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Journeys Magazine – Issue 1
Welcome to our first edition of Journeys, an e-magazine showcasing Orion’s expeditions and destinations through articles by well known travel writers from around the world. There is no hard-sell in this magazine; just selected stories and reflections by highly respected writers who have travelled, both independently and with a variety of tour operators, to many […]
Orion Expeditions launches iPad App
Orion Expedition Cruises has launched its first iPad App, downloadable for free through the Apple iTunes store. Select from three separate options in the library – 2013 Expeditions, MV Orion – The Ship and Creating Memories. Now with just the tap of a finger the iPad screen brings Orion’s range of 2013 expeditions to life […]
Lindblad reveals plans for Orion
Source: www.travelweekly.com.au Bratton: “I am leaving at a time when we have the strongestforward sales in our history. I am leaving on a high.” The new owner of Orion Expedition Cruises, Lindblad Expeditions, has outlined its plans for the Orion with the vessel to be renamed, supplied with new marine equipment and embarking on fresh […]
Orion Expedition Cruises acquired by Lindblad Expeditions
Lindblad Expeditions, the U.S.-based small ship expedition company which partners with the National Geographic Society for expedition cruising, has announced that Orion Expedition Cruises will become part of Lindblad’s existing fleet starting with March 2014 itineraries, offering Orion past and future guests access to expeditions around the globe. “We are extremely excited about the opportunity […]
Breaking news – Orion Expedition Cruises sold to Lindblad Expeditions
Bratton to step down from Orion next month US small ship expedition company Lindblad Expeditions has just announced that Australia’s Orion Expedition Cruises would become part of its portfolio, with the move effeftive for itineraries from March 2014. Orion founder Sarina Bratton will leave the business when her current contract is completed on 19 April, […]
Orion rescue of Frenchman Alain Delord in the Southern Ocean
The expedition cruise ship MVOrion arrived in Hobart, Australia, at 0900, Tuesday 22 January, having diverted from its planned course (heading to Macquarie Island to conclude its expedition to Antarctica) in order to attempt to rescue French solo yacht sailor Alain Delord whose yacht’s mast had broken into three pieces and the hull subsequently damaged […]
Stranded French yachtie rescued by Orion, but at what cost?
THE ANTARCTIC cruise ship MV Orion has rescued stranded round-the-world solo yachtsman Alain Delord who is said to be in good health. The captain of the Antarctic cruise ship diverted to rescue a stricken yachtsman in the remote Southern Ocean has described how passengers cheered when Alain Delord was plucked from the sea. Mr Delord […]
Voyages Back in Time to the Lost Paradise of Papua New Guinea
During March and April 2013, the award-winning expedition cruise ship Orion will again provide a very civilised and luxurious way to explore the coast and islands of near-neighbour, Papua New Guinea. 11-night itineraries conveniently commence and conclude in Cairns, Queensland, seamlessly incorporating a charter flight direct to or from the ship in Rabaul for boarding […]
Orion Focuses on Forgotten Islands
An exciting expedition providing inquisitive explorers and photography enthusiasts alike the chance to improve their photographic skills while on location visiting a string of historically important, though rarely visited, islands just north of Australia. Orion’s Forgotten Islands Photography Expedition. Along a visually stimulating path less travelled there will be ample opportunity to experience cultural, historic […]
Hang with orangutans in Borneo
A huge alpha male orangutan (not Big Tom) at thefirst feeding station. Picture: Obrien Barry IT IS a magic moment. A strong hand plonks on my shoulder. I look down to see two incredibly long arms reaching up and a young orang-utan pleading to be picked up. My tentative hands oblige. With arms around my […]
