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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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, ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...