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. All the staterooms feature ocean views and offer internet access, flat-screen TV, DVD/CD, a choice of twin and queen sized beds, a sitting area and marble bathrooms.

On board amenities include a health spa with gymnasium, sauna, sun deck Jacuzzi and a stern marina platform. Orion offers a range of included and optional Shoreside Expeditions designed to enhance the destination exploration for guests. From Camel Safaris in Broome to snorkelling over pristine coral formations, there are many unique opportunities for guests to visit areas of Australia that even most Australians don’t get to see. As part of the commitment to offering guests an enriching experience, on board speakers have been selected for their knowledge and expertise on the regions they visit.

The innovative expeditions are year-round and vary with the seasons: Winter in the Kimberley and Arnhem Land, Spring and Autumn in remote and unspoilt parts of Papua New Guinea, Melanesia and New Zealand, with the introduction of Asia in 2009 and Summer in the Tasman Sea, Tasmania, Antarctica and New Zealand's Sub-Antarctic Islands.

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