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National Geographic Orion

National Geographic Orion departure schedule

(18) National Geographic Orion Itineraries

Europe

Mediterranean

Mediterranean aboard National Geographic Orion

New Ancient Mediterranean Odyssey: Exploring Greece, Croatia, and Albania 

Duration

8 days
  1. Jun
  2. Aug
  3. Oct

From

$7,493

Prices are per person

Highlights

Europe

Mediterranean

Mediterranean aboard National Geographic Orion

New Ancient Mediterranean Odyssey: Exploring Greece, Croatia, and Albania 

Duration

8 days
  1. Jun
  2. Aug
  3. Oct

From

$7,493

Top Highlights

  • Navigate the iconic Corinth Canal, a spectacularly scenic cut that is inaccessible to larger ships
  • Immerse yourself in Delphi, the center of ancient Greek civilization, once home to the famed Oracle of Delphi
  • Explore Dubrovnik—the pearl of the Adriatic—while strolling atop its ancient walls, trying your hand at oystering, or participating in a cooking or silk embroidery class

French Polynesia & Pacific Islands

Ancient Polynesia: Tuamotu and Marquesas Islands

Duration

12 days
Feb

From

$12,488

Prices are per person

Highlights

French Polynesia & Pacific Islands

Ancient Polynesia: Tuamotu and Marquesas Islands

Duration

12 days
Feb

From

$12,488

Top Highlights

  • Experience warm, heartfelt welcomes from island residents and visit ancient maraes (sacred sites)
  • Taste local foods and connect with Marquesans during a cultural dance performance
  • On jungle hikes, be on the lookout for birds including endangered ultramarine lorikeet, zebra doves, manikins, and fairy terns

Antarctica

Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage

Duration

10 days
  1. Jan
  2. Nov
  3. Dec

From

$10,138

Prices are per person

Highlights

Antarctica

Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage

Duration

10 days
  1. Jan
  2. Nov
  3. Dec

From

$10,138

Top Highlights

  • Get a head start on your Antarctica experience by flying across the Drake Passage from Puerto Natales to King George Island, landing at the Chilean research station which permanently operates there
  • Explore the world’s last great wilderness in the company of top naturalists and the most experienced polar captains in Antarctica, with more than 55 years of expedition heritage
  • Hike amid magnificent mountains; see huge glaciers; and observe a parade of gentoo, Adélie, and chinstrap penguins

Antarctica

Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage 10-Day

Duration

10 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Nov
  4. Dec

From

$16,195

Prices are per person

Highlights

Antarctica

Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage 10-Day

Duration

10 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Nov
  4. Dec

From

$16,195

Top Highlights

  • Get a head start on your Antarctica experience by flying across the Drake Passage from Puerto Natales to King George Island, landing at the Chilean research station which permanently operates there
  • Explore the world’s last great wilderness in the company of top naturalists and the most experienced polar captains in Antarctica, with more than 55 years of expedition heritage
  • Hike amid magnificent mountains; see huge glaciers; and observe a parade of gentoo, Adélie, and chinstrap penguins

Antarctica

Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage 9-Day

Duration

9 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Nov
  4. Dec

From

$13,975

Prices are per person

Highlights

Antarctica

Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage 9-Day

Duration

9 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Nov
  4. Dec

From

$13,975

Top Highlights

  • Get a head start on your Antarctica experience by flying across the Drake Passage from Puerto Natales to King George Island, landing at the Chilean research station which permanently operates there
  • Explore the world’s last great wilderness in the company of top naturalists and the most experienced polar captains in Antarctica, with more than 55 years of expedition heritage
  • Hike amid magnificent mountains; see huge glaciers; and observe a parade of gentoo, Adélie, and chinstrap penguins

Europe & British Isles

Africa

New Atlantic Island Chronicles: Exploring Cabo Verde, the Canary Islands, and the Azores

Duration

16 days

From

$17,878

Prices are per person

Highlights

Europe & British Isles

Africa

New Atlantic Island Chronicles: Exploring Cabo Verde, the Canary Islands, and the Azores

Duration

16 days

From

$17,878

Top Highlights

  • Enjoy a rich program of lectures by an expert team of naturalists, historians, and photographers; and take advantage of the National Geographic Explorer’s many amenities, from wellness programs and spa treatments to gourmet dining options and wine tastings.
  • Go snorkeling in sparkling waters along Ascension Island, where one of the planet’s largest colonies of endangered green sea turtles lay their eggs.
  • See rockhopper penguins and albatrosses on remote Tristan da Cunha Island in the South Atlantic and meet some of the 250 hardy residents who live there.
  • Visit the vast king penguins colonies on South Georgia, tens of thousands on a single beach.
  • Learn about the 18th-century Atlantic slave trade at the Cape Verde Islands and walk through its UNESCO World Heritage-designated old town.

