Day 12: National Geographic Orion cruise blog Published by Cruise Passenger Published on 2 Apr 2014 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 goodbye to the ship, … Read more
Day 11: National Geographic Orion cruise blog Published by Cruise Passenger Published on 1 Apr 2014 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 we headed back to … Read more
Day Ten: National Geographic Orion cruise blog Published by Cruise Passenger Published on 31 Mar 2014 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 charge of accommodation and … Read more
Day Nine: National Geographic Orion cruise blog Published by Cruise Passenger Published on 30 Mar 2014 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 talking about the land … 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
Day Seven: National Geographic Orion cruise blog Published by Cruise Passenger Published on 28 Mar 2014 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. For months we’d been … 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
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.
