Orion a giant of our seas

Orion, an Australian passenger liner has made a major impact on cruising.

One of Australia's unique cruising experiences has been ranked second in a listing of the world's best expedition cruises. ‘The Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising And Cruise Ships 2008’ annual assessment examined about 350 vessels in its search for the best. It ranked Orion Expedition Cruises' four-year-old Orion second behind the Berlin-built Hapag-Lloyd Cruises' Hanseatic vessel, a luxury explorer cruise ship. The assessment focused on two categories: a cruise ship's facilities and as the overall cruise experience. The 104-metre Orion was Australia's only winner in expedition cruise ships. It has proved popular with holidaymakers for its intimate style of cruising. Orion holds 106 passengers and 76 crewmembers and despite the ship's size, there is no lack of choice for its guests. Outside bar areas, boutique shops, a hairdresser, numerous massage facilities, a sauna and ocean-view rooms fill the vessel.

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