Marco Polo
Cruise & Maritime Voyages
Launched: 1st January 1965
Tonnage: 22,080
Length: 578 feet
Tonnage: 22,080
Length: 578 feet
Total Crew: 400
Occupancy: 820
Rating:
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Occupancy: 820
Rating:
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The 22,080grt Bahamian flagged Marco Polo with her handsome traditional profile, beautiful teak decks and distinctive dark blue hull is a fully stabilised and air conditioned classic ocean liner, extensively re-built in 1993 for the discerning premium cruise market. She can accommodate up to 820 guests and has eight passenger decks, serviced by three main lobbies and four lifts.
Cabin Types
Standard Twin Inner (01)
Located on Caribic and Baltic Decks, these smaller cabins have two lower beds, a bathroom with shower & WC, wardrobes and drawer space, mirrored dressing table, TV, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, music console and personal safe. Average size 110 sq ft/10.21sq m
Located on Caribic and Baltic Decks, these smaller cabins have two lower beds, a bathroom with shower & WC, wardrobes and drawer space, mirrored dressing table, TV, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, music console and personal safe. Average size 110 sq ft/10.21sq m
Standard Plus Twin Inner (02)
Also comprising two lower beds, there are four of these slightly larger cabins on Caribic Deck, whilst the majority are situated on Baltic & Atlantic Decks. Amenities include a bathroom with shower & WC, wardrobes and drawer space, mirrored dressing table, TV, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, music console and personal safe. Six of these cabins have an additional Pullman berth for a third passenger. Average size 126 sq ft/11.71 sq m.
Also comprising two lower beds, there are four of these slightly larger cabins on Caribic Deck, whilst the majority are situated on Baltic & Atlantic Decks. Amenities include a bathroom with shower & WC, wardrobes and drawer space, mirrored dressing table, TV, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, music console and personal safe. Six of these cabins have an additional Pullman berth for a third passenger. Average size 126 sq ft/11.71 sq m.
Superior Twin Inner (03)
Most cabins are located throughout Pacific Deck but there are six slightly smaller cabins situated on Amundsen Deck and they all comprise two lower beds, a bathroom with shower & WC, wardrobes and drawer space, mirrored dressing table, TV, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, music console and personal safe. Average size 126 sq ft/11.71 sq m.
Most cabins are located throughout Pacific Deck but there are six slightly smaller cabins situated on Amundsen Deck and they all comprise two lower beds, a bathroom with shower & WC, wardrobes and drawer space, mirrored dressing table, TV, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, music console and personal safe. Average size 126 sq ft/11.71 sq m.
Premium Twin Inner (04)
The most spacious inner cabins can be found on the Pacific, Amundsen & Columbus Decks. They comprise of two lower beds but the majority of cabins in this grade can also offer accommodation for a third or fourth passenger in additional Pullman berths. Amenities include a bathroom with shower & WC, wardrobes and drawer space, mirrored dressing table, TV, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, music console and personal safe. Cabins 631 and 655 on Amundsen Deck are specifically equipped for wheelchair passengers. Average size 158 sq ft/14.70 sq m.
The most spacious inner cabins can be found on the Pacific, Amundsen & Columbus Decks. They comprise of two lower beds but the majority of cabins in this grade can also offer accommodation for a third or fourth passenger in additional Pullman berths. Amenities include a bathroom with shower & WC, wardrobes and drawer space, mirrored dressing table, TV, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, music console and personal safe. Cabins 631 and 655 on Amundsen Deck are specifically equipped for wheelchair passengers. Average size 158 sq ft/14.70 sq m.
Standard Single Inner (05)
Two of these comfortable cabins are on Caribic Deck and three are located on the Coumbus Deck. Each has a bathroom with shower & WC, wardrobes and drawer space, mirrored dressing table, TV, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, music console and personal safe. They are particularly well suited to the single traveller. Average size 100 sq ft/9.31 sq m.
Two of these comfortable cabins are on Caribic Deck and three are located on the Coumbus Deck. Each has a bathroom with shower & WC, wardrobes and drawer space, mirrored dressing table, TV, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, music console and personal safe. They are particularly well suited to the single traveller. Average size 100 sq ft/9.31 sq m.
