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Escape charms again

ISLAND CRUISES / The Island Escape / Mediterranean
By Kerboas, Warrington on 29th Nov 2008
This was our second cruise on the Escape, the first being in 2003. We enjoyed being on the ship the first time and we were not disappointed the second time. It provides a very acceptable informal...
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rave review on Island Escape

ISLAND CRUISES / The Island Escape / Mediterranean
By Black, Barnsley on 27th Nov 2008
at short notice 4 days! we booked a cruise on the island escape in june. we were pleasantly surprised to not be on bottom deck and to have an outside cabin .when we arrived the embarkation was...
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First cruise experience but certainly not our last

ISLAND CRUISES / Island Star / Mediterranean
By Garner, Stockport on 26th Nov 2008
We had never fancied cruising in the past, but saw a bargain in the press and decided to try it out. The Island Star was just great. Embarkation was very simple and speedy, we were quickly shown to...
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Another great Island Star cruise

ISLAND CRUISES / Island Star / Mediterranean
By stott, OVINGHAM on 25th Nov 2008
Our 2nd cruise this year, same ship but different itinerary. The food was good, ate mostly in the Island restaurant as we dislike the plastic plates etc. in the Beachcomber and feel hygiene of guests...
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First cruise in Med

ISLAND CRUISES / Island Star / Mediterranean
By Lennard, Exmouth on 25th Nov 2008
We have cruised before on mostly more expensive cruise lines (RCC Celebrity princess etc ) and were wondering what to expect on this ship We were pleasantly surprised Everything was the same except...
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BEST HOLIDAY EVER

ISLAND CRUISES / The Island Escape / Mediterranean
By ROWELL, ANSTEY on 25th Nov 2008
I WENT ON A CRUISE LAST YEAR ON THE iSLAND ESCAPE. I HAVE REBOOKED TO GO AGAIN WITH MY FAMILY THIS YEAR..I WROTE A REVIEW LAST YEAR BUT DID NOT RECEICE A BOOK AS PROMISED BY WWW.CRUISE UK...
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happy cruiser

ISLAND CRUISES / The Island Escape / Mediterranean
By Wright, Ashington on 24th Nov 2008
my wife and I have sailed with Carnival Thomson and Island Escape we could not fault any ship we always stay in an inside cabin and find them large enough for us so if you are a first time...
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island escape faulty tower's at sea

ISLAND CRUISES / The Island Escape / Mediterranean
By Meller, cleveleys blackpool on 23rd Nov 2008
Having previously enjoyed our last 3 cruises on the island escape, we are left very saddend by our latest cruise the Venetian adventure.On arrival to our cabin (which is small but spotlessly clean) we...
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Great Staff, Shame about some aspects of the ship.

ISLAND CRUISES / The Island Escape / Mediterranean
By Curran, Hull on 23rd Nov 2008
Have to say that although we will be going on another cruise for sure, I cannot see it being on the Island Escape (or whatever Thompson will call it). I would agree with all those that have...
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THANK YOU ISLAND STAR

ISLAND CRUISES / Island Star / Mediterranean
By NORFOLK, WOOTTON BEDFORD on 18th Nov 2008
.WE BOTH HAD A MOST WONDERFUL HOLIDAY .. FOR MYSELF WHO IS TERRIFIED OF WATER AND CANNOT GO IN A LIFT .. I WAS CONCERNED AND DID SAY I MIGHT HAVE TO GET OFF AT SCILIY AND FLY HOME !!! CAN WE PLEASE...
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Island Escape 14th - 28th Oct

ISLAND CRUISES / The Island Escape / Mediterranean
By Roberts, Chester on 18th Nov 2008
As a single traveller was a bit apprehensive on going on a cruise but enjoyed all of it. Arrival at Palma was smooth and quick with Island representitives there to greet and show everyone to the...
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Island Escape Oct 2008

ISLAND CRUISES / The Island Escape / Mediterranean
By McKenzie, Edinburgh on 16th Nov 2008
Had to wait an hour or so on the quayside to board the ship. With 1500 passengers the ship felt a bit crowded, although some seats were always available in the dining room and show lounge...
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Island Star - Island Spirit

ISLAND CRUISES / Island Star / Mediterranean
By Bunn, Burnley on 8th Nov 2008
Have just returned (today) from Island Cruise on Island Star (Spirit itinerary). As other reviewers have stated, we had read other reviews and were uncertain as to what to expect...
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Still Shining Star!

ISLAND CRUISES / Island Star / Mediterranean
By Clayton, Doncaster on 8th Nov 2008
We have recently returned from our third cruise on the Star and overall it was again a lovely holiday. This time we were accompanied by some friends who have cruised before but not on this particular...
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Bitter disappointment........

ISLAND CRUISES / Island Star / Mediterranean
By SANDERSON, LUTON on 8th Nov 2008
Having looked forward to this for months, I cannot tell you how disappointed we felt about our actual holiday on Island Star. It started with lack of help at the airport despite hours of form filling...
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Just returned from a week on Island Star, 1.11.08

ISLAND CRUISES / Island Star / Mediterranean
By Phillips, Walsall on 1st Nov 2008
Our family of 10 age ranging from 13 to 79 have returned today from a great week aboard the Island Star. What a pleasant surprise we had, overall the cruise met with all our needs, the Teen Zone...
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Island Escape to the Med

ISLAND CRUISES / The Island Escape / Mediterranean
By Rowell, Southampton on 31st Oct 2008
My wife & I flew from Bournemouth airport on Thomson Fly to Palma, we had booked an in-flight meal through Island cruises but Thomson do not provide meals on this flight, and the stewardess's...
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Island Star - time to say 'goodnight'

ISLAND CRUISES / Island Star / Mediterranean
By Butler, Stourbridge on 31st Oct 2008
My partner & 1 recently spent 1 week on Island Star, doing the Mediterranian Discovery cruise. The staff could not do enough for us, and as I am confined to a wheelchair and find mobility...
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Mediterranean Essence Cduise

ISLAND CRUISES / Island Star / Mediterranean
By Cook, Boston on 31st Oct 2008
We have just returned from a cruise on the Island Star, after reading some of the reviews were a little apprehensive, however we need not have been concerned, the ship and crew were excellent...
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A MIXED BAG AND A SHIP OF CONTRADICTIONS!

ISLAND CRUISES / Island Star / Mediterranean
By MORRIS, PRESTWICH on 30th Oct 2008
I have been on the Sun Cruises run by Airtours (no longer) and Princess Cruises, and fully read up on Island Cruises before going, so I had prepared myself for a basic but pleasant cruise round...
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