Written by Kari Reinikainen
Lindblad Expeditions, the US based expedition cruise operator, has announced that Australia's Orion Expedition Cruises would become part of its portfolio, with the move effective for itineraries from March 2014, Cruise Weekly reports in Australia.
Orion founder Sarina Bratton will leave the business when her current contract is completed on 19 April, and she said the move is "both amicable and timely".
Sven Lindblad, president and founder of Lindblad Expeditions, said "Sarina has created something quite wonderful in her nine years at the helm of Orion Expedition Cruises. We respect both her and her team immensely for what they have accomplished. It is our job now to ensure that the Orion travellers continue to receive remarkable travel experiences, both on Orion and our other ships," he said.
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