Standard Twin Oceanview (06)
Situated on the Caribic and Baltic Decks, these cabins have twin lower beds and most benefit from ocean views through two portholes. They have a bathroom with shower & WC, wardrobes and drawer space, mirrored dressing table, TV, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, music console and personal safe. Average size 119 sq ft/11.08 sq m.
Situated on the Caribic and Baltic Decks, these cabins have twin lower beds and most benefit from ocean views through two portholes. They have a bathroom with shower & WC, wardrobes and drawer space, mirrored dressing table, TV, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, music console and personal safe. Average size 119 sq ft/11.08 sq m.
Standard Twin Oceanview (07)
Comprising two lower beds, these slightly larger cabins are located on Caribic, Baltic & Atlantic Decks and the majority enjoy ocean views through two portholes. Two cabins, 255 and 262 have an upper Pullman berth for an additional occupant. Facilities include a bathroom with shower & WC, wardrobes and drawer space, mirrored dressing table, TV, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, music console and personal safe. Average size 126 sq ft/11.78 sq m.
Comprising two lower beds, these slightly larger cabins are located on Caribic, Baltic & Atlantic Decks and the majority enjoy ocean views through two portholes. Two cabins, 255 and 262 have an upper Pullman berth for an additional occupant. Facilities include a bathroom with shower & WC, wardrobes and drawer space, mirrored dressing table, TV, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, music console and personal safe. Average size 126 sq ft/11.78 sq m.
Standard Plus Twin Oceanview (08)
This grade of cabins extends over three decks with larger cabins found on the Caribic and Baltic Decks, and the more compact located on the higher Atlantic Deck. Most cabins have two portholes and each has a bathroom with shower & WC, wardrobes and drawer space, mirrored dressing table, TV, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, music console and personal safe. A number of the lower deck cabins have additional berths for a third or fourth occupant. Average size 141 sq ft/13.14 sq m.
This grade of cabins extends over three decks with larger cabins found on the Caribic and Baltic Decks, and the more compact located on the higher Atlantic Deck. Most cabins have two portholes and each has a bathroom with shower & WC, wardrobes and drawer space, mirrored dressing table, TV, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, music console and personal safe. A number of the lower deck cabins have additional berths for a third or fourth occupant. Average size 141 sq ft/13.14 sq m.
Superior Twin Oceanview (09)
These cabins are situated on the higher Amundsen & Columbus Decks and whilst they have windows rather than portholes, a good number, primarily on Columbus Deck have obstructed sightlines and these are indicated by the circle symbol on the deckplan. In addition some of the cabins on Amundsen Deck have limited wardrobe space. Amenities include a bathroom with shower & WC, wardrobes and drawer space, mirrored dressing table, TV, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, music console and personal safe. Two of these cabins have an additional Pullman berth for a third passenger.
These cabins are situated on the higher Amundsen & Columbus Decks and whilst they have windows rather than portholes, a good number, primarily on Columbus Deck have obstructed sightlines and these are indicated by the circle symbol on the deckplan. In addition some of the cabins on Amundsen Deck have limited wardrobe space. Amenities include a bathroom with shower & WC, wardrobes and drawer space, mirrored dressing table, TV, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, music console and personal safe. Two of these cabins have an additional Pullman berth for a third passenger.
Standard Single Oceanview (10)
Ten outside twin bed cabins, deemed as particularly suitable for sole occupancy, have been selected on Pacific and Amundsen Decks for single travellers. They have one window and a bathroom with shower & WC, wardrobes and drawer space, mirrored dressing table, TV, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, music console and personal safe. Cabins 656 and 661 have partially obstructed views. Average size 129 sq ft/11.97 sq m.
Ten outside twin bed cabins, deemed as particularly suitable for sole occupancy, have been selected on Pacific and Amundsen Decks for single travellers. They have one window and a bathroom with shower & WC, wardrobes and drawer space, mirrored dressing table, TV, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, music console and personal safe. Cabins 656 and 661 have partially obstructed views. Average size 129 sq ft/11.97 sq m.
