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Name:
Marco Polo ll
Previous
Name: Maxim Gorkiy
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Built: 1969,
Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft, Germany.
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| Rebuilt: In 1988, and again in 1995, the ship’s interiors were refurbished. In 2008, enhancements will be made to comply with ‘Safety of Life at Sea’ 2010 regulations. |
VITAL
STATISTICS
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Specifications
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| Gross
Registered Tons: |
24,981
tons |
| Length: |
638
feet |
| Beam: |
87 feet |
| Maximum
Draft: |
27 feet |
| Number
of Decks: |
10 |
| Maximum Speed: |
18 knots |
| Ice-class hull, steam turbines, twin-screw propulsion, Denny Brown fin stabilizers and bow thrusters. |
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Number
of Passengers
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| Total
Capacity: |
650 guests based on
double occupancy. |
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Number
of Ship Personnel: 340
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| Deck
Officers: |
European |
| Crew: |
Filipino |
| Social
Staff: |
British
and American |
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Misc.
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| Classification: |
Det
Norske Veritas |
| Country
of Registry: |
The
Bahamas |
PUBLIC
ROOMS
Dining Facilities
Seven Seas Restaurant – The ship’s main dining room accommodates all passengers in one unhurried sitting. The menu features Continental and American favorites as well as a la carte items. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Maxim’s – Reminiscent of a Riviera brasserie, here guests savor the flavors of the Mediterranean, including Italian and French specialties. Open for dinner, reservations suggested, no cover charge.
Marco Polo Grill – This upscale venue offers a variety of taste experiences that includes roasted meats and poultry, and fresh local seafood, where available. Open for dinner, reservations suggested, no cover charge.
Raffles Café – The ship’s casual Lido buffet restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with both indoor and poolside seating. In the evenings guests can enjoy a mélange of regional specialties.
Lounges & Public Rooms
Ambassador Lounge – A traditional grand salon that spans the full width of the vessel, this showroom is the venue for cabaret performances and dancing to the band. There is a large dance floor, raised orchestra platform and tiered seating for 320 guests.
Polo Lounge – Windows on three sides of this forward-facing observation lounge make it the perfect place to admire the passing scenery and enjoy afternoon tea. It is also ideal for sunset cocktails; a pianist entertains in the evenings and there is an unusual brass dance floor.
Harry’s Bar – A small intimate venue to pass the time away while enjoying a sandwich or dessert.
Kon-Tiki Lounge – Situated high atop Marco Polo II on Promenade Deck this attractive venue has a Polynesian décor and serves as the ship’s discotheque.
The Charleston Club – This port-side bar with a clubby feel is the spot for an apéritif or after-dinner cordial as a pianist tickles the ivories.
Palm Court and Winter Garden – These lounges, located port and starboard, respectively, offer floor-to-ceiling windows to admire the passing scenery.
Monte Carlo Casino – The ship’s small casino offers both blackjack tables and slot machines and is located at the heart of Belvedere Deck.
Majestic Theater – The ship’s two-story cinema is the site for classic movies, guest lectures, musical concerts and conferences, with seating for 300 guests.
The Explorers Club – This distinctive lounge has a past rich with Cold War history. It was here in 1989, while in Malta, that President George H.W. Bush held a summit with Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev.
Card Room/Library/Internet Center – Here guests will enjoy the most popular board games. On selected voyages, guest instructors will host Duplicate Bridge. The ship’s library offers floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable seating to enjoy a best seller, peruse a travel guide or read the newspaper. In addition to desktop computers, the center is a Wi-Fi zone so guests can use their own laptops.
The Galleria – 4 duty-free boutiques offer logo wear, gifts, accessories, fragrances, cosmetics, jewelry and sundries.
The Spa – With an indoor pool as its focal point, the ship’s spa offers both his and hers Finish saunas and treatment areas for a host of different massages.
Stateroom Amenities
All accommodations feature two lower beds (one of which can be converted to a sofa), mini bar, satellite TV, music channels, safes/safe drawers, built-in hairdryers, individual thermostat control, nightly turn-down service and private bathroom with shower (most with bathtubs).
Suites additionally feature a sitting area, writing table, complimentary stocked mini bar upon arrival, picture or floor-to-ceiling window, bathrobes and master bathrooms with double sinks, bathtub and bidet. Suite guests also can order room service from the Seven Seas Restaurant menu during operating hours.
ACTIVITIES
Daytime – Guest lecturers and gentlemen social hosts (longer voyages), deck games, bingo, cooking classes and dance lessons.
Evening – Cabaret shows, dancing, local entertainment, casino gaming, movie screenings and discotheque.
SHIPBOARD AMENITIES
| Aerobics |
| Beauty salon |
| Cabaret |
| Card room |
| Casino |
| Cinema |
| Direct-dial telephones |
| Disco |
| Dry cleaning/valet |
| Duty-free shops (4) |
| Elevators (4) |
| Enrichment lecturers |
| Gymnasium |
| In-cabin safes/safe drawers |
| Internet center |
| Library |
| Massage therapists |
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| Medical center |
| Photo gallery |
| Piano bar |
| Pilates |
| Room service |
| Saunas |
| Self-service laundry |
| Show room |
| Stabilizers |
| Sundry shop |
| Swimming pools |
| (1 outdoor, 1 indoor) |
| Table Tennis |
| Televisions |
| Telefax/telex |
| Tour office |
| Yoga |
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