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Island Escape Cruise Ship

Admire The View

Island Escape is a family friendly cruise ship that lets you take life at your own pace. If you’re feeling energetic, there’s lots of fun and games onboard.

But when you’re in the mood to unwind you have a choice of five restaurants and eight bars and lounges where you can chill out and relax – as well as a library, gym, spa and pool.

Island Escape Vital Statistics
CABINS771 GUESTS1,740 CREW540
TONNAGE40,132 LENGTH185 m BEAM27 m

Lifestyle onboard your Island Cruises ship

Island Mirage

The atmosphere on Island Escape is friendly and informal so there’s no need to pack your tux for this laid back cruise holiday.

Ladies may want to bring a little cocktail dress and gents don’t forget a jacket if you‘d like to dress up for one or two of your cruise ship’s fine dining experiences. Otherwise life is pretty casual on Island Escape.

The cruise ship caters well for families since it offers a choice of interconnecting and adjoining cabins, extra beds and cots. There are also kids’ menus, children’s prices, kids’ activity clubs and family-friendly onshore excursions.

Daytime cruising on Island Escape

Families

Kids are bound to enjoy cruising on Island Escape. Qualified staff run an action-packed daily activity programme for three different age groups including youngsters aged 3-7, tweens and teens.

That means Mum and Dad have the freedom to relax and enjoy their holiday too. There’s lots of fun and games for adults, including game shows and quizzes you can play with your crew and fellow cruisers.

Pool

If you want to burn off a few calories, head for the gym or the cruise ship’s brand new sports deck where you can play basketball, football or short tennis. Sound like too much effort? Then just catch some rays by the pool or treat yourself to an aromatherapy massage at the spa.

Your evening cruise entertainment

Ocean Theatre

Every evening on Island Escape will be one to remember You’ll be partying on deck, sinking a few pints in the Pub or sipping cocktails in the Sailaway Bar. There’s plenty more to do besides, including:

  • West-End style musical shows
  • UK guest comedy acts
  • Cabaret
  • Live Music
  • Dancing
  • Ladies Nights
  • Casino

Dining on Island Escape

Steak House

Dining on your cruise ship will be one of the delights of your family holiday. Get the family together for traditional buffet-style dining at the Island Restaurant, serving a great range of soups, pastas, pies, salads and carvery.

The Beachcomber Restaurant also offers a 24 hour buffet service, serving a fantastic choice of international cuisine with regular theme evenings. If you just want to grab a quick bite, The Grill is the place to find all the family favourites, including pizza, burgers, hot dogs and fries.

Remembered to pack that little black dress? Then treat yourselves to an evening at the Oasis Restaurant, with full waiter service, superb à la carte menus and an extensive wine list. For fresh fish dishes and steak just how you like it, the Steak House is another delicious alternative.

Island Escape Public Areas

Island Escape Family Photograph

Their first cruise ship, the Island Escape, is a whole resort of attractions afloat.

She joined Island Cruises in the Spring of 2002 from her former owners Royal Caribbean Cruises.

When she came across the Atlantic she brought with her the uniquely friendly atmosphere that makes an Island Cruise such a special experience.

Restaurants & Bars

Imagine having three of your favourite restaurants all in one place, as well as six totally different bars serving anything from a refreshing pint to an exotic cocktail. That’s what it’s like aboard the Island Escape.

All restaurants have kids’ menus and the bars prepare special non-alcoholic cocktails (the bars will not sell alcohol to anyone under the age of 18).

Any special dietary needs are taken care of via the Restaurant Manager.

Restaurants

Beachcomber Restaurant

Island Escape Beachcomber Restaurant

If you are after a little alfresco food, the Beachcomber is a very popular venue with indoor and outdoor tables where you can come as you are. With 24 hours service you can sit down to anything from a lunchtime snack to afternoon tea or a midnight supper. In the interest of hygiene, a casual top and appropriate footwear must be worn before approaching the food counter.