Superior Plus Twin Oceanview (11)
There are six cabins situated forward on Amundsen Deck whilst the remainder of the Superior Plus accommodation is located in the forward and after sections of Pacific Deck. They have one window and a bathroom with shower & WC, wardrobes and drawer space, mirrored dressing table, TV, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, music console and personal safe. The Pacific Deck aft cabins (504 to 545) feature twin beds that convert to a Queen Size bed. Average size 139 sq ft/12.91 sq m.
There are six cabins situated forward on Amundsen Deck whilst the remainder of the Superior Plus accommodation is located in the forward and after sections of Pacific Deck. They have one window and a bathroom with shower & WC, wardrobes and drawer space, mirrored dressing table, TV, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, music console and personal safe. The Pacific Deck aft cabins (504 to 545) feature twin beds that convert to a Queen Size bed. Average size 139 sq ft/12.91 sq m.
Premium Twin Oceanview (12)
These spacious premium cabins are primarily located in the midships section of Pacific Deck and here all the twin bed cabins (except 432 & 433) can convert to a Queen Size bed. There are also two forward cabins on Amundsen Deck and three forward cabins on Columbus Deck. The remaining cabins of this grade are on Navigator, the highest passenger deck, but have views partially obstructed by the lifeboats. Each cabin has a large window, in many cases two; as well as a bathroom with shower & WC, wardrobes and drawer space, mirrored dressing table, TV, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, music console and personal safe. Average size 161 sq ft/15.02 sq m.
These spacious premium cabins are primarily located in the midships section of Pacific Deck and here all the twin bed cabins (except 432 & 433) can convert to a Queen Size bed. There are also two forward cabins on Amundsen Deck and three forward cabins on Columbus Deck. The remaining cabins of this grade are on Navigator, the highest passenger deck, but have views partially obstructed by the lifeboats. Each cabin has a large window, in many cases two; as well as a bathroom with shower & WC, wardrobes and drawer space, mirrored dressing table, TV, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, music console and personal safe. Average size 161 sq ft/15.02 sq m.
De Luxe Oceanview (DL)
There are eight De Luxe cabins, two of which are situated on Pacific (twin bedded) and six located on Navigator Deck (Queen Size bed). They benefit from large windows and comprise an integral sitting area, a bathroom with bath, shower & WC, a refrigerator, wardrobes and drawer space, mirrored dressing table, TV, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, music console and personal safe. Cabins on Navigator Deck have partially obstructed views. Average size 213 sq ft/19.81 sq m.
There are eight De Luxe cabins, two of which are situated on Pacific (twin bedded) and six located on Navigator Deck (Queen Size bed). They benefit from large windows and comprise an integral sitting area, a bathroom with bath, shower & WC, a refrigerator, wardrobes and drawer space, mirrored dressing table, TV, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, music console and personal safe. Cabins on Navigator Deck have partially obstructed views. Average size 213 sq ft/19.81 sq m.
De Luxe Suite Oceanview (DS)
Pamper yourself with one of our two impressive De Luxe Suites that offer stylish accommodation and provide an elegant retreat in a prime position on the Columbus Deck. The bedroom offers a King size bed, a walk-in wardrobe, ample storage space and a mirrored dressing table, whilst the marble bathroom has a bath, shower and WC. In the separate living room there is comfortable seating, a TV and a VCR and other amenities include a refrigerator, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, music console and personal safe. Choose between the Mandarin Suite (706) on the port side or the Dynasty Suite (703) on the starboard side of Columbus Deck. Average size 484 sq ft/44.96 sq m.
Pamper yourself with one of our two impressive De Luxe Suites that offer stylish accommodation and provide an elegant retreat in a prime position on the Columbus Deck. The bedroom offers a King size bed, a walk-in wardrobe, ample storage space and a mirrored dressing table, whilst the marble bathroom has a bath, shower and WC. In the separate living room there is comfortable seating, a TV and a VCR and other amenities include a refrigerator, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, music console and personal safe. Choose between the Mandarin Suite (706) on the port side or the Dynasty Suite (703) on the starboard side of Columbus Deck. Average size 484 sq ft/44.96 sq m.
