Launched in 2003, National Geographic Orion is an expeditions ship with an expansive range of exploration tools. Sailing year round to destinations such as Pacific Islands & Australia, Borneo & Indonesia, Southern Africa & the Indian Ocean, and Antarctica, she brings her guests to remote corners of the worlds comfortably. With maximum passenger capacity of 102, guests have the opportunity to learn about the world they live in through exploration and lectures in an intimate setting. Best suited to those looking for a more active kind of cruising, she offers a great setup to discover the world and lean about the environment.
All accommodation onboard Orion is located outside. Designed with expeditions in mind, each cabin has ample room to hang parkas, as well as plenty of drawers and hooks for the amount of clothing guests might bring on their journey.
AccommodationWith degustation menus created by one of Australia's renowned international chefs, Serge Dansereau, Orion's dining is influenced by the regions the ship visits.
DiningOrion is small enough to feel warm and intimate, yet still offer a variety of public spaces and entertainment facilities. Wether you're looking to spend some time socialising or relax with a book or a drink, Orion has what you're looking for.
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National Geographic Orion DeckplansOur cruise ship fleet consists of nimble, intimately-scaled expedition ships, able to safely venture where larger cruise ships cannot. This allows us to offer authentic, up-close experiences in the planet's wild, remote places and capitals of culture. More than comfortable as your base for exploring, our National Geographic luxury cruise ships are outfitted with cool tools that enable a genuine connection with the places we visit and offer inviting private accommodations, and gracious public spaces for our expedition community to gather.
A Lindblad-National Geographic expedition is arguably the most exhilarating overseas adventure experience a person can have. Nothing else comes close to approximating its authenticity and all-five-senses engagement. We offer you the world's ultimate, authentic expedition experience: Discover the planet's most remarkable places, accompanied by experts able to illuminate all you see, and with cool tools to use to explore up close and personally.