Many locations claim they are paradise. Tim Faircloth of ilovecruising.com.au visits one that is the real deal. The local nickname for the Isle of Pines is I’île la plus proche du paradis, which means “the closest island to paradise”. A quick look around this 15 kilometre by 13 kilometre island tells you why. Warm turquoise … Read more
Travellers are taking a chance and waiting until last minute to book a cruise, according to a new poll. The study, conducted by Cruise Critic UK found 27 percent of respondents were waiting until the last few weeks before departure to secure their cabin. Of those that took the poll, 33 percent said they were … Read more
Swan Hellenic has released its Discovery Cruising brochure, which features holidays throughout Europe, the Orient and Southeast Asia. For the first time, 350-passenger Minerva will sail in Asia from December 2014 for a three-month season. Itineraries include a 22-day ‘Japan and China Discovery’ roundtrip. Departing Hong Kong on 3 January 2015, the cruise will take … Read more
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 to the Solomon Islands. Jeremy Lindblad shared details of underwater explorations with legend, Valerie Taylor, experiencing the culture and beauty … Read more
Day Eight: National Geographic Orion cruise blog Published by Cruise Passenger Published on 29 Mar 2014 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 that it was mentioned … Read more
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 it was all about experiencing Vanuatu and its natural wonders. The night before, staff on board told me that if … Read more
Day Five: National Geographic Orion cruise blog Published by Cruise Passenger Published on 26 Mar 2014 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 food on an expedition … Read more
Day Four: National Geographic Orion cruise blog Published by Cruise Passenger Published on 25 Mar 2014 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 the vessel’s inaugural voyage, … Read more
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 sailing somewhere between the Bay of Islands and our next stop, Norfolk Island. Guests were enjoying the lecture series on … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
