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1st November 2014 Re: Marco Polo in Leknes Cruise & Maritime Voyages wish to advise that due to adverse wind conditions experienced by their cruise ship MS Marco Polo when approaching her berth in Leknes (Lofoten Islands), Norway, it was decided, in the interest of safety, to take anchor. Whilst manoeuvring and as the tide was retreating, the ship touched a mud bank and became lodged. A subsequent inspection by divers has revealed that there has been no damage to the vessel's hull or propulsion systems. Marco Polo has now been successfully manouvered off the mud bank with the assistance of the evening high water tide and has now resumed her 14 night voyage to Norway and the Land of the Northern Lights en-route to Alta. 
MS Marco Polo
Passengers wishing to go ashore were transferred by tender and the local tour programme continued as scheduled. Chris Coates, Commercial Director of CMV commented, "The comfort and safety of our passengers is our top priority and our passengers have been kept fully updated of the situation." Cruise and Maritime Voyages Ltd. press release |
