Launched in 2017, Orion is a 74-foot luxury catamaran from Sunreef with a striking design that boasts magnificent beauty, elegant styling, and spacious living areas. That, when combined with its comfortable interior and exterior plus its impressive seaworthiness, makes it one of the finest vessels to sail for a delightful summer vacation.
The catamaran is fully-crewed, which means charterers are always set up for a fun and carefree experience at sea. And given its massive design, there’s literally a lot you can expect from Orion Sailing Catamaran in terms of onboard amenities, entertainment, performance, and more.
Accommodation
Orion comes with four elegantly-finished staterooms, each with a double cabin and bed configuration of 1 King, 3 Queen, and 1 small single bed for a child. These staterooms are air-conditioned and are capable of accommodating up to 8 adult guests plus one kid. The vessel’s cabins are not only comfortable and sophisticated but also generously spaced, making them ideal for modern-day charter guests.
White and dark blue color palettes mostly dominate the interior of the cabins lying in the starboard hull while those touching the portside hull feature a thoughtful combination of white and turquoise. That pairs perfectly with the dark oak wood accents to create a soothing ambiance where you can relax or rest after a rather exciting day.
Interior
The interior of the Orion is designed to make the life for passengers on board both comfortable and convenient. The main deck features a fully equipped galley that seamlessly merges with a spacious saloon that’s furnished with turquoise velvet upholstery and two stylish pizza tables.
These tables can be converted to one large dining table that can accommodate eight guests. The placement of the galley, saloon and the cabins is thoughtful, and getting from one section to the next is as easy as it is seamless.
White and blue are colors that stand out on the catamaran’s interior but these color palettes extend to the exterior as well. Orion’s interior incorporates contemporary European design with sleek furnishings, plush materials, and stylish accents that paint a true picture of timeless elegance.
Exterior
Orion’s exterior deck is as spacious and comfortable as ever, providing an undeniably great spot for unwinding. Guests can lounge on the cat’s forward trampolines to get the better of the refreshing ocean sprays while basking in the bliss of the soothing sun at the same time.
The vessel is also fitted with sails that stand majestically, sometimes giving you the feeling that you’re sailing on a traditional yacht. The vessel’s flybridge is lavishly equipped with a Jacuzzi and convertible al fresco dining table and provides enough space where you can relax as you enjoy vistas of the expansive sea or nearby landscapes.
The aft deck is also fitted with bright skylights, featuring a constellation of ORION, that makes it a perfect place from which to watch the setting sun while having an aperitif or enjoying a gourmet meal.
Entertainment
The luxury Orion has a rich selection of entertainment facilities on board, which guests can gladly take advantage of. Inside the saloon and all cabins, there is an LED-TV, stereo sound system and a DVD player. With the Wi-Fi internet onboard, you can browse the web and even share your experiences with friends and families over social media.
There is also a BBQ grill and an ice maker, for the drinks, on board, something that makes catamaran parties while at sea much more fun. When organizing a party with friends or family on board, you are free to ask the chef and stewardess to help you set up the drinks and special meals, if any.
Performance
Orion does not just come with impressive amenities and furnishings on board. Its speed is incredible too. While the weather is friendly, the vessel cruises at a speed are of 9 knots while at its maximum speed, it sails at a brisk 13 knots per hour. It is also important to note that it comes with a powerful twin 225 hp John Deere engine which ensures consistent performance throughout the journey.
Where Does Orion Sail
During winter, the Orion sails the Caribbean Virgin Islands, the Caribbean Leewards, and the Caribbean Windwards. On a typical summer, the vessel cruises the Caribbean Windwards. If you’re planning to take your sailing vacation to the Caribbean region this coming season, the Orion can be a great cat to charter for a fun-filled adventure at sea.
Why Sail the Orion
Orion’s spacious and lavishly furnished interior and exterior sets the stage for an exciting sailing holiday with friends. The accommodation and other amenities on board are also luxurious, something that
assures guests of superb comfort while at sea.
If you are a fan of water sports, there are lots of facilities on board the Orion that make it easier to get into the water for an adrenaline-packed action. Some of these facilities include water skis (for adults and kids), kneeboard, snorkel gear, tube/inflatable towable, wakeboard, kayak
(one-person) and fishing gear. A swimming platform also exists on the cat’s fore, providing a safe channel through which you can enter into and get out of the water.
Lastly, the vessel comes with a crew of four: an experienced captain, an exceptional chef, a friendly stewardess, and a dedicated deckhand. This means you’ll have a well-thought-out itinerary, enjoy an amazing culinary experience and have all your concerns attended to while traveling.
Conclusion
There’s never a dull moment when you choose to go out on a sailing tour with the Orion. With the cat’s superb accommodation, first-class amenities, and a fully committed crew on board, you are assured of endless adventure and having great fun, all while creating lasting memories. Thinking of going on a sailing vacation to the Caribbean soon? Why don’t you book this vessel here and get the adventure started?
