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Detailed Ship Information: Designed and purpose built in Germany specifically for expedition travel, National Geographic Orion was created from the outset to explore the far corners of the Earth in complete self-sufficiency. Engineered for... Read More


7 Night - Islands of the Azores : Basalt Peaks to Volcanic Vineyards
Starting in Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal / Embark Ship, Pico / Faial, Faial, Sao Jorge, Terceira, Santa Maria, Ponta Delgada, Ponta Delgada / Disembark Ship

7 Night - Greek Isles Odyssey : Mythology, History and Cerulean Seas
Starting in Athens, Greece / Lavrio / Embark Ship, Sifnos, Milos, Nea Kameni / Santorini, Naxos / Paros, Delos / Syros, Lavrio / Disembark Ship / Athens

7 Night - Ancient Mediterranean : Exploring Greece, Croatia and Albania
Starting in Athens, Greece / Lavrio / Embark Ship, Corinth Canal / Delphi, Cephalonia, Corfu / Butrint, Albania, Kruje / Divjake-Karavasta National Park, Dubrovnik, Croatia, Komiza, Vis Island, Zadar / Disembark Ship

10 Night - Crossroads of the Ancient World : Exploring Greece and Turkey
Starting in Athens, Greece / Lavrio / Embark Ship, Delos, Patmos, Chios, Ephesus, Turkey, Didim, Bodrum, Leros, Greece, Nea Kameni / Santorini, Naxos / Paros, Lavrio / Disembark Ship / Athens

11 Night - Continental Crossroads : Spain, Morocco and the Canary Islands
Starting in Barcelona, Spain / Embark Ship, Columbretes Islands, Valencia, Cartagena ES, Malaga, Tangier, Morocco, Casablanca, Essaouira, Agadir, Arrecife, Canary Islands, Spain, Las Palmas / Disembark Ship

12 Night - Mediterranean Wonders : Sicily, Greece, Sardinia and Beyond
Starting in Barcelona, Spain / Embark Ship, Ciutadella de Menorca, At Sea / Bonifacio, Corsica, France, Bonifacio, Golfo Aranci, Sardinia, Italy, At Sea / Aeolian Islands, Taormina, Sicily, Siracusa / At Sea, Corfu, Greece, Cephalonia, Delphi / Corinth Canal, Athens / Disembark Ship

12 Night - Mediterranean Wonders : Sicily, Greece, Sardinia and Beyond
Starting in Athens, Greece / Lavrio / Embark Ship, Corinth Canal / Delphi, Cephalonia, Corfu, At Sea / Siracusa, Italy, Taormina, Sicily, At Sea / Aeolian Islands, Golfo Aranci, Sardinia, Bonifacio, Corsica, France, Bonifacio / At Sea, Ciutadella de Menorca, Spain, Barcelona / Disembark Ship

12 Night - Spain, Portugal and Morocco : Atlantic Horizons
Starting in Barcelona, Spain / Embark Ship, Columbretes Islands, Valencia, Cartagena ES, Malaga, Tangier, Morocco, Algarve Region, Portugal, Lisbon, Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel, Azores, Ponta Delgada / Disembark Ship

12 Night - Azores to Barcelona : a Special Solar Eclipse Voyage
Starting in Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal / Embark Ship, Ponta Delgada, Tangier, Morocco, Malaga, Spain, Motril, Cartagena ES, Valencia, Columbretes Islands, Barcelona / Disembark Ship

14 Night - Exploring Cabo Verde, the Canary Islands and the Azores
Starting in Praia, Santiago Island, Cape Verde / Embark Ship, Fogo Island, Cape Verde, At Sea / Cross the Tropic of Cancer, La Palma and La Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain, At Sea / Desertas Islands, Portugal / Madeira, Santa Maria Island, Azores, Faial, Ponta Delgada, Ponta Delgada / Disembark Ship


Designed and purpose built in Germany specifically for expedition travel, National Geographic Orion was created from the outset to explore the far corners of the Earth in complete self-sufficiency.

Engineered for maximum comfort and safety, Orion is equipped with the latest technology including large retractable stabilizers, sonar, radar, and an ice-strengthened hull. A shallow draft plus bow and stern thrusters provide the convenience of being able to maneuver close to shore. 14 Zodiacs ensure quick disembarkation and offer the ideal transport for up-close exploration. Best of all, Orion is equipped with a glass-bottom Zodiac that enables remarkably clear, gratifying observations of the undersea for those who prefer to stay dry.

National Geographic Orion meets strict specifications for environmental protection and the on board waste management systems meet the stringent Antarctic operational standards enabling us to travel to the most pristine environments. A host of advanced design features and technology ensures sustainable marine environmental practices.

The privilege of wildness and the luxury of comfort
National Geographic Orion accommodates 102 guests in 53 cabins, including several with balconies. She is spacious and modern, with a variety of public rooms that offer panoramic views of the passing landscape. Friendly and informal, Orion cruises foster a welcoming atmosphere where like-minded guests share in exceptional experiences and enrichment.

Her public rooms include a dramatic window-lined main lounge, as well as an observation lounge and library perched at the very top of the ship, with plentiful observation decks. The spacious lounge is the heart of our expedition community, and is suited for spirited cocktail hours, informative presentations and our nightly tradition of Recap. Both the main dining room and outside buffet easily accommodate all guests at once for open seating dining. On selected nights, weather permitting, our dining room menu is also available on the outside deck.

While Orion interiors are elegant, life aboard is always casual, with no need for formal clothing. And you'll find shipboard services like laundry, in-room cabled internet, and public-area wifi make packing and traveling more convenient.