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A very good " Floating Hotel "
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Reviewed By: Blyth, Whitstable on 14th Oct 2009
Cruise Line: Cruise & Maritime Voyages Times cruised before: 6-10
Cruise Ship: Marco Polo Sailed: May, 2009
Destination: Norwegian Fjords Age: 65+
Cabin: Inside Occasion: Wedding anniversary
In May this year { 2009 }my wife and I went on a cruise to Norway sailing from London International Port of Tilbury. The Cruise shiop was Marco Polo. We have been on 9 cruises over several years on a wide range of Cruise Liners and we rate the Marco Polo as one of the best . The cabin was spotless and our Cabin Steward was super. Walking along the corridors to find our cabin { they all look alike} he was there to say this is yours, remembering who we were and where we belonged. The Food was of the highest standard throughout, and the waiters very friendly and courteous. The entertainment every night was excellent. The shore excursions whether landing from the quayside or by tender was very well organised, Overall we can recommend the " Marco Polo " and are looking at going on it again next year when we have had a look at the Brochure
Quality of Food5
The food was very good and varied. We used the main restaraunt for all the meals
Entertainment4
We enjoyed all the variety of entertainment
Shore Excursions5
The fjiords excursions were super, and a visit to a hydro power station " IN " the mountain was awesome. At Bergen the railway up to the top gave us a super view of Bergen and surrounding area
Staff5
The cruise Director was marvelous
Children's Facilitiesn/a
Onboard Activities5
yes
Cabins5
yes , it was very well laid out & sufficient room
Overall Rating5
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Comment by Ufton, Coalville (04 Feb 10 17:42) about this REVIEW
We are going on the Marco Polo in May this year. This is our first cruise, caan anyone advise me on the dress code for this ship?
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Comment by Rutter, Gorleston (14 Jan 10 13:14) about this REVIEW
Can i ask where you got the brochure for the Marco polo as i have looked everywhere for one and cand find it.Thanks.
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Comment by blyth, Whitstable (15 Jan 10 12:41) about a COMMENT by Rutter (14 Jan 10 13:14)
Hi, Regarding your request about a Marco Polo Brochure. it should be available from Newmarket Holidays, or Cruise Maritime .com. They are based at 274 Maine Road. Sutton-at-Hone,Dartford, Kent Phone 0845 430 0274. Sales @cruisemaritime.com. Hope this information is of help. Can thoroughly recommend this Ship & its itinary, sailing from Tilbury Essex Mr B. Blyth
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Comment by Rutter, Gorleston (16 Jan 10 16:54) about a COMMENT by blyth (15 Jan 10 12:41)
Hi...just found it at Newmarket Holidays thanks....cant believe the prices...bargain.
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Comment by Rutter, Gorleston (14 Jan 10 13:13) about this REVIEW
Can i ask where you got the brochure for the Marco polo as i have looked everywhere for one and cand find it.Thanks.
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Comment by jennings, manchester (10 Nov 09 22:06) about this REVIEW
Thank you for this review. I have done 11 cruises mainly with P and O. This year i have done Pand O Princess and have found the big ships are not to my taste. I have got the brochure for the Marco Polo as i now want to try the small ships.Thanks
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Question by Dave, Whitstable (14 Oct 09 13:59) about this REVIEW
Hi. As a Fred Olsen regular I'm seriously considering the Marco Polo so I was interested to read your review. One thing that was putting me off is the apparent small size of cabins and lack of balcony cabins. Now I may have got this wrong so I'd appreciate any further comments you might have. Also (and at the risk of flak from others), I'd like to know if there are designated smoking areas please. Thanks. Dave (also of Whitstable ;-)
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Answer by Blyth, Whitstable (15 Oct 09 08:57) to a QUESTION by Dave (14 Oct 09 13:59)
Hi Dave, As regards the cabin sizes, my wife & I were very satisfied with the room available in our cabin. As non-smokers I cannot advise you on any designated areas for that . Concerning the number of Balcony Cabins I have no idea of how many there are as we do not use them . Whilst a balcony cabin is very nice, we take the view that after all a cabin is mainly only used for sleeping in, so do not spend any more time than necessary in it. Bernard
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Answer by harrison, Billingham (14 Oct 09 17:20) to a QUESTION by Dave (14 Oct 09 13:59)
We have been on Marco Polo 5 times and love it, Once we were allocated cabin 118 which was low down in the ship with a porthole and it was HUGE.
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Question by newson, peterborough (16 Nov 09 19:28) about an ANSWER by harrison (14 Oct 09 17:20)
hi can you tell the price of drinks and what method do you use for tipping thanks norman
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