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Latest Cruise And Maritime Voyages Questions on Dress Code

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Hi All Am sailing on the Marco Polo on the 16th to see the Northern lights. Myself and partner are in our 30's and I am concerned on formal dress code. Obviously my partner will be Ok as he will...

Submitted by Madgett, Banstead on 3rd Mar 2012
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Marco Polo, Norwegian Fjords

3 answers
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We're off on a mini cruise on Marco Polo. It's only 3 nights and only one is formal - lot of faff for one night. Has anybody been on these and would we be out of place with, say, just smart...

Submitted by Bell, Narberth on 1st Mar 2012
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Marco Polo, Northern Europe

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How many formal nights are there on Marco Polo 14 night cruise from Tilbury to 'Land of the northern lights' and is dress code strictly enforced (we like to dress up but wonder if this cruise is for...

Submitted by Smart, Bedlington on 24th Nov 2011
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Marco Polo, Northern Europe

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I am going on a 6 day Fjord cruise in mid May 2011. Can anyone recommend appropriate clothing for such a cruise. Guess some warm clothing may be required along with rain protection owing to the time...

Submitted by Moo, Yeadon on 4th Jan 2011
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Ocean Countess, Norwegian Fjords

3 answers
652 views

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Hi all.we are going on a two night cruise to Cork on the Ocean Countess and one night is formal.seems a bit much to have to pack a dJ or suit for that length of time...

Submitted by treadwell, wirral on 14th Aug 2010
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Ocean Countess, Mini Cruises

6 answers
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we are going on ocean countess soon and are a bit worried about the 2 formal nights. we have never been on a formal ship before and are not sure what kind of things to wear

Submitted by greenhalgh, runcorn on 31st May 2010
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Ocean Countess, Norwegian Fjords

0 answer
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Could anyone give me an idea of treatments in the Jade wellness centre. Are there daily deals? Thank you

Submitted by hello, edinburgh on 20th May 2012
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Marco Polo

2 answers
59 views

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Hi, we are going on the Ocean Countess on the 29th May calling at Aberdeen, Leith, Fort William, Scrabster and Invergorden, (not in that order). We are regular cruisers and like to do 'our own thing'...

Submitted by Brown, St.Helens on 20th May 2012
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Ocean Countess, Europe

4 answers
400 views

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Hi All Am sailing on the Marco Polo on the 16th to see the Northern lights. Myself and partner are in our 30's and I am concerned on formal dress code. Obviously my partner will be Ok as he will...

Submitted by Madgett, Banstead on 3rd Mar 2012
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Marco Polo, Norwegian Fjords

1 answer
284 views

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Does the Marco Polo-still serve Bouillon each day at 11:00am , Only done one trip on her and this sticks in my mind---and that was before she was in the ownership she is now...

Submitted by HOLMES, LLANDRINDOD WELLS on 1st Mar 2012
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Marco Polo

3 answers
380 views

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We're off on a mini cruise on Marco Polo. It's only 3 nights and only one is formal - lot of faff for one night. Has anybody been on these and would we be out of place with, say, just smart...

Submitted by Bell, Narberth on 1st Mar 2012
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Marco Polo, Northern Europe

3 answers
367 views

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Just enquired with Cruise and Maritime about their impending British Maritime Cruise in April and was told that you cannot use a wheelchair onboard only a collapsable one...

Submitted by Castle, PENRYN on 24th Feb 2012
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Marco Polo, British Isles

2 answers
511 views

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My husband and I are considering a short cruise on Ocean Countess belonging to Cruise and Maritime Voyages. However, I am hearing conflicting reports about this ship and would be pleased to hear...

Submitted by Hooper, Glasgow on 21st Jan 2012
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Ocean Countess

6 answers
638 views

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We are new to cruising and our initial voyage is aboard the Marco Polo in March to the Northern Lights. I was advised by booking agent to opt for 2nd sitting as this avoided a rush after shore...

Submitted by Sullivan, Colchester on 5th Jan 2012
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Marco Polo, Northern Europe

7 answers
1053 views

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Off on the Marco Polo on 20th. Silly question, we like a cup of redbush tea in the morning before going to breakfast. We're going to try to smuggle a kettle on board, however, should we take a...

Submitted by Manley-Green, Oldbury on 6th Dec 2011
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Marco Polo

7 answers
1065 views

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How many formal nights are there on Marco Polo 14 night cruise from Tilbury to 'Land of the northern lights' and is dress code strictly enforced (we like to dress up but wonder if this cruise is for...

Submitted by Smart, Bedlington on 24th Nov 2011
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Marco Polo, Northern Europe

1 answer
459 views

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Thinking of going on a long voyage on the Marco Polo. Can anyone tell me if ironing facilities are available. Also are there deck games on board, eg. shuffleboard and deck quoits.

