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We had some wonderful waiters who quickly remembered our names even though we were only onboard one night / two days. There are also a surprisingly large number of bars for a ship of this size and we always found somewhere to sit – something that can’t be said about many larger ships. The space is a very traditional cruise line main dining room, but on a smaller scale.
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With 496 cruises aboard 524 ships from 54 cruise lines we're confident that we'll have exactly what you're looking for. We believe our smaller more intimate ships offer a leisurely and traditional home from home country house style of cruising with the emphasis very much on personal service and going that extra mile. In Greece, the vessel was rebuilt as a true cruise ship, also receiving new engines. She was resold two months later for approximately $4 million to an Indian company,[36] reached the scrapyards of Alang, India on 13 January 2021[13][37] and was beached and scrapped.[36][38] Scrapping commenced on 28 March 2021. I’ve never shared a cabin with more than one other person before, but due to the generous size of the cabin and plenty of storage space it was far more enjoyable than I had anticipated. The beds were also incredibly comfortable and suitable for my ~6ft height.
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In 2015, the cruise ship celebrated its 50th anniversary with 2 themed voyages. "First Commemorative Anniversary Cruise" from the UK to Canada and Greenland, departures from Rosyth (July 23) and from Tilbury (July 24). The 36-night roundtrip visited Nova Scotia, Montreal, Quebec, and St Lawrence River. The "Second Commemorative Cruise" from the UK to Canada from Tilbury (September 7) was a 35-days roundtrip to Canada via Amsterdam Holland and Cherbourg France. Just like many other older cruise ships, she became a victim of the global pandemic and the suspension of operations.
MS Marco Polo – Cruise and Maritime Voyages
The Marco Polo lounge is the place to go for show tunes and high kicks. For more sedate music, head to the Palm Garden for classical music and afternoon tea. Scott’s Bar has cabaret, variety acts, and dancing, while bingo and cocktails are popular in the Captain’s Club, where the resident pianist plays relaxing melodies throughout the day and night. The Columbus Lounge is another option for a pre-dinner or post-theater drink. Due to political unrest in Hong Kong China, in early-January 2020, CMV canceled the planned for 2021 "Grand Oriental Odyssey".
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Due to its age, Marco Polo is not suitable for passengers with special mobility needs. There are many raised-door seals that can restrict passenger movement about the ship. Passengers can bring foldable wheelchairs to store in their cabins for shore use. There is no doubt we’re going to see more cruise ships head to the scrapyard especially with cruise line extending their pause on operations much further in 2021. Just days ago it was also reported that Costa Victoria is heading to be scrapped at the Aliaga facility in Turkey.
Weighing in at a diminutive 19,860 gross tonnes and 176 metres long she is by far the smallest cruise ship I’ve sailed on – in fact she’s about a tenth of the size of the Meraviglia which I sailed on in April. In 1984 the ship joined CTC Cruises Australia's fleet with Holiday cruises. In 1991, "The Alex" (as Aussies called the vessel) was purchased by the British entrepreneur Gerry Herrod, who took it to Greece to be re-built over the following 3-year period.
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If that's you, or you have other electrical equipment you wish to take, remember your adaptors. On deck 10, the Jade Wellness Center offers a superb range of beauty treatments, including hairstyling, manicures, pedicures, facials, and massages to soothe weathered souls and worn sea legs. The higher-category cabins have marble detailing with a tub/shower combination with solid door. Smaller rooms have fairly standard, modular-style bathrooms with tiled floor and a small shower stall. Expect a scuffed sink or stained grout, typical of a ship older than three years.
The distance between Portsmouth & Southsea station and the Portsmouth Cruise Terminal is 2 miles. We grabbed an Uber which took approximately 10 minutes in moderate traffic. The last planned by CMV cruise for Marco Polo was a 13-day Norwegian Fjords itinerary leaving from Harwich and returning to Portsmouth. Get a feel for life onboard the Marco Polo by browsing through the image gallery.
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Marco Polo was also brought up to standard for the new SOLAS rules (SOLAS stands for Safety of Life at Sea). Spending her time in the Orient and the waters of Antarctica she quickly gained a solid reputation. She even carried a helicopter during her Antarctic trips so wildlife could be spotted. In 2002 Orient Lines was sold to Norwegian Cruise Lines and for a short time she sailed with fleetmate Crown Odyssey (until 2003). It was an enjoyable 24 hours aboard a vintage ocean liner, a truly unique experience that we’re all glad we had. The crew and staff aboard MS Marco Polo were, for the most part, excellent.
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Cruise Hive was established back in 2008 and among the earliest blogs in the industry. Since the start, it's been our aim to provide the latest cruise news covering all the major cruise lines. We make sure cruisers are fully prepared for their cruise vacation with tips on ships and ports.Millions of travelers rely on Cruise Hive in the United States, Europe, Australia, and around the world. As Cruise Hive reported on November 24, 2020, MV Astor has already been beached at the Aliaga ship breaking facility in Turkey. Pacific Dawn, which was designated to be a ‘cryptocurrency’ ship called Satoshi, is currently at anchor outside Colon, Panama, but will also be scrapped eventually unless a buyer is found soon. One of the oldest sailing ocean liners today, it’s wonderful to see this piece of heritage still serving paying passengers.
Complimentary in-cabin Continental breakfast is available between 7 – 10 am (cereals, bread, pastries, yogurt, fruits, juices, hot drinks). The small library (Livingston Lounge) offers a decent selection of books, magazines, playing cards or other games. The photo gallery to order pictures from the cruise and the Internet Cafe are among the other amenities. Waldorf restaurant's decor is pleasant, however not quite remarkable.
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