New Zealand and Sub Antarctica - Orion Expedition Cruises

Come and join Orion Cruises and discover the beautiful landscapes & wildlife that both New Zealand & Antarctica offer for your self.

11 NIGHT ADVENTURES OF LORD HOWE & AOTEAROA

2011 Departure - September 26
This 11 night voyage features a myriad of islands, beautiful bays and beaches, remnant and active volcanoes, exquisite wine country, calm harbours and exploration in vibrant Auckland. Explore onboard Orion from Brisbane visiting World Heritage listed Lord Howe Island and Balls Pyramid, the stunning Bay of Islands, White Island and Marlborough Sounds enroute to Wellington.

ITINERARY		Expedition Fares: Ctgy Type Price (AU$) B - Stateroom - $8995 A - Stateroom - $10445 JS - Junior Suite - $12410 DS - Deluxe Suite - $13590 BS - Balcony Suite - $16220 OS - Owners Suite - $18840 * Prices are valid till 31 December 2011 Click here to view ships layout and decks
Day 1 - Brisbane Day 2 - At sea Day 3 - Lord Howe Island Day 4 - At sea Day 5 - At sea Day 6 - Bay of Islands Day 7 - Tauranga Day 8 - White Island Day 9 - Napier - Hawkes's Bay, NZ Day 10 - At sea Day 11 - Marlborough Sounds Maritime Park Day 12 - Wellington, NZ

12, 13 OR 14 NIGHT SUB-ANTARCTIC WILDLIFE ADVENTURE

2010 Departure - December 8 (13 nights)
2011 Departure - January 15 (12 nights)
2011 Departure - December 20 (14 nights)
Protected by the Southern Ocean, secluded and seldom visited, the Australian and New Zealand Sub-Antarctic Islands, recognised by UNESCO as one of the worlds’ precious regions of unique biodiversity, will be visited by Orion in December 2010.

Home to over half of the world’s seabirds, some of which exist nowhere else, this wildlife paradise contains 40% of the world’s albatross species and 50% of the world’s penguin species including the endangered yellow-eyed penguin, plus hundreds of thousands of other endemic birds - petrels, prions and cormorants.

	ITINERARY - 2010
	Day 1 - Hobart, Australia Day 2 - at Sea Day 3 - at Sea Day 4 - at Sea Day 5 - Macquarie Island Day 6 - at Sea Day 7 - Campbell Island, NZ Day 8 - Auckland Islands, NZ Day 9 - Snares Island, NZ Day 10 - Stewart Island, NZ Day 11 - Milford Sound, NZ Day 12 - Dusky & Doubtful Sounds, NZ Day 13 - Dusky & Doubtful Sounds, NZ Day 14 - Otago harbour, Dunedin, NZ
	Expedition Fares: Ctgy Type Price (AU$) B - Stateroom - $10630 A - Stateroom - $12345 JS - Junior Suite - $14660 DS - Deluxe Suite - $16060 BS - Balcony Suite - $19165 OS - Owners Suite - $22265 * Prices are valid till 31 December 2010 Click here to view ships layout and decks

ITINERARY - 2011 January 15		ITINERARY - 2011 December 20
Day 1 - Otago Harbour, Dunedin Day 2 - Steward Island Day 3 - Dusky & Doubrful Sounds Day 4 - Milford Sound Day 5 - Snares Island Day 6 - Auckland Islands Day 7 - Campbell Island Day 8 - At sea Day 9 - Macquarie Island Day 10 - At sea Day 11 - At sea Day 12 - At sea Day 13 - Hobart, Tasmania		Day 1 - Bluff (Invercargill), New Zealand Day 2 - Milford Sound Day 3 - Dusky & Doubtful Sounds Day 4 - Dusky & Doubtful Sounds Day 5 - Stewart Island Day 6 - Snares Island Day 7 - Auckland Islands Day 8 - Campbell Island Day 9 - At sea Day 10 - Macquarie Island Day 11 - Macquarie Island Day 12 - At sea Day 13 - At sea Day 14 - At sea Day 15 - Hobart, Tasmania
Expedition Fares: Ctgy Type Price (AU$) B - Stateroom - $9810 A - Stateroom - $11395 JS - Junior Suite - $13530 DS - Deluxe Suite - $14825 BS - Balcony Suite - $17690 OS - Owners Suite - $20550 * Prices are valid till 31 December 2011 Click here to view ships layout and decks		Expedition Fares: Ctgy Type Price (AU$) B - Stateroom - $11450 A - Stateroom - $13295 JS - Junior Suite - $15790 DS - Deluxe Suite - $17295 BS - Balcony Suite - $20640 OS - Owners Suite - $23980 * Prices are valid till 31 December 2011 Click here to view ships layout and decks

7 NIGHT CHRISTMAS IN FJORDLAND

2010 Departure - December 21
This 7 night voyage features the extraordinary wildlife found on the wilderness islands of Campbell, Auckland, Stewart and Snares Islands and spectacular New Zealand fjordlands. Spectacular scenery combined with abundant bird and marine life creates island adventures in a photographer's paradise.

