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ORION
EXPEDITION CRUISES
Australia,
Antarctica,
Papua New Guinea,
Solomon Islands; Tasmania
ORION
Passenger Capacity: 106 (100 max for Antarctica)
Built: 2003
Length: 337 ft.
Elevator
Officers: European
Staff and Crew: 75. International |
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Itinerary:
Kimberley
(Northwestern Australia); Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands; Great
Barrier Reef, Torres Strait; Antarctica; Tasmania.
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Cabins:
53. All
staterooms and suites are exterior and include a sitting area or living
room, direct internet access, TV/DVD and CD player, mini-refrigerator,
private bathroom, and choice of twin beds or queen-size bed. All have large
or sliding floor-to-ceiling windows.
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Dining:
The restaurant accommodates all guests at
single unassigned seating. An
open deck off the main lounge is also available for dining alfresco.
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Facilities and Activities:
The ship has an
ice-strengthened hull ( Ice Class: E3), remote-viewing cameras atop its
mast, stabilizers, and bow and stern thrusters for easy maneuverability. An
observation lounge on the top deck opens onto a wrap-around deck for
viewing. A lecture theatre is for presentations by
expedition leaders and specialist guest lecturers. A mudroom on the lower
deck stores parkas, boots, and other equipment for
exploration. Amenities include a spa, sauna, masseuse, hairdresser, several
lounges and a computer center with internet access. A
glass atrium wraps around
the elevator, which serves all seven decks. In addition to two jet-propelled tenders there are 10
inflatable motorized boats for shore landings and
10 two-person kayaks.
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Typical Rates and Special Deals: Rates vary according to voyage and
time of year. 10-night cruise from $7,040 (Australian) for an outside cabin to $14,540 for the Owner's Suite; an 11-night
cruise $7,745 to $15,995 (Australian).
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