Cruise ships set to return to recovering Port Vila – here’s how they’ll do it
The Vanuatu Public Works Department has confirmed that cruise ships will be able to return to Port Vila from June 8, via a temporary tendering port.
Vanuatu
Vanuatu
An archipelago of 80-plus islands, Vanuatu is a rugged slice of Pacific life, dotted with beaches, volcanoes, tiny villages and the occasional flashy resort. The people of Vanuatu, known as the Ni-Vanuatu, are predominantly Melanesian with more than 100 different ethnic and language groups. The capital Port Vila has a colourful downtown area with a … Read more
Day 12: National Geographic Orion cruise blog
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 Ten: National Geographic Orion cruise blog
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
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 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 it was all about experiencing Vanuatu and its natural wonders. The night before, staff on board told me that if … Read more
Day Four: National Geographic Orion cruise blog
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
Review: National Geographic Orion
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
Pre-Cruise: National Geographic Orion inaugural cruise blog
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