Submitted by ELLIOTT, ANGMERING on 1st Nov 2011
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Marco Polo

0 answer
425 views

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What happens to "Ocean Countess" in the winter months with no advertised schedule? Perhaps Cruise and Maritime can answer this. "Ship`s Cat" - Stockport.

Submitted by Powell, Stockport on 5th Oct 2011
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Ocean Countess

1 answer
647 views

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Does the "Ocean Countess" have a duty free facility on board where you can order goods to take home on your last day.many thanks

Submitted by jones, merseyside on 26th Aug 2011
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Ocean Countess

3 answers
1534 views

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Just how bad is the noise insulation on the Marco Polo? Are there any cabins to avoid for engine noise or being under the theatre etc? Thanks

Submitted by Graham, Kent on 25th Aug 2011
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Marco Polo

0 answer
11 views

Q:

Could anyone give me an idea of treatments in the Jade wellness centre. Are there daily deals? Thank you

Submitted by hello, edinburgh on 20th May 2012
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Marco Polo

2 answers
59 views

Q:

Hi, we are going on the Ocean Countess on the 29th May calling at Aberdeen, Leith, Fort William, Scrabster and Invergorden, (not in that order). We are regular cruisers and like to do 'our own thing'...

Submitted by Brown, St.Helens on 20th May 2012
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Ocean Countess, Europe

4 answers
400 views

Q:

Hi All Am sailing on the Marco Polo on the 16th to see the Northern lights. Myself and partner are in our 30's and I am concerned on formal dress code. Obviously my partner will be Ok as he will...

Submitted by Madgett, Banstead on 3rd Mar 2012
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Marco Polo, Norwegian Fjords

1 answer
284 views

Q:

Does the Marco Polo-still serve Bouillon each day at 11:00am , Only done one trip on her and this sticks in my mind---and that was before she was in the ownership she is now...

Submitted by HOLMES, LLANDRINDOD WELLS on 1st Mar 2012
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Marco Polo

3 answers
380 views

Q:

We're off on a mini cruise on Marco Polo. It's only 3 nights and only one is formal - lot of faff for one night. Has anybody been on these and would we be out of place with, say, just smart...

Submitted by Bell, Narberth on 1st Mar 2012
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Marco Polo, Northern Europe

3 answers
367 views

Q:

Just enquired with Cruise and Maritime about their impending British Maritime Cruise in April and was told that you cannot use a wheelchair onboard only a collapsable one...

Submitted by Castle, PENRYN on 24th Feb 2012
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Marco Polo, British Isles

2 answers
511 views

Q:

My husband and I are considering a short cruise on Ocean Countess belonging to Cruise and Maritime Voyages. However, I am hearing conflicting reports about this ship and would be pleased to hear...

Submitted by Hooper, Glasgow on 21st Jan 2012
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Ocean Countess

6 answers
638 views

Q:

We are new to cruising and our initial voyage is aboard the Marco Polo in March to the Northern Lights. I was advised by booking agent to opt for 2nd sitting as this avoided a rush after shore...

Submitted by Sullivan, Colchester on 5th Jan 2012
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Marco Polo, Northern Europe

7 answers
1053 views

Q:

Off on the Marco Polo on 20th. Silly question, we like a cup of redbush tea in the morning before going to breakfast. We're going to try to smuggle a kettle on board, however, should we take a...

Submitted by Manley-Green, Oldbury on 6th Dec 2011
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Marco Polo

7 answers
1065 views

Q:

How many formal nights are there on Marco Polo 14 night cruise from Tilbury to 'Land of the northern lights' and is dress code strictly enforced (we like to dress up but wonder if this cruise is for...

Submitted by Smart, Bedlington on 24th Nov 2011
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Marco Polo, Northern Europe

1 answer
459 views

Q:

Thinking of going on a long voyage on the Marco Polo. Can anyone tell me if ironing facilities are available. Also are there deck games on board, eg. shuffleboard and deck quoits.

Submitted by ELLIOTT, ANGMERING on 1st Nov 2011
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Marco Polo

0 answer
425 views

Q:

What happens to "Ocean Countess" in the winter months with no advertised schedule? Perhaps Cruise and Maritime can answer this. "Ship`s Cat" - Stockport.

Submitted by Powell, Stockport on 5th Oct 2011
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Ocean Countess

1 answer
647 views

Q:

Does the "Ocean Countess" have a duty free facility on board where you can order goods to take home on your last day.many thanks

Submitted by jones, merseyside on 26th Aug 2011
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Ocean Countess

3 answers
1534 views

Q:

Just how bad is the noise insulation on the Marco Polo? Are there any cabins to avoid for engine noise or being under the theatre etc? Thanks

Submitted by Graham, Kent on 25th Aug 2011
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Marco Polo