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Orion
Expedition Cruises - A Path Less Traveled
If you are interested in the
idea of cruising aboard a luxuriously appointed, modern
ship perfectly configured to take you to un spoilt
destinations in and around Australia - places big cruise
ships simply cannot reach, we invite you to include
Orion Cruises as part of your Swain Tours customized
travel experience.
The MV
Orion was completed in November 2003 and ORION combines
the best and latest in ship design with maritime and
environmental technology, comfort and casual elegance.
From the ice-strengthened hull to the chilled champagne,
this is expedition cruising in true
international-standard luxury.
Staterooms
and Suites
All rooms
are exterior and include Internet access, TV/DVD, twin/
queen-size beds, refrigerator, sitting area or living
room, marble bathrooms (53 Staterooms and suites total)
Ships
amenities include
Spa,
sauna, whirlpool, masseuse, hairdresser, boutique.
Food and
Beverages
Constellation restaurant: single unassigned seating plus
separate open deck area for casual alfresco dining.
Observation lounge with wrap-around deck.
Exploration
and recreation equipment includes
Two
jet-propelled tenders, ten heavy-duty motorized Zodiac
inflatable boats, kayaks and windsurfers.
Cruise
schedule & Rates
Orion Expedition Cruises Calendar
of Sailings 2008 - 2009 Voyages (Adobe
PDF)
Category
Descriptions
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.
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Deck Plan
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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
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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. |
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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. |
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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). |
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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. |
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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). |
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