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Lindblad Expeditions : National Geographic Orion

Designed and purpose built in Germany in 2003 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.

Ship Highlights: All accommodations are outside, and most cabins feature oversized picture windows that connects with the passing views The spacious lounge is the heart of expedition community, and is suited for spirited cocktail hours Relax in the comfort of Orion’s main or observation lounges Public Spaces such as Library, Bar and Theatre affords stunning 270º views

Dining  The comfortable, elegant dining room easily accommodates all guests for one seating. Outdoor CafeThe outdoor café is the choice for breakfast, lunch, and even dinner on selected evenings. The café offers alfresco dining for buffet breakfast and lunch. The KitchenThe meals are inspired by local culinary traditions, featuring produce and flavors reflecting the regions we explore. Back To Top Bars & Lounges  National Geographic Orion’s spacious lounge is where the main bar is located and it is also the social hub of the ship. Back To Top Onboard Activities   Relax in the library and Browse the maps on the nautical chart table, or the variety of books on the places to explore. BridgeThe open access to the Bridge, the Captain, officers, and on-duty wildlife spotters. Back To Top Outdoor Activities  You'll find padded teak steamer chairs beside the whirlpool hot tub, affording you a relaxing spot to read a book or simply doze in the sun. PoolA whirlpool hot tub is located on the sundeck. In warmer climates you'll find it affords a cool dip, doubling as a plunge pool. Outdoor CafeOutdoor Cafe. Back To Top Wellness  With sweeping ocean views, the fitness center is equipped with the following Life Fitness equipment, a step machine, a treadmill, a cross trainer, two bicycles, free weights, and exercise mats. SpaThe Health Spa offers a unisex dry sauna and a range of massage/spa treatments are available. Back To Top

Lindblad Expeditions : National Geographic Orion

View Suite Staterooms >> Suite with Window Category 03 Cat 3 Suite with Window #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, flat screen TV, & climate controls. Beds are configurable (call for details). 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. Deluxe Suite Category 04 Cat 4 Deluxe Suite with Window #511, 515. 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 (call for details). 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. Suite with French Balcony Category 05 Cat 5 Suite with French Balcony #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 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. Category 06 Suite with Window Category 3S Cat 3S Suite with Window #512. 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. View Oceanview Staterooms >> Oceanview Stateroom Category 01 Cat 1 #316, 318-321. 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. Oceanview Stateroom Category 02 Cat 2 #302-312, 314, 315, 317. 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. Oceanview Stateroom Category 1S Cat 1S #301, 322, 323. 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.

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Lindblad Expeditions : National Geographic Orion

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Designed and purpose-built specifically for expedition travel, National Geographic Orion was created from the outset to explore the far corners of the Earth in complete self-sufficiency. You'll encounter wild and beautiful islands, intriguing cultures and history, and explore the kaleidoscopic reefs of the South Pacific while enjoying the superb amenities, exploration tools, and engaging expedition team of the National Geographic Orion. Engineered for maximum comfort and safety, Orion is equipped with the latest technology including large retractable stabilizers, sonar, radar and ice-strengthened double hull. She can accommodate 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 fosters a welcoming atmosphere where like-minded guests share in exceptional experiences and enrichment.

