MS Marco Polo

The 22,080grt Bahamian flagged Marco Polo with her handsome traditional profile, beautiful teak decks and distinctive dark blue hull is a classic ocean liner. She can accommodate up to 800 guests within a warm and friendly atmosphere that reflects a truly intimate cruise experience. Marco Polo is fully stabilised and air conditioned and has eight passenger decks serviced by three main lobbies and four lifts.

Her wide range of public facilities include the impressive Waldorf Restaurant offering a traditional two sitting fixed time dining option and, as an alternative more informal experience, the stylish Marco’s Bistro. There are five main lounge areas. The Magellan Deck offers the theatre style Marco Polo Lounge; the elegant Captain’s Club, a perfect venue for pre-dinner cocktails with the resident pianist; relaxing Palm Garden, with wonderful panoramic ocean views; and the stylish Columbus Lounge where the head barman will soon get to know your favourite drink. Completing the quintet is Scott’s Bar, located on Amundsen Deck, an ideal spot for night owls.

Other amenities include the ship's well stocked Livingston Library, the Nansen Card Room, an Internet Café a shopping arcade and photo gallery, the beautifully appointed Jade Wellness Centre, which offers hairdressing & beauty treatments, fitness and exercise equipment, and sauna and massage facilities. There is an outdoor swimming pool, three whirlpools and a medical centre. In addition, and in keeping with her heritage, the Amundsen Deck offers a traditional walk around promenade.

There is a good selection of comfortable cabin accommodation ranging from standard to de luxe with 70% of cabins having an ocean view. Category options are priced generally according to position, size and facilities.

Exclusively for adults:

For the enjoyment of adult passengers Marco Polo operates as a ‘child free’ ship. This means that even during school holiday times you can enjoy the pleasures of cruising in the company of adult passengers only. We will however accept teenagers who are 16 years old or above at the time of sailing but they must be accompanied by adult passengers. Families will however be welcome to cruise aboard Ocean Countess although it should be noted that there are no dedicated recreation facilities for children.

MV Ocean Countess

The intimate 800 passenger Ocean Countess offers traditional style cruising, combining comfortable surroundings and friendly service with stylish entertainment and delicious cuisine. Originally the popular Cunard Countess, she has quickly re-established herself on the British cruise market. The 17,593 grt Ocean Countess has seven passenger decks, a generous amount of deck space, is stabilised and air conditioned throughout, and is the perfect size for accessing more remote ports of call.


On board facilities include the Holyrood Show Lounge, where you may enjoy colourful floor shows performed by our artistic show-team or the talents of one of our guest entertainers. The Tower Piano Bar with its panoramic views, well-stocked library and card tables, is a delightful venue for pre-dinner drinks and to chat with fellow passengers after another wonderful day ashore. By contrast, Hamptons is the place to be for late night cabarets, to dance the night away and to try your luck in the casino. Ocean Countess offers traditional two sitting dining in the Kensington Restaurant or, as an alternative and subject to weather conditions, buffet style meals at the Boat House.


In addition, Ocean Countess provides a shopping gallery, internet café and, the Twenty Twelves gym and sauna. Be pampered with a spa or massage treatment or make use of the hairdressing and beauty facilities at the Jade Wellness Centre. She offers extensive deck areas, a heated swimming pool, two whirlpools and a pool bar.


There are no dedicated facilities for children aboard Ocean Countess. However, children and teenagers under the age of 18 yrs are welcome when accompanied by adult passengers. Comfortable cabin accommodation ranges from standard to de luxe.