National Geographic Orion
Former name: MS Orion
Cruise line
Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Orion current position
National Geographic Orion current location is at North America West Coast (coordinates 33.72649 N / -118.19659 W) cruising en route to LONG BEACH, INNER A.. The AIS position was reported 6 minutes ago.
All Itineraries Current PositionSpecifications of National Geographic Orion
Year built | 2003 / Age: 18 |
Flag state | Bahamas |
Builder | Cassens Werft (Emden, Germany) |
Owner | Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc |
Operator | Lindblad National Geographic Cruises |
Speed | 15 kn / 28 kph / 17 mph |
Length (LOA) | 102 m / 335 ft |
Beam (width) | 14 m / 46 ft |
Gross Tonnage | 3984 gt |
Passengers | 102 - 106 |
Crew | 75 |
Passengers-to-space ratio | 38 |
Decks | 6 |
Cabins | 53 |
Decks with cabins | 5 |
Last Refurbishment | 2014 |
Former names | MS Orion |
National Geographic Orion Itineraries
Date | Itinerary | Departure Port | Price from |
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2021 Jun 10 | 21 days, one-way from Seward to Nome | Seward | $27985 |
2021 Jul 01 | 11 days, one-way from Nome to Seward | Nome | $17832 |
2021 Jul 01 | 12 days, one-way from Nome to Seward | Nome | $17834 |
2021 Jul 13 | 21 days, one-way from Seward to Nome | Seward | $27989 |
2021 Aug 03 | 12 days, round-trip 12 Night Exploring Russias Far East and Wrangel Island Cruise | Nome | $17839 |
2021 Aug 15 | 12 days, round-trip 12 Night Exploring Russias Far East and Wrangel Island Cruise | Nome | $17827 |
2021 Aug 27 | 22 days, one-way from Nome to Niigata | Nome | $31987 |
2021 Sep 19 | 12 days, one-way from Niigata to Kobe | Niigata | $20806 |
2021 Oct 01 | 11 days, one-way from Kobe to Keelung | Kobe | $19327 |
2021 Oct 17 | 10 days, one-way from Hai Phong Hanoi to Saigon | Hai Phong | $14466 |
2021 Nov 19 | 10 days, one-way from Singapore to Benoa | Singapore | $13258 |
2021 Nov 19 | 20 days, round-trip 20 Night Antarctica South Georgia and the Falkland Islands Cruise | Ushuaia | |
2021 Nov 29 | 17 days, one-way from Benoa to Honiara | Benoa | $19096 |
2021 Dec 09 | 10 days, round-trip 10 Night Journey to Antarctica The White Continent Cruise | Ushuaia | |
2021 Dec 19 | 10 days, round-trip 10 Night Journey to Antarctica The White Continent Cruise | Ushuaia | |
2021 Dec 23 | 12 days, one-way from Auckland to Milford Sound Marina | Auckland | $19314 |
2021 Dec 29 | 10 days, round-trip 10 Night Journey to Antarctica The White Continent Cruise | Ushuaia | |
2022 Jan 04 | 12 days, one-way from Auckland to Milford Sound Marina | Auckland | |
2022 Jan 08 | 10 days, round-trip 10 Night Journey to Antarctica The White Continent Cruise | Ushuaia | |
2022 Jan 16 | 18 days, one-way from Auckland to Dunedin | Auckland | $28783 |
2022 Jan 18 | 10 days, round-trip 10 Night Journey to Antarctica The White Continent Cruise | Ushuaia | |
2022 Jan 28 | 10 days, round-trip 10 Night Journey to Antarctica The White Continent Cruise | Ushuaia | |
2022 Feb 03 | 18 days, one-way from Dunedin to Auckland | Dunedin | $28797 |
2022 Feb 07 | 20 days, round-trip 20 Night Antarctica South Georgia and the Falkland Islands Cruise | Ushuaia | |
2022 Feb 21 | 12 days, one-way from Auckland to Milford Sound Marina | Auckland | $19314 |
2022 Feb 27 | 7 days, one-way from Ushuaia to Puerto Natales | Ushuaia | |
2022 Mar 15 | 14 days, one-way from Lautoka to Papeete | Lautoka | $15161 |
2022 Mar 16 | 14 days, one-way from Papeete to Lautoka | Papeete | $15153 |
