#expeditioncruising NG Orion at anchor off Taveuni (R Eime) by Rikki Swenson·Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor After a quiet night at anchor off the northwestern coast of Taveuni Island, we began our day heading ashore in various directions. Departing at first light were those interested in a birding walk on Des Voeux Peak. They were rewarded with sightings […]
#expeditioncruising New shorter itineraries for Orion in the South Pacific and Indonesia Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has announced six new itineraries that cater to guests looking for shorter stints of expedition travel aboard the 102-guest National Geographic Orion. Guests can choose from a range of voyages that offer undersea exploration, islands with a wealth of history […]
#expeditioncruising Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has announced that National Geographic Orion will undergo renovations to two public spaces during dry dock this September. The renovations will be made to two public spaces: The Lounge (main) and the Observation Lounge, and are being redesigned to better serve the dynamic, learning-oriented community of guests and staff aboard. Renovations […]
#expeditioncruising There are some places in the world that are best explored by small ship – a chance to get as close as possible to the destination and explore the wildlife on land and in the sea. Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic, the global leaders in expedition travel, voyage to some of the most remote and unique […]
#expeditioncruising Join Lindblad Expeditions for a relaxed information event as we reveal our new 2014-15 Explorations brochure. The fleet of 10 expedition-style ships visit all 7 continents and offer over 40 unique itineraries ranging from seven to twenty-one nights. In 2015, National Geographic Orion begins a momentous year of discovery that takes her, literally, around the world. […]
This Friday 21 March 2014 marks an exciting new chapter for Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic as the National Geographic Orion, formally the Orion, will be christened under its new name, before embarking on its inaugural voyage from Auckland to Cairns. Lindblad Expeditions, the pioneering expedition travel company which partners with the National Geographic Society for expedition […]
Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has announced its last remaining availabilities for 2014 sailing to the Pacific Islands and Australia aboard the 102 guest National Geographic Orion. These expeditions explore the undersea and natural history, as well as the diverse and fascinating cultures of each destination visited, including the likes of the Kimberley, Papua New Guinea and […]
Peter Hillary, son of Sir Edmund Hillary, will join Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic as a Global Perspectives guest speaker on the Kimberley with Spice Islands expedition departing 10 August 2014. Following in the footsteps of his father, the first mountaineer to summit Mount Everest along with Tenzing Norquay, Peter has climbed the highest mountain on every […]
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WIN 10 nights aboard the National Geographic Orion in the Kimberley WORTH $21,960 You can win an unforgettable 10-night Kimberley expedition cruise for two aboard the magnificent National Geographic Orion. This prize may be taken on any sailing from Darwin or Broome between May and August 2014. What you’ll experience:From awe-inspiring waterfalls and gorges to […]