Orion Expedition Cruises host a number of information events throughout Austraila and New Zealand each year. These evenings are a great way for you and your clients to learn more about expedition cruising, Orion and the remote destinations we visit...and a great way for you to earn commission!

What is an Orion Information Evening

Orion Expedition Cruises pride themselves in hosting successful information evenings. These evenings are set up to allow agents to invite their clients along to learn more about luxury expeditions in a relaxed atmosphere.

On your arrival you will be greeted with beverages and canapés followed by an informative presentation by Orion's knowledgeable staff to share their exciting adventures. On completion of the presentation there is more hospitality and the chance to register your clients interest in an adventure should they wish to book on the night.

How do Agents Benefit from our Information Evenings

We have tried to identify who the typical Orion guest is to help you find the perfect clients for our product. After identifying the clients you wish to invite, simply send out an event invitation. You may also wish to include the Calendar of Sailings detailing the itineraries which may be of interest.

Click here to request invitations to send your clients.

Once your client has confirmed they want to attend the evening, just let us know and we will record they are your client. We always enjoy it when travel consultants can come to our information evenings, but if you are unable to attend and have a client in mind who would like to attend, please send them along and we will look after them on your behalf.

If your client makes a booking on the night, we will send you a booking confirmation the following day - once the booking is confirmed and paid for, you will receive your commission as normal.

How do Agents Register Their Clients

Once your client has confirmed they would like to come to the information evening, simply call 1300 361 012 to speak to our reservation team or email with client details, your details and the event they wish to attend.

Click here to view events.

Who has already Benefited from these Events

We have been running these information evenings for the past couple of years and they have been incredibly successful, not only for us but also for our partners in the travel industry. Here are a few quotes from people who continue to contribute clients to these evenings and earn commission.

"Opportunities to take guests to a product information evenings do not occur often in Hobart. When Orion offer to host such a function, supply invitations, food and beverage and bring down their highly knowledgeable and hospitable staff to outline their cruise destinations we can be assured of our clients having a great time and often making a booking".

Di Blackwood,
Andrew Jones Travel, Hobart

"You always hear about hidden costs but with respect to Orion it is the hidden inclusions that were amazing."

Jenny Saberton
Cruiseabout, Sydney

We'd love to share our experiences of these paths less travelled with you. They say a picture is worth a thousand words - and we think you'll agree that the images we have captured tell you first hand about the new and exciting things happening at Orion Expedition Cruises.

Orion Expedition Cruises are hosting a series of free online training sessions featuring our new 2014 itineraries. Let us help identify your clients and convert them into Orion guests. Login, sit back and let us take you on a journey that introduces Orion and the beautiful destinations she visits.

To register for our online training please fill in your details below or call:

Toll Free Australia                     1300 361 012
Toll Free New Zealand               0800 444 462
Toll Free North America            (877) 674-6687

All times are AEST (Sydney)

All session to run for approximately 50 minutes.
There are currently no sessions scheduled.

We are excited to present our Agent Information Pack.
The pack is designed to arm you with various tools to maximise your potential to sell Orion to your clients.

Australian Agent Information Pack includes:

• Our 2013 Calendar of Sailings
• 2013 brochure
• A comprehensive explanation of the support activities on offer, complete with an overview of our Information Events
• A sample Information Event HTML invite to send to your clients
• A sample flyer which can be used in your agency, for advertising purposes or for group-booking promotion
• A sample itinerary flyer to use for clients who are interested in specific itineraries
• A sample of our White Label Website service
• Blank Information Event postcard invitations to send to your clients

Click here to enquiry about partnership marketing co-operative activities including custom flyers and email broadcasts.

US Brochure Pack includes:

• 2013 brochure (68 pages)
• 2013 brochure (24 pages)

Click here to request a US Brochure Pack.

White Label Website
Enter your agency details below to receive a unique url.
This customised website contains your agency contact details, allowing you to refer your clients and link from your own website.
Click here for our Q&A assistance.

Typical Orion Guest

• Spirit of adventure
• Travellers rather than tourists
• May not necessarily classify themselves as 'cruisers'
• Well travelled and are looking for something different
• Enjoy their creature comforts
• Recognise the value in unique and intimate itineraries

Qualify your Clients

Orion Expedition Cruises has recently profiled our typical guest to understand what type of people they are and what they are looking for from a holiday experience. Two groups have been identified that are the typical Orion guest. We call them our 'Leader' guests and our 'Knowing' guests. Here is a little bit more information about them that will help you identify the right people...

Leader Guests Characteristics

• Affluent established households, some children
• Above average discretionary income
• Career minded, work for and enjoy success and recognition
• Enjoy sharing quality time and experiences with friends and colleagues
• Want to make a difference and leave a heritage of success
• Seek quality, value for money and choice
• Future focused, visionary and subjective

These guests really value

• Something new and different, of quality with up-market branding and image
• Access to special privileges and unique opportunities
• Quality services and knowledgeable professionals in premium surroundings
• Freedom and knowledge to make informed choices that meet their needs
• Efficient and effective processes giving them more quality time with their friends and associates

Knowing Guests Characteristics

• One or two person, older households, retired or approaching retirement age
• Seeking structure and security they are often resistant to innovation
• Caring and dependable, they often work for the common good of their community of interest
• Value their autonomy and the freedom to select quality over price when they choose to do so
• Conservative, organised, subjective, most important goal in life is to be secure

These guests really value

• Access to quality products and services with proven results that are both predictable and dependable
• Opportunity to select quality over price when they choose to do so
• Recognition and respect for their status
• Structure and routine and are often guided by experiences of their past
• Safety and security in all aspects of their life, where importance is placed on traditions and rules

Do you recognise these people in your client list? They may really appreciate an invite to our information evenings.

Australia - Head Office

Steve McLaughlin - Sales Manager - Asia Pacific
Email:
Phone: +61 2 9033 8700

Amelya Grey - Business Development Manager
Email:
Phone: +61 2 9033 8700;

North America

Lesa Bain - Vice President Agency Sales, North America
Email:
Phone: (877) 674-6687

Dani Johnson - Sales Manager
Email
Phone: (877) 674-6687

Donald Byrd - Reservation Specialist
Email:
Phone: (877) 674-6687

UK & Europe

Natalie Read - Business Development Manager, The Cruise Portfolio
Email:
Phone: +44 (0) 207 399 7620