Orion Expedition Cruises: South Pacific Cruises With Elegance and Adventure

Orion Expedition Cruises is Australia's first world-class expedition cruise line, founded in 2004. More of a mega-yacht than cruise ship, the Orion is a purpose-built vessel large enough to offer luxurious onboard amenities and 5-star cuisine, and small enough to reach remote destinations.

Orion Expedition South Pacific Cruise itineraries
Orion cruises year around to exotic locales and hidden treasures on its South Pacific cruises to Antarctica, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, Asia, Tasmania, New Zealand and Australia's remote Kimberley Coast and Arnhem Land, best accessible from the sea.

The South Pacific cruises are accompanied by onboard expedition teams selected for their knowledge and expertise. These experts can include marine biologists, diplomats, artists, historians, distinguished academics, explorers, ecologists and others. Guests attend presentations onboard and venture ashore with the expedition team.

Explorations off the Orion are done with the 10 zodiacs and 10 kayaks onboard.

Accommodations on Orion Cruises
The Orion features just 31 suites and 22 staterooms, ranging from 175 square feet to 350 square feet, and accommodating about 50 couples. With 75 crew for about 100 guests, Orion offers a very high crew to guest ratio.

All staterooms on Orion Expeditions include ocean views and offer Internet access, flat-screen televisions, DVD/CD, a choice of twin or queen-sized beds, a sitting area and marble bathrooms with Escada toiletries, and complimentary bottled water.

Onboard amenities include a spa, sauna, whirlpool, massuese and a small boutique. There's a lounge, a theatre and library. Dining is single seating, with gourmet dinner menus designed by Serge Dansereau, of Sydney's 'The Bathers' Pavilion' fame, and complemented by wines from Australia, New Zealand and Europe. 

Our luxury cruise experts can arrange your down-under expedition cruise with Orion Expedition Cruises. Read more about Expedition Cruising.