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Australia Cruise | Great Barrier Reef

Snorkeling on Australia's Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling on Australia's Great Barrier Reef

Exploring Australia's Great Barrier Reef on board Orion is like having access to the most beautiful parts of this World Heritage area on a five or six night cruise aboard your own private mega-yacht. The reef is the world's largest ecological structure and home to over 1,500 species of fish. Orion's Zodiac safaris allow guests to snorkel and swim over pristine and seldom-visited sections of the reef, alive with corals and teeming with tropical fish. Orion guests will have complimentary access to many of the facilities offered by five star Hamilton Island – including access to the snorkelling heaven of Hardy Reef. Walking trails guide you through the lush rainforest of the National Park all the way to the top of Mt Kootaloo. We sail on to Percy Island to enjoy kayaking in this idyllic setting whilst our crew prepares a fresh seafood beach barbecue. What more perfect way to spend your day than in the shade or in the shallows with a glass of wine in your hand? Make sure you spend some time at either end of your journey in sub-tropical cosmopolitan Brisbane and Cairns with all its natural attractions and World Heritage listed rainforests.

Itinerary at a glance:

Day 1 Brisbane, Queensland
Day 2 At sea
Day 3 Percy Island
Day 4 Hamilton Island
Day 5 Hardy Reef
Day 6 Coonanglebah
Day 7 Cairns, Queensland

Detailed Itinerary


2012 Departures

November 25, 2012

Category Type Price Sale price
alt B Stateroom $2,935 N/A
alt A Stateroom 3,410 2,560
alt JS Junior Suite 4,050 3,040
alt DS Deluxe Suite 4,435 N/A
alt BS Balcony Suite 5,295 N/A
alt OS Owners Suite 6,145 3,995

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Technically and aesthetically, Orion is arguably the most sophisticated vessel in its class. The Berlitz Ocean Cruising and Cruise Ships guide describes her as "the latest in the quest to build the ideal expedition cruise ship". Constructed by the world-leading Cassens Shipyard in Emden, and launched in November 2003, she boasts a host of advanced design features including technology that sets new standards in sustainable marine environmental practices.
Although custom-made for expedition cruising, Orion is the epitome of elegance. No expense has been spared when it comes to the quality of fittings and furnishings, and the range and calibre of onboard recreational facilities are nothing short of five-star. Orion's luxurious appointments means she is more mega-yacht than cruise ship and her guests are few; around just 50 couples, all cared for in 5-star comfort by a crew of 75. Chart your own path less travelled.

Technical Information
Length: 103 metres
Beam: 14.25 metres
Draft: 3.82 metres
Hull: Ice-reinforced for voyages in the Arctic and Antarctic
Ice Class: E3 (Germanischer Lloyd)
Gross Tonnage: 4,000
Engines: Mak; 8M25; 3,265HP
Speed: 15 knots. Cruise speed: 13 knots
Stabilisers: Blohm & Voss, retractable fin stabilisers
Manoeuvrability: Bow and stern thrusters
Built: 2003
Delivery Date: November 2003
Builder: Cassens Shipyard-Emden, Germany
Staterooms and Suites: 53
Guest Capacity: 106 (twin occupancy)
Crew: 75
Elevator: Yes
Classification: Germanischer Lloyd
alt100 A5 E3 Passenger Ship alt MC E3 AUT
Regulations: Orion is built according to the latest international safety regulations, including those of the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Public Health, Canadian Arctic Shipping, and St. Lawrence Seaway.
Additional Craft: 10 Zodiac Heavy Duty MK5, 10 Kayaks, 2x12 passenger tenders
Communications: Direct-dial satellite telephones; fax; e-mail; Internet access; internal telephone system
Registry: Bahamas


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