Open 24 hours a day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Located on Sundeck 10

Island Restaurant

Island Escape Island Restaurant

The Island Restaurant serves a mouth-watering selection of food that looks as good as it tastes. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, you can start the day with a full buffet breakfast and then later on spoil yourself with dishes including stir-fries, hot main meals, salads and delicious desserts. You can help yourself to the buffet in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. You’ll be shown to a table on arrival. Please wait to be seated. Casual dress is permitted for dinner, gentleman are requested to wear long trousers in the evening please.

Located on Diamond Deck 6 for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Oasis Restaurant

Island Escape Oasis Restaurant

On those occasions when you want to dress up, they’ve got just the place for you. In the Oasis Restaurant you’ll be waited on hand and foot and thoroughly spoilt with a great selection of wines and beautifully prepared a la carte meals. A children’s menu is available on request. The Oasis Restaurant is very popular, so please make sure to reserve your table with the Head Waiter. Typically you can dine for between £8-£15 per person; please see your daily Island Chat for further details. The dress code is smart/casual gentleman are requested to wear long trousers please.

Located on Coral Deck 5 for dinner only.

Bars

Please see your daily Island Chat for opening hours. These may change on a daily basis.

Bounty Lounge

Island Escape Captain & Guests

If you are in the mood for a party, head for the Bounty Lounge where there’s always something going on at night. From fun game shows to cabarets, interactive quizzes to joining in with dancing through the decades with their resident band.

Located on Flamingo Deck 8.

Café Brasil

For a morning coffee or afternoon tea and cake, this is a relaxing place. There are also Internet stations available here as well as wireless Internet connections that can be used with your own laptop, so keep in touch with those at home whilst enjoying your favourite cup of coffee.

Located on Flamingo deck 8.

Mirage Bar

Island Escape Mirage Bar

Head for the Mirage Bar by the pool when you are in the mood for an exotic fruit cocktail or simply your favourite tipple.

Located on Sundeck 10.

The Lookout (Night Club)

The Lookout is the place where you can chill out during the day or dance the night away until the early hours. During the busiest times of the season, including school holidays the Lookout is for adults only (18s and over) after 11pm.

Located at the Lookout, Deck 12.

The Pub

Island Escape Pub

For a lively atmosphere and a Pint, drop into the Pub.

Located on Emerald Deck 7.

Sailaway Bar

The panoramic Sailaway Bar provides a new view with each visit.

Located on Deck 11 aft.

Sundowner

The Sundowner Lounge is the place for pre-dinner drinks, catching up on the day’s event whilst listening to the talented musicians and joining in the sing-alongs into the late evening.

Located on Emerald Deck 7.

On Board Facilities

When you simply want to relax all day and look your very best for the evening, the beauty salon, fitness centre, pool and sauna facilities are the answer. Why not browse for the perfect present, a souvenir to remember your cruise by or that special holiday picture…before heading for a flutter in the Casino. The choice is yours!

Casino

Island Escape Casinos

With a choice of Blackjack, Stud Poker, American Roulette, Casino Hold’em Poker and a variety of slot machines including British Club machines, American Slots, Party Time Bingo and Multi Game. This could be your lucky night! Please let their friendly staff lead you through the choices. Good Luck! Children under the age of 18 years are not allowed in the Casino however there is the Action Zone full of a variety of games and challenges.

Located on Emerald Deck 7.

Cyber Café

However far from land, you can still check your email and surf the Internet.

Open 24 hours a day. Located on Sundeck 10.

Deck Areas

Fitness Centre, Gym

Island Escape Gym

Unwind body and mind in the bright, well-equipped gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, cross trainers and leg curl station, or join their many different classes for beginners and experienced alike. Children under the age of 16 are not allowed to use the gym under any circumstances. The use of weights on a moving ship can be difficult for anyone without experience. Appropriate footwear must be worn when using the exercise equipment.

