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Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Orion

Pacific Islands: Tahiti to Samoa

September 5, 2026September 19, 2026·14 nights·102 guests

Year Built2003
Tonnage4,050 GT
Pools0
From$9,500/perpersonSolo from $19,000

What's Included

Wi-Fi
All Drinks
All Excursions

Not included

Gratuities
Specialty Dining
Room Service
Port Shuttle
Flights
Airport Transfers

About the Ship

Hot Tubs
1
Elevators
1
Cabin Voltage
110V & 220V
USB in Cabins
Yes
Pets
Not Allowed
Service Animals
Case by Case
Dress Code
Casual
Formal Nights
No
Balcony Smoking
Not Allowed
Accessible Cabins:1
Self-Service LaundryMedical Center
Dietary Options
Gluten-FreeVegan

Your Journey

Day 1Papeete

French Polynesia's vibrant capital, known for black pearl markets and panoramic Moorea views.

Day 2Vaitape

Bora Bora's impossibly turquoise lagoon and Mount Otemanu define the world's most iconic island.

Day 3At Sea
Day 4At Sea
Day 5Noumea

France in the Pacific: a UNESCO lagoon, Kanak culture, and excellent French cuisine await.

Day 6At Sea
Day 7At Sea
Day 8At Sea
Day 9At Sea
Day 10At Sea
Day 11At Sea
Day 12At Sea
Day 13At Sea
Day 14Apia

Authentic Polynesian culture, Robert Louis Stevenson's home, and the stunning To Sua Ocean Trench.


Before you sail — hotels in Papeete

Arrive a day early and explore Papeete before boarding


Cabin Pricing


Reviews & AI Summary

4.6
Ship rating

National Geographic Orion is a boutique expedition ship accommodating just 102 guests in 53 outside cabins, joined the Lindblad fleet in 2014. Its intimate scale and shallow draft make it ideal for remote Pacific Islands and Galapagos itineraries.

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