This was our first cruise on Marco Polo and having read many reviews before sailing, I had a good idea of what to expect. This review is divided into two parts because we effectively had two half-cruises of 6 night each, due to s serious outbreak of norovirus on the ship. The two experiences were so different that I will list the 'normal service' part first and then outline the 'reduced service' later.
NORMAL CRUISING
Here are the 'plus' points:
This cabin was well-appointed and comfortable, with plenty of storage space. The ships engines were quite noticeable here, but they did an excellent job of masking the noises from adjacent cabins. The sound of the engine clutches was very audible and made a clank/clang each time the propeller drive was engaged. it was a good warning to advise you that we were under way! As is apparently quite common on Marco Polo, the shower temperature control was very unpredictable but you eventually got used to its moodiness and became quick to adjust the setting when it changed of its own accord. The proper flush toilets are very sociable and do not wake up your neighbours if you use them in the night, unlike the vacuum type prevalent on most cruise ships today.