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Introducing the Ship
Orion Expedition Cruises is winning numerouse awards now and is pleased to have been voted number one in three categories of the just announced
2007 Cruise Passenger Magazine Reader's Choice Awards. Orion has been voted
"Best Small Ship",
"Best Adventure Cruise" and "Best Cuisine".
Although the Orion was custom made for expedition cruising, life onboard emphasises relaxation and indulgence, combining the best and latest in ship design with maritime and environmental technology, comfort and casual elegance.
Every expedition includes onboard presentations from experts who provide insights into the regions Orion is about to explore. With a crew of 65 taking care of just over a hundred guests, service is unassuming and polished.
Aboard Orion your fellow travellers are like minded couples all enjoying this very special experience. The cuisine is inspired by ingredients from the regions you visit, the wine list perfectly complementing each meal and the lifestyle on board is casual and relaxed.
Provided with a combination of quality on-board surroundings, service and comfort, guests will experience many wonderful places that, until now, have been difficult to access...
Onboard facilities
Among Orion's features are a Vega Health Spa, fitness centre & gymnasium, hospital & doctor, sauna and masseuse, jacuzzi, hair salon, boutique, sophisticated lecture theater, comfortable lounges, library, laundry and an Internet center. Orion is served by 65 seasoned European officers and crew.
Staterooms and Suites - 53 rooms
Guest capacity is 106 in lower beds with an additional 33 convertible sofas or pullman beds. While its technical features enable it to explore some of the world¹s most remote regions, it is Orion's accommodations that set it apart from other expedition ships.
All rooms & suites are exterior and luxuriously furnished with all the comforts of home, and then some. All offer ocean views and beautiViewy appointed marble bathrooms. They feature twin beds that can be converted to a queen-size bed, a TV set, a DVD/CD player, Internet access, a mini-refrigerator, ample closet space, sitting area or living room, and a private bathroom. A large oval or square window or sliding glass doors afford excellent views of the passing scenery and ports of call.
Communications (direct to ship via satellite at a surcharge)
Phone & Fax: • Telephone - 0011 1954 499 5166 • Facsimile - 0011 1954 499 5167
Email: • Contact guests with their name and room number in the 'Subject' line to
orion@orioncruises.com.au
Internet: • Room (data port) • Library (2 pc's) • Galaxy & Leda Lounges (wireless) • For recharging batteries, local power supply is 240v 60hz • Adapters are available.
Mobile Phones: • All are subject to availability when close to shore • International visitors check with your own cellphone supplier for access in Australia & surrounding waters.
Food and Beverages
The ship's Constellation restaurant offers single unassigned seating with a separate open deck area for casual alfresco dining. Dining is an unhurried experience with a single unassigned seating in the restaurant, and a cafe off the main lounge is also available for dining alfresco. A magnificent glass atrium wraps around the elevator linking all the main decks.
Award-winning Sydney chef Serge Dansereau has created signature menus which feature culinary traditions and produce from the regions en route. The Observation lounge offers a relaxed ambience for relaxing with wrap-around deck and superb views. Tipping & gratuities are not required on board the Orion.
Exploration & recreation equipment
A fleet of two jet-propelled tenders, ten heavy-duty motorized Zodiac MK5 inflatable boats, kayaks and windsurfers make it possible to land in shallow areas and navigate small rivers and waterways.
As elegant and comfortable as it is, Orion never loses sight of its purpose as an expedition ship. A spacious observation lounge on the top deck opens onto a View wrap-around deck for optimal viewing. A mud room on the lower deck stores equipment used during a day of exploration.
Plan your cruise holiday with friendly first-hand advice
Specialist Consultants from our Cruise Department can provide first hand advice and tips to make your voyage truly memorable. For connecting flights to duty-free shopping and travel insurance, talk to one today or send them your request for a fast reply.
Airfares
Your GlobeNet Travel cruise specialist has special holiday airfares available for both your international & connecting flights within Australia and can organise all of your travel arrangements.
To see the Orion Cruises 2006/7 calendars, view 3D Movies, rates, cabin descriptions, deck plans & itineraries CLICK HERE.
Details for the serious traveller...
Technically and aesthetically, the Orion is arguably the most sophisticated vessel in its class, boasting a host of advanced design features.
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 maneuverability, retractable fin stabilizers for smooth and comfortable sailing, and environmentally friendly mechanical systems.
Constructed in Emden, Germany at the Cassens Shipyard, the MV Orion has received an E3 ice classification from Germanischer Lloyd, the highest designation for cruise ships, enabling the vessel to ply packed ice locales including those of Antarctica.
The vessel's numerous technological advancements include an ice- strengthened hull, a stabilizer with retractable fins, and bow and stern thrusters for top cruising dexterity. Orion also has an impressive range of 8,500 nautical miles with a speed of 15 knots, and is environmentally friendly, with an osmosis system to create its own water and a biological sewage treatment system.
The Orion cruises ship has six continuous decks served by a glass-encased elevator. Moreover, the vessel's range of public spaces -from the sophisticated Constellation Dining Room, which accommodates all guests at a single, unassigned sitting - to the Galaxy Observation Lounge, a theater-style auditorium equipped with digital surround-sound-are masterfully composed to exude both grandeur and intimacy.
Simply put, the Orion cruises are more than just a place for travelers to rest their heads. The ship boasts superb accoutrements: rich wood decor, handsome marble finishing, and original artwork.
The ship's 22 staterooms measure up to 220 square feet; 31 suites measure up to 350 square feet. (One stateroom is wheelchair accessible.) All staterooms and suites are exterior with generous windows, sitting areas or separate living rooms, and private marble bathrooms.
All cabins include a Sony dual TV/DVD player, CD player, and flat plasma screen, providing access to 14 television channels, three music channels and have the ability to relay the ship's position via the remote camera mounted atop the ship's forward mast.
The Orion cruises ship has also been constructed with the expedition traveler in mind. The ship' s fleet of ten Zodiac landing craft allows travelers to disembark comfortably and efficiently at remote anchorages. The set of two-person kayaks offers an adventurous way to experience the region, with seasoned expedition leaders to guide the way.
After a day of exploration, passengers can drop off their muddy boots and parkas in the Mud Room on the lower deck during voyages to Antarctica. The Orion cruises ship's other indulgences include a spa with a gym, sauna and masseuse, whirlpool, and computer center with Internet access.
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