National Geographic Orion
Nature
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
Quadruple Porthole
129-194 sq ft | 4 berths
2 porthole windows | 4 guests
Triple Porthole
129-194 sq ft | 3 berths
2 porthole windows | 3 guests
Twin Porthole
129-194 sq ft | 2 single beds
2 porthole windows | 2 guests
Twin Window
129-151 sq ft | 2 single beds
1 window | 2 guests
Twin Deluxe
205-226 sq ft | 2 single beds
2 windows | 2 guests
Superior
215-226 sq ft | 1 double bed
2 windows | 2 guests
Junior Suite
205-215 sq ft | 1 double bed
Double window | 2 guests
Grand Suite with Private Balcony
290 sq ft | 1 double bed
Double window | 2 guests
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