2022 Mar 17 | 13 days, one-way from Auckland to Honiara | Auckland | $15169 |
2022 Mar 30 | 11 days, one-way from Honiara to Lautoka | Honiara | $12981 |
2022 Apr 08 | 14 days, one-way from Lautoka to Papeete | Lautoka | $15162 |
2022 Apr 23 | 7 days, one-way from Papeete to Bora Bora Island | Papeete | $8484 |
2022 Apr 30 | 7 days, one-way from Bora Bora Island to Papeete | Bora Bora Island | $8486 |
2022 May 07 | 14 days, one-way from Bora Bora Island to Papeete | Bora Bora Island | $16861 |
2022 May 22 | 4 days, one-way from Bora Bora Island to Papeete | Bora Bora Island | $5875 |
2022 May 27 | 9 days, round-trip 9 Night Pearls of the Pacific Exploring the Society and Tuamotu Islands Cruise | Papeete | $11768 |
2022 Jun 06 | 9 days, round-trip 9 Night Pearls of the Pacific Exploring the Society and Tuamotu Islands Cruise | Papeete | $11757 |
2022 Jun 16 | 4 days, one-way from Papeete to Bora Bora Island | Papeete | $5878 |
2022 Jun 21 | 4 days, one-way from Bora Bora Island to Papeete | Bora Bora Island | $5881 |
2022 Jun 26 | 10 days, one-way from Papeete to Hiva Oa Island | Papeete | $11765 |
2022 Jul 06 | 9 days, one-way from Hiva Oa Island to Papeete | Hiva Oa Island | $11768 |
2022 Jul 16 | 9 days, round-trip 9 Night Pearls of the Pacific Exploring the Society and Tuamotu Islands Cruise | Papeete | $11756 |
2022 Jul 26 | 9 days, round-trip 9 Night Pearls of the Pacific Exploring the Society and Tuamotu Islands Cruise | Papeete | $11767 |
2022 Aug 05 | 4 days, one-way from Papeete to Bora Bora Island | Papeete | $5878 |
2022 Aug 10 | 4 days, one-way from Bora Bora Island to Papeete | Bora Bora Island | $5877 |
2022 Aug 15 | 9 days, round-trip 9 Night Pearls of the Pacific Exploring the Society and Tuamotu Islands Cruise | Papeete | $11767 |
2022 Aug 25 | 9 days, round-trip 9 Night Pearls of the Pacific Exploring the Society and Tuamotu Islands Cruise | Papeete | $11761 |
2022 Sep 04 | 9 days, round-trip 9 Night Pearls of the Pacific Exploring the Society and Tuamotu Islands Cruise | Papeete | $11762 |
2022 Sep 14 | 14 days, one-way from Papeete to Lautoka | Papeete | $15164 |
2022 Sep 30 | 14 days, one-way from Papeete to Lautoka | Papeete | $15166 |
2022 Oct 09 | 17 days, one-way from Honiara to Benoa | Honiara | $19473 |
2022 Oct 25 | 17 days, one-way from Honiara to Benoa | Honiara | $19483 |
2022 Nov 20 | 10 days, one-way from Singapore to Benoa | Singapore | $13536 |
2022 Nov 30 | 17 days, one-way from Benoa to Honiara | Benoa | $19470 |
2022 Dec 16 | 17 days, one-way from Benoa to Honiara | Benoa | $19471 |
2022 Dec 17 | 13 days, one-way from Auckland to Honiara | Auckland | $15162 |
2023 Jan 15 | 12 days, one-way from Auckland to Milford Sound Marina | Auckland | |
2023 Jan 27 | 12 days, one-way from Auckland to Milford Sound Marina | Auckland | $19706 |
2023 Feb 04 | 12 days, one-way from Auckland to Milford Sound Marina | Auckland | $19693 |
2023 Feb 28 | 13 days, one-way from Auckland to Honiara | Auckland | $15155 |
2023 Mar 02 | 14 days, one-way from Lautoka to Papeete | Lautoka | $15170 |
2023 Mar 13 | 11 days, one-way from Honiara to Lautoka | Honiara | $12991 |
2023 Mar 22 | 14 days, one-way from Lautoka to Papeete | Lautoka | $15168 |
National Geographic Orion Review
Review of National Geographic Orion
The 2003-built National Geographic Orion cruise ship was originally built for Explorer Maritime and operated by the US-based company Travel Dynamics International. After the March 2014 drydock refurbishment, the boat joined Lindblad's fleet and received its current Nat Geo name.
