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Day Seven: National Geographic Orion cruise blog

Ifira Island and Lelepa Island: Day Seven – Have you ever wanted to go diving with ocean legend Valerie Taylor? I did. Today was ...

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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 ...

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Day Five: National Geographic Orion cruise blog

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Day Two: National Geographic Orion cruise blog

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 ...

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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. ...

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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, ...

Attract a Crowd

How to attract a crowd on a beach?

SeaDream II, the luxury small ship, has a quick way to “crowd source” in the real world – serve chilled champagne and caviar from ...

Christmas on Cruise Ship

So what’s Christmas like on a cruise ship?

It’s Boxing Day on SeaDream II and everyone’s preparing for a beach BBQ on the Thai island of Ko Lanta Yai. We are promised ...

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A SeaDream Christmas!

There’s a Christmas tree and a gingerbread house. But no-one is dreaming of the white fluffy stuff this Santa season aboard the SeaDream II.

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Cruise Passenger Readers’ Choice Awards winners

For almost a decade, Cruise Passenger Readers’ Choice Awards have provided vital feedback to the Australian cruise industry. Today, with more choice than ever, ...

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How the biggest ships in the world are built

Quantum of the Seas is in the midst of construction currently and already, there’s a lot of anticipation for Royal Caribbean’s newest class of ...

Voyager of the Seas Day 2

Did you know the Titanic could be considered a river ship compared to Voyager of the Seas? According to the Voyager’s Captain, Charles Teige, ...

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Voyager of the Seas Day 1

“You’ll never get bored on a ship.” “There’s so much to do.” That’s the word on Royal Caribbean. It’s also the reality. Boarding Voyager ...

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How to get a cruise for a dollar

Cruisers can expect to pick up some incredible bargains at the second National Cruise Week, beginning September 2. MSC Cruises’ ‘take a friend for ...