NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION

Cat 1S rooms #301, 322, 323 are located on the Main Deck. 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. Dinner is served in the dining room, located on this deck.

Cat 1 rooms #316, 318-321 are located on the Main Deck. Cabins feature a luminous oval window and configurable beds: two single beds, two beds converted to a queen-size bed, or a queen size bed. An armchair, reading lamps, a flat screen TV, and climate controls complete the amenities. Marble bathrooms are generously sized and include a spacious shower stall with a glass door. Dinner is served in the dining room, located on this deck.

Cat 2 room #302-312, 314, 315, 317 are located on the Main Deck. Cabins feature a luminous oval window and configurable beds: two single beds, two beds converted to a queen-size bed, or a queen size bed. An armchair, reading lamps, a flat screen TV, and climate controls complete the amenities. Marble bathrooms are generously sized, and include a spacious shower stall with a glass door. Dinner is served in the dining room, located on this deck.

Cat 3 Suite with Window rooms #401-412, 414-419 are located on the Upper Deck. 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, flat screen TV, & climate controls. Beds are configurable. Marble bathrooms include a spacious shower stall with a glass door. The main lounge is the social heart of the ship, on this deck, along with the outdoor café where breakfast & lunch are served.

Cat 3 Solo Suite with Window room #512 is located on the Bridge Deck. This solo suite features two beds and two large windows, plus two armchairs and small table, reading lamps, a flat screen TV, and climate controls. The marble bathroom is generously sized and includes a spacious shower stall with a glass door.

Cat 4 Deluxe Suites with Windows room #511, 515 are located on the Bridge Deck. These two suites feature separate sleeping and sitting areas, with a chair and armchair and a two-cushion sofa facing an expansive window. Beds are configurable. Ample storage, reading lamps, a flat screen TV, and climate controls complete the amenities. Marble bathrooms are generously sized and include a spacious shower stall with a glass door.

Cat 5 Suite with French Balcony rooms #501, 503-506, 508 are located on the Bridge Deck. These spacious suites feature open living areas and sliding glass doors opening to a shared French balcony. Beds are configurable. A sitting area with arm chairs and a sofa, a writing/laptop desk, 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.

Cat 6 Owner’s Suite with French Balcony are room numbers #502, 507, 509*, 510 and are located on the Bridge Deck. These large, elegant suites feature a French balcony, with the exception of #509 which has double windows. Each provides a separate living area with a sofa and two arm chairs, 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.

Lounge and bar
Library well stocked with polar books & DVDs
Large dining room
Outdoor cafe
Observation lounge
Theatre-style presentation room
Gift shop
Fitness room and massage room
Hot tub and sauna

Cabin accommodation aboard cruise as selected
All meals aboard ship throughout your voyage
Non-alcoholic beverages including soft drinks, coffee, tea, hot chocolate as well as light snacks
Services of Expedition leader, naturalist staff and expert guides
Presentations on history, wildlife, geography, etc.
Zodiac cruises and shore excursions with expedition team
Use of kayaks
A fully-lined windproof, water-resistant parka to keep (note: this is dependant on your destination)
Hairdryer and bathrobes in every cabin

Staff and Crew: 75

Guests: 102

Lifeboats: 4 Life/tender/rescue boats

Dimensions: Length: 102.7m, Draft: 3.82m, Beam: 14.25m

Stabilisers: Blohm & Voss, retractable fin stabilisers

Speed: 12.5 knots maximum

Built: 2003, Germany

Ice Class: Germanischer Lloyd E3

Operator: National Geographic