History - construction and ownership
The 106-passenger ship Nat Geo Orion is a luxurious boat, fully stabilized, with an ice-class hull that allows navigation in polar regions as well access to the smallest harbors.
The National Geographic Orion cruise ship is owned and operated by Lindblad Expeditions in cooperation with the National Geographic Society (aka NatGeo - a US non-profit institution for science and education).
The partnership that Nat Geo has with the Lindblad Expeditions line enables passengers to enjoy an expedition-style small ship travel vacation as active explorers. Lindblad cruise ships sail unique destinations to explore out-of-the-way inlets, making Zodiac landings and looking for wildlife.
Cruise itinerary program
National Geographic Orion itinerary program is based on Antarctica expedition voyages in the Southern Ocean, together with adventure travel cruises in the South Pacific and Indian oceans.
Lindblad Cruises 2019 program included one of the world's most wildlife-rich travel destinations - Russia's Arctic territories. The itineraries included:
- The "Across the Bering Sea" (Katmai to Kamchatka, around 4400 ml / 7000 km) nearly circumnavigated the Bering Sea, The 22-days itinerary (leaving June 18 and July 21, 2019) had fares starting at USD 25,850 pp (double occupancy Category 1 cabin).
- The "Life and Legend on the Bering Sea" cruise (13 days, departures July 9 and September 4, 2019) had fares from USD 16230 pp.
- The "Exploring Russia's Far East and Wrangel Island" cruise (along Siberia's coastline) was a 13-days itinerary (departures August 11 and 23, 2019) with fares from USD 16230 pp.
In late-September 2020, Lindblad announced plans to deploy National Geographic Orion in French Polynesia starting operations in January 2021 with roundtrips from homeport Papeete Tahiti. Soon followed an announcement about NatGeo Orion's 14-day Japan coastal voyage (departure Sept 15, 2021) with prices from USD 20800 pp (double occupancy). A second (13-day Japan and Taiwan) voyage departs on Sept 28, with prices from USD 19320 pp.
Decks and Cabins
National Geographic Orion has 7 decks (3 with cabins) and total 53 staterooms, all of which are Outside and with either portholes or picture windows. The cabin grades number is 8.
Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks
Nat Geo Orion has one Main Dining Room with unassigned tables. The restaurant offers international cuisine inspired by ports of call. All meals are served single seating.
Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport
National Geographic Orion carries a fleet of Zodiacs and kayaks, as well as video equipment allowing to access the underwater world. Orion is also equipped with diving and snorkeling gear. Nat Geo “open bridge” policy offers the opportunity to meet officers and captain and learn about navigation. A video chronicler, undersea specialist, photography instructor, and full-time doctor, are part of the expedition team.
Public areas include the Outdoor Bar and Café, an Observation Lounge with full-service bar, sun deck, lecture theater, facilities for films and presentations, library and Global Gallery (gift shop). Onboard, guests can also find a LEX Spa, mud room, sauna, spa treatment rooms, a hot tub/plunge pool, and a fitness room.
National Geographic Orion - user reviews and comments
National Geographic Orion ship related cruise news
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February 12, 2018 - Accidents
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National Geographic Orion Wiki
Lindblad Orion ship was originally built for Explorer Maritime, and operated by the US-based company Travel Dynamics International. In March 2014, mv Orion received its current name. The other Nat Geo ("National Geographic") named Lindblad ships are Endeavour, Endeavour 2, Explorer, Islander, Sea Bird, Sea Lion.
As a true expedition cruise ship, National Geographic Orion has staffed a full-time doctor, wellness specialist, photo instructor, video chronicler, undersea specialist. Another feature is the specific expedition equipment on the ship, including kayaks, Zodiacs, wet suits, snorkeling gear, glass-bottom boat, and underwater remotely operated vehicle. National Geographic Orion ship's hull is ice-reinforced for cruises in polar regions (Arctic and Antarctica). The ship's ROV (remotely operated vehicle) can dive to 1000 ft / 305 m sea depth. The "Open Bridge” policy of Lindblad Expeditions allows the crew to welcome guests to the navigation bridge.
NAT GEO Orion has installed Fleet Xpress - fast Internet connectivity provided by Inmarsat (owner and operator of a global satellite network). Fleet Xpress is fully integrated with the boat's phone system (PABX) and comm platforms.
Ship's namesake is the Viking Ocean-owned liner Viking Orion (launched 2018).
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