Caribbean

Central America

New Caribbean Sea Chronicles: The Panama Canal to Antigua

Duration

15 days

From

$13,944

Prices are per person

Highlights

Caribbean

Central America

New Caribbean Sea Chronicles: The Panama Canal to Antigua

Duration

15 days

From

$13,944

Top Highlights

  • Explore the Pacific and Caribbean sides of Costa Rica, inland rainforests, and mountains and see wonderful wildlife
  • Transit the Panama Canal over two days, with an exclusive visit to the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute at Barro Colorado Island
  • Hike through the mist-shrouded cloud forest reserve in Monteverde with great bird watching
  • Walk suspension bridges in the dense forest surrounding Arenal Volcano and relax in nearby hot springs
  • Visit the remote, car-less town of Tortuguero and venture through rainforest-shrouded canals in small boats

Europe

Mediterranean

Mediterranean aboard National Geographic Orion

New Crossroads of the Ancient World: Exploring Greece and Turkey

Duration

11 days
  1. Jul
  2. Sep

From

$11,330

Prices are per person

Highlights

Europe

Mediterranean

Mediterranean aboard National Geographic Orion

New Crossroads of the Ancient World: Exploring Greece and Turkey

Duration

11 days
  1. Jul
  2. Sep

From

$11,330

Top Highlights

  • Approach Greece and Turkey’s iconic coastal villages from the sea, and dive into the surrounding turquoise waters for swimming, snorkeling, diving, kayaking, and paddleboarding adventures
  • Enjoy hiking in Paros and sample the culinary delights of Naxos during a cooking class and wine tasting
  • Explore Delos, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the mythical birthplace of Artemis and Apollo

French Polynesia & Pacific Islands

Fiji and Beyond: Exploring the Rites and Relics of the Pacific

Duration

15 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Apr

From

$11,362

Prices are per person

Highlights

French Polynesia & Pacific Islands

Fiji and Beyond: Exploring the Rites and Relics of the Pacific

Duration

15 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Apr

From

$11,362

Top Highlights

  • Spot rare and colorful birds and flowers on Fiji’s spectacular “Garden Island,” Taveuni, and the lovely and less-visited Kadavu
  • Swim in the spectacular Matevulu Blue Hole grotto on Vanuatu’s Espiritu Santo Island
  • Arrive at Owaraha in the Solomon Islands for a series of traditional dances and music, then walk to see the island’s traditional spirit houses

French Polynesia & Pacific Islands

Fiji and Tahiti Adventure: Vibrant Reefs and Cultural History

Duration

17 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Apr

From

$16,570

Prices are per person

Highlights

French Polynesia & Pacific Islands

Fiji and Tahiti Adventure: Vibrant Reefs and Cultural History

Duration

17 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Apr

From

$16,570

Top Highlights

  • Snorkel, swim, scuba dive, or stand-up paddleboard in the clear, aqua lagoons of French Polynesia and Fiji
  • Experience untouched beauty, remarkable cultures, and rare flora and fauna
  • Visit the marae complex of Marae Taputapuātea, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most important cultural sites in Polynesia

Europe

Mediterranean

Mediterranean aboard National Geographic Orion

New Greek Isles Odyssey: Mythology, History, and Cerulean Seas

Duration

8 days
  1. May
  2. Jun
  3. Jul
  4. Aug
  5. Sep

From

$7,888

Prices are per person

Highlights

Europe

Mediterranean

Mediterranean aboard National Geographic Orion

New Greek Isles Odyssey: Mythology, History, and Cerulean Seas

Duration

8 days
  1. May
  2. Jun
  3. Jul
  4. Aug
  5. Sep

From

$7,888

Top Highlights

  • Sail the sapphire waters of Santorini's volcanic caldera, and go ashore to explore the enchanting town of Oía, with its sugar-cube buildings and world-famous sunsets
  • On Milos, visit the Bronze Age settlement of Phylakopi and the farm where the famed Greek sculpture of ‘Venus de Milo’ was evacuated
  • Swim, snorkel, kayak, or dive in the turquoise waters of the Cyclades, and take in classic Aegean sunsets from the beautiful open deck of _National Geographic Orion_

Europe

Atlantic Isles

Europe & British Isles

New Islands of the Azores: Basalt Peaks to Volcanic Vineyards

Duration

10 days
Apr

From

$8,917

Prices are per person

Highlights

Europe

Atlantic Isles

Europe & British Isles

New Islands of the Azores: Basalt Peaks to Volcanic Vineyards

Duration

10 days
Apr

From

$8,917

Top Highlights

  • Go whale-watching, follow scenic hiking trails, and learn of the volcanic history unique to the Azores
  • Discover the varied past and the stories of explorers, whalers, and conquerors who all had a part in weaving the tapestry of island history
  • Experience the commitment the locals have to sustainable growth and protecting the natural beauty and ecosystems of the archipelago