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Now given the fact that this was the cheapest cruise fare that I've ever paid (£150pp each for three nights in an inside cabin) and the many mediocre reviews on this site, I was not expecting very much. However what a surprise!
Of course it was NOT a five star cruise, but the standards of food and service were well above what I expected and what I had paid for.
(Unlike Thomson you do not have to pay for room service, you do not have to pay to use the safe.)
I'd fully recommend the Marco Polo for those who like charming-intimate ships (such as Olsen fans) and those who would enjoy a good-value 'British' style experience.
[ 12-27-2011: Message edited by: Malcolm @ cruisepage ]
Rich
I've been presenting the product to people that I know to be real shiplovers and will understand and appreciate the British style of cruising. You must understand that this is a small ship, with very traditional ways of doing things (two set seatings for dinner, no round-the-clock buffet offerings, no casino on board, no children allowed, etc.)
It's for a select market if North Americans are to be properly introduced to the product. Count me in!
How did you like antwerp ?
It is pity we didn't met, or you didn't warn you were coming, we could have give you some tips ;-)
quote:Originally posted by Malcolm @ cruisepage:[...]Food was better at times than food I've had with Cunard, RCI, NCL, and Olsen[/i][...]
Well, you already said before that the food was edible.
Peter
Pam
quote:Originally posted by dougnewman:I'm glad to hear this delightful ship is doing well. I have very fond memories from the Orient Lines days and always wondered how it would be to return.
Doug,
You better do not compare with Orient Lines as by then you will be disappointed.
The ship is still the same, the casino has disappeared, the food is 'good' but with OL it was better. The main-restaurant is still o.k., but in the buffetrestaurant there is a lack of variety.
We did the Around the British Isles in 2010.
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