NG Orion

Featuring 53 cabins, the gracious and intimate National Geographic Orion takes travelers to little-known waters and isles in the Pacific Islands, Antarctica and the Mediterranean 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 practically anywhere accessible by sea.

An authentic expedition ship, purpose-built for exploring the South Pacific, Asia, Antarctica, the Mediterranean, and beyond

  • National Geographic Orion‘s 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​.

  • Of her many amenities and features, the most appealing is her outdoor dining and deck space, which offers a range of panoramic views of every region’s rich avian and marine life.

Specifications

  • Crew: 76
  • Guests: 102 
  • Year built & Shipyard: 2003, Cassens Shipyard-Emden – Germany
  • Zodiacs: 1o 
  • Length 102m
  • Breadth: 14m
  • Draft 3,8m
  • Ice-Class: E3
  • Propulsion: One MaK 8M25 diesel 2400 kW
  • Cruising speed: 12,5 knots
  • Stabilizers: Large retractable stabilizers

Amenities

  • Full-time doctor
  • Undersea specialist
  • National Geographic photographer
  • Laundry
  • Mud Room with Lockers
  • Snorkeling gear
  • Splash-Camera
  • Underwater video cameras
  • Video microscope
  • Parka and vest
  • Use of knee boots
  • In-room minibar with your preferences
  • Wi-Fi

Facilities

  • Outdoor dining & deck space
  • Two dining areas
  • Lounge with bar & presentation facilities
  • OM System Photo Gear Locker
  • Sundeck with hot tub (also a plunge pool)
  • Observation lounge & library
  • Fitness center and spa
  • Open Bridge access for guest interaction and wildlife spotting
  • Dining

Deck Plan

Expedition Deck

Doctor’s Office | Mud room

Main  Deck 

Restaurant | Marine Platform | Cabins Cat 01, 02 & 1S 

Upper Deck

Lounge | Outdoor Café | Reception | Global Gallery | Cabins Cat 3

Birge Deck 

Bridge | Cabins Cat 4, 5, 6 & 3s

Observation Deck

Whirlpool Hot Tub | Sundeck | Fitness Center | Lex Spa Treratment Room | Sauna | Observartion Lounge and Library

Cabins

While you’ve chosen to embark on an immersive journey with Atlas Ocean Voyages to captivating destinations, luxury accommodations must always remain top-of-mind. 

ALL ACCOMMODATIONS INCLUDE:

Chilled craft cocktail or sparkling wine welcome | In-room mini-fridge stocked daily with your preferences | Room service from our “always available” menu  | Nespresso coffee and Kusmi teas | Still and sparkling water delivered in reusable glass bottles | Terry bathrobes and slippers | Sumptuous Egyptian cotton bed linens | Complimentary use of binoculars

Category 1 - Main Deck

16m² (175ft²)
2 guests (2 single beds, 1 double)
Window
Private shower & toilet
Deck 3 – Fwd

Category 1 Solo - Main Deck

16m² (175ft²)
1 guest
Private shower & toilet
Window
Deck 3 – Fwd

Category 2 - Main Deck

16,7m² (180ft²)
2 guests (2 single beds, 1 double)
Window
Private shower & toilet
Deck 3 – Mid

Category 3 - Upper Deck

20m² (210ft²)
2 guests (2 single beds, 1 double)
Window
Private shower & toilet
Deck 4 – Mid & Fwd

Category 3 Solo - Bridge Deck

16m² (175ft²)
1 guest
Private shower & toilet
Window
Deck 5 – Mid

Category 4

21,4m² (230ft²)
2 guests (2 single beds, 1 double)
Window
Private shower & toilet
Deck 5 – Mid

Category 5 - Bridge Deck

21m² (230ft²)
3 guests (2 single beds, 1 double/sofa bed)
French Balcony
Private shower & toilet
Deck 5 – Fwd

Category 6 - Bridge Deck

32m² (345ft²)
3 guests (2 single beds, 1 double/sofa bed)
French Balcony
Private shower & toilet
Deck 5 – Fwd

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Voyages by this vessel

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Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 16 Nov, 2025  End : 24 Nov, 2025
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
9 Days
NG Orion
From $14,524
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  $14,524
CATEGORY 02
  $15,726
CATEGORY 03
  $16,062
CATEGORY 04
  $16,910
CATEGORY 1S
  $19,405
CATEGORY 05
  $19,951
CATEGORY 3S
  $21,724
CATEGORY 06
  $22,429

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 22 Nov, 2025  End : 30 Nov, 2025
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
9 Days
NG Orion
From $14,524
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  $14,524
CATEGORY 02
  $15,726
CATEGORY 03
  $16,062
CATEGORY 04
  $16,910
CATEGORY 1S
  $19,405
CATEGORY 05
  $19,951
CATEGORY 3S
  $21,724
CATEGORY 06
  $22,429

