Orion goes in search of the unexpected
SYDNEY – Orion Expedition Cruises has taken the wrapping off its 2010 itineraries for the Australian-based, five-star expedition cruise ship, Orion.
“Our 2010 itineraries continue to build on our core promise to take guests on ‘paths less travelled’,†said managing director Sarina Bratton.
“We are very excited to be providing expeditionary voyages to explore more Australian coastal marine parks, nature reserves, National Parks and World Heritage areas than ever before.â€
Popular expeditions including the Antarctic, Kimberley, Arnhem Land, Papua New Guinea and New Zealand continue –alongside a new range of seven night East Coast, South Australian and Tasmanian explorations stretching from Cairns to Hobart.
New South East Australian itineraries visit Melbourne, coastal Victoria and South Australia for the first time.
Ms Bratton said following guest feedback, Orion will be expanding its itineraries in Papua New Guinea to include six new destinations.
“We are also visiting new parts of the Spice and Tanimbar Islands and for the first time will be adding an expedition that includes Irian Jaya, world-famous for its Asmat Art.
Along with Macquarie Island and Antarctica, expeditions also include Melanesia, remote islands of Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, New Zealand fjord lands and sub-Antarctic islands.
The 2010 colour brochure is in production
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