Want to sail off into the sunset on your honeymoon? But not sure if a cruise is right for you? … [Read more...]
Orion Expedition Cruises
Orion is a purpose built vessel designed to access the inaccessible, all in 5-star luxury.
The ship combines the best and the latest in design with maritime and environmental technology, comfort and casual elegance.
From the ice-strengthened hull to the chilled champagne and superb cuisine, this is expedition cruising at its finest.
Discover Orion’s path less travelled.
Free flights and discounts on 2012 Orion itineraries
April 20, 2011 By 1 Comment
Orion Expedition Cruises is offering free flights from the UK to selected Kimberley, Borneo and Vietnam voyages next year. Early booking discounts of up to 15% also apply on most sailings. Adding to existing itineraries Orion incorporates new packages including the Pure New Zealand and Bay of Islands voyages. Orion II meanwhile adds to its calendar the islands of Micronesia and two new Japanese packages; The Art of Japan and Culinary Voyage … [Read more...]
Mick Fogg: Orion’s real Crocodile Dundee
January 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Mick Fogg has been with Orion since its first season in 2004 and is now Expedition Leader, planning all the ship’s shore itineraries. Born in Edinburgh in 1968, Mick emigrated to Australia with his family two years later. We grabbed him between expeditions and talked to him about proposing to his wife in the most inhospitable place on earth, meeting the late, great Steve Irwin – and why he loves New York City. What is your favourite itinerary … [Read more...]
MV Orion Review – Papua New Guinea Cruise
October 25, 2010 By 1 Comment
Magical Melanesia: Papua New Guinea is a wild, untamed land full of sorcery, magic and bizarre rites and practices. Some tribes are yet to see their first white face. Take this scene, add the luxurious expedition ship MV Orion, and you too will fall under the spell. … [Read more...]
Orion launches Photography cruise in Papua New Guinea
October 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Orion Expedition Cruises is offering tuition in professional photography for its April 2011 cruise in Papua New Guinea in association with Australian Geographic Society and Better Photography magazine. Two leading photographers, Nick Rains and Peter Eastwood will host a series of workshops on photographing seascapes, portrait skills, lighting, detailed macro flora and fauna and tips on editing-software to optimise the final images. The 11-night … [Read more...]
Orion
September 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The MV Orion combines the best and the latest in design with maritime and environmental technology, comfort and casual elegance. Ocean Cruise Passenger capacity: 106 Passenger Decks: 5 Total Cabins: 53 Cabins (Balcony): 6? Cabins (Outside): 0 Cabins (Inside): 53 Gross Tonnage: 4000 Restaurants: 3 Bars: 2 Swimming Pools: 0 Spa: Yes Gym: Yes Casino: No From … [Read more...]
Orion II
September 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Ocean Cruise Passenger capacity: 100 Passenger Decks: 5 Total Cabins: Cabins (Balcony): Cabins (Outside): Cabins (Inside): Gross Tonnage: 4077 Restaurants: 2 Bars: 1 Swimming Pools: 0 Spa: Yes Gym: Yes Casino: No Orion II is a private yacht-like expedition cruise ship built by Cantieri Navale Ferrari of Italy. After a number of years as a private yacht, Orion … [Read more...]
