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
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
Day Two: National Geographic Orion cruise blog Published by Cruise Passenger Published on 23 Mar 2014 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 as the sun slowly … Read more
Review: National Geographic Orion Published by Cruise Passenger Published on 22 Mar 2014 It’s one of the most exciting moments in a ship’s history. It marks the end of years of planning and the beginning of a new era, which all starts the moment that champagne bottle cracks on the ship’s bow. Some lines celebrate … Read more
Auckland: Day One – Today marks an exciting new chapter for one of Australia’s favourite adventure ships. The Orion becomes the National Geographic Orion, and embarks on its inaugural voyage from Auckland to The Solomon Islands under its new livery, sporting a proud new heritage with Lindblad Expeditions. Hi, I’m Jeremy Lindblad, and over the … Read more
Thinking of a relaxing holiday? Maybe a cruise? Want to save a few dollars but avoid getting on and off on a daily basis? Then a repositioning cruise is probably for you. What is a repositioning cruise? Cruise ships follow the sun. So when winter approaches a destination, cruise ships will pack it up and … 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.
