Reduced-price expedition voyages are being offered to travellers affected by the closure of US company Cruise West.
The alternative cruises are being offered by Orion Expedition Cruises at a discount of between 20%-50%.
All transfer bookings must be made by October 31.
Seattle-based Cruise West ceased operations last week following more than 60 years in business after failing to find new investment or a buyer for the company. It operated eight ships in Alaska and the Pacific.
Orion founder and managing director Sarina Bratton said: “As the founder and managing director of a small-ship expedition cruise line, I completely understand how difficult these times are for Cruise West passengers, the travel industry and all associated with Cruise West during their current challenges.
“There will be a significant amount of stress for passengers whose travel plans have been disrupted, which can have an effect across the whole small-ship expedition sector.
“Therefore, if Orion can provide a viable alternative in lieu of their original voyage, at the very least, passengers will see that the industry hasn’t deserted them.”
Passengers who provide Cruise West documentation are being offered:
• 50% reduction on any Orion sailing until March 7, 2011 – not including Antarctica
• 25% reduction on Papua New Guinea 2010 and 2011 sailings
• 25% reduction on Antarctica sailings in December and January
• 20% reduction on Kimberley sailings in 2011
• 20% reduction on any Orion II destination next year