Our time in Bali, across Indonesian and Malaysian Borneo, and Singapore was jam-packed and we feel we did as much as we could in a short ten days. If you love wildlife, especially orangutans and proboscis monkeys, this cruise should be on your must-do list.
For now, however, I need to share the news that Orion II has cancelled two sailings. Here's information from Orion...
Due to a number of latent defects that are adversely affecting our guests' comfort (including air conditioning) and limited availability of suitable technicians and specialists, it has become necessary to cancel the Orion II 10 October and 17 October 2011 sailings. While cancelling a cruise is always the last resort, we do believe that these works are necessary to be able to provide our passengers with the level of product that they have come to expect from Orion Expedition Cruises.
Recognising the last minute inconvenience of these cancellations, we are reimbursing all substantiated non-refundable travel expenses not covered by travel insurance. There is also the opportunity to transfer to a similar 7 night itinerary on a future date.
15th December 2011—Thailand, Temples and the Mekong22nd December 2011—Gulf of Siam Explorer27th February 2012—Gulf of Siam Explorer5th March 2012—Thailand, Temples and the Mekong
While we were on board there were problems with some air-conditioning systems, a transformer blew between two cabins, the elevator broke down, and one of the ship's industrial washing machines needed repairs. The crew masked these issues well and most did not cause any concern or alarm among guests.
I feel badly for those who've had to put their holiday plans on hold. I hope everyone is able to reschedule their vacations.
I feel badly for those who've had to put their holiday plans on hold. I hope everyone is able to reschedule their vacations.
—Andrea M. Rotondo for Luxury Cruise Bible
Photo © Leonard Hospidor
(Tom, the orangutan, at Camp Leakey)
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