We travelled on the Island Escape earlier this month and knew what to expect as had been on the ship three years ago in the Med but different ports of call. We had a lovely time, admittedly the cabins are pretty small and bathrooms could do with an update but the cabin was kept scrupulously clean and tidy by our cabin steward Uberio. He did a fantastic job, always so helpful and smiling.

The food was good considering the vast quantities of people the kitchens cater for, sometimes a little difficult at busy times to get a table but generally no problems and the choice was very good, you would have to be extremely fussy to complain. I must admit I prefer having a meal served at the table which is what happens usually with other cruise companies but for the price paid and for the all inclusive drink package it was excellent value for money and I would use the ship again.

We had some windy weather towards the end of the cruise and had to visit another port (Toulon instead of St. Raphael as the weather was too windy to use tenders and there was a fair amount of movement in the cabin at night - not too keen on that but you have to accept we can't control the weather sadly. Read more