Open 8am – 8pm. Located on Sundeck 10

Island Spa - Salon & Treatments

Island Escape Pool

A cruise is an ideal time to indulge yourself in a multitude of treatments. The on board team are professionally trained to attend to all your needs, and can offer a range of services. Choose from a relaxing aromatherapy massage, manicure and pedicure or detox body wraps, a luxury facial, a revitalising makeover and styling. Remember to check your Island Chat daily for special offers.

Located on Sundeck 10.

Pool

The Island Escape has one pool with a section for children.

Open 7am- 8pm. Located on Sundeck 10.

Sauna

The Saunas are located on Sundeck 10, just inside the Beauty Salon and through the door on the left. There is a nominal weekly fee for using this facility, please see the Island Chat for opening times. Please note that children under the age of 16 must be supervised at all times whilst in the Sauna.

Located on Sundeck 10. (separate men and women)

Shops

The on board shops offer a wide range of souvenirs from caps and bags to t-shirts, Logo items, casual clothing, sportswear and perfume, jewellery and watches. There’s a kids department and you can pick up any forgotten everyday essentials, travel accessories and favourite treats here as well. Why not pick up your favourite tipple to take home. Remember to pack this in your suitcase. Please see your daily Island Chat for special offers.

Located on Flamingo Deck 8.

Entertainment

The entertainment never stops on board the Island Escape. So whatever your mood, you’re bound to find something to take your fancy.

Please see your Island Chat for opening hours, special events and performances. These may change daily.

Ocean Theatre

Island Escape Ocean Theatre

Throughout your cruise, take your seat for a variety of acts, and fabulous West End shows performed by your resident team of talented singers and dancers. With the vibrant costumes to dazzle you and rhythmic dancing to wow you, you’ll want to get in to one of the two performances a night. Combining this with top Guest Acts who are flown in specially from the UK every week to entertain you, the choice is yours!

Located on Emerald Deck 7.

Pool Deck

With a wide range of activities during the day there’s always something going on at the pool deck. Join in the fun: There are pool and team games plus food and cocktail demonstrations to mention but a few. On your first evening join their Sailaway Party to start off your cruise (weather permitting). Join their deck parties around the pool to dance the night away under the stars… plus there's always something to surprise and delight.

Childrens Entertainment

Palmy’s Kids’ Club & Action Zone

Their children’s entertainment programme is split into two age groups, so you can rest assured that your children will enjoy a range of fun and games perfect for them and their friends. Please see your daily Island Chat for special events and performances.

Palmy’s Kids’ Club

Island Escape Palmy

They've got two kids’ clubs aboard the Island Escape. Palmy’s Pals is for children aged 3-6 and Palmy’s Crew is for the 7-11-year-olds. One of the highlights of the week is the stage production show complete with professional sound and lights! Throughout the week the kids prepare for this spectacular show and the final performance is an unforgettable experience for children and adults alike. Add in pyjama parties and picnics, face painting and mini-discos for guaranteed fun. Daily activities and timetable are outlined in the Island Chat and Palmy’s Weekly.

Located on Sundeck 10.

Breakfast Club

Palmy’s Kids’ Clubs also organise the Breakfast Club. On selected days during your cruise they’ll pick up the children from your cabin and take them to the Island Restaurant for a child-friendly breakfast. So you won’t have to get up at kids’ time every morning! Ask your Children’s Hosts about booking this event.

Action Zone – Arcade

For kids, young and old they have the Action Zone – Arcade with a variety of games such as Ferrari racing, dance mat, football challenges, and the latest touch screen multi games. This is a place where teens can hang out and make friends. There will be a wider range of activities available for the teenagers during the school holidays. Tokens available at the Casino cashier.

Open 24 hours a day. Located on Emerald Deck 7

Teen Club

Activities will be arranged during the school holidays with chill-out sessions, film nights and discos.

Located on Sun Deck 10 by Beachcomber.

Island Escape cabins

The Island Escape has a variety of cabin styles to suit every customer’s needs. All are equipped to a high standard with contemporary fixtures and fittings.

