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National Geographic Orion

National Geographic Orion departure schedule

(13) 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

$6,993

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

$6,993

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

Antarctica

Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage 10-Day

Duration

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

From

$16,254

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

$16,254

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 8-Day

Duration

8 days
  1. Jan
  2. Nov
  3. Dec

From

$11,475

Prices are per person

Highlights

Antarctica

Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage 8-Day

Duration

8 days
  1. Jan
  2. Nov
  3. Dec

From

$11,475

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

$12,975

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

$12,975

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

$15,878

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

$15,878

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

$11,944

Prices are per person

Highlights

Caribbean

Central America

New Caribbean Sea Chronicles: The Panama Canal to Antigua

Duration

15 days

From

$11,944

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

$10,990

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

$10,990

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

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

$8,595

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

$8,595

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

Mediterranean

Europe & British Isles

Mediterranean aboard National Geographic Orion

New Mediterranean Wonders: Sicily, Greece, Sardinia, and Beyond

Duration

13 days

From

$16,172

Prices are per person

Highlights

Mediterranean

Europe & British Isles

Mediterranean aboard National Geographic Orion

New Mediterranean Wonders: Sicily, Greece, Sardinia, and Beyond

Duration

13 days

From

$16,172

Top Highlights

  • Discover an array of architectural marvels, from the Alhambra in Granada to Lisbon’s 16th-century Jerónimos Monastery and Ronda's impressive Puente Nuevo bridge
  • Explore six UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Granada's extraordinary Alhambra palace, the Tower of Belém in Lisbon, and Porto’s old city
  • Learn how cork oak is harvested in the orchards of the Algarve, and explore Galicia's estuaries with local fishermen

Patagonia

Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina's Staten Island

Duration

12 days
  1. Mar
  2. Oct

From

$12,588

Prices are per person

Highlights

Patagonia

Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina's Staten Island

Duration

12 days
  1. Mar
  2. Oct

From

$12,588

Top Highlights

  • Venture through wildlife reserves not easily accessible to the public, including Karukinka Natural Park in Tierra del Fuego
  • Kayak and Zodiac cruise the breathtaking Chilean fjords that are only accessible by expedition ship
  • See massive glaciers, dramatic fjords, and soaring snow-covered peaks and spot Magellanic penguins, Andean condors, Austral parakeets, foxes, sea lions, elephant seals, and more

French Polynesia & Pacific Islands

Pearls of the Pacific: Exploring The Society and Tuamotu Islands

Duration

12 days
  1. Feb
  2. Mar
  3. Jun

From

$11,365

Prices are per person

Highlights

French Polynesia & Pacific Islands

Pearls of the Pacific: Exploring The Society and Tuamotu Islands

Duration

12 days
  1. Feb
  2. Mar
  3. Jun

From

$11,365

Top Highlights

  • Discover an extraordinary undersea world of whales and dolphins, manta rays and sea turtles, sharks and vast schools of colorful fish
  • Swim into an otherworldly grotto on Makatea and float in a hidden cave surrounded by stalagmites and stalactites
  • Learn about Polynesian history and culture at Ra'iatea’s Marae Taputapuātea, a UNESCO World Heritage Site