Emperor Orion

Navigation & communications: GPS, GSM, VHF radio, echo sounder, satellite communications. Engines: Volvo, 600 hp. Generators: 2 x 55 kW, 1 x 17.5 kW; onboard voltage — 220 and 50 W. Compressors: 2. Air conditioning: cabins/salon with individual controls. Fresh water: hot and cold, two water makers.

Cabins on the Orion. Guests are accommodated in 12 cabins across the following categories: – 4 Twin/Double Standard cabins with two beds that can be converted into a double – 3 Double Standard cabins with a double bed – 3 Mini-Suite Twin/Double cabins with two beds that can be converted into a double – 1 Junior Suite: double bed + sofa, bathroom with bathtub – 1 Executive Suite: large double bed + sofa, bathroom with bathtub, private deck access with jacuzzi. All cabins are very spacious, each with a toilet and shower, adjustable air conditioning, wardrobe, minibar, safe, TV and CD/DVD player.

Lower deck – 8 guest cabins: 1 Junior Suite, 4 Twin/Double STD, 3 Double STD – 1 cabin for dive guides – crew cabins – engine room

Middle deck – reception lounge – spacious dining room – stereo and video systems (TV/DVD/MP3) – bar with a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages – library – kitchen – office

Upper deck – 4 guest cabins: 3 Mini-Suite Twin/Double, 1 Executive Suite – deck bar – massage and spa room – sun deck with jacuzzi bathtub

Second upper deck – spacious sun deck with sun loungers

All dives take place from a dhoni. The dhoni is a dive boat accompanying the yacht, carrying all diving equipment, compressor and tanks; the dive boat has seating for all divers, a gear rinsing area, and a shower. This separation of the main vessel and dive boat not only frees up space on the yacht but also helps with dive organisation, as all equipment is kept in one place and the stability and low profile of the dhoni simplify entries from its dive platform. The Orion’s dhoni has 3 compressors (+ Nitrox) and 44 tanks.

Deck plan — click to enlarge