Orion Expedition Cruises
Orion heralds a new breed of expedition ship: a state-of-the-art vessel that combines the latest advances in ship design and communication technology with all the style and comfort of a fine cruise ship. Built in Germany in 2003, Orion is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and engineering and features a top-rated ice-strengthened hull, bow and stern thrusters for easy manoeuverability, retractable fin stabilizers for smooth and comfortable sailing, and environmentally friendly mechanical systems.

All 50 suites and staterooms are exterior and feature a sitting area or living room, TV, DVD and CD player, Internet access, mini-refrigerator, safe deposit box, private bathroom, ample closet space, and twin beds that can be converted to a queen-size bed.

A spacious observation lounge on the top deck opens onto a full wrap-around deck for optimal viewing. A mud room on the lower deck stores equipment used during a day of exploration. And a fleet of ten heavy-duty, Zodiac inflatable motorized boats make it possible to land in shallow areas and navigate small rivers and waterways .

Expedition Cruising is different and you will find Orion is unlike any other ship you may have sailed in before. Her appointments are luxurious, yet life aboard has a distinctly relaxed, Australian flavour with the international-standard service being warm and unobtrusive. The ambiance is intimate and subtly elegant.