Orion offers you the adventure of a lifetime

to explore one of the most unique and

irreplaceable destinations on earth ?

the Antarctic continent

En route you will also experience

the beautiful World Heritage?listed

Australian and New Zealand sub Antarctic Islands.

Discover penguin breeding colonies numbering

in the millions, huge colonies of Elephant Seals

and Hooker Sea Lions, and the

endangered Wandering Albatross.

The islands are notable for the

very large number and variety of pelagic seabirds.

There are 126 bird species in total

including five seabirds which breed here exclusively.

Then cross the Antarctic circle and

arrive at the continent itself.

Designed for these extreme conditions,

Orion・s ice?strengthened hull is ideal for

exploring the majestic icebergs,

towering glaciers, and snow?shrouded mountains.

For many, the highlight of this expedition

is a visit to Cape Denison and the great

Australian explorer, Douglas Mawson・s

historic expedition base, which remains almost

exactly as it was in 1911.

To illustrate how rare this opportunity is,

more people have stood at the summit of Mt.

Everest than have been inside these historic huts.

A second voyage also covers some

of the polar regions famously charted

during the first race to the South Pole

by pioneering explorers Scott and Shackleton.

Orion・s itinerary to these extreme regions

is prepared during the best time of year.

However, prevailing weather and ice

conditions in the Southern Ocean are

unpredictable, and Mother nature

dictates the course.

That is why this is an expedition

for true adventurers.

In that spirit, we invite you

aboard Orion, and promise you an

extraordinary and unforgettable experience.