National Geographic Orion ship guide

National Geographic Orion Accommodations, Photos & Deck Plans

Compare all 8 published accommodation categories and review every one of the 5 official deck diagrams locally on DeluxeCruises.com. Use the room-number lookup, descriptions, occupancy, dimensions, deck locations, and public-space notes to prepare for personal planning.

National Geographic Orion anchored in the Java Sea

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National Geographic Orion is an authentic expedition ship purpose-built for exploring the South Pacific, Asia, the Mediterranean, and beyond. The guide below brings together official ship descriptions and diagrams, presented entirely through local DeluxeCruises.com pages and images.

Guests
102
Cabins
53
Categories
8
Deck plans
5

All accommodation categories

All 8 National Geographic Orion accommodation descriptions and pictures

Photos are representative of the published category. Exact configuration, measurements, fittings, and availability should be confirmed for the selected cabin and departure.

National Geographic Orion Category 01 accommodation

Category 01 · Main Deck

Category 01

Cabins feature an oval window; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; two armchairs; writing desk with chair; coffee table; three closets; and a bathroom with a roomy shower.

Deck location
Main Deck
Occupancy
2 guests
Published size
175–180 sq. ft.
Room / cabin numbers
316, 318, 319, 320, 321

Published features

  • Oval window
  • 3 closets
  • Bathroom with roomy shower
  • 2 lower single beds that convert to a queen
  • 2 bedside tables with drawers
  • 1 or 2 armchairs
  • Writing desk with chair
  • Coffee table
  • Corner shelves above TV
  • Reading lamps

These photos are representative of the cabin category. Individual cabins may vary slightly in layout, configuration, and details.

National Geographic Orion Category 02 accommodation

Category 02 · Main Deck

Category 02

Cabins feature one or two oval windows; two single beds that convert to a queen; bedside table; armchair; writing desk with chair; coffee table; three closets; and a bathroom with a roomy shower.

Deck location
Main Deck
Occupancy
2 guests
Published size
180 sq. ft.
Room / cabin numbers
302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 314, 315, 317

Published features

  • 1-2 oval windows
  • 3 closets
  • Bathroom with roomy shower
  • 2 lower single beds that convert to a queen
  • Bedside table with drawers
  • Armchair
  • Writing desk with chair
  • Coffee table
  • TV cabinet with 4 shelves
  • Reading lamps

These photos are representative of the cabin category. Individual cabins may vary slightly in layout, configuration, and details.

National Geographic Orion Category 03 accommodation

Category 03 · Upper Deck

Category 03

Cabins feature a large window; two single beds that convert to a queen; bedside table; sofa that converts to a single bed; one or two armchairs; writing desk with chair; coffee table; four closets; and a bathroom with a roomy shower. Cabins 401, 402, and 418 do not contain a sofa.

Deck location
Upper Deck
Occupancy
2–3 guests
Published size
210–300 sq. ft.
Room / cabin numbers
401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419

Published features

  • Large window
  • 4 closets
  • Bathroom with roomy shower
  • 2 lower single beds that convert to a queen
  • Bedside table with drawers
  • Sofa that converts to a single bed (except for Cabins 401, 402, and 418)
  • 1-2 armchairs
  • Writing desk with chair
  • Coffee table
  • 2 cabinets with drawers and shelves
  • Reading lamps

These photos are representative of the cabin category. Individual cabins may vary slightly in layout, configuration, and details.

National Geographic Orion Category 04 accommodation

Category 04 · Bridge Deck

Category 04

Suites feature a large window; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; sofa that converts to a single bed; armchair; writing desk with chair; coffee table; espresso maker; four closets; and a bathroom with a roomy shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry, special turn down service, and priority access to one spa appointment per departure.

Deck location
Bridge Deck
Occupancy
3 guests
Published size
230 sq. ft.
Room / cabin numbers
511, 515

Published features

  • Large window
  • 4 closets
  • Bathroom with roomy shower
  • 2 lower single beds that convert to a queen
  • 2 bedside tables with drawers
  • Sofa that converts to a single bed
  • Armchair
  • Writing desk with chair
  • Coffee table
  • 4 shelves
  • Reading lamps
  • Espresso maker

These photos are representative of the cabin category. Individual cabins may vary slightly in layout, configuration, and details.

