Travel Channel

If it’s surf simulators, climbing walls and non-stop entertainment you’re after the Marco Polo isn’t for you, but if it’s good old fashioned cruising that’s affordable and elegant with plenty of character then hop on board! In ship terms she’s pretty old, over forty years in fact, but that’s really part of her charm and with ongoing maintenance and refurbishment she puts some of the younger ships afloat to shame in the style stakes.

You’ll be pleasantly surprised at how comfortable and tastefully decorated she is with high ceilings, beautiful teak decks and old fashioned steamer chairs and when it comes to the cabins 70% have an ocean view and are well decorated with good quality furnishings.

A small ship she carries just 850 passengers which not only makes her much more intimate than the larger resort style ships and gives you the advantage of being able to visit remote ports of call that the bigger vessels can’t reach. Formal evenings mean you get to add a little sparkle at dinner times and meet the captain, perfect for those of you who prefer the more traditional style of cruising and what’s more she operates exclusively for adults only which means you won’t find any screaming kids running up and down corridors and dive bombing the pool.

All in all, the perfect ship for travellers who like well organised, destination-intensive cruises with a touch of old style glamour.