Perfect cruising conditions on this last sea day with blue skies and calm seas. Throughout the day the expedition staff offered presentations on marine life and local culture. There was time to honor the 60 crew members from nine countries (48 alone from the Philippines) who put so much effort in making our voyage safe and enjoyable. Not only do they work very hard, but they also spend part of their free time with rehearsals to demonstrate their hidden talents in the very popular crew show.
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 05 Jun 2018
At Sea from Aitutaki, Cook Islands to Ra’iatea, French Polynesia, 6/5/2018, National Geographic Orion
- Aboard the National Geographic Orion
- French Polynesia & Pacific Islands
Isa Weber, Cultural Specialist
Born with the travel bug in a small German town, Isa escaped provincial monotony at the age of 20—working for five years on cargo ships allowed her to travel off the beaten path. After several stays in Indonesia she became a secretary at the Foreign ...
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