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 28 Nov, 2025  End : 6 Dec, 2025
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
9 Days
NG Orion
From $13,975
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CATEGORY 01
  $13,975
CATEGORY 02
  $15,120
CATEGORY 03
  $15,440
CATEGORY 04
  $16,248
CATEGORY 1S
  $18,624
CATEGORY 05
  $19,144
CATEGORY 3S
  $20,832
CATEGORY 06
  $21,504

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 4 Dec, 2025  End : 11 Dec, 2025
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
8 Days
NG Orion
From $13,077
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CATEGORY 01
  $13,077
CATEGORY 02
  $14,135
CATEGORY 03
  $14,429
CATEGORY 04
  $15,172
CATEGORY 1S
  $17,355
CATEGORY 05
  $17,832
CATEGORY 3S
  $19,383
CATEGORY 06
  $20,001

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 14 Dec, 2025  End : 22 Dec, 2025
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
9 Days
NG Orion
From $14,524
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CATEGORY 01
  $14,524
CATEGORY 02
  $15,726
CATEGORY 03
  $16,062
CATEGORY 04
  $16,910
CATEGORY 1S
  $19,405
CATEGORY 05
  $19,951
CATEGORY 3S
  $21,724
CATEGORY 06
  $22,429

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 20 Dec, 2025  End : 28 Dec, 2025
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
9 Days
NG Orion
From $18,597
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CATEGORY 01
  $18,597
CATEGORY 02
  $20,067
CATEGORY 03
  $20,530
CATEGORY 04
  $21,697
CATEGORY 1S
  $25,132
CATEGORY 05
  $25,892
CATEGORY 3S
  $28,336
CATEGORY 06
  $29,309

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 26 Dec, 2025  End : 4 Jan, 2026
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
10 Days
NG Orion
From $19,249
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CATEGORY 01
  $19,249
CATEGORY 02
  $20,810
CATEGORY 03
  $21,283
CATEGORY 04
  $22,473
CATEGORY 1S
  $25,979
CATEGORY 05
  $26,754
CATEGORY 3S
  $29,249
CATEGORY 06
  $30,241

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 2 Jan, 2026  End : 10 Jan, 2026
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
9 Days
NG Orion
From $17,240
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CATEGORY 01
  $17,240
CATEGORY 02
  $18,783
CATEGORY 03
  $19,195
CATEGORY 04
  $20,250
CATEGORY 1S
  $23,295
CATEGORY 05
  $23,984
CATEGORY 3S
  $26,149
CATEGORY 06
  $27,032

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 19 Jan, 2026  End : 28 Jan, 2026
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
10 Days
NG Orion
From $19,029
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CATEGORY 01
  $19,029
CATEGORY 02
  $20,762
CATEGORY 03
  $21,226
CATEGORY 04
  $22,413
CATEGORY 1S
  $25,841
CATEGORY 05
  $26,616
CATEGORY 3S
  $29,051
CATEGORY 06
  $30,043

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 26 Jan, 2026  End : 3 Feb, 2026
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
9 Days
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From $17,240
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CATEGORY 01
  $17,240
CATEGORY 02
  $18,972
CATEGORY 03
  $19,400
CATEGORY 04
  $20,495
CATEGORY 1S
  $23,652
CATEGORY 05
  $24,366
CATEGORY 3S
  $26,611
CATEGORY 06
  $27,525

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 1 Feb, 2026  End : 8 Feb, 2026
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
8 Days
NG Orion
From $14,675
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CATEGORY 01
  $14,675
CATEGORY 02
  $16,103
CATEGORY 03
  $16,454
CATEGORY 04
  $17,352
CATEGORY 1S
  $19,942
CATEGORY 05
  $20,528
CATEGORY 3S
  $22,369
CATEGORY 06
  $23,119

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 11 Feb, 2026  End : 20 Feb, 2026
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
10 Days
NG Orion
From $19,029
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CATEGORY 01
  $19,029
CATEGORY 02
  $20,762
CATEGORY 03
  $21,226
CATEGORY 04
  $22,413
CATEGORY 1S
  $25,841
CATEGORY 05
  $26,616
CATEGORY 3S
  $29,051
CATEGORY 06
  $30,043

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 18 Feb, 2026  End : 26 Feb, 2026
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
9 Days
NG Orion
From $17,240
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CATEGORY 01
  $17,240
CATEGORY 02
  $18,670
CATEGORY 03
  $19,110
CATEGORY 04
  $20,223
CATEGORY 1S
  $23,481
CATEGORY 05
  $24,194
CATEGORY 3S
  $26,506
CATEGORY 06
  $27,435

