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: 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: 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 – 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 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 – 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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