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MV ORION II
ORION EXPEDITION CRUISES – MV ORION II
Orion Expedition Cruises provide travellers with the unique and exclusive opportunity to experience the less travelled terrains of the South Pacific region in 5-star luxury. In their own words, Orion cruises are "designed to access the inaccessible", boasting the best in design, maritime and environmental technology, comfort and casual elegance.
A selection of included and optional shore side expeditions is available, encouraging guests to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the regions they are visiting.
The expeditonary cruise ship combines luxury and service alongside the opportunity to see some of the most unique and often unspoilt cruise destinations. The small size of the vessel ensures no one is overlooked, with 70 staff overlooking just 100 cruise enthusiasts.
TESTIMONIALS
The Luxury Cruise Company prides itself on its expertise, service and advice.
Please see some of our latest service testimonials from our members.
Consultant: Jacqui Ridler
Jacqui, Just back after an absolutely fabulous trip. The hotels were superb and the cruise was brilliant! The hotel in Bali was superb, and we were upgraded to the honeymoon suite!! Every villa was private, self-contained and had a si....
Read all our testimonials here
LATEST ARTICLES
Orion Expedition Cruises Blog Day 10
21 October 2011
Day 10 -Arrival in Bali. We arrive at Benoa port in Bali at sunrise and opt to sit & watch the docking from the balcony of
Author: Scott Anderson
Orion Expedition Cruises Blog Day 9
20 October 2011
Day 9 - At sea. I wasn’t really looking forward to the relatively long passage at sea between Makassar and Bali - around 36 hours - but I needn’t have worried. Not only....
Author: Scott Anderson
Orion Expedition Cruise Blog Day 8
19 October 2011
Day 8 - Makassar - Makassar is Indonesia’s 5th city, known for a while as Ujung Pandang, and has been a major trading centre for centuries. Another functional port but like P....
Author: Scott Anderson
Orion Expedition Cruises Blog Day 7
18 October 2011
Day 7 - Tana Toraja At breakfast we hear that we will indeed be able to attend one of the funerals in the afternoon, which is really exciting.
Author: Scott Anderson
Orion Expedition Cruises Blog Day 6
17 October 2011
Day 6 - Tana Toraja We set off early for the gruelling 5 hour coach journey to Tana Toraja (Tana meaning ’land’, thus, land of the Toraja people). The Toraja in....
Author: Scott Anderson
SHIP DETAILS
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AT A GLANCE
At A Glance:
Cruise destinations:
- Asia:
- Cambodia
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Indonesisa
- Malaysia
- China
- Singapore
- Phillippines
- Australia
- Papua New Guinea
- Micronesia
Orion II has also been fitted with a reinforced ice breaking hull which will allow it to cruise around the Arctic and Antarctic
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CABINS & SUITES
Penthouse Suite
Orion II's four spacious Penthouse Suites are the only suites located on Deck 6. These 260sq ft suites have private balconies, window and sitting area.
Balcony Suite
The twelve luxurious Balcony Suites 245sq ft and located on Deck 5 with sitting area and a private balcony allowing you to take in the sea breeze.
Deluxe Suite
The two Deluxe Suites occupy up to 285 sq ft* in area on Deck 5. Forward windows and a sitting area lets you relax and enjoy the beautiful ocean view after a day of exploration.
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
On deck 4 there are eleven Junior Suites. These 235sq ft suites have a window and sitting area.
AA Ocean Suite
AA Ocean Suite
These nicely appointed Ocean Suites are situated on deck 3. The average room size is 225 sq ft*, all with windows and a comfortable sitting area.
A Ocean Suite
A Ocean Suite
The A Ocean Suites are located on Deck 2 with portholes and a generous average area of 275sq ft*.
B Ocean Suite
B Ocean Suite
The B Ocean Suites are located on Deck 4 windows and sitting area. The average area is 215sq ft*.
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FACILITIES
Facilities
- Boutique Shop: Offering a range of gifts, signature clothing and jewellery
- Elevator: This is service decks 2 to 6
- Gymnasium: The gymnasium is located on deck 4 and includes a step machines, two treadmills, a rowing machine, a bicycle and exercise mats.
- Hair & Beauty Salon
- Hospital & Infirmary: Orion II has a doctor on board at all times. There is also a very limited range of pharmaceuticals on board so please ensure to pack sufficient quantities of medicine for your journey
- Internet: There are 2 PC’s, which have full Internet access. If you wish to use the onboard Wi-Fi service – internet cards are available for purchase.
- Jacuzzi: A Jacuzzi spa is located on the Sun Deck Lounge:
- The Lounge: located on Deck 3, is the hub of social life on board the Orion II
- Library: The library is well stocked with a wide range of informative books and journals.
- Outdoor Café: This is located on Deck 5 and offers breakfast & lunch
- Reception Desk: 24 hour help desk
- Restaurant: The Restaurant offers guests a relaxed yet sophisticated environment for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dining aboard Orion II is a leisurely experience with a single, open sitting allowing you to choose when and with whom you dine.
- Sun Deck: Padded sun loungers allowing you to absorb the atmosphere and relax
- Health Spa: Includes a range of spa treatments and gymnasium equipment
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DINING
Dining
The cruise experience is enhanced by some of the very best award winning cuisine, having partnered up with Serge Dansereau of the ‘The Bathers Pavillion’ to create a gourmet dining experience to rival the very best restaurants in the world. The cuisine is focussed on quality as often sourced from locally sourced regions that you are visiting. Orion II also has an alternative menu that concentrates on Pan Asian traditions of cooking.
Furthermore there is an opportunity to eat the freshest seafood of the seafood barbeque, which is served on the stern deck.
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SPA
Spa
The Orion II exemplifies the ability to allow their customers to do as much and as little as they want. In the case of needing to wind down further Orion II offers the following Spa experiences:
- Hair Styling & Beauty Salon
- Gymnasium: enjoy the ocean view gymnasium, which includes step machines, treadmills, cross-trainers, bicycles and free weights.
- Spa Treatments: Orion II has custom designed spa treatments including body rejuvenation, aromatherapy, massage treatments, lymphatic drainage, reflexology & sport injury treatment.
- Orion II Shore Experiences: Orion II also offers onshore exclusive beach massages and more.
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TECHNICAL STATS
Technical Stats
Technical Information
- Length: 88 meters
- Beam: 15.3 meters
- Draft: 4.5 meters
- Hull: Ice-strengthened hull for voyages in the Arctic and Antarctic Gross
- Tonnage: 4,077
- Engines: MAN B&W Diesel 2 x 2520 KW
- Speed: 14 knots.
- Cruise speed 13.5 knots
- Stabilizers: Retractable fin stabilizers
- Built: January 1991. Refitted 2009
- Suites: 50 Guest
- Capacity: 100 (twin occupancy).
- Crew: 68
- Elevator: Yes
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