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TWIN SHARE ex Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth
ASK ABOUT THE LATEST AIRFARE SPECIALS AND BUSINESS CLASS UPGRADES. Single fares available upon request. Prices are per person in Australian dollars based on twin share accommodation. Prices are subject to change due to fluctuations in charges, taxes and currency.
Note: Due to flight schedules, departures from some origin cities may require overnight accommodation en route at an additional cost.
* Ports of call may vary based on itinerary and departure dates selected Cabin PricingPortsZhupanova RiverTo the north-east 120 km of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy the Zhupanova River watershed boasts being one of the most productive trout rivers in the world. The Kamchatka south-eastern Peninsula and river is home to the richest rainbow trout habitat. The Zhupanova drains a 1.1 million acre area extending into the central Kamchatka Range of volcanic mountains. The river contains exceptionally large trout, some reaching 7.3-9 kg, (12-15lbs) five species of Pacific salmon, and two species of Anadromous char (Salmo alpinus L). The Zhupanova is a resting place for migratory birds, who gather here in the thousands during their fall migration. The Russian Far East has more brown-bears than Alaska, and the Zhupanova, before or during the annual salmon run is a good place to see them. The eye stopper here is the huge steller sea-eagle, the heaviest eagle in the world. They build their nests overhanging the river, and there is the opportunity to see chicks, as well as adults. PetropavlovskPetropavlovsk is the administrative, industrial, scientific, and cultural center of Kamchatka Oblast (Russia). The city itself has more people than its neighboring regions Magadan Oblast, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, and Koryak Autonomous Okrug, making it the largest by far in the far northeast. The city is situated on high hills and surrounded by volcanoes. In fact, the horizon cannot be seen clearly from any point of town as volcanoes and mountains are everywhere. Country - Russian Federation Lenin Square and City views of Avachinsky Volcano Atlasova IslandAtlasova Island, is the northernmost island and highest volcano of the Kuril islands, part of the Sakhalin Oblast in Russia. Alaid Volcano Skaly Lovushky & Onekotan IslandSkaly Lovushky & Onekotan Island Yankitcha IslandTiny Yankicha, the emergent tip of an extinct volcano, is stunning. The steep-walled caldera is broken to the south and so is flooded by the sea, forming a tranquil lagoon where harlequins and sea otters show their stuff and crested and whiskered auklets nest. The inner grassy slopes rise to the rocky rim where fulmars nest and kittiwakes smother the cliffs. Near the lip of the lagoon a is a gap in the beach which fills with thermal waters- a serious setting for a natural hot spring bath. The very fit can hike to the peak of the island and those who make the effort are rewarded with a panoramic view of the caldera, fringed with jagged peaks. Source: www.orionexpeditions.com Urup IslandUrup Island Source: www.orionexpeditions.com Kuril Islands Chirpoy IslandChirpoy Island Source: www.orionexpeditions.com KorsakovKorsakov is a port town of 36.652 people in Sakhalin Oblast, Russia. It is located at the southern tip of the island on the shores of Anniva Bay, some 42 km south of the island's primary city of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. There is a great view over the harbor, along with a monument on the hill just behind the sea terminal.
Orion II Cabin InfoView Another Cabin: Cruise line infoOrion Expedition CruisesFounded in early 2004, Australian owned and operated, Orion Expedition Cruises has developed voyages to encourage guests to become a part of the region they are discovering.
Orion is a purpose built vessel designed to access the inaccessible, all in 5-star luxury. The ship combines the best and the latest in design with maritime and environmental technology, comfort and casual elegance. From the ice-strengthened hull to the chilled champagne and superb cuisine, this is expedition cruising at its finest. Described as the latest in the quest to build the perfect expedition vessel * , all Orion’s staterooms feature ocean views and offer internet access, flat-screen TV, DVD/CD, a choice of twin and queen sized beds, a sitting area and marble bathrooms. Other on board amenities include a health spa with gymnasium, sauna, sun deck Jacuzzi and a stern marina platform. Orion offers a range of included and optional Shoreside Expeditions designed to enhance the destination exploration for our guests. From Mallard sea plane flights and outback 4WD tours, to snorkeling over pristine coral formations, there are many unique opportunities for guests to visit areas of Australia that even most Australians don’t get to see. As part of our commitment to offering guests an enriching experience, on board speakers have been selected for their knowledge and expertise on the regions they visit. Guests are invited to attend presentations in the 90 seat Lecture Theatre. Our innovative expeditions are year-round and vary with the seasons: - Winter (May to September) in the Kimberley, Top End, East Timor, Arnhem Land and Komodo - Spring (October, November) and Autumn (March, April) in remote and unspoilt parts of the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef, Torres Strait Islands and Papua New Guinea - Summer (December, January and February) in the Tasman Sea, Tasmania and Antarctica. We would be delighted to have you join us on a voyage to some of the most wonderful but rarely seen places on earth. Ship infoOrion IIOriginally launched in late 1990 as Renaissance Four and re-launched in 2009 after extensive technical refurbishment, redecoration and other improvements, the all-suite Orion II offers fine small-ship cruise travel.
Orion II complies with the latest international and U.S. Coast Guard safety regulations and is outfitted with the most current navigation and communications technology as well as retractable fin stabilizers for smooth sailing, an icestrengthened hull for Antarctic voyages and a fleet of Zodiacs to enable easy shore access in remote locations. Orion II carries a crew of 70, providing a ratio of over 1 crew member for 2 guests. Taken together with her limited guest capacity, excellence of design, craftsmanship and material, Orion II's spaciousness and intimate ambience combine to make her ideal for distinctive cultural and expedition voyages. Each ocean view suite has a sitting area or separate living room, twin or queen-size beds, spacious closets, flat screen television and DVD, iPod dock and air conditioning. Decorated with rich fabrics, handsome wood, polished brass, rare antiquities and fine works of art, the ship’s public spaces are warm and inviting.
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