Marco Polo Review

3.5 / 5.0
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Fine ship, great itinerary but still missed the spot.

Review for the British Isles & Western Europe Cruise on Marco Polo
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johnwillimas
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

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Sail Date: May 2017

As a first point - this was our first cruise on a "regular" cruise liner, previously we've only sailed with Star Clippers, so we are used to smaller boats (200+ rather than 800 here).

We chose this trip primarily because of the round-Britain itinerary and the cruise certainly delivered on that. Of all the stops only one - Inverness - was so-so and the remainder were interesting places well worth visiting. Trips were reasonable value allthough at several locations we did our own thing. Useful to know - English Heritage membership gets you into Edinburgh Castle for free, travelling independently to visit the Book of Kells in Dublin was MUCH cheaper than the organised trip and very easy (we were very glad that our trip booking was cancelled due to lack of numbers).

Embarkation at Bristol through the giant shed that masquerades as a Cruise Terminal was a bit shambolic but car parking was conveniently close and we only had half an hours queueing to get through to the boat.

Cabin Review

Cabin 11 - Superior Plus Twin

Good views from the cabin window. Plenty of drawer and cupboard space the cabin certainly held enough for a 12 night cruise for the two of us. Twin beds, comfortable. Air con / heating OK. Very well looked after by cabin staff.

Port Reviews

Invergordon (Inverness)

Unexciting city with little to see except for a VERY good second hand bookshop

Kirkwall

Fascinating archaeology on Orkney : needed more time than we had.

Belfast

Ulster Museum worth a visit. St George's Market is a must see.

Dublin

Could have done with more time here - only a morning, last transfer back tot he ship at 14:30.

Edinburgh (South Queensferry)

Long transfer from Rosyth but worth it. Plenty to see in the city.

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