Orion II

Ship Highlights
• Passengers : 100
• Luxury Expedition Ship

Orion II is a private yacht-like expedition cruise ship built in Italy. After a number of years as a private yacht, Orion II was relaunched in 2009 following an extensive technical refit. Little expense was spared with this stylish, Italian built, all-suite Mega Yacht. Orion II now offers the finest standards in small-ship cruise travel. She also has an ice-strengthened hull for voyages in the Arctic and Antarctic and is fitted with stabilizers.

The expedition equipment includes Zodiacs and fast tenders to deliver the Orion expedition experience. Combining luxury and service will require staffing by 68 offices and crew to serve Orion II’s capacity of 100 guests. Excellence of design, craftsmanship and quality materials combined with Orion II’s spaciousness and intimate ambience make her ideal for distinctive cultural and expedition voyages.

Life on Board the Orion II
Accommodation onboard Orion II comprises of 50 Suites.

Every room offers you ocean views and is appointed with a sitting area or separate living room, twin or queen-size beds and marble bathrooms. All rooms offer conveniences such as ample storage space, complementary 24-hour room service, a flat screen TV, DVD/CD player, internet connectivity, air conditioning, a personal safe, hairdryer and a mini-refrigerator continuously stocked with complimentary bottled water.

Dining Aboard the Orion II
The goal of the Orion is to create a unique experience in everything and theaward-winning cuisine exemplifies this. Desiring more than “cruise ship fare”, she has initiated a partnership ‘The Bathers’ Pavilion’ to create a gourmet dining experience to rival the best boutique restaurants in the world. The focus is on quality produce, locally sourced from the regions you are visiting. Orion II’s alternatives menu will be inspired by Asian culinary traditions allowing you to sample from each menu at your whim.

Whether you are a fan of gourmet menus served in the restaurant, or the deluxe seafood barbeques served on the stern deck under warm and starry skies, the flavours of your voyage will linger on your palate long after you have disembarked.

Boutique
Open daily when the ship is at sea, the Boutique offers a wide range of gifts ranging from signature clothing to the most beautiful pearls in the world from Paspaley. A limited supply of sundry items is available.

Elevator
Orion II has an elevator centrally located in the atrium for ease of access. It services decks 2 to 6.

Gymnasium and Health Spa
Located on Deck 3 with sweeping ocean views, the gymnasium is equipped with the following LifeFitness equipment: a step machine, a treadmill, a cross trainer, 2 bicycles, free weights and exercise mats. A range of massage/spa treatments are also available.

Hair and Beauty Salon
Your hair stylist is available by appointment, offering a range of services from a simple shampoo and blow dry to a complete make-over including manicure and pedicure.

Hospital & Infirmary
Orion II has a doctor on board at all times and consultations should be arranged through the Reception Desk. A very limited range of pharmaceuticals is maintained on board so please be sure to pack sufficient quantities of medicines for your journey. Please note the Australian Medicare system does not extend to Orion II and consultation fees will be charged to your stateroom account.

Internet
A laptop is available in the Library with internet connection.

Jacuzzi
A Jacuzzi spa is located on the Sun Deck, Deck 6. In warmer climes you'll find the spa affords a cool dip, doubling as a plunge pool.

Lounge
Located on Deck 3, the Lounge is the hub of social life aboard Orion II, comfortably seating all guests at once. Tour briefings are held here before dinner and a duo plays for your entertainment later in the evening. Our lounge is also the scene for themed presentations by our Expedition Team and Guest Speakers.

Library/Nautilus Club
The library is well-stocked with a wide variety of informative books and journals on our destinations, and both novels and games are also available. You'll also find a laptop here for internet access.

Marina Deck Platforms
You'll embark the Zodiacs from the Stern Marina Deck Platform (accessed by the rear stairs).

Outdoor Café
The Outdoor Café, located aft on Deck 5, offers al fresco dining for buffet breakfast and lunch. On balmy evenings you may book a table outdoors for dinner enjoying the same menu and service as presented in the restaurant.

Reception Desk
Manned 24 hours a day, the Reception Desk is your 'first port of call' for all administrative matters.

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
You'll find padded teak steamer chairs on Deck 6 beside the Jacuzzi spa affording you a relaxing spot to read a book or simply doze in the sun. You'll find an ample supply of large blue beach towels close by.

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
Regulations: Orion II 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: 6 Zodiac Heavy Duty MK5, 1x36 passenger tender
Communications: Direct-dial satellite telephones; fax; e-mail; Internet access; internal telephone system.
Registry: Bahamas

Asia (cruises)from:$7,315

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
Natural Treasures of Russian Far East	11	May, Junshow dates Natural Treasures of Russian Far East May 31–Jun 10, 2012 Jun 10–20, 2012	Asia: Japan
Inland Sea of Japan	11	Junshow dates Inland Sea of Japan Jun 20–30, 2012	Asia: Japan, South Korea
Japan Highlights & Yangtze Delta	12	Junshow dates Japan Highlights & Yangtze Delta Jun 30–Jul 11, 2012	Asia: China, Japan, South Korea
The Yangtze, Ryukyu & Philippines	15	Julshow dates The Yangtze, Ryukyu & Philippines Jul 11–25, 2012	Asia: China, Malaysia, Taiwan South Pacific: Philippines
Borneo: Secrets of Sabah 2012	11	Jul, Sepshow dates Borneo: Secrets of Sabah 2012 Jul 25–Aug 4, 2012 Sep 12–22, 2012	Asia: Indonesia, Malaysia
Borneo: Rajas, Riches, Rainfores & Reefs	11	Augshow dates Borneo: Rajas, Riches, Rainfores & Reefs Aug 4–14, 2012	Asia: Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore
Camp Leakey - Faces in the Forest	11	Aug, Octshow dates Camp Leakey - Faces in the Forest Aug 14–24, 2012 Aug 24–Sep 3, 2012 Oct 2–12, 2012 Oct 12–22, 2012	Asia: Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore
Borneo: Across the Wallace Line in 2012	11	Sepshow dates Borneo: Across the Wallace Line in 2012 Sep 22–Oct 2, 2012	Asia: Indonesia, Malaysia
Borneo, Borobudur & Beyond	11	Octshow dates Borneo, Borobudur & Beyond Oct 22–Nov 1, 2012	Asia: Indonesia

South Pacific (cruises)from:$9,315

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
The Yangtze, Ryukyu & Philippines	15	Julshow dates The Yangtze, Ryukyu & Philippines Jul 11–25, 2012	Asia: China, Malaysia, Taiwan South Pacific: Philippines