National Geographic Orion
Adventure
Nature
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
Select Twin
214 sq ft | 2 single beds & sofa bed | 4 guests
Large/Standard window OR Porthole OR no-windows
Superior Twin/Double
225 sq ft | 2 Twin beds OR 1 double bed & sofa bed | 4 guests
One window
Junior Suite Double
243-325 sq ft | 1 double bed | 2 guests
Large windows
Owner’s Suite Double
305-325 sq ft | 1 double bed | 2 guests
Large windows
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Outdoor cafe
- Observation Lounge
- Library
- Theater
- Spa with sauna
- Mudroom
- Fitness Center
In-room amenities:
- Desk
- Air conditioning
- Television
- 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