Standard cabins on the Island Escape are equipped with a minimum of two lower beds that can be converted into a double bed, air-conditioning, television, telephone, radio, safe, wardrobe and drawer space, dressing table and mirror and power sockets (110v US two pin adaptor required). All have en-suite shower rooms with WC and hand basin. The Suites and Balcony cabins have sockets for Internet access from your laptop computer.

Inside Bunks Cabin

Island Escape Inslide Bunk

There are a number of Bunk bed cabins on Coral deck – with one upper and one lower berth.

Bunk bedded ensuite cabins. Maximum occupancy of 2 people.

  • Bunk beds
  • En-suite shower room with WC, hand basin hairdryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Wardrobe drawer space
  • Dressing table with mirror and chair
  • TV & radio
  • Telephone
  • Safe
  • Power sockets (110V US 2-pin adaptor required)
  • 2 adults or children
  • Sorry, no infants under 2

Inside Disabled Twin Cabin

Island Escape Inside Disabled twin

Twin or L-shaped bedded ensuite cabins for wheelchair access. Maximum occupancy of 2 people.

  • L-shaped Twin beds
  • Wider 34.5 inch doors to enable wheelchair access
  • Main area of cabin at least twice as large as standard cabins
  • Ramp up to large en-suite shower room with WC, hand basin and hairdryer
  • Wheelchair access to all bathroom facilities including roll in shower
  • Emergency cords provided
  • Air conditioning
  • Wardrobe & drawer space
  • Dressing table with mirror and chair
  • TV & radio
  • Cordless Telephone
  • Safe
  • Power sockets (110V US 2-pin adaptor required)
  • 2 adults or children
  • Sorry, no infants under 2

Inside Single Cabin

Island Escape Inside Single

Single bedded ensuite cabins.

  • Single bed (some cabins in bunk bed format)
  • En-suite shower room with WC, hand basin & hairdryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Wardrobe & drawer space
  • Dressing table with mirror and chair
  • TV & radio
  • Telephone
  • Safe
  • Power sockets (110V US 2-pin adaptor required)
  • 1 adult or child
  • Sorry, no infants under 2

Inside Twin / Double Cabin

Island Escape Inside Twin / Double Cabin

Twin or double bedded ensuite cabins. Additional pull down beds available in some cabins to maximum occupancy of 4 people.

  • Twin or double beds (twins can be converted to a double bed)
  • Some cabins have one or two folding upper berths to sleep extra adults
  • En-suite shower room with WC, hand basin & hairdryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Wardrobe & drawer space
  • Dressing table with mirror and chair
  • TV & radio
  • Telephone
  • Safe
  • Power sockets (110V US 2-pin adaptor required)
  • 2 adults or children in cabins without upper berths
  • Up to 4 adults or children in cabins with upper berths
  • Sorry, no infants under 2

Outside Twin Balcony Cabin

Island Escape Outside Twin Balcony Cabin

Twin bedded ensuite cabins with private balcony to enjoy the sun. Maximum capacity of 2 people

  • Twin beds (can be converted to a double bed)
  • Some cabins have one or two folding upper berths to sleep extra adults
  • Private balcony
  • En-suite shower room with WC, hand basin & hairdryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Wardrobe & drawer space
  • Dressing table with mirror and chair
  • TV & radio
  • Telephone
  • Safe
  • Power sockets (110V US 2-pin adaptor required)
  • Sockets for internet access from your laptop computer
  • 2 adults or children
  • Sorry, no infants under 2

Family Friendly Cabins

Outside Deluxe Twin Cabin

Island Escape Outside Deluxe Twin Cabin

Larger than Premier cabins, these twin bedded ensuite cabins with windows have an extra convertible sofa bed. Maximum occupancy of 3 people.

