National Geographic Orion

Featuring 53 cabins, the gracious and intimate National Geographic Orion takes travelers to little-known waters and isles in the South Pacific, Australia, and Indonesia to experience each location's natural and cultural wonders up close. With her high ice-class rating, National Geographic Orion is strong enough to explore the polar regions, yet her elevated maneuverability allows for navigation of inshore waters, secluded bays, and sinuous rivers—practically anywhere accessible by sea. At the helm of National Geographic Orion is an expert crew, capable of handling intricate operations that large cruise ships could never attempt. The ship features modern navigational equipment and technological abilities that allow her to navigate safely, even in uncharted waters?. She currently holds the distinction of having sailed further south than any other vessel in the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic fleet. National Geographic Orion offers guests a spirited, almost clubby environment onboard. Of her many amenities and features, the most appealing is her outdoor deck space, which beckons in the balmy reaches of the South Pacific and beyond and offers a range of panoramic views of the region’s rich avian and marine life.

Ship Pictures

Ship Statistics
Year Built	2003
Refurbished	2013
Tonnage	4,000 tons
Registry	Bahamas
Length	338 feet
Beam	47 feet
Passenger Capacity	102
Crew Size	75
# of Inside Cabins	0
# of Outside Cabins	53
# of Cabins w/ Verandas	0
# of Suites	31
Max. Room Occupancy	2
Age Restrictions One person must be 18 or older
Dining Options Varies from day to day
Tipping Expected?	No
Tipping Guidelines All gratuities are included.
Onboard Currency	Australia Dollar

Services & Amenities
Bars/Lounges	2
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop	Yes
Casino	No
Chapel	No
Disco/Dancing	No
Elevators	Yes
Hot Tub	Yes
Cell Phone Service	No
Internet Access	Yes
Internet Center	No
Wireless Internet Access	Yes
Laundromats (self service)	No
Laundry/Dry Cleaning	Yes
Library	Yes
Movie Theatre	No
Outdoor Movie Screen	No
Onboard Weddings	No
Shops	Yes
Showroom	No
Spa	Yes
Video Arcade	No
Fitness & Sports Facilities
Basketball Court	No
Fitness Center	Yes
Golf Driving Net	No
Golf Simulator	No
Ice Skating Rink	No
Jogging Track	No
Mini-Golf Course	No
Rock Climbing Wall	No
Swimming Pool	Yes
Tennis Court	No
Water Slide	No
Water Sports Platform	No
Cabin Features & Amenities
24-Hour Room Service	No
Hair Dryer	Yes
Safe	Yes
Telephone	Yes
Television	Yes
Kids Facilities
Babysitting	No
Children's Playroom	No
Kiddie Pool	No
Supervised Youth Program	No
Teen Center	No
Water Playground/Splash Park	No
Special Needs & Requests
Adjoining Cabins (private connecting doors)	No
Kosher Meals	Yes
Single Occupancy Cabins	No
Single Share Program	No
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins	No

	Category 6, 5, 4 (Suite) #401-412, 414-419 — These suites feature a sitting area with a large window, a sofa—except slightly smaller #401 & #402—an armchair or two, writing/laptop desk, reading lamps, coffee table, flat screen TV, bedside table, & climate controls. Beds are configurable (call for details). Marble bathrooms include a spacious shower stall with a glass door. #401-412, 414-419 — These suites feature a sitting area with a large window, a sofa—except slightly smaller #401 & #402—an armchair or two, writing/laptop desk, reading lamps, coffee table, flat screen TV, bedside table, & climate controls. Beds are configurable (call for details). Marble bathrooms include a spacious shower stall with a glass door. #501, 503-506, 508 — These spacious suites feature open living areas and sliding glass doors opening to a shared French balcony. Beds are configurable (call for details). A separate sitting area with armchairs and a sofa, a writing/laptop desk, coffee table, well-placed reading lamps, a flat screen TV, and climate controls complete the decor. Marble bathrooms are generously sized and include a spacious shower stall with a glass door. #502, 507, 509*, 510 — These large, elegant suites feature a French balcony, except for #509 which has double windows. Each provides a separate living area with a sofa and two armchairs, coffee table, except for #502, which uniquely offers a ‘soaking tub with a view’ in addition to a shower stall and expansive vanity. All cabins have reading lamps, a flat screen TV, and climate controls. Marble bathrooms are generously sized and include a spacious shower stall with a glass door.

	Category 3S (Single Suite) #512 — This solo suite features two single beds and two large windows, plus two armchairs and a small table, reading lamps, coffee table, flat screen TV, and climate controls. The marble bathroom is generously sized and includes a spacious shower stall with a glass door.

	Category 3 (Suite) #401-412, 414-419 — These suites feature a sitting area with a large window, a sofa—except slightly smaller #401 & #402—an armchair or two, writing/laptop desk, reading lamps, coffee table, flat screen TV, bedside table, & climate controls. Beds are configurable (call for details). Marble bathrooms include a spacious shower stall with a glass door. #401-412, 414-419 — These suites feature a sitting area with a large window, a sofa—except slightly smaller #401 & #402—an armchair or two, writing/laptop desk, reading lamps, coffee table, flat screen TV, bedside table, & climate controls. Beds are configurable (call for details). Marble bathrooms include a spacious shower stall with a glass door. #501, 503-506, 508 — These spacious suites feature open living areas and sliding glass doors opening to a shared French balcony. Beds are configurable (call for details). A separate sitting area with armchairs and a sofa, a writing/laptop desk, coffee table, well-placed reading lamps, a flat screen TV, and climate controls complete the decor. Marble bathrooms are generously sized and include a spacious shower stall with a glass door. #502, 507, 509*, 510 — These large, elegant suites feature a French balcony, except for #509 which has double windows. Each provides a separate living area with a sofa and two armchairs, coffee table, except for #502, which uniquely offers a ‘soaking tub with a view’ in addition to a shower stall and expansive vanity. All cabins have reading lamps, a flat screen TV, and climate controls. Marble bathrooms are generously sized and include a spacious shower stall with a glass door.

	Category 2, 1 (Oceanview) #316, 318-321 — Cabins feature an oval window and configurable beds: two single beds that can be converted to a queen. An armchair, reading lamps, a flat screen TV, two bedside tables, coffee table, desk, and climate controls complete the amenities. Marble bathrooms are generously sized and include a spacious shower stall with a glass door #302-312, 314, 315, 317 — Cabins feature an oval window and configurable beds: two single beds that can be converted to a queen. An armchair, reading lamps, a flat screen TV, bedside table, coffee table, desk, and climate controls complete the amenities. Marble bathrooms are generously sized and include a spacious shower stall with a glass door.

	Category 1S (Single Oceanview) These solo cabins feature a window or two portholes, a queen-size bed, except for #301 which has a double bed, writing desk and chair, climate controls, reading lamps, and a TV. Marble bathrooms are generously sized and include a roomy shower stall with a glass door.

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