

Orion Expedition Cruises are a voyage out of the ordinary!
Orion Cruises
This extraordinary luxurious ship takes you deep into natural coastlines that are truly like nothing else on earth. The amazing new Orion Expedition cruises offer gourmet cuisine, scintilating decor, and laid back Aussie amiance making an Orion cruise one of a kind! Orion was designed from the start to go safely into out of the way places, and to do so in high style! It has an ice-strengthened hull and advanced maritime technology. It also has state of the art amenities and decor throughout the ship. All Staterooms offer internet access, flat screen TV, DVD/CD, marble baths, and a view of the ocean along with some of the most stunning Australia scenery! Orion has a health spa with gymnasium, sauna, sun deck Jacuzzi and a unique stern marina platform where zodiacs await to whisk you away to unique adventures. Our exclusive travel agents have taken trainings with Orion, and have met the founder and officers of the company at Virtuoso Travel Mart. Orion is the only shipping line ever owned by a woman. We were very excited to meet Sarina Bratton and hear her unique vision of a new type of expedition cruise line. Our travel consultants love expedition cruising the luxury way with Orion. Check out our new Australia discovery: Orion Expedition Cruises.
Click the link below to see a slideshow on Orion.
Orion Amazing Cruises:
One reason why our exclusive trip planners love Orion Expeditions is the exciting and unusual places this unique ship visits. Her small size and rugged hull allow close in sailing in out of the way waters most ships only see from afar. This one of a kind Australian discovery is led by an innovative team from down under who strive to create an experience beyond the typical cruise. Orion is "designed to access the inaccessible, all in 5-star luxury." They have a goal of letting guest become a part of the region they are exploring. Orion Expeditions puts environmental and cultural sensitivity front and center in everything they do. Consider a sailing to one of these amazing destinations for your next excursion travel experience:
Antarctica Trips
During December January and February, Voyages to Antarctica and New Zealand Sub-Antarctic Islands.
See an Orion Antarctica Trips Itinerary and photos here!
Papua Travel
During March and April Cruising to remote and unspoilt parts of Papua New Guinea and Melanesia.
See an Orion Papua Travel Itinerary and slide show here! Orion expedition teams go out of their way to foster local culture and environment on their Papua New Guinea travels. Their unique relationships bring you into the culture of Papua New Guinea People.
Australia Coast
From April to September Voyages to the Kimberley and Arnhem Land. Orion cruises the Northern Australia Coast and the most amazing Australia scenery! See a Kimberley Itinerary for the Australia Coast and slide a show here! Visit our Orion Expedition Site to see all of the exciting itineraries available from Orion Cruises! Call one of our expedition cruise experts and experience full service travel planning for your next Orion Expedition.
