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National Geographic Orion blog recap

The recently re-launched National Geographic Orion arrived in Australia this week after completing her inaugural cruise. Over the past two weeks, Cruise Passenger has been logging the ships first journey as she sailed from Auckland […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 4 2014
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Day 12: National Geographic Orion cruise blog

Day 12: Honaira, Solomon Islands – Reaching the final destination is bitter sweet. Part of you can’t wait to return home and share all your new tales. The other half really doesn’t want to say […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 2 2014
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Day 11: National Geographic Orion cruise blog

Day 11: Solomon Islands – It was a sombre morning for everyone on board, as this would be our last full day on board. We were all keen to absorb as much as possible before […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 1 2014
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Day Ten: National Geographic Orion cruise blog

Day Ten – Lo – “National Geographic Orion is different from other expedition ships because it’s also quite luxurious.” As the ship continued its inaugural voyage, I took the morning to chat to the woman in […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 31 2014
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Day Nine: National Geographic Orion cruise blog

Day 9 – Espirito Santo: It was now the ninth day on National Geographic Orion’s inaugural voyage and we continued to make our way through the South Pacific. Many of us, including myself were still […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 30 2014
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Day Eight: National Geographic Orion cruise blog

Day Eight – Pentecost Island, Vanuatu: There are some things on this planet you just have to see to believe and the land divers of Pentecost Island are definitely one of them. It doesn’t matter […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 29 2014
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Day Seven: National Geographic Orion cruise blog

Ifira Island and Lelepa Island: Day Seven – Have you ever wanted to go diving with ocean legend Valerie Taylor? I did. Today was a special day for guests and staff on board the ship. […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 28 2014
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Day Six: National Geographic Orion cruise blog

Tanna Island: Day Six – It was a lazy morning on board the National Geographic Orion, with many guests taking the opportunity to sleep in before heading down for a late breakfast. But for me […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 27 2014
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Day Five: National Geographic Orion cruise blog

At Sea: Day Five – Expeditions are about exploring, meeting new people… and food. Let’s face it, if you’ve been out in the Zodiacs looking for that wildlife moneyshot, you’ve earned a well-cooked meal. Serving […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 26 2014
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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
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Day Three: National Geographic Orion inaugural cruise blog

At Sea: Day Three – National Geographic Orion’s Captain loves two types of views – the one he gets everyday from the ship’s Bridge and the one he gets from behind a lens. We were […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 24 2014
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Day Two: National Geographic Orion cruise blog

Bay of Islands: Day Two – At the crack-of-dawn on the second day of the National Geographic Orion’s inaugural sailing, she took her 102-guests and me into the Bay of Islands. The water was calm […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 23 2014