Orion Expedition Cruises releases 2010 brochure

Australian expedition cruise line Orion has just released its 2010 brochure. In addition to destination features including the Kimberly and Arnhem Land, Papua New Guinea, the Spice Islands, New Zealand and Antarctica, the 2010 brochure contains useful information for potential expedition travellers, demonstrating the differences between typical mainstream cruising and the stimulating physical and intellectual experiences to be had on an Orion expedition voyage. 

The brochure contains comprehensive information on Orion’s range of 5 star accommodation and facilities, and examples of onboard luxuries such as boutique, massage, spa, elevator and lounges – and Serge Dansereau’s award-winning cuisine. 
In 2010 Orion has Australia covered – for the first time the company’s luxury expedition vessel Orion will be visiting every Australian State, plus Macquaire Island and Antarctica. Two coastal highlights voyages that include Victoria and South Australia in November will round out visits to every State and the Northern Territory.

Expeditions also include Melanesia, remote islands of Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, New Zealand fjord lands and sub-Antarctic islands.

2010 voyages feature:

• Six new rarely visited island destinations in Papua New Guinea

• Three new ports in the exotic Spice and Tanimbar Islands
• Orion’s inaugural visit to Irian Jaya, famous worldwide for its vibrant Asmat Art woodcarvings
• New Australian coastal voyages from Cairns to Hobart including World Heritage listed marine parks, nature reserves, national parks and wilderness areas
• Inaugural voyage to Melbourne, the Limestone Coast, Kangaroo Island, Eyre Peninsular and Fleurieu Peninsular
• Christmas in New Zealand’s spectacular fjord land

The Antarctic continent remains a strong Orion drawcard for adventurers lured by the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit the historic Antarctic explorer bases of Mawson, Scott and Shackleton.

Those seeking warmer climes can cruise the Great Barrier Reef – perfect for shorter breaks in one of the most beautiful parts of the world – and easily accessible through major gateways. 

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