Orion Expedition Cruises has announced two new voyages exploring Southeast Asia. The seven-night ‘Gulf of Siam Explorer’ departs on 10 October and 22 December 2011 and 27 February 2012. The voyages alternate between Singapore and Bangkok and visit Tioman Island and Kuala Terengganu in Malaysia, and Koh Samui, Ang Thong Marine Park and Koh Kood in Thailand.

The seven-night ‘Thailand, Temples & the Mekong’ expeditions meanwhile, depart 17 October and 15 December 2011 and 5 March 2012. The voyages alternate between Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City and visit Thailand’s Koh Kood, Sihanoukville in Cambodia, and Phu Quoc and Can Tho in Vietnam. There is also the opportunity to stay overnight at Angkor Wat.

Both voyages are aboard the Orion II vessel, and include all meals, entertainment and educational programmes, and other fees.