Expediton Cruising
CLIPPER ODYSSEY
You don't have to "rough it" when you visit remote locations - at least not on board Clipper Odyssey. The ship brings you into direct contact with the exciting world around you for a voyage of hands-on active participation - not passive observation. The 118-passenger Clipper Odyssey explores the remote world of Kanchatka, Siberian Russia, the Bering Sea islands and along Alaska's Inside Passage as well as the islands of the South Pacific.
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CRUISE WEST
With Cruise West, you're not just a visitor, you'r a participant. Whether you'r kayaking off a wilderness island in Mexico, hiking in a rain forest in Alaska, or enjoying a spectacular spring garden in British Columbia, each of the small-ship cruises is an engaging experience for all of your senses.
HURTIGRUTEN - NORWEGIAN COASTAL VOYAGE
For more than 100 years these intrepid ships have been a vital link for Norway's coastal communities. The "world's most beautiful voyage' isa unique experience. Hurtigruten is an 11-night 4,000 km sea voyage of unparalleled beauty. Every day throughout the year, a ship leaves Bergen to sail along the coast of Norway to Kirkenes in the far north, calling at 34 ports in each direction.
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ORION EXPEDITION CRUISES
Founded 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 snorkelling 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.
SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE
Spirit of Adventure is a small and informal ship, so you can look forward to a convivial atmosphere and an attentive service from the Captain and crew. Explore new places and broaden your mind, then return each day to the comfort and elegance of Spirit of Adventure. Passenger capacity of 352.
A choice of excursions are included at every port during your cruise to help you make the most of your time ashore. These have been designed to show you the main attractions, landmarks and highlights of a city or region and will either be a full or half-day in duration.
SWAN HELLENIC
Swan Hellenic has been defining the art of discovery cruising for more than 50 years. Each cruise itinerary is a unique, cultural travl experience, blending world-class sites with smaller, off-the-beaten -track destinations. Travelling in comfort and ease aboard Minerva, your floating country house hotel, is remarkably good value including all tips on board and ashore, a programme of tailor-made shore excursions, presentations by distinguished speakers
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