Marco Polo
Description: Marco Polo is a classic ocean liner with a handsome traditional profile, beautiful teak decks and distinctive dark blue hull. She has an interesting history, having been the prestigious pride of the Soviet cruise fleet before sale to a Western entrepreneur and a multi-million pound rebuild.
Now a child-free ship operating exclusively for adult passengers, she carries up to 820 guests in a warm, friendly and comfortable atmosphere. Food and service are superb, cruise experts say.
‘Put simply, Marco Polo is about the basics of cruising: going to interesting places in comfortable surroundings in the company of people you enjoy,’ according to www.cruisecritic.co.uk.
‘In this day and age, where every ship seems to be a gleaming new mega-liner or an ultra-luxury "yacht" with fares so high they make your eyes water, the number of ships that can offer this kind of experience is shrinking fast.’
Typical itinerary: A 9-night grand voyage around the UK on a Diamond Jubilee British Isles cruise, focusing on rich history and wonderful scenery. Sail from Portsmouth’s HMS Victory and the Mary Rose to Cardiff Castle, visit Belfast’s Titanic Quarter and enjoy the lovely Isles of Scilly and a Victorian railway on the Isle of Man. There’s even time for ‘the best of British shopping.’
Operator: Cruise & Maritime Voyages www.cruiseandmaritime.com
Factfile:
Rebuilt: 1993
Length: 176 m
Speed: 16.5 knots
Passenger Decks: 8
Passenger capacity: 850
Cabins: 425
Crew: International
Language on board: English
Medical Centre: Yes
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