  • Twin beds (can be converted to a double bed)
  • Cabins have a convertible sofa bed to sleep an extra adult
  • Window with restricted view
  • Table and chair
  • En-suite shower room with WC, hand basin & hairdryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Wardrobe & drawer space
  • Dressing table with mirror and chair
  • TV & radio
  • Telephone
  • Safe
  • Power sockets (110V US 2-pin adaptor required)
  • Up to 3 adults or children
  • Cot can be provided for infant under 2

Outside Twin / Double

Island Escape Outside Twin Double Cabin

Twin or double bedded ensuite cabins with porthole or window. Additional pull down beds available in some cabins to maximum occupancy of 4 people.

  • Twin or double beds (twins can be converted to a double bed)
  • Some cabins have one or two folding upper berths to sleep extra adults
  • Porthole or window
  • En-suite shower room with WC, hand basin & hairdryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Wardrobe & drawer space
  • Dressing table with mirror and chair
  • TV & radio
  • Telephone
  • Safe
  • Power sockets (110V US 2-pin adaptor required)
  • 2 adults or children in cabins without upper berths
  • Up to 4 adults or children in cabins with upper berths
  • Sorry, no infants under 2

Outside Deluxe Balcony

Island Escape Outside Deluxe Balcony Cabin

Larger than Premier cabins, these twin bedded ensuite cabins with balcony have an extra convertible sofa bed. Maximum occupancy of 3 people.

  • Twin beds (can be converted to a double bed)
  • Cabins have a convertible sofa bed to sleep an extra adult
  • Large private balcony with sliding doors
  • Table and chair
  • En-suite shower room with WC, hand basin & hairdryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Wardrobe & drawer space
  • Fridge
  • Dressing table with mirror and chair
  • TV & radio
  • Telephone
  • Safe
  • Power sockets (110V US 2-pin adaptor required)
  • Sockets for internet access from your laptop computer
  • Up to 3 adults or children
  • Cot can be provided for infant under 2

Club Suite

Island Escape Club Suite

Include a king size bed and an extra sofa bed for max occupancy of 3 people. Separate living area with large window views.

  • King size bed
  • Separate living area
  • Large window
  • Cabins have a convertible sofa bed to sleep an extra adult
  • Two armchairs
  • Bar area
  • Fridge
  • En-suite with shower, WC, hand basin & hairdryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Wardrobe drawer space
  • Dressing table with mirror and chair
  • TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • Safe
  • Power sockets (110V US 2-pin adaptor required)
  • Sockets for internet access from your laptop computer
  • Up to 3 adults or children
  • Cot can be provided for infant under 2

Island Grand Suite Balcony

Island Escape grand Suite Balcony

Their best cabins can sleep up to 3 with an additional pull down bed from upper berth. Separate living area and large balcony with 2 reclining chairs.

  • Twin beds (can be converted to a double bed)
  • Separate living area
  • Large private balcony with 2 recliner chairs and table
  • Cabin has one folding upper berth to sleep an extra adult
  • Sofa and two armchairs
  • Mini-bar
  • Fridge
  • Entertainment centre
  • Marble en-suite bathroom with jacuzzi, shower, WC, hand basin & hairdryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Walk-in wardrobe from the bedroom & drawer space
  • Dressing table with mirror and chair
  • TV & Radio
  • Telephone
  • Safe
  • Power sockets (110V US 2-pin adaptor required)
  • Sockets for internet access from your laptop computer
  • Up to 3 adults or children
  • Cot can be provided for infant under 2

Outside Premier Twin

Island Escape Outside Premier Twin

More spacious twin bedded ensuite cabins with window. Include additional table and chairs. Maximum occupancy of 2 people.

  • Twin beds (can be converted to a double bed)
  • Window
  • Table and two chairs
  • En-suite shower room with WC, hand basin & hairdryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Wardrobe & drawer space
  • Dressing table with mirror and chair
  • TV & radio
  • Telephone
  • Safe
  • Power sockets (110V US 2-pin adaptor required)
  • 2 adults or children
  • Cot can be provided for infant under 2

Note: All Island Escape stateroom images are representative samples. Certain staterooms may vary in size and configuration.

Island Escape decks

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