National Geographic Orion Category 05 accommodation

Category 05 · Bridge Deck

Category 05

Suites feature a shared balcony; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; sofa that converts to a single bed; armchair; writing desk with chair; coffee table; espresso maker; four closets; and a bathroom with a roomy shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry, special turn down service, and priority access to one spa appointment per departure.

Deck location
Bridge Deck
Occupancy
3 guests
Published size
230 sq. ft.
Room / cabin numbers
501, 503, 504, 505, 506, 508

Published features

  • Shared French balcony
  • 4 closets
  • Bathroom with roomy shower
  • 2 lower single beds that convert to a queen
  • 2 bedside tables with drawers
  • Sofa that converts to a single bed
  • Armchair
  • Writing desk with chair
  • Coffee table
  • 4 shelves
  • Reading lamps
  • Espresso maker

These photos are representative of the cabin category. Individual cabins may vary slightly in layout, configuration, and details.

National Geographic Orion Category 06 accommodation

Category 06 · Bridge Deck

Category 06

Suites feature a private French balcony or floor-to-ceiling windows; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; cabinet with drawers and shelves; sofa that converts to a single bed; two armchairs; writing desk with chair; coffee table; espresso maker; five closets; and a bathroom with a roomy shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry, special turn down service, and priority access to one spa appointment per departure. Cabin 509 features two windows instead of a balcony. Cabin 502 offers a soaking tub in addition to a shower.

Deck location
Bridge Deck
Occupancy
3 guests
Published size
345 sq. ft.
Room / cabin numbers
502, 507, 509, 510

Published features

  • Private French balcony or floor-to-ceiling windows in Cabin 509
  • 5 closets
  • Bathroom with roomy shower
  • Soaking tub (Cabin 502 only)
  • 2 lower single beds that convert to a queen
  • 2 bedside tables with drawers
  • Cabinet with drawers and shelves
  • Sofa that converts to a single bed
  • 2 armchairs
  • Writing desk with chair
  • Coffee table
  • Reading lamps
  • Espresso maker

These photos are representative of the cabin category. Individual cabins may vary slightly in layout, configuration, and details.

National Geographic Orion Category 1S accommodation

Category 1S · Main Deck

Category 1S

Cabins feature a window or two portholes; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; armchair; writing desk with chair; coffee table; three closets; and a bathroom with a roomy shower. Cabin 301 features a double bed and no bedside table.

Deck location
Main Deck
Occupancy
1 guests
Published size
175 sq. ft.
Room / cabin numbers
301, 322, 323

Published features

  • 2 portholes or oval window in Cabin 301
  • 3 closets
  • Bathroom with roomy shower
  • 2 lower single beds that convert to a queen
  • 2 bedside tables with drawers
  • Armchair
  • Writing desk with chair
  • Coffee table
  • Corner shelves above TV
  • Reading lamps

These photos are representative of the cabin category. Individual cabins may vary slightly in layout, configuration, and details.

National Geographic Orion Category 3S accommodation

Category 3S · Bridge Deck

Category 3S

Cabins feature two large windows; two single beds; bedside shelf; two armchairs; writing desk with chair; coffee table; three closets; and a bathroom with a roomy shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry, special turn down service, and priority access to one spa appointment per departure.

Deck location
Bridge Deck
Occupancy
1 guests
Published size
175 sq. ft.
Room / cabin numbers
512

Published features

  • 2 large windows
  • 3 closets
  • Bathroom with roomy shower
  • 2 lower twin beds in an "L" configuration
  • Bedside shelf
  • 2 armchairs
  • Writing desk with chair
  • Coffee table
  • Reading lamps

These photos are representative of the cabin category. Individual cabins may vary slightly in layout, configuration, and details.

Room number lookup

Match each National Geographic Orion room number to its accommodation category

Find the room or cabin number on the deck plan, then use this list to identify its exact published category. Select the category name to return to its photograph, description, dimensions, occupancy, and features.

