Itinerary
March, April & October 2010 Papua New Guinea
Rich in history of battles fought during World War 2, these cruises reeal a special place in the Pacific, offering experiences including active volcanoes, snorkeling from pristine beaches and invitations to join the locals and be part of their diverse cultures and customs.
27 March 2010 New Guinea Islands Adventure
11 Nights Embark Cairns, disembark Rabaul
7 April 2010 Wild Papua New Guinea & Bismarck
10 Nights Embark & disembark Rabaul
17 Apr 2010 Papua New Guinea Cultural Highlights
11 nights Embark Rabaul, disembark Cairns
11 Oct 2010 New Guinea Islands Adventure
11 nights Embark Cairns, disembark Rabaul
22 Oct 2010 Papua New Guinea Cultural Highlights
11 nights Embark Rabaul disembark Cairns
April, November & December 2010 South & East Australia
From the beauty of North Queensland and the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef, the wildlife of Kangaroo Island, to the stunning wilderness areas of Tasmania, these 6 and 7 night expeditions are designed to explore this spectacular coastline.
28 Apr 2010 Tropical Reefs & Culture
6 nights Embark Cairns, disembark Thursday Island
2 Nov 2010 The Great Barrier Reef
7 nights Embark Cairns, disembark Sydney
9 Nov 2010 The Wild South East
7 nights Embark Sydney, disembark Melbourne
16 Nov 2010 Southern Australia Delights
7 nights Embark & Disembark Melbourne
24 Nov National Parks of Tasmania
7 nights Embark Melbourne, disembark Hobart
1 Dec 2010 Wild Tasmania
7 nights Embark & Disembark Hobart
May to September 2010 The Kimberley
These 10 night voyages showcase the breathtaking Kimberley - from spectacular waterfalls, sandstone cliffs and gorges, to ancient cultural history and indigenous rock art. The only way to access the best of Kimberley is by sea.
11, 31 May, 20 Jun, 20 Jul, 9 Aug, 6 Sep 2010 Kimberley Expedition
10 nights Embark Darwin, disembark Broome
21 May, 10, 30 Jun, 30 Jul, 16 Sep 2010 Kimberley Expedition
10 nights Embark Broome, disembark Darwin
July & Sep 2010 Spice & Forgotten Islands
Explore Wallacea, the area where the Australian and Asian continental plate meet, and home to a unique blend of flora and fauna. Towering volcanoes rising from the depths of the sea, beautiful islands and ancient cultures including the world renowned Asmat Art mark these amazing expeditions.
10 July 2010 Spice Island Adventure
10 nights embark and disembark Darwin
26 Sep 2010 Forgotten Islands and Asmat Art
10 nights Embark Darwin, disembark Cairns
December 2010 New Zealand and Sub-Antarctic Islands
Visit the amazing scenery of the New Zealand Fiordlands, before moving out to the extraordinary wilderness islands of Macquarie, Campbell, Auckland and Snares Islands. The Sub-Antarctic Islands can only be visited by sea, and their isolation leaves them pristine with abundant bird and marine life.
8 Dec 2010 Sub-Antarctic Wildlife Adventure
13 nights Embark Hobart, disembark Dunedin
21 Dec 2010 Christmas in Fiordland
7 nights Embark & disembark Dunedin
Dec 2010 & Jan 2011 Antarctic Continent
On two different sailings between Tasmania and New Zealand, Orion guests will have the opportunity to see the extraordinary wildlife, towering glaciers, ragged mountains and the historical huts of famous explorers. Unlike other Antarctica cruises, thes take you down below the Antarctic circle, to land where the sun stays above the horizon 24 hours a day.
28 Dec 2010 Mawson's Antarctica
18 nights Embark & disembark Dunedin
1 Feb 2011 Scott and Shackleton's Antarctica - Ross Sea
20 nights Embark Christchurch, disembark Dunedin
