Asian Expedition Cruises
Best time to be there
Spring (late March to April) for cherry blossom, early summer (May to early June) for warm sunshine, autumn (October to November) for sunny weather and spectacular colours.
Fly to
Osaka/ Tokyo Narita and Haneda (Japan Airlines, British Airways)
flying time
12 hours 30 minutes from London
time difference
GMT +9 hours
Visas
Not required for UK passport holders
Health Requirements
No vaccinations required
Essence of Japan
Essence of Japan highlights * Coulourful temples and shrines * Mount Fuji * Travel by Shinkansen (bullet train) Read more ...
In the footsteps of the Samurai - September 2012
This group tour offers a unique opportunity to travel with expert guide Michael Jay who will bring to life traditional Japan in the days of the samurai. Read more ...
Classic Japan
Classic Japan highlights * Hiroshima Peace Park * Mount Fuji and the Japanese Alps * Spectular Kyoto and Tokyo Read more ...
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Orion Expedition Cruises has become the leading expedition cruise operator in Asia Pacific since being launched in 2004. The introduction of Orion II in June 2011 has enabled the cruises to venture into locations where larger ships can't access, all the while enjoying the comfort and safety of the five star onboard service.
The new destinations include the Russian Far East; the culturally rich Inland Sea of Japan; the energetic and charismatic Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia; the incredibly rich diversity of Borneo and Papua New Guinea's ancient and primitive cultures.
Orion II is a private yacht-like expedition cruise ship built by Cantieri Navale Ferrari of Italy. After a number of years as a private yacht, Orion II was relaunched in 2009 following an extensive technical refit. Little expense was spared with this stylish, Italian built, all-suite Mega Yacht. Orion II now offers the finest standards in small-ship cruise travel. She is fitted with stabilisers and the expedition equipment includes Zodiacs to deliver the Orion expedition experience. Combining luxury and service will require staffing by 70 offices and crew to serve Orion II's capacity of 100 guests. Excellence of design, craftsmanship and quality materials combined with Orion II's spaciousness and intimate ambience make her ideal for distinctive cultural and expedition voyages.
Suggested Cruises Accommodation Offers
Asia Expeditions
Feel the energy of ancient empires and sophisticated cultures. Walk in palaces of kings who have over a hundred wives. You will see the architecture that reflects the influences of Chinese Dynasties...
Japan, China and the Russian Far East
As Orion II sails between Petropavlovsk and the Kuril Island chain, you will experience a unique environment. This is known as “The Northern Ring of Fire”, an area dominated by the effects of volcanic activity...
Borneo Expeditions
Nestled in the heart of the Malay Archipelago, Borneo is the third largest Island in the world. The southern two-thirds of the island are divided into the four provinces...
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Guest Testimonial
Quite simply excellent. If I could say one thing it is that Egypt is the place to go right now, as there were virtually no tourists at some of the sights and that,I should think, is quite rare!
- JW, Gloucestershire
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