	ITINERARY
	Day 1 - Otago harbour, Dunedin, NZ Day 2 - Bluff (Invercargill), New Zealand Day 3 - Stewart Island, NZ Day 4 - Snares Island, NZ Day 5 - Dusky & Doubtful Sounds, NZ Day 6 - Dusky & Doubtful Sounds, NZ Day 7 - Milford Sound, NZ Day 8 - Otago harbour, Dunedin, NZ
	Expedition Fares: Ctgy Type Price (AU$) B - Stateroom - $5200 A - Stateroom - $6040 JS - Junior Suite - $7175 DS - Deluxe Suite - $7855 BS - Balcony Suite - $9380 OS - Owners Suite - $10890 * Prices are valid till 31 December 2010 Click here to view ships layout and decks

14 NIGHT EXPLORATION OF THE ANTIPODES

2011 Departure - October 24
The Antipodes Subantarctic Islands tundra is a tundra ecoregion that includes five island groups in the Southern Ocean: the Bounty Islands, Auckland Islands, Antipodes Islands and Campbell Island groups of New Zealand, and Macquarie Island of Australia.

The islands comprising this ecoregion share a long history of isolation, both from other landmasses and each other. The isolation, combined with harsh climates characterised by low temperatures, strong winds and few hours of sunlight in winter, have resulted in the evolution of many endemic plants and animals.

This expedition to the Sub-Antarctic islands is designed for nature lovers and photographers alike. The remnants of the old whaling station on Macquarie Island, the high cliffs and numerous caves and arches formed by marine erosion on Campbell Island present dramatic contrast to the prolific bird life, penguins, seals, sea lions and flora in this remote sanctuary.

ITINERARY		Expedition Fares: Ctgy Type Price (AU$) B - Stateroom - $11450 A - Stateroom - $13295 JS - Junior Suite - $15790 DS - Deluxe Suite - $17295 BS - Balcony Suite - $20640 OS - Owners Suite - $23980 * Prices are valid till 31 December 2011 Click here to view ships layout and decks
Day 1 - Auckland, NZ Day 2 - At sea Day 3 - At sea Day 4 - Chatham Islands Day 5 - Bounty Islands Day 6 - Antipodes Day 7 - At sea Day 8 - Campbell Island Day 9 - Auckland Islands Day 10 - At sea Day 11 - Macquarie Island Day 12 - At sea Day 13 - At sea Day 14 - At sea Day 15 - Hobart, Tasmania

2 NIGHT NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITION SAMPLER

2011 Departure - February 25
Take a weekend break onboard Orion to the historic township of Russell, a peacefull retreat with old world charm. We will also spend time out in the islands themselves anchored in Te Rawhiti Inlet for beach and water activities. Embarking and disembarking Auckland, this is the perfect way to sample New Zealand and Orion.

ITINERARY		Expedition Fares: Ctgy Type Price (AU$) B - Stateroom - $1635 A - Stateroom - $1900 JS - Junior Suite - $2255 DS - Deluxe Suite - $2470 BS - Balcony Suite - $2950 OS - Owners Suite - $3425 * Prices are valid till 31 December 2011 Click here to view ships layout and decks
Day 1 - Auckland, NZ Day 2 - Bay of Islands Day 3 - Auckland, NZ

CRUISE FARE – WHAT’S INCLUDED

Included in your cruise fare are accommodations as booked, cruise transportation, all meals onboard, 24-hour room service, entertainment and educational programmes, use of ship's sporting equipment and facilities, port & handling charges, Zodiac excursions and tender transfers, access to the ship's library, Govt. Fees & Taxes. Fares also include the services of 75 experienced crew.

CRUISE FARE – WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

Fares do not include items of a personal nature, including but not limited to: travel and medical insurance, laundry charges, shopping onboard, bar expenses, hair dressing and massage treatments, optional shore experiences, medical treatment, telephone and internet charges.