National Geographic Orion
Nature
Remote escape
Adventure
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
Main Deck Oval
1 Queen OR 2 Twin beds
Oval windows | 1-2 guests
Main Deck Large Oval
1 Queen bed OR 2 Twin beds
Large oval window | 1-2 guests
Upper Deck Suite
1 Queen bed OR 2 Twin beds
Window
Bridge Deck Deluxe Suite
1 Queen bed OR 2 Twin beds
Window
Bridge Deck Suite
1 Queen bed OR 2 Twin beds
Balcony
Bridge Deck Owner’s Suite
1 Queen bed OR 2 Twin beds
Balcony
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