Cruise

Are airlines catching up to cruise lines when it comes to luxury and comfort?

Are airlines finally catching up to cruise? Etihad has announced The Residence, a new luxury living space, which will be made available on its A380 aircraft from Abu Dhabi to Europe. Around US$20,000 will buy […]

Airlines target Australian cruisers

International cruising is a fast growing sector  – up a quarter in 2012 – and airlines are now planning more offers to tempt cruisers into their seats. Cruise Lines International Association [CLIA] figures show an […]

Crimea considers relaxing visa rules

Crimea’s tourism authority is working to amend the law to allow cruise passengers to visit the destination visa-free for 72-hours. In a bid to attract cruise liners back to the destination, Crimean Minister for Resorts […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]