Escape / Mediterranean
By Hutchinson, Lisburn on 20th Nov 2010
We had a most enjoyable cruise on the Island Escape in June. That's the third time we have chosen that ship (despite having been twice on the QE2). The direct flight Belfast/Palma is more convenient...
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A quick get away on the Island Escape
ISLAND CRUISES / Island Escape / Mediterranean
By Ronald, Cramlington on 27th Oct 2010
Having had a stressfull couples of months and then my husband recovering from a hernia operation, I decided to book a last minute getaway at the cheapest price possible, hey presto the Escape...
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5 of 5 people found this useful
Cheap but cheerful
ISLAND CRUISES / Island Escape / Mediterranean
By O'Neill, Nottingham on 15th Oct 2010
The island Escape is nice, Just a little old. When I say old it needs a huge refurb. The food is nice enough there's plenty off choice and it's hot which is the main thing...
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Excellent valur for money....
ISLAND CRUISES / Island Escape / Western Europe
By dillon, hull on 11th Oct 2010
If anyone is looking for a first time cruise, and not sure if they will like cruising then I would suggest a Thomson cruise - and try the Island Escape. I have sailed on her 3 times now and find the...
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5 of 5 people found this useful
The only negatives concerned the photographers.
ISLAND CRUISES / Island Escape / Mediterranean
By Ebor, North on 26th Sep 2010
Thanks to the advice and friendly response on this site we approached our first cruise with increasing anticipation. The flight from Leeds/Bradford was delayed by around 90 minutes and although...
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We keep coming back for more
ISLAND CRUISES / Island Escape / Mediterranean
By Craib, Inverurie on 13th Sep 2010
Yet another lovely cruise for us, a group of nine of us with ages ranging from 25 to late 60's, as we always say, its what you make of the holiday yourself that matters, yes the ship is tired and in...
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Island Escape - Basic but clean and cheap
ISLAND CRUISES / Island Escape / Mediterranean
By Rogerson, Bury on 10th Sep 2010
We recently sailed on the Island Escape - 7 nights from Palma around the northern med. I will say straight from the start, you do get what you pay for. We paid £580 each for the 7 nights...