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ORION EXPEDITION CRUISES

        Orion Expedition Cruises was founded in early 2004, which is an Australian cruise line specializing in discovery cruising. It aims to bring travellers to some unique, rarely-seen but wonderful destinations around the world. Orion's belief is to explore through a path less-travelled.

        Currently, Orion Expedition Cruises has a boutique ship named Orion. This luxurious custom-made megayacht enable passengers to enjoy a warm and elegant atmosphere. Sailing regions of the vessels include Antarctica, New Zealand, the Kimberley, Papau New Guinea and South-East Asia.
 

Ship(s) in Operation

 

Ship

Orion

Entered Service

2003 November

Builder

Cassens Werft, Emden (Germany)

Original Cost

unknown

Registry

Nassau, The Bahamas

Gross Tonnage

4050 tons

Length x Beam x Draft

103.0 x 14.3 x 3.8 (m), 337.8 x 46.9 x 12.5 (ft)

Speed

12.5 knots, 15 knots (maximum)

Passenger Decks

6

Number of Cabins (Inside/Oceanview/Balcony)

53 (0, 44, 9)

Passengers
(Standard Occupancy / Full Occupancy)

106 / 125

Passenger Space Ratio
(Standard Occupancy / Full Occupancy)

38.21 / 32.40

Total Crew

75

Crew to Passenger Ratio
(Standard Occupancy / Full Occupancy)

1.41 / 1.67

Navigation Officers

European

IMO Number, Call Sign

9273076, C6TE3

Sister Ships

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History

2003-2005: Orion (Travel Dynamics International) [originally named Sun Explorer]
2005- : Orion (Orion Expedition Cruises)

 

Former Ship(s)

 

Ship

Orion II

Entered Service

1991 January

Builder

Cantieri Navale Ferrari-Signani Shipyards, La Spezia (Italy)

Original Cost

US$20 million

Registry

Valletta, Malta

Gross Tonnage

4077 tons

Length x Beam x Draft

88.1 x 15.3 x 4.5 (m), 289.0 x 50.2 x 14.8 (ft)

Speed

13.5 knots, 15 knots (maximum)

Passenger Decks

5

Number of Cabins (Inside/Oceanview/Balcony)

50 (0, 34, 16)

Passengers
(Standard Occupancy / Full Occupancy)

100 / 100

Passenger Space Ratio
(Standard Occupancy / Full Occupancy)

40.77 / 40.77

Total Crew

70

Crew to Passenger Ratio
(Standard Occupancy / Full Occupancy)

1.43 / 1.43

Navigation Officers

European

IMO Number, Call Sign

8708672, 9HUT9

Sister Ships

Silver Galapagos (Silversea Cruises)
Dubawi (megayacht for private charter)
Cruise One (megayacht for private charter)

History

1991-1996: Renaissance Four (Renaissance Cruises)
1996-2011: Clelia II (Travel Dynamics International)
2011-2012: Orion II (Orion Expedition Cruises)
2012- : Corinthian (Travel Dynamics International)

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