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Orient Lines History

Destination cruise specialist Orient Lines, having celebrated its 10th birthday, carries its experience-seeking guests to far-flung destinations in 2004, offering a collection of 57 separate CruiseTour itineraries sailing from the Cote d'Azur to the Baltic, Scandinavia and Russia.

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The former Russian spy ship Alexandr Pushkin, a mid-size vessel with cozy nooks for quiet moments and wide, teak decks with lounge chairs for basking in the sun, also has been updated with welcome amenities including a casino, nightclub, health club, library, tea room, and more. An ice-strengthened hull makes Marco Polo ideal for Antarctic expeditions. Don’t look for all the whistles and bells of newer megaships, but do count on a very comfortable seagoing home away from home for longer itineraries.

Fast Facts

Year entering service: 1965, (rebuilt 1991-93)
Registry: The Bahamas
Tonnage (GRT): 22,080
Capacity: 822
Decks: 8
Crew: 350
Officer Nationality: European
Cruise / Hotel Staff Nationality: Filipino, British, American
Destinations: Antarctica, Europe, Greek Isles

Ship Features

Instead of peddling beverages at the gangplank prior to shore excursions, Orient Lines believes small considerations make a big difference. Guests receive a complimentary bottles of water upon leaving for shore adventures and are greeted by a friendly smile ready to offer a cool towel and cold lemonade or iced tea upon their return.

Ship amenities
Two high-speed launchs for tendering, eight inflatable Zodiac landing craft for expedition use; a helipad for helicopter use.

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Life Aboard

Entertainment
Nightly shows in the 438-seat Ambassador Lounge, dancing in the Charleston Club.

Pricing

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