Bon Voyage to Antarctica aboard Marco Polo travel tips and stories. Vacations ideas, cruises spa and resorts

Many of us are planning future vacations to warm and exotic places like Indonesia, Egypt and Philippines, but what if a tell you that there is a journey like no other…. You can experience the magic of Antarctica aboard the luxury travel ship Marco Polo. Orient Lines are offering you trip to the magical scenery, animals and unique contours of the forgotten continent Antarctica.
Antarctica it’s a place that calls to explorers, pioneers, scientists and anyone with a love of nature. When you see Antarctica from the broad teak decks of Marco Polo, you’ll feel a sense of wonder evoked by few travel experiences. It truly is the adventure of a lifetime. they say and i believe it is true.

Marco Polo is very probably the Best Choice for Antarctica Cruises. The amazing adventure aboard Marco Polo is very pleasant because of facts like It is specifically designed to bring you closer to the Antarctic landscape, many photo opportunities, opportunities for naturalist excursions and face-to-face encounters with local wildlife a reality.Like the famous explorer for which she is named, the Marco Polo is a world traveler. She was built with a strong ice-strengthened hull that makes her perfect for Antarctic expeditions. Her broad teak decks are a splendid vantage point for admiring fjords in Scandinavia or South America. And her mid- size allows her to enter intimate ports around the world where the giant ships can’t go.

On board are all the facilities you’d expect on a 22,000 ton luxury liner dedicated to the finest traditions of cruising. Savor delicious cuisine in two restaurants. Enjoy a nightclub, a disco, a Health Club and Beauty Center with aerobics studio & saunas, a swimming pool, Jacuzzis, a library, a casino, a card room and an array of lounges, including a piano bar and tea room. There are gracious public rooms for fun and activity, as well as cozy nooks for quiet moments of relaxation. It’s the perfect mix.

Traveling with around 700 passengers, you’ll never feel as if you’re just part of the crowd. The atmosphere aboard is warm and friendly, with gentleman hosts to assure that unescorted ladies enjoy ship activities, also a guest lecturer series. Renowned for her skilled Scandinavian officers and the warm smiles of her Filipino service staff, the Marco Polo the perfect ship for exploring the world’s most fascinating ports.

Marco Polo Highlights:

* Ship Specifications: Gross Registered Tons: 22,080 tons
* Length: 578.4 feet
* Beam: 77.4 feet
* Maximum Draft: 26.9 feet
* Number of Decks: 12
* Cruising Speed: 19.5 knots
* Number of Passengers: 850
* Number of Ship Personnel: 350
* Deck Officers Scandinavian
* Crew Filipino
* Social Staff British and American

Below you can view some photos from the ship

I will love to hear any impressions from someone who has taken this journey. Cheers