Artful expeditions afloat with Orion cruises

John Chekian reminded us that for the past 5 years Orion has delivered up-close-and-personal, all-inclusive explorations with an ease that larger ships cannot even contemplate. It is such a successful company that some passengers have sailed on Orion no less than 20 times. Now Orion II is steaming over the horizon to make its inaugural cruise in mid 2011. Orion’s portfolio of destinations will be enticingly expanded to include the firey Kamchatka Peninsula in eastern Russia, ethereal cypress forests and traditional villages in Japan, biodiverse jungle in Borneo and the hospitable landscapes of Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. John is excited about the addition of Borneo in particular. A national park visit will be a much-anticipated day for many passengers as it will provide an opportunity to see orangutans in their natural habitat.

The pristine beauty of the Sepik in New Guinea, New Zealand, Antarctica and the Kimberleys where red rocks and desert dramatically slam up against an indescribably blue sea will continue to delight new and repeat passengers. According to John the highlight of a Kimberleys cruise is a thrilling flight over the Bungle Bungle Ranges and what’s more, it is included in the cost of the cruise.

Chilled champagne, good company, a casually elegant dining ambience, fresh, seasonal food à la mode de Serge Dansereau and a suite to retire to that reflects the best in spacious comfort and modern technology – all this and you are on a 5 star expedition, floating through a wilderness! John enthuses that no other mode of travel offers this level of ultra satisfying comfort, luxury amenities and convenience and yet still allows you to feel like you are on a privileged adventure.

Special interest groups really love Orion – photographers, “twitchers”, history buffs, keen mariners and the merely curious - and now that Asia will be offered as a year-round destination, why not consider organizing a group and use the time on board to appreciate a spectacular latitude together?

There is a ratio of 1 staff to every 2 guests and never more than about 100 guests on board.

For John food is one stellar attraction of Orion, but to be able to see, taste and smell the sea from your own balcony and marvel at the Milky Way at night – that is the real essence of cruising. A French balcony suite on deck 5 will deliver all this and a bathroom to love!

Contact John for more information on 1800 047 047 or email him at: jchekian@conciergetraveller.com.au

CONCIERGE EXCLUSIVE KIMBERLEYS EXPEDITION INCLUDES: 10 NIGHTS STATEROOM ACCOMMODATION • ALL MEALS • 24-HOUR ROOM SERVICE • EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES • PORT & HANDLING CHARGES • ZODIAC EXCURSIONS AND TENDER TRANSFERS • BUNGLE BUNGLE FIXED WING FLIGHT • FEES & TAXES • CONNOISSUER WINE PACKAGE

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