ABOARD MV ORION

(brochure pages 18 & 19)

G'day, I'm Bruce from the Kimberley Cruise Centre. Last season I joined the Orion for a trip to Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, a region completely different to my backyard (the Kimberley), yet still as exhilarating!

Whether you're exploring the Kimberley, PNG or Antarctica aboard Orion, you will be sure of comfort, style and 5 star service on board. Did I mention the food? So, let's step aboard...

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. 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 on the Great Barrier Reef, there are many unique opportunities for guests to visit areas of Australia that even most Australians don't get to see. As part of our commitment to offering guests an enriching experience, on board speakers have been selected for their knowledge and expertise on the regions they visit. Guests are invited to attend presentations in the 90 seat Lecture Theatre.

Orion's innovative expeditions are year-round and vary with the seasons:
- Winter (Apr - Sept) in the Kimberley.
- Spring (Oct, Novr) and Autumn (Mar, Apr) in remote and unspoilt parts of Papua New Guinea, Melanesia and New Zealand.
- Summer (Dec, Jan and Feb) in the Tasman Sea, Tasmania and Antarctica.

staterooms

Click on "Load Gallery" at the top of this page to see picture of Deckplan

Accommodation onboard Orion comprises 31 Suites and 22 Staterooms. Every room offers you ocean views, room to relax during the day and a choice of either queen or twin bed sleeping arrangements. All of the Staterooms and Suites have the same high standard of amenity. The marble bathrooms are well appointed, with Grohe tapware, Lanvin toiletries, fluffy towels and robes. All rooms offer conveniences such as ample storage space, complementary 24-hour room service, a flat screen TV, DVD/CD player, internet connectivity, a personal safe, hairdryer and a mini-refrigerator continuously stocked with complimentary bottled water.

	Category B Staterooms The Oceanview Staterooms are located on Deck 3. Relax in your sitting area with tub chair in a 175sq ft* room with a large oval window (except staterooms B322 & B323 which have twin portholes).
	Category A Staterooms These nicely appointed Oceanview Staterooms are situated on deck 3. The average room size is 180 sq ft*, all with large oval windows and a comfortable sitting area with tub chair.
	Junior Suite On decks 4 and 5 there are eighteen Junior Suites. These generously sized 218 sq ft* Suites offer lots of storage space and feature a comfortable two-seater sofa in the sitting area. They also contain a large rectangular window (except JS418 & JS419 which have large oval windows, please note JS512 is a twin bed configuration only).
	deluxe Suite The two Deluxe Oceanview Suites occupy up to 230 sq ft* in area on Deck 5. An open living room with a two-seater sofa and large rectangular window lets you relax and enjoy the beautiful ocean view after a day of exploration.
	Balcony Suite The six luxurious Balcony Suites are also on Deck 5, they have an open living room with a total average area of 230 sq ft*. The Suite affords floor to ceiling sliding glass doors opening onto a private French Balcony allowing you to take in the sea breeze.
	Owners Suite Orion's four spacious Owners' Suites are located on Deck 5. These 345 sq ft* suites contain a beautifully appointed separate bedroom and living room. Enjoy your private French Balcony featuring floor to ceiling sliding glass doors and a small outside area for viewing the breathtaking scenery. (OS509 has two large rectangular windows instead of a balcony. OS502 has the living room space incorporated into the bedroom and features a large bathroom with separate bathtub).
* Average area of room size.