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Orient
Lines specializes in providing an affordable, in-depth "destinational"
experience in some of the most exciting and exotic parts of the globe.
This formula has proven very successful for the line, which was recognized
as having the "Best Itineraries" and "Best Value" by the World Ocean &
Cruise Liner Society. Orient Lines’ 800-passenger flagship Marco Polo and
1,050-passenger Crown Odyssey, offer 5- to 27-day cruises to the Greek
Isles, Mediterranean and Scandinavia during the summer season, while
offering exotic destinations such as Australia, New Zealand, Africa,
India, Egypt, Asia, South America and Antarctica in the balance of the
year.
The line’s creative
itinerary planning features included hotel stays and sightseeing in most
embarkation and disembarkation cities, longer daytime stays/frequent
overnight visits in ports of call and imaginative shore excursions.
Because of these added elements, every itinerary is presented as a
"cruise-tour," rather than just a "cruise." On all except European
voyages, top name guest lecturers are aboard to enhance the destination
experience, local cultural performances are offered wherever possible, and
gentlemen social hosts serve as dance partners for single female
passengers.
The Crown Odyssey and Marco
Polo offer comfortable staterooms and suites with in-cabin TV, hairdryer
and safe. The four-star facilities include elegant main dining rooms,
alternative bistro restaurants with al fresco dining, complete health
clubs, beauty centers, casinos, libraries, Jacuzzis, piano bar, live
entertainment showrooms, several lounges and outdoor swimming pools.
Gracious service is provided by Scandinavian officers and a warm and
friendly Filipino crew. To appeal to younger and first-time cruisers, most
European itineraries are marketed as casual cruises with no formal dress
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