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Four Carnival Spirit DIY cocktails

Back from your cruise and missing those Happy Hour cocktails? We know the feeling… So Carnival Australia has assembled four brand new recipes from its upcoming Alchemy Bar, which will be launched on the Carnival […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 27 2015
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Opinion

Day 12: National Geographic Orion cruise blog

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 […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 2 2014
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Opinion

Day Ten: National Geographic Orion cruise blog

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 […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 31 2014
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Opinion

Day Nine: National Geographic Orion cruise blog

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 […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 30 2014
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Opinion

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 […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 27 2014
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Opinion

Day Four: National Geographic Orion cruise blog

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 […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 25 2014
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Opinion

Day One: National Geographic Orion inaugural cruise blog

Queens Wharf, Auckland: Day One – Have you ever attended an inauguration ceremony? It’s one of the most exciting moments in a ship’s history. It marks the end of years of planning and the beginning […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 22 2014
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Opinion

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 […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 21 2014
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Reviews

South Pacific cruising with Island Escape

When you need a mid-year escape to recharge the batteries, a short cruise in the tropical waters of Vanuatu offers the perfect fix. A three-hour flight takes you from Australia or New Zealand to a completely different world: one of scenic, volcanic islands, vibrant coral reefs and a complex culture that spans thousands of years.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 12 2010
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