Orion

Opinion

Day Four: National Geographic Orion cruise blog

Norfolk Island: Day Four – There’s one thing you’re guaranteed to see on a National Geographic Orion expedition – nature at its best. And that’s exactly what we were treated to on day four of […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 25 2014
Opinion

Day One: National Geographic Orion inaugural cruise blog

Queens Wharf, Auckland: Day One – Have you ever attended an inauguration ceremony? It’s one of the most exciting moments in a ship’s history. It marks the end of years of planning and the beginning […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 22 2014
Opinion

Pre-Cruise: National Geographic Orion inaugural cruise blog

Auckland: Day One – Today marks an exciting new chapter for one of Australia’s favourite adventure ships. The Orion becomes the National Geographic Orion, and embarks on its inaugural voyage from Auckland to The Solomon […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 21 2014
Opinion

Orion Kimberley Cruise – Days 2 & 3

After a buffet breakfast on the outdoor deck, including my favourite, Eggs Benedict (cooked to order), we were on our way to Jaco Island, East Timor.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 5 2011
Opinion

Orion Kimberley Cruise – Part 1

Over the next couple of weeks I will be writing about my latest cruise adventure on Orion Expedition Cruises’ Orion.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jun 21 2011
Reviews

Orion – Ship Review

Described by Berlitz as "the latest in the quest to build the ideal expedition cruise ship" Orion is indeed a vessel which allows adventurous cruisers to explore far flung and remote destinations without the hardship......

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 20 2011
News

Who won the Readers’ Choice Awards?

Last night Cruise Passenger announced the big winners in the cruise industry, as voted for by you.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Dec 6 2010