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 24 Feb, 2026  End : 5 Mar, 2026
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
10 Days
NG Orion
From $17,254
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CATEGORY 01
  $17,254
CATEGORY 02
  $18,795
CATEGORY 03
  $19,208
CATEGORY 04
  $20,264
CATEGORY 1S
  $23,311
CATEGORY 05
  $24,000
CATEGORY 3S
  $26,166
CATEGORY 06
  $27,048

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 19 Nov, 2026  End : 27 Nov, 2026
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
9 Days
NG Orion
From $14,303
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CATEGORY 01
  $14,303
CATEGORY 02
  $15,486
CATEGORY 03
  $15,816
CATEGORY 04
  $16,648
CATEGORY 1S
  $19,095
CATEGORY 05
  $19,633
CATEGORY 3S
  $21,371
CATEGORY 06
  $22,063

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 25 Nov, 2026  End : 3 Dec, 2026
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
9 Days
NG Orion
From $14,536
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CATEGORY 01
  $14,536
CATEGORY 02
  $15,743
CATEGORY 03
  $16,080
CATEGORY 04
  $16,930
CATEGORY 1S
  $19,428
CATEGORY 05
  $19,975
CATEGORY 3S
  $21,750
CATEGORY 06
  $22,457

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 1 Dec, 2026  End : 10 Dec, 2026
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
10 Days
NG Orion
From $16,458
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CATEGORY 01
  $16,458
CATEGORY 02
  $17,868
CATEGORY 03
  $18,261
CATEGORY 04
  $19,252
CATEGORY 1S
  $22,165
CATEGORY 05
  $22,805
CATEGORY 3S
  $24,875
CATEGORY 06
  $25,700

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 20 Dec, 2026  End : 29 Dec, 2026
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
10 Days
NG Orion
From $17,712
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CATEGORY 01
  $17,712
CATEGORY 02
  $19,097
CATEGORY 03
  $19,534
CATEGORY 04
  $20,634
CATEGORY 1S
  $23,875
CATEGORY 05
  $24,591
CATEGORY 3S
  $26,896
CATEGORY 06
  $27,814

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 27 Dec, 2026  End : 4 Jan, 2027
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
9 Days
NG Orion
From $16,199
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CATEGORY 01
  $16,199
CATEGORY 02
  $17,442
CATEGORY 03
  $17,834
CATEGORY 04
  $18,822
CATEGORY 1S
  $21,729
CATEGORY 05
  $22,371
CATEGORY 3S
  $24,440
CATEGORY 06
  $25,263

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 2 Jan, 2027  End : 10 Jan, 2027
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
9 Days
NG Orion
From $17,953
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CATEGORY 01
  $17,953
CATEGORY 02
  $19,570
CATEGORY 03
  $20,003
CATEGORY 04
  $21,110
CATEGORY 1S
  $24,307
CATEGORY 05
  $25,030
CATEGORY 3S
  $27,302
CATEGORY 06
  $28,227

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 8 Jan, 2027  End : 16 Jan, 2027
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
9 Days
NG Orion
From $17,695
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CATEGORY 01
  $17,695
CATEGORY 02
  $19,283
CATEGORY 03
  $19,709
CATEGORY 04
  $20,797
CATEGORY 1S
  $23,939
CATEGORY 05
  $24,649
CATEGORY 3S
  $26,882
CATEGORY 06
  $27,792

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 19 Jan, 2027  End : 27 Jan, 2027
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
9 Days
NG Orion
From $17,695
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CATEGORY 01
  $17,695
CATEGORY 02
  $19,283
CATEGORY 03
  $19,709
CATEGORY 04
  $20,797
CATEGORY 1S
  $23,939
CATEGORY 05
  $24,649
CATEGORY 3S
  $26,882
CATEGORY 06
  $27,792

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 25 Jan, 2027  End : 2 Feb, 2027
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
9 Days
NG Orion
From $17,695
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CATEGORY 01
  $17,695
CATEGORY 02
  $19,283
CATEGORY 03
  $19,709
CATEGORY 04
  $20,797
CATEGORY 1S
  $23,939
CATEGORY 05
  $24,649
CATEGORY 3S
  $26,882
CATEGORY 06
  $27,792

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 31 Jan, 2027  End : 8 Feb, 2027
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
9 Days
NG Orion
From $16,198
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CATEGORY 01
  $16,198
CATEGORY 02
  $17,123
CATEGORY 03
  $17,502
CATEGORY 04
  $18,470
CATEGORY 1S
  $20,553
CATEGORY 05
  $21,893
CATEGORY 3S
  $22,287
CATEGORY 06
  $24,686

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 6 Feb, 2027  End : 14 Feb, 2027
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
9 Days
NG Orion
From $16,198
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CATEGORY 01
  $16,198
CATEGORY 02
  $17,123
CATEGORY 03
  $17,502
CATEGORY 04
  $18,470
CATEGORY 1S
  $20,553
CATEGORY 05
  $21,893
CATEGORY 3S
  $22,287
CATEGORY 06
  $24,686

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