Specifications
- Type: Cat
- Beam: 34′ 5 Feet
- Draft: 7′ 3 Feet
- Year Built: 2017
- Builder: Sunreef Yachts
- cruise speed: 9 Max Speed 13
- Engines: 2 x 225 HP John Deere engines 2 x 19 KVA generators
Have you already had the chance to sail the Orion? If so, you are welcome to share your experience in the comments below.
Daniella has been passionate about travel, the sea, and nature for many years. As a child, she frequently traveled throughout the Mediterranean and continued with her journeys throughout her adult life.
Her experiences have created the desire within her to share her love for traveling with other passionate and adventurers who want to discover beautiful horizons and new cultures.
Oh man, You got me with this one. I love to sail. Catamarans are my favorite vacation boats. I’ll sail mono-hulls for fun but, when it comes to comfort, it’s catamarans all the way. My actual retirement plan is a catamaran in the tropics during the winter and a place in Alaska for the summer.
This is a very nice boat. The amenities are amazing. Can you tell me a bit more about the charter company itself. I’m interested to know if they are owner/operators, or managed by a fleet company, etc.
Sadly, I like to charter bareboat (crew it myself) vs having a more pampered, fully crewed experience. Don’t get me wrong, I love to be pampered but, when it comes to sailing, I’m more of a hands on kind of guy.
On these trips SCUBA is a must for me. I see you list snorkeling and such. Do they permit SCUBA diving from the boat?
I thank you for this post. It’s got me excited again for my next trip.
Hi Scott,
That’s an excellent idea for the retirement! Yes, there is scuba diving rendezvous on the boat. So yes, you can do a diving course on board. It’s entertaining!
It’s a yacht charter broker company that rent the yacht to the charterer. They have a lot of knowledge in this branch and provide excellent services to the customers. And it’s free of charge!
Please let me know if you need more information; I’ll be glad to help.
Thank you for the comment and wish you a lovely day!
I must say that this wonderful Danielle. I never had a chance to cruise on this “monster” but I definitely would like to. I just checked the price and it is not a small amount at all. What I like the most about this yacht is its interior, it is so powerful especially the kitchen. I hope that someday I will afford this to myself.
Hi Daniel,
I hope you will have the chance to charter this beautiful cat! Everything is relative in life:) Anyway, if you need any help, please let me know. I’ll be glad to assist!
Thank you for the comment and wish you a lovely day!
It really feels nice to cruise the see with the Orion Sailing Catamaran. I am really pleased with the accommodation, the interior and the exterior proves it that i will be more than comfortable to enjoy myself with my family there. I am not a fan of water but with all the support that is offered here i would really start and love to have my own water sport just to have a great experience with everything both outside and inside water.
Hi Phile,
It is nice to cruise with the Orion, it’s a spacious and comfortable catamaran. This boat provides lots of water sports toys so you can enjoy your time with your family.
Let me know if you need any help. I’ll be glad to assist!
Thank you for the comment and I hope you enjoy the rest of your day.
Orion Sailing Catamaran is one of the luxuriest Yacht I have seen so far. This article had everything I needed to know about the Orion Sailing Catamaran.
I really love their interior, it looks really classy. This Yacht has a great performance in my opinion.
This is a well written article. Thank you so much for sharing this article.
Hi Mahesan,
True, the Orion is a beautiful boat, she is exceptionally spacious and comfortable.
Let me know if you need any help; I am always happy to assist.
Thank you for passing by and wish you a lovely day.
We like to generally daysail, but this makes me sit up and take notice of the “other side” But we are hands-on sailors. Do you know if there is an option to charter the Orion with the ability to be held by the hand, so that we could get more experience with these bigger platforms? That would be really sweet!
Hi there,
Thank you for passing by!
The Orion is a big boat. The maximum length for bareboating is (17 m) (55 feet), larger than this; the yacht will need a crew to handle it. Anyway, the Orion is not available as a bareboat charter option. Bareboating is fun, but being pampering the whole day by a crew is fun and relaxing too:).
I hope it helped. Don’t hesitate to contact me with any question, I’ll be more than happy to assist.
Thank you for the comment and wish you a nice day.
This is by far the best chartered yacht I have seen. Orion seems to have everything you would need. I have been looking into possibly taking a chartered yacht in the Bahamas. This one is a definite choice. I will be checking out availability and choice. How many people can we have chartered on the yacht together? Seems the more the merrier and we can split the cost 🙂
Hi Matts,
I agree with you, the Orion is a beautiful yacht and offers so many features to the charters. The Orion can accommodate 8 guests comfortably. She is very spacious, you won’t feel you share the boat with other people.
Please, don’t hesitate to contact me with any question, I am always happy to assist.
Thank you for the comment and wish you a lovely day.