Marco Polo

Originally built in the former GDR as a trans-Atlantic liner for the Soviet Union's Leningrad - Montreal service, this classic ship was acquired by Orient Lines in 1991 and completely rebuilt as a long-distance cruise liner. Marco Polo features an ice-hardened hull and is deployed on "exotic" itineraries including Antarctica.

Feature Reviews
(Extremely thorough reviews with lots of details)

Ray and Janet Zegarski, January 31st, 2003; Antartic Peninsula

Cruise Reviews
(Click on the review you are interested in reading)

Doublas Emond, August 20th, 2006; Northern European Capitals 
Patricia Schebor, June 8th, 2006; Northern European Capitals 
Eileen Coulter, April 29th, 2006; Western Mediterranean 
Eileen Coulter, April 16th, 2005; Western Mediterranean
Raoul Fiebig, October 9th, 2002; Western Mediterranean 
Kim Friedman, June 5th, 1999; Eastern Mediterranean
Peter Stocker, Jan. 27th, 1999; Antarctica
Noreen Harbison, May 17th, 1998; Western / Eastern Mediterranean

Mini Reviews
(Short Reviews You Might Like to Read)

Judy Lindley, July 7th, 1999; Baltic Sea

Excerpts from Orient Lines' Website
about the Marco Polo

The Marco Polo, our award-winning flagship, is built like the grand ocean liners of yesteryear with broad sun decks teak promenades and Art Deco interiors accented in marble and wood. Though elegant and possessing all the indulgences you would expect of a luxury ship, she is far from stuffy. And with just 800 guests aboard, a friendly spirit of adventure prevails as she cruises to the world's most exciting ports.