13 Jan, 2012
Orion Expedition Cruises launches Orion II
Commencing operations in 2004, Orion Expeditions Cruises has risen to become the leading expedition cruise operator in Asia Pacific.
It‘s not just what they do but the way they do it that sets them apart. Orion Expedition Cruises is small enough to be intimate and large enough to be safe. The vessels can reach smaller ports and inlets but brave the greatest sea. Her onboard luxuries beautifully complement the pristine outdoor panorama. From the ice-strengthened hull to the chilled champagne, this is expedition cruising in true international-standard luxury.
With diverse itineraries spanning the ‘land of ice and fire’ to the land of ‘fragrant nails’ visits to historic polar huts and encounters with orang-utans, Orion’s expeditions provide an even greater range of adventures for adventurers. Destinations include the Russian Far East, the culturally rich Inland Sea of Japan, the energetic and charismatic Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia, the incredibly rich diversity of Borneo, New Zealand and Sub-antarctic Islands that so few can visit, Papua New Guinea's ancient and primitive cultures, the grand frontier of Australia's Kimberley region and the Antarctic Continent.
After exploring ashore you can relax and enjoy a la carte gourmet dinner dining options including single, unassigned seating in the beautiful restaurant, or the more relaxed atmosphere outside on the open deck, under wide and starry skies. All carefully appointed staterooms and suites have ocean views, flat screen TVs, DVD/CD players, marble bathrooms and mini-refrigerators. Other impressive amenities include a state-of-the-art 90 seat lecture theatre onboard Orion and Vega Health Spa incorporating massage and beauty.
Designed for travellers who seek intellectual and physical stimulation, while enjoying the company of like-minded adventurous spirits, Orion’s ecologically sensitive expeditions provide authentic experiences in remote and seldom visited destinations, allowing time to relax and absorb the surroundings and cultures. Discover worlds unknown to mainstream tourism. Explore hidden rivers, coves and fjords, photograph crocodiles, brown bears, Komodo dragons, penguins and humpback whales, visit ancient temples, stand inside Mawson’s hut, dive on 2 World War II wrecks, snorkel untouched coral reefs, learn about ancient and mysterious cultures and visit traditional tribal villages.
Orion offers a range of included and optional shore side expeditions designed to enhance the destination exploration. Be touched by the spray of roaring waterfalls, step ashore to discover age-old Aboriginal rock art or witness the immense landscape flame red in the setting sun.
The onboard experience is enhanced by our qualified expert expedition leaders and speakers - marine biologists, naturalists, historians, explorers, award-winning chefs, ecologists and scientists reveal secrets of destinations visited, sharing their knowledge and insight to enhance the travel experience and satisfy the curious. You can now relax, and take in the experiences the Orion world can offer you.
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