Dining  After a day of exploring, guests can relax in the comfort of the Galaxy or Leda Lounge, sharing the day's stories over a classic cocktail or chilled champagne, and enjoy the anticipation of another evening of fine dining. Dining is an integral part of your expedition experience, with influences and flavors that reflect the regions you'll be exploring. Much of the food prepared aboard is sourced locally whenever possible from sustainable providers. Seating is open and the dining style aboard is relaxed and casual. Outdoor Café The outdoor café is the choice for breakfast, lunch, and even dinner on selected evenings. The café offers al fresco dining for buffet breakfast and lunch. On warm evenings you may enjoy the same menu and service as presented in the restaurant. Weather permitting, every expedition features the signature dinner buffet or themed barbecue on selected nights. Explore the Ship  National Geographic Orion is a perfectly sized ship with a warm and intimate feeling, yet large enough to offer a variety of public spaces. Depending on your mood, there are places that gratify the need for sociability and places that reward your desire for contemplative time. Lounge Centrally located, the lounge and cocktail bar is the hub of social life aboard, comfortably seating all guests at once. Lounge seating is arranged to provide good views of the center podium, with multiple large monitors on the surrounding walls ensuring optimal views of presentations and sessions with naturalists and expedition leaders. Large windows line two sides of the room, so guests who gravitate to the lounge to read or use their laptops during the day won’t miss the dramatic views. The bar is inviting and casual, a perfect spot to have a cappuccino before or after activities. A variety of beverages are available for purchase including beer, cocktails, spirits, and wines by the glass or bottle. Outdoor Bar Located high on the ship, the outdoor bar is a pleasant place to congregate and enjoy a cocktail while searching the horizon for marine mammals. In polar climates, heaters above the bar can be activates. Theater The state-of-the-art theater with surround-sound is the scene for themed presentations by the expedition team. All guests are comfortably accommodated in armchair-style seating. Library You'll find commanding views and comfortable leather armchairs in the library. A wide range of books run the gamut from fiction to regional guides, and reference books on the wildlife and region you're exploring, as well as board games and cards. A laptop with internet access is available for those who haven't brought their own. Observation Lounge Located high atop Orion, the intimate observation lounge affords stunning 270o views. Early riser breakfast and afternoon tea are both served here. With panoramic windows running the entire length of this lounge, you'll feel as if you're almost floating above the ship while spectacular scenery dramatically unfolds outside. Sundeck You'll find padded teak steamer chairs beside the jacuzzi spa, affording you a relaxing spot to read a book or simply doze in the sun. You'll find an ample supply of large beach towels close by. Wellness From early morning yoga or stretching on deck or in the lounge, to massages and face, hand or body treatments inspired by the location, the wellness specialist onboard will help you achieve a more relaxed and revitalized state of being. Gymnasium With sweeping ocean views, the gymnasium is equipped with the following LifeFitness equipment: a step machine, a treadmill, a cross trainer, two bicycles, free weights, and exercise mats. Health Spa The Health Spa offers a unisex dry sauna, the gymnasium is equipped with cardio vascular exercise machines and a range of massage/spa treatments are available. Jacuzzi A jacuzzi spa is located on the sundeck. In warmer climates you'll find the spa affords a cool dip, doubling as a plunge pool. Tools for Exploration  Lindblad believes that travelers don't want to be passive tourists and expeditions foster active engagement. Orion is equipped with tools for exploration, allowing you to get out there for up-close forays, and let you see a little deeper into the marine or terrestial environments surrounding you. She has a fleet of Zodiacs and kayaks for intimate encounters with wildness and wonder; complete snorkel gear for the entire guest contingent, plus SCUBA gear for 24 divers; and a state-of-the-art ROV to provide guests with even more in-depth perspective on the South Pacific's vibrant ocean environments. Zodiacs Orion carries Zodiac landing crafts, allowing the entire expedition community to get out, and engage in activities quickly, comfortably, and safely. Widely regarded as the most robust watercraft available, they can run up on sandy shores and push through pack ice. Kayaks Orion is equipped with a fleet of kayaks, and prior kayaking experience isn't necessary. Many guests have their first kayaking experience in extraordinary locations. Kayakers are usually free to explore where they want within boundaries set by the undersea specialist and officer of the watch. Underwater Camera The undersea specialist will dive many days of your expedition, even in Antarctica, with almost 200 pounds of gear, to shoot high-definition, Cousteau-like footage of the deep. Colorful nudibranchs, swimming, plant-like crinoids, and mysterious fish with antifreeze blood that thrive in the frigid sea will give you an entirely new appreciation of the marine environment. Remotely Operated Vehicle Capable of reaching 1,000-feet, far beyond the range of any SCUBA diver, the ROV allows guests to literally view parts of the undersea that are as unexplored as the moon. By sharing videos of potentially new species with scientists, such as a large worm captured in the Weddell Sea by their specialist, Lindblad actively contributes to science. Chances are you will be struck by how surprisingly colorful undersea life is in these unlikely places. And this glimpse may fundamentally change how you view the ocean. Video Microscope Naturalists will use the video microscope to help explain all elements of the environment, including tiny organisms that are the building blocks of the marine ecosystem. Spellbinding images of a krill's body, at 80x magnification, fills the plasma screens in the lounge with vivid detail, and fills every onlooker with a sense of wonder at the importance of an otherwise unobservable creature. Crow's Nest Camera Perched high atop the vessel on the ship’s mast, this camera provides a continual view on the outside world that can be seen on your cabin TV. You’ll get a unique perspective on your surroundings. Hydrophones These underwater microphones are deployed to listen to the vocalizations of marine mammals. Real time transmissions of their eerie, haunting sounds can be broadcast through the ship or recorded for later playback. Electronic Charts An electronic chart showing the ship’s location, course, and speed is always on display on a dedicated channel on your cabin TV. Snorkeling Equipment On warm weather itineraries where there will be snorkeling, you’ll select a mask, snorkel, and fins that remain yours for the duration of the expedition. There’s no need to pack and tote your own gear, although guests who prefer to are welcome to bring their own. Expedition Photography There will be a Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor on every departure, a key benefit in Lindblad's alliance with National Geographic, and their exclusive Expedition Photography program. Each photo instructor is a veteran naturalist who has been specially selected and trained by Lindblad and National Geographic photographers to assist you with camera settings, the basic elements of framing and composition, and to provide shooting tips in the field.

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Lindblad Expeditions : National Geographic Orion

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Soothingly decorated in elegant tones, National Geographic Orion's spacious cabins offer a large desk, ample storage space, comfortable seating areas, generously sized bathrooms, and flat panel TVs. All accommodations are outside,and most cabins feature over-sized picture windows that connect you with passing views. Balcony cabins feature a French balcony with a large sliding glass door opening to a Juliette Balcony that provides easy access to exceptional views. Information provided within these pages has been updated as of July 2019. While we do our best to ensure that stateroom descriptions and deckplans appearing in this website are complete and accurate, we cannot be responsible for inaccurate representations, which may or may not be under our control. Please reconfirm stateroom accommodations and deck placement prior to booking.

Lindblad Expeditions : National Geographic Orion

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Statistics: Year Built: 2003 Year Refurbished: Year Entered Present Fleet: Previous Name: Country of Registry: Tonnage (GRT): 4000 Guests (Lowers): 106 Total Guests: 102 Passenger Decks: 3 Number of Crew: 75 Officers' Nationality: Cruise/Hotel Staff Nationality:

Staterooms: Total Rooms (all categories): 53 Suites: 31 Balconies: 0 Ocean/River View: 22 Interior: 0 Accessible: 0

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