Ocean Gala deck plans

MV Island Escape (1982-built, last refurbished in 2016, 2018-scrapped as “MV Ocean Gala”) was the most special among Thomson/Marella UK ships. The shipowner was the UK’s biggest tour operator Thomson Holidays via the “Thomson Cruises” (currently "Marella Cruises") brand. Thomson operated the ship through its division “Island Cruises”. As Ocean Gala, the vessel was operated as a floating hotel by its last owner “Cruise Holdings Inc”.

The vessel has a unique design as a former cruiseferry (constructed for DFDS SEAWAYS under the name "MS Scandinavia").

Island Escape cruise ship deck plans show a total of 768 staterooms for 1536 passengers (max capacity 1740), served by 540 crew/staff. The ship has 9 passenger-accessible decks, 3 restaurants, 10 lounges and bars (including 1 pub), 1 pool (no jacuzzies), 5 elevators.

There are no self-service laundry facilities (passenger-use laundrettes). Laundry and dry cleaning services on the ship are offered for a nominal fee.

Island Escape's deck plan changes after the 2011 drydock refit and refurbishment included:

Furniture in all outside deck areas was replaced

The coffee shop was added (Cafe Brasil) on Flamingo Deck 8

All public rooms received new blinds and curtains, and new carpeting.

Passenger cabins were extensively renovated with new bedding sets, cushions, valances, and curtains.

The Reception Desk, the Lobby entrance and the alleyways were redecorated (plus new wall paneling).