Book Now And Enjoy A Cruise With Orient Lines On The Newly Refurbished Marco Polo The Marco Polo has recently undergone extensive refurbishment throughout its public areas ensuring guests are provided with the utmost in contemporary comfort. Orient Lines' ship is popular with both new and loyal customers and we are confident our guests will love the new look of the Marco Polo with her vibrant colours and classic interior design. Don't delay, book now and take advantage of Orient Lines' amazing offerings and enjoy a cruise on board the newly refurbished ship! Guests can save on selected cruises and take advantage of the special four category cabin upgrades, but only if the selected cruises are booked before the 31 March 2006. Some of the best deals include:

� For sheer magnificence, what can compare to St. Petersburg and the gilded Hermitage Museum? Cruise some of Europe's finest landscapes and relax as you enjoy a four category cabin upgrade on the St. Petersburg & The Baltic cruise. Departing on July 18 cruise from Stockholm (Sweden) to Helsinki (Finland), St Petersburg (Russia), Klaipeda (Lithuania), Ronne (Denmark) and Copenhagen (Denmark) for just �899 per person.

� Forget the hassle of flights on your return journey and cruise with Orient Lines on the 12-night Enchanting Northern Europe II to Dover. The cruise calls at Copenhagen (Denmark), Tallin (Estonia), St Petersburg (Russia), Helsinki (Finland), Stockholm (Sweden) and Kalmar (Sweden), Ystad (Sweden), Kiel Canal, Amsterdam (Holland), Zeebrugge (Belgium) and Dover (London) and costs from �1,099 per person with a 4 category cabin upgrade.

� Cruise from Spain back to the UK in luxury when you enjoy a four category cabin upgrade on the Spain, Portugal & French Highlights cruise. Whatever your reason for cruising the Mediterranean, unlock some of its best-kept secrets and throw new light on even its best-known legends, traditions and treasures. Departing on 1 September 2006, this 12-night fly cruise costs from just �899 per person and calls at Barcelona (Spain), Alicante (Spain), Malaga (Spain), Cadiz (Spain), Lisbon (Portugal), Leixoes (Portugal), The Bay of Biscay, Bordeaux (France), St Helier (Jersey), Le Havre (France) and Dover (England).

'At Orient Lines we are committed to working with the trade to help them sell cruises as easily as possible, and often this is empowering them to pass on great deals and offers to their own customers,' says Francis Riley, General Manager of Orient Lines UK. He added, 'This sale is an extension of our commitment to the trade and the consumer to offer some of the best deals around. We welcome guests to experience the exploration and adventure of an Orient Lines cruise and our recent refurbishment of the ship means guests can enjoy a life-enriching holiday in the newly updated, comfortable and relaxing environment the Marco Polo offers.'

Notes to Editors: For reservations and inquiries call Orient Lines on 0845 658 8050, visit orientlines.co.uk or for further media enquiries please contact Clare Corry, Flagship Consulting on 020 7886 8450 or clare.corry@flagshipgroup.co.uk

The Marco Polo began life as the Alexander Pushkin and first sailed under Orient Lines in November 1993 following an extensive refurbishment. She now features two restaurants, four lounges, a casino, library, health club, a beauty centre, an Internet centre, an outdoor swimming pool and three Jacuzzis. At over 22,000 tons, she retains her handsome traditional profile and her resilient ice-strengthened hull that enables her to cruise in the Antarctic.