National Geographic Orion
Cruise
Adventure
Remote Escape
Launched in 2003 and refurbished for polar expeditions, the National Geographic Orion is an ice-class vessel carrying 102 guests in 53 cabins. Purpose-built for exploration, Orion offers access to remote corners of Antarctica. Close encounters with landscapes and wildlife are at the heart of each voyage, enriched by onboard experts ranging from naturalists to National Geographic photographers.
Accommodation
2 Single Suites
226 sq ft | 1 King bed | 2 guests
Picture Window
1 Owner’s Suite
678 sq ft | 1 King bed OR 2 Twin* | 3 guests
Private Balcony
6 Premium Suites
323 sq ft | 1 King bed OR 2 Twin | 2 guests
Private Balcony
8 Deluxe Suites
258 sq ft | 1 King bed OR 2 Twin | 2 guests
Private Balcony
15 Superior Suites
215 sq ft | 1 King bed OR 2 Twin | 2 guests
Picture Window
11 Classic Suites
226 sq ft | 1 King bed OR 2 Twin | 2 guests
Picture Window
7 Main Deck Suites
248 sq ft | 1 King bed OR 2 Twin | 2 guests
Porthole Windows
6 Triple Suites
226 sq ft | 1 King bed OR 2 Twin* | 3 guests
Picture Window
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Outdoor cafe
- Observation Lounge
- Library
- Theater
- Spa with sauna
- Mudroom
- Fitness Center
In-room amenities:
- Desk
- Safe deposit box
Activities
- Zodiac cruising
- Onshore hiking
- Glass-bottom Zodiac riding
- Kayaking
- Cross-country skiing
- Snowshoeing
- Wildlife observation with hydrophones and remote cameras
- Photography workshops
- Onboard yoga classes
- Nightly Recap sessions