Orion Expedition Cruises to Antarctica
View Scott and Shackleton’s expedition huts
MV Orion
Although custom-made for expedition cruising, MV Orion is the epitome of elegance. No expense has been spared when it comes to the quality of fittings and furnishings, and the range and calibre of onboard recreational facilities are nothing short of 5-star. Orion’s luxurious appointments mean she is more mega-yacht than cruise ship and her guests are few; around just 50 couples, all cared for in 5-star comfort by a crew of 75.
During the peak of the southern hemisphere summer, Orion offers travellers a unique opportunity to venture to the Continent of Antarctica. Orion sails from Australia and New Zealand, crossing the Antarctic Circle to places redolent with history and adventure.
Scott & Shackleton’s Antarctica - Ross Sea
These voyages cover some of the polar regions famously charted during the first race to the South Pole by pioneering explorers Scott and Shackleton. The Ross Sea coast extends from the ice shelf northwards until it reaches the very tip of Victoria Land and Cape Adare. During your time in the Ross Sea Region Orion will attempt a variety of opportunistic landings, subject to weather conditions.
Itinerary - departs 27 January 2011
| Day 1 | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Day 2 | At sea |
| Day 3 | At sea |
| Day 4 | At sea |
| Day 5 | Macquarie Island |
| Day 6 | At sea |
| Day 7 | At sea |
| Day 8 | At sea |
| Day 9 | Ross Sea Region |
| Day 10 | Ross Sea Region |
| Day 11 | At sea |
| Day 12 | Ross Sea Region |
| Day 13 | Ross Sea Region |
| Day 14 | Ross Sea Region |
| Day 15 | Ross Sea Region |
| Day 16 | Ross Sea Region |
| Day 17 | At sea |
| Day 18 | At sea |
| Day 19 | Campbell Island |
| Day 20 | At sea |
| Day 21 | At sea |
| Day 22 | Christchurch, New Zealand |
Prices per person
Prices from £12,075 pp cruise only.
Terms and conditions
Prices are per person based on two sharing and include all meals, accommodation, shore excursions including visits to Scott’s and Shackleton’s huts, use of zodiacs and port taxes. Contact us for flights, transfers, pre and post hotel options.
To book, call 0845 643 6548
To book this travel offer, call one of our tailor-made travel experts now, quoting reference WEX1234.
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