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The Marco Polo Series Expand your cruising horizons and explore them aboard Marco Polo. Like the 13th century Venetian it was named for adventurer this yacht is destined to discover new worlds. Her maiden voyage alone came halfway round the globe from Hong Kong to the Mediterranean. Marco Polo is the finest example of European quality built in China, typifying her builder MCC's approach to modern efficient green cruising. Her efficient and thoroughly seaworthy hull ■ designed by top naval architect and designer Ron Holland ■ has twin rudders and bulbous bow. His studio styled the exterior creating...

The salon is the social heart of Marco Polo. It's open yet comfortable as clever design features subtly enclose and define the spaces. Here are formal and informal dining along with a lounging area and wet bar. The yacht interior is the product of a highly experienced yacht owner with roots in the hospitality industry collaborating with innovative designers KCA International and RHD. Though it's only KCA's second yacht project they have created an usual and very yacht-appropriate ambience. KCA principal, Ms Khuan Chew, brings together oriental and deco idioms. Neither dominates and that delicate...

Every owner wants one, but very few yachts of 45m can provide a totally private aft deck. Fewer still have an owner's deck ■ Marco Polo offers both. The owner has much more than just the generous stateroom. Except for the navigation bridge the entire deck is given over to addressing the need for luxury and privacy. Panoramic views are unparalleled; not only do vast windows surround the lounge but continue the entire length of the private hallway suffusing these spaces with light. The owner benefits from a separate lounge and private access from the exterior deck aft or amidships. Add al fresco...

The guest cabins are no less lavish within the lower deck. In the standard configuration there are three cabins: two doubles and a twin. The twin is ideal for the family yacht use, but when cruising with friends it can be converted to a double. A fourth area can be used for dual purposes. It offers a fully equipped gym with a bathroom and single berth. For owners needing four guest cabins there is ample space to make a permanent conversion from fitness to guest accommodation or on the family yacht to a children's room. Crew are well catered for with ■ unusually ■ two single cabins as well as...

Marco Polo remains below 500 gross tons freeing the owner from many disruptive and annoying regulatory issues yet still offering remarkable volume. Marco Polo is a single propellor yacht. There is no compromise in security or safety though. She can get home safely using a commercial standard schottel pump in the bow. Normally used as a bowthruster, the water jet can be turned to power the yacht forward at up to 6 knots. This offers greater safety than an ordinary twin screw yacht because Marco Polo can steam home after total failure of every system in the main engine room. This is only possible...

CRUISING SPEED: 13 knots MAXIMUM SPEED: 14,5 knots CRUISING RANGE: 6000 NM @ 10,5 knots, AUXILIARY PROPULSION: Schottel SPI 57 RD GENERATORS: 2 x Northern Lights 90kw, OWNER'S SUITE: Master stateroom with ensuite lounge and bathroom GUEST CABINS: VIP cabin, Double cabin, Twin cabin + 1 convertible Gym CREW CABINS : Double cabin (Captain), 2 twin cabins with Pullman, 2 single cabins

PROJECT MANAGER ALBRECMT BUCMNER CHIEF DESIGNER KASIA MILEWSKA GENERAL MANAGER OLIVIA ROCCASERRA NAVAL ARCHITECTURE YACHT DESIGN YACHT MANAGEMENT