Antarctic 2007 itineraries announcement
Orion’s 2007 Antarctic and Great Southern Ocean expeditions:
Orion’s two summer 2007 expeditions to the Southern Ocean and Antarctic will transport guests off the standard Antarctic path, visiting spectacular parts of Antarctica including those made famous by early intrepid explorers – Scott, Shackleton and Mawson. Departing from or returning to Hobart, cruises start from just $11,700 per person for 15 nights and $15,600 per person for the 20 night voyage. Accommodation is strictly limited to just 50 couples per voyage.
Mawson’s Antarctica An extraordinary 15 night expedition. Commences 13th January, 2007
Departing Hobart on the 13th January 2007 is for 15 nights, travelling to the Antarctic via Macquarie Island and completing the voyage via Campbell and Auckland islands to arrive in Christchurch, New Zealand on January 28th.
True adventure in the Antarctic and the rare chance to experience the world of the Australian Antarctic explorer Douglas Mawson. Orion will leave from Hobart in January – a time of warmer temperatures, less pack ice and up to 20 hours of daylight.
Scott and Shackleton’s Antarctica This 20 night itinerary highlights the Antarctic of the explorers. Commences 28th January, 2007
Departs from Christchurch on 28th January 2007, for a 20 night expedition. During this cruise Orion will visit the Auckland Islands, Campbell Islands, Cape Adare and Cape Hallett, Terra Nova Bay, cruise the Ross Sea, Cape Evans, Cape Royds, McMurdo Sound, the Possession Islands and Macquarie Island before arriving in Hobart on February 17th.
Orion offers 8 categories of accommodation: 26 staterooms and 27 suites. All feature ocean views, the option of queen size or twin beds, fully-equipped marble bathrooms and modern amenities like flat screen TV, DVD/CD player, internet connectivity and mini-refrigerator.
Cruise fares include all meals in an unhurried single sitting in either the dining room or outdoor café, the service of 70 experienced crew members, guest speakers and/or expedition leaders and selected landings & activities ashore.
www.orioncruises.com.au or by calling Orion Expedition Cruises: 61-2 9033 8777 (Sydney callers) 1300 361 012 (regional and interstate).
Email: [email protected]
Graham Muldoon
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