National Geographic Small Ship Expeditions 2014-2015

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CAPACITY: 102 guests in 53 outside cabins.

REGISTRY: Bahamas. OVERALL LENGTH: 338 feet.

National Geographic Orion is a state-of-the-art expedition ship, and the

newest addition to the National Geographic/Lindblad fl eet. It is a fully

stabilized, ice-class vessel with an ice reinforced hull, enabling it to

navigate polar ice as well as small harbors in the South Pacifi c.

PUBLIC AREAS: Outdoor café and bar, lounge and cocktail bar perfect for

briefi ngs and entertainment, restaurant, sun deck, reception desk, state-of-

the-art lecture theater, library, global market, marina platform, mud room,

and a centrally located elevator. Guests are welcome on the “open bridge” to

meet the captain and offi cers and learn about navigation.

MEALS: Served in a single seating with unassigned tables. Exceptional cuisine

features tastes of the regions we visit and special signature menus designed

by Sydney’s Serge Dansereau of the The Bathers' Pavilion restaurant.

CABINS: All cabins off er windows with ocean views, private facilities,

and climate controls. Some cabins have balconies. Cabins off er Internet

access, a fl at screen TV and DVD/CD player. Single cabins in Category 1

and Category 3 include cabins #301, 322, 323, and 512, and are high-

lighted in bright pink or bright blue.

EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Zodiac landing craft, a hydrophone, underwater

video cameras, a video microscope, and a crow's nest camera in the

Kimberley. Plus kayaks, snorkeling gear for all guests, scuba gear for 24

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION

Photos (from top): Category 5 balcony suite; the spacious lounge; the Jacuzzi is a perfect place to end a day of exploration.

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guests, a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), and a glass-bottom boat on
voyages where snorkeling and scuba diving are off ered.
SPECIAL FEATURES: Laundry, a full-time doctor, video chronicler, National
Geographic photographer, and a Lindblad-National Geographic certifi ed
photo instructor, plus undersea specialists and divemasters on voyages
where snorkeling and scuba diving are off ered.
WELLNESS: Spa features a unisex dry sauna, gymnasium with
LifeFitness equipment, and massage/spa treatment rooms. A Jacuzzi is
available on the Observation Deck, which doubles as a plunge pool in
warmer temperatures.