Junior Suite Oceanview (JS)
There are just four Junior Suites; two each on the Pacific & the Columbus decks. These delightful cabins have twin beds, which can convert to Queen Size, an integral sitting area, a marble bathroom with bath, shower and WC, a refrigerator, walk-in wardrobe and plenty of drawer space, mirrored dressing table, TV, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, music console and personal safe. All four Junior Suites have windows although cabins 811 and 812 have views partially obstructed by the lifeboats. Average size 253 sq ft/23.50 sq m.
There are just four Junior Suites; two each on the Pacific & the Columbus decks. These delightful cabins have twin beds, which can convert to Queen Size, an integral sitting area, a marble bathroom with bath, shower and WC, a refrigerator, walk-in wardrobe and plenty of drawer space, mirrored dressing table, TV, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, music console and personal safe. All four Junior Suites have windows although cabins 811 and 812 have views partially obstructed by the lifeboats. Average size 253 sq ft/23.50 sq m.
Facilities
Entertainment
- Captain’s Club
- Carousel Bar & Night Club
Fitness
- Fitness Equipment
- Jade Wellness Centre
Food and Drink
- Buffet
- Columbus Lounge
- Main Lobby
- Marco Polo Lounge
- Marcos Restaurant
- Waldorf Restaurant
Recreational
- Card Room
- Library
Relaxation
- Massage
- Pool Deck
- Sauna
- Swimming Pool
- Whirlpool
Technology
- Internet Access Lounge
- Internet Cafe
Cruise Line
Cruise & Maritime Voyages are members of the prestigious Passenger Shipping Association and ACE, the Association of Cruise Experts.
Marco Polo and Ocean Countess are operated under charter by Cruise & Maritime Voyages who have a wealth of cruise industry expertise spanning almost four decades and are members of the prestigious Passenger Shipping Association and ACE - the Association of Cruise Experts. Cruise & Maritime Voyages look forward to offering year round sailings aboard Marco Polo as well as introducing the accomplished Ocean Countess to further develop our speciality of providing exceptional value ex-UK ‘no fly’, traditional cruises of distinction.
Ships
Decks
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Cruises
Amazon & Orinoco Discovery, Canaries, South America, Transatlantic - 42 Nights
Amsterdam Mini-Cruise , Europe - 2 Nights
Autumn Short Break, Europe - 4 Nights
Baltic Cities & St Petersburg, Baltic - 11 Nights
Baltic Treasures & St Petersburg, Baltic - 12 Nights
Bank Holiday Break, Europe - 3 Nights
British Isles Discovery, United Kingdom - 9 Nights
Bulbfields Weekend, Europe - 3 Nights
Canary Islands & Madeira, Canaries - 13 Nights
Christmas Caribbean, Caribbean, Transatlantic - 35 Nights
Christmas Markets, Europe - 3 Nights
Christmas Markets , Christmas Special, Europe - 3 Nights
Fjordland Splendour, Scandinavia - 8 Nights
Fjords & Fairytales, Scandinavia - 10 Nights
Grand British Isles , United Kingdom - 10 Nights
Iceland & Northern Isles, Polar Regions - 12 Nights
Land of the Northern Lights, Scandinavia - 14 Nights
Land of the Northern Lights, Scandinavia - 14 Nights
Majestic Fjordland, Scandinavia - 7 Nights
Mediterranean Odyssey, Mediterranean - 16 Nights
Mediterranean Odyssey - DISCOUNTED, Mediterranean - 14 Nights
Nordic Cities, Scandinavia - 8 Nights
North Cape & the Land of the Midnight Sun, Scandinavia - 12 Nights
REDUCED - Baltic Cities & St Petersburg, Scandinavia, Baltic - 12 Nights
REDUCED - Canary Islands & Madeira, Canaries - 14 Nights
Spitzbergen & North Cape, Scandinavia - 15 Nights
Springtime Fjordland, Scandinavia - 6 Nights
Springtime Fjordland, Scandinavia - 6 Nights
Springtime Gardens & Charms, Europe, United Kingdom - 6 Nights
Springtime Gardens & Dutch Bulbfields, Europe - 9 Nights
