Late Deal - Explore Vietnam with Orion Expedition Cruises in 2012 and receive $500 to spend onboard.

Discovering Vietnam aboard Orion II gives you the unique opportunity to sail the secluded backwaters of beautiful bays and rivers. Visit four World Heritage sites and take a step back in time in the ancient capital of Hue, walk the narrow streets of Hoi An, cruise the stunning jade waters of Ha Long Bay and see the exquisite spiritual architecture of My Son in the mountains of the long lost kingdom of Champa. Enjoy every step of the way to Hanoi where the medieval and modern co-exist. For those interested in photography - professional photographers Nick Rains and Sue Flood will be hosting a photography expedition on 30 March.

Vietnam Explorer Photography Expedition - March 30th 2012

Join Nick Rains and Sue Flood onboard Orion II’s photography expedition to explore the energy and charm of Vietnam. You’ll have the amazing opportunity to get right up close and personal with your camera in one of the world’s most photo opportunistic locations with two renowned photographers. Gain new skills from Nick Rains - a professional photographer for the past 28 years who’s work has been published all around the world. He has authored six books including ‘A Photographer’s Eye’.

Sue Flood is an award-winning wildlife photographer, author and filmmaker. Recognition of Sue’s work includes International Photographer of the Year and Travel  Photographer of the Year. Sue also produced four films for the BBC including Polar Bears on Thin Ice (featuring the polar bears of Hudson Bay) for the series Wildlife on One, presented by Sir David Attenborough; A Boy Among Polar Bears; Killer Whale Special for the BBC/Discovery Channel and Life of Mammals short on Blue Whale science. Nick and Sue will be holding pre-shoot workshops onboard which will cover a wide range of subjects including camera operation, travel photography tips, printing, post processing methods and file management. Onshore there will be plenty of excellent photographic opportunities and Nick and Sue will be on hand to share their experience and to help you get the best images. You’ll capture unique compositions from dawn to dusk.

The Orion Experience

Orion II is more mega-yacht than cruise ship, with 100 guests cared for by an experienced crew of 70. Life on board is relaxed and casually elegant. From gourmet meals to pampering at the beauty salon, you will rediscover your capacity for relaxation and indulgence. Every room offers you ocean views and is appointed with a sitting area or separate living room, twin or queen-size beds and marble bathrooms. All rooms offer conveniences such complementary 24-hour room service, a flat screen TV, DVD/CD player, internet connectivity, air conditioning, a personal safe, hairdryer and a mini-refrigerator.

9 Nights Vietnam Explorer

Ho Chi Minh City to Haiphong departures:

12 March 2012

30 March 2012 - Photography Expedition

Haiphong to Ho Chi Minh City departure:

21 March 2012

Fares from £3,080

Please contact Cruise Select on 0800 0280529 for further details and booking.