53 published room-to-category assignments for National Geographic Orion
Room number Accommodation category Published deck location
Room 301 Category 1S View photo & description Main Deck
Room 302 Category 02 View photo & description Main Deck
Room 303 Category 02 View photo & description Main Deck
Room 304 Category 02 View photo & description Main Deck
Room 305 Category 02 View photo & description Main Deck
Room 306 Category 02 View photo & description Main Deck
Room 307 Category 02 View photo & description Main Deck
Room 308 Category 02 View photo & description Main Deck
Room 309 Category 02 View photo & description Main Deck
Room 310 Category 02 View photo & description Main Deck
Room 311 Category 02 View photo & description Main Deck
Room 312 Category 02 View photo & description Main Deck
Room 314 Category 02 View photo & description Main Deck
Room 315 Category 02 View photo & description Main Deck
Room 316 Category 01 View photo & description Main Deck
Room 317 Category 02 View photo & description Main Deck
Room 318 Category 01 View photo & description Main Deck
Room 319 Category 01 View photo & description Main Deck
Room 320 Category 01 View photo & description Main Deck
Room 321 Category 01 View photo & description Main Deck
Room 322 Category 1S View photo & description Main Deck
Room 323 Category 1S View photo & description Main Deck
Room 401 Category 03 View photo & description Upper Deck
Room 402 Category 03 View photo & description Upper Deck
Room 403 Category 03 View photo & description Upper Deck
Room 404 Category 03 View photo & description Upper Deck
Room 405 Category 03 View photo & description Upper Deck
Room 406 Category 03 View photo & description Upper Deck
Room 407 Category 03 View photo & description Upper Deck
Room 408 Category 03 View photo & description Upper Deck
Room 409 Category 03 View photo & description Upper Deck
Room 410 Category 03 View photo & description Upper Deck
Room 411 Category 03 View photo & description Upper Deck
Room 412 Category 03 View photo & description Upper Deck
Room 414 Category 03 View photo & description Upper Deck
Room 415 Category 03 View photo & description Upper Deck
Room 416 Category 03 View photo & description Upper Deck
Room 417 Category 03 View photo & description Upper Deck
Room 418 Category 03 View photo & description Upper Deck
Room 419 Category 03 View photo & description Upper Deck
Room 501 Category 05 View photo & description Bridge Deck
Room 502 Category 06 View photo & description Bridge Deck
Room 503 Category 05 View photo & description Bridge Deck
Room 504 Category 05 View photo & description Bridge Deck
Room 505 Category 05 View photo & description Bridge Deck
Room 506 Category 05 View photo & description Bridge Deck
Room 507 Category 06 View photo & description Bridge Deck
Room 508 Category 05 View photo & description Bridge Deck
Room 509 Category 06 View photo & description Bridge Deck
Room 510 Category 06 View photo & description Bridge Deck
Room 511 Category 04 View photo & description Bridge Deck
Room 512 Category 3S View photo & description Bridge Deck
Room 515 Category 04 View photo & description Bridge Deck

Complete ship layout

All 5 National Geographic Orion deck plans

Select any plan to open the full-size local diagram. When you find a room number, use the room-to-category lookup above to identify its accommodation. Public-space descriptions beneath each plan identify the published venues assigned to that deck.

Observation Deck

National Geographic Orion Observation Deck deck plan Open full-size Observation Deck

Published spaces on this deck

  • Observation Lounge and Library — The Observation Lounge is equipped with a library, nautical chart table, tea and coffee station, and two photo kiosks.
  • Hot Tub — Located on the Observation Deck, the hot tub doubles as a plunge pool in warmer climates.
  • Fitness Center — The fitness center offers cardio equipment, weights, resistance bands, and an excellent view.
  • LEXspa — Treatments in the LEXspa are available by appointment.
  • Sauna — Relax in the sauna, located on the Observation Deck.

Bridge Deck

National Geographic Orion Bridge Deck deck plan Open full-size Bridge Deck

Published spaces on this deck

  • Bridge — The fleet's open bridge policy allows guests to visit anytime to chat with the captain and crew, conditions permitting.

Upper Deck

National Geographic Orion Upper Deck deck plan Open full-size Upper Deck

Published spaces on this deck

  • Lounge — The lounge contains a full bar and state-of-the-art presentation facilities for talks, presentations, and evening Recaps.
  • Global Gallery — The Global Gallery offers a unique selection of handcrafted gifts, as well as expedition gear such as hats, jackets and sunshirts.
  • Outdoor Dining — Select meals can be enjoyed al fresco at the outdoor café, weather permitting.

Main Deck

National Geographic Orion Main Deck deck plan Open full-size Main Deck

Published spaces on this deck

  • Restaurant — Meals are served in a single, unassigned seating for a relaxed and informal atmosphere.

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