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National Geographic Orion

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An expedition ship offering expert-led adventures, Zodiacs, kayaks, and comfortable onboard amenities for immersive polar exploration.

Purpose-built for polar exploration, the National Geographic Orion is an authentic expedition ship offering a refined yet adventurous base for voyages to Antarctica. With capacity for just 102 guests across 53 cabins, the vessel combines comfort with capability – equipped with a fleet of Zodiacs, kayaks and a remotely operated vehicle for undersea discovery. On board, guests benefit from a fitness centre, sauna, spa treatment room and a library, alongside Wi-Fi access in cabins and public areas. An elevator and laundry service add to the convenience.

Each Antarctic departure is accompanied by a National Geographic–Lindblad-certified photography instructor, an undersea specialist and a full-time medical professional. The ship’s understated design and intimate scale make it ideal for travellers seeking immersive experiences in the polar wilderness, supported by expert guidance and thoughtful amenities.

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What our clients say

  • This was a trip of a lifetime. The scale of the natural beauty of Antarctica is overwhelming.  The icebergs, penguins ,mountains and sunshine which reflected it all in the clear…

    AW, Stanmore Jan 2013

  • Highlights: “Setting foot on Antarctica and seeing the wildlife in its natural habitat.  The first part had always been an ambition of mine”

    SM, Dennie Jan 2010

  • Most memorable experience: "A hard question to answer, but probably being able to walk on the continent, and not just strolling along the shore line, but fairly serious walking on…

    HW, New Romney Feb 2014

  • Highlights were South Georgia – amazing king penguin colony, bathing in thermal pool and cooling off in Whalers Bay on deception island, the open air party as we left Paradise…

    HG, Surbition Feb 2010

  • The whole experience of sailing across Antarctica was amazing, but being able to visit Scott's at Cape Evans was probably the pinnacle of the trip.

    JW, Bedford Jan 2020

  • Antarctica “Best holiday we have ever had.”

    MR, West Malling Dec 2012
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    Sophie lived in Chile before joining us and has travelled extensively across Latin America, from Mexico to the furthest tip of Patagonia and beyond to Antarctica.

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    Maggie visited Latin America on her first backpacking trip when she was 19. Since then, she has taken every opportunity to travel, and has managed to explore a lot of the region in subsequent trips.

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    Hannah Waterhouse - Travel Expert

    Hannah had an early introduction to Latin America when her family moved to Ecuador and she returned to study in Buenos Aires for a year before backpacking across the continent.

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    A former JLA tour leader, Carrie brings a wealth of on-the-ground experience to our London-based Tailor-made and Group Tours department.

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    Born in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile, Mary’s insider knowledge and dry sense of humour make her a highly valued member of the Tailor-made Holidays and Group Tour sales team.

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    Charlotte's fascination with Latin America began with a family holiday to Belize. She went on to study Spanish in school and at university before spending a year living in Santiago, Chile.

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