National Geographic Orion
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.
Ship Calendar
| Destination | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan 2026 | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Ship Details
Year Built
2003
Capacity
102
Meeting Rooms
N/A
Elevators
N/A
Casino
N/A
Registry
N/A
Restaurants
N/A
Disco
N/A
Tonnage
3,984
Bars
N/A
Fitness Center
N/A
Cabins
53
Pools
N/A
Children's Program
No
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins
N/A
Theaters
N/A
Internet Cafe
N/A
Shops
N/A
Library
N/A
Spa
N/A
Ship Categories
Owners Suite
Owner's Suites are spacious, with open living areas and sliding glass doors that open to a French balcony allowing you to take in the sea breeze. There is a living room-style area appointed with a couch that converts to accommodate a third person. All staterooms feature individual climate control, flat-panel TV, private bathroom with glass-walled shower stall, ample storage space, personal safe, hairdryer, mini refrigerator, and Ethernet jacks.*Please note that Stateroom 509 does not have a balcony.
Oceanview Staterooms Cat 4
Oceanview staterooms have separate sleeping and sitting areas, with a two-seater sofa that looks out a large rectangular window. All staterooms feature individual climate control, flat-panel TV, private bathroom with glass-walled shower stall, ample storage space, personal safe, hairdryer, mini refrigerator, and Ethernet jacks.
Oceanview Staterooms Cat 3
Oceanview staterooms feature plenty of storage and most have a comfortable sofa in the sitting area with a large window. All staterooms feature individual climate control, flat-panel TV, private bathroom with glass-walled shower stall, ample storage space, personal safe, hairdryer, mini refrigerator, and Ethernet jacks
Oceanview Stateroom Cat 1 & 2
Oceanview staterooms are nicely appointed cabins and have a large oval window, a comfortable sitting area with a tub chair, and a writing desk with drawer space. All staterooms feature individual climate control, flat-panel TV, private bathroom with glass-walled shower stall, ample storage space, personal safe, hairdryer, mini refrigerator, and Ethernet jacks
Oceanview Single Stateroom
Oceanview Single staterooms feature a sitting area, writing desk, and a window or twin portholes. All staterooms feature individual climate control, flat-panel TV, private bathroom with glass-walled shower stall, ample storage space, personal safe, hairdryer, mini refrigerator, and Ethernet jacks
Balcony Suite
Balcony suites are spacious, with open living areas and sliding glass doors that open to a French balcony allowing you to take in the sea breeze. There is a living room-style area appointed with a couch that converts to accommodate a third person. All staterooms feature individual climate control, flat-panel TV, private bathroom with glass-walled shower stall, ample storage space, personal safe, hairdryer, mini refrigerator, and Ethernet jack.
