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Cruise Critic's Review 3.5 out of 5+ star rating
The well-maintained Island Escape attracts travelers at the budget end of the market and offers decent-quality traditional cruising with a few modern twists like an alternative restaurant. It has ... read more
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Island Escape Cruise Reviews: 166

Cruise Region Date Member Rating
Bitterly disappointed at the treatment from Thomsons by caistergirl
Filthy cabin conditions, raw sewage in some cabins, discrimation of the less able, poor customer ... continue
Western Mediterranean 05/12 1.0 out of 5+
First time cruise by alan84910
We chose this as a treat for our 40th anniversary we wernt dissapointed its a three star hotel on ... continue
Western Mediterranean 05/12 5.0 out of 5+
Rubbish food by Andrew
Me and my girlfriend were recommended this cruise by our local travel agency. The room was an okay ... continue
Eastern Mediterranean 05/12 3.0 out of 5+
Island Escape - Great Time by Lesley Martin
My husband and i took our two children aged 2 and 4 on our first cruise on the 22nd May 2012 ... continue
Eastern Mediterranean 05/12 5.0 out of 5+
Very good time was had, don't be put off by moaners! by lauren
Myself and my partner (aged in our early 40's) went on this cruise 22-28th May 12 ... continue
Western Mediterranean 05/12 5.0 out of 5+
WHERE DO I BEGIN by IAIN McNAIR
Med Adventure Cruise on Island Escape from 1st May to 8th May ... continue
Western Mediterranean 05/12 2.0 out of 5+
What a surprise! by Karen Williams
We embarked on this cruise with a bit of trepidation after reading some of the reviews for this ... continue
Western Mediterranean 04/12 5.0 out of 5+
Honeymoon on the Island Escape by newmr&mrs
We booked the IE for our honeymoon leaving Manchester on the 17th April. Left Manchester on ... continue
Western Mediterranean 04/12 3.0 out of 5+
Beyond Expectations by Posiesmum
We had never cruised before and booked the Island Escape on the basis that we didn't spend too much ... continue
Western Mediterranean 04/12 Not Rated
Island Escape Med by Ian Glendinning
Consider carefully if this ship is for you ... continue
Western Mediterranean 04/12 2.0 out of 5+
Island Escape - A Pleasant Surprise by nix111
My thoughts on a bargain last minute break with family ... continue
Western Mediterranean 04/12 4.0 out of 5+
A surprise package of delights by Bob Whittaker
A week long zip across on Western Med on Thomson's Island Escape exceeded my expectations ... continue
Western Mediterranean 04/12 Not Rated
Fantastic by victoria hall
3rd cruise on escape, always a great holiday, value for money, can't wait to return ... continue
Western Mediterranean 04/12 5+ out of 5+
ISLAND ESCAPE 2010 - REALLY ENJOYED IT ...!!! by trixibelle67
We had decided to the the stay and cruise so did a week at the Playa D'jor in Alcudia for the 1st ... continue
Western Mediterranean 10/11 5.0 out of 5+
Island Escape - Wish I could have!! by Sandie Vooght
First cruise, last cruise...never again! ... continue
Western Mediterranean 10/11 3.0 out of 5+
1st Cruise aand moe than possible our last cruise by Roy Sigs
WHAT A TIRED OLD RUST BUCKET!!!!! ... continue
Western Mediterranean 10/11 3.0 out of 5+
Quietly Supprised by pressy
My wife and I sailed on the Escape for the first time to the Med sailing on 27th September. ... continue
Western Mediterranean 09/11 4.0 out of 5+
An Old Tired Ship, with Institutional Food by figgbee
The Island Escape is an older and very tired ship. We booked through Thomson's in the UK. This ... continue
Western Mediterranean 09/11 2.0 out of 5+
Wish we were back on the Island Escape by M Owen
Our second cruise on the Island Escape - enjoyed it even more this time! ... continue
Western Mediterranean 09/11 5.0 out of 5+
does what it says on the tin by pig52
a real review from an open minded well travelled individual ... continue
Western Mediterranean 09/11 4.0 out of 5+
Fantastic Western Med cruise by Paulette Ashford
Having sailed on the Island Escape a few times I'm impressed to see it gets better every time. Ok ... continue
Western Mediterranean 09/11 5+ out of 5+
Take earplugs by Amanda
Great staff shame about the ship!! ... continue
Eastern Mediterranean 09/11 3.0 out of 5+
Don't believe the doom and gloom!! by Sharon Jenns
Having read some of the reviews here I was wondering what to expect on our first Island Escape ... continue
Western Mediterranean 09/11 4.0 out of 5+
A CRUISE AND A COOL BEER! by R De Ruyter
SHE IS GETTING ON A BIT BUT STILL LOTS OF FUN ABOARD THE SHIP ... continue
Western Mediterranean 08/11 5+ out of 5+
Excellent family holiday and great fun! by BudPenarth
Very impressed with the cruise after reading the poor reviews ... continue
Western Mediterranean 08/11 5.0 out of 5+
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