Depart the U.S. and fly across the International Date Line. Arrive in Lautoka. Take a tour of western Viti Levu Island before embarking National Geographic Orion. (Day 2: L,D)
Friday - Jan 17, 2025
Day 2
Kadavu, Fiji, Fiji
Saturday - Jan 18, 2025
Day 3
Beqa, Fiji
Sunday - Jan 19, 2025
Day 4
Taveuni, Fiji
Explore Kadavu's stunning beauty. Witness a dramatic firewalking ceremony at Beqa Island. Explore Taveuni, Fiji's third-largest island, known as "The Garden Island" for its rich vegetation, which includes several species found nowhere else in the world. Experience warm Fijian welcomes at the village of Waitabu and snorkel in one of the Pacific's most successful community marine parks. Explore the waterfalls of nearby Bouma National Heritage Park and dive nearby reefs. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Monday - Jan 20, 2025
Day 5
Futuna, France
Tuesday - Jan 21, 2025
Day 6
Wallis, France
One of France's South Pacific territories, the tiny island nation of Wallis and Futuna lies between Samoa and Fiji. In Futuna, stop at a historic "cannibal oven" and learn of the history of these fascinating people before a warrior dance performance in front of the Cathedral of Poi. In Wallis, we are greeted with local dancing and singing. Visit the beautiful crater lake Lalolalo and a cathedral built of blue volcanic stone and chiseled by hand. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Wednesday - Jan 22, 2025
Day 7
Apia, Samoa
With its spectacular beaches and dense green foliage, hidden waterfalls, and lava-sculpted landscapes, Samoa captures the essence of the South Pacific. During our time on these islands, hike through rain forests vibrant with flowers and birds, take a dip in a swimming hole, go snorkeling or diving, and soak up the languid rhythms of island life that drew Robert Louis Stevenson to these shores. Cross the International Date Line and enjoy life aboard National Geographic Orion as we sail east toward the Cook Islands. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Thursday - Jan 23, 2025
Day 8
Apia, Samoa
Friday - Jan 24, 2025
Day 9
Apia, Samoa
Saturday - Jan 25, 2025
Day 10
At Sea
With its spectacular beaches and dense green foliage, hidden waterfalls, and lava-sculpted landscapes, Samoa captures the essence of the South Pacific. During our time on these islands, hike through rain forests vibrant with flowers and birds, take a dip in a swimming hole, go snorkeling or diving, and soak up the languid rhythms of island life that drew Robert Louis Stevenson to these shores. Cross the International Date Line and enjoy life aboard National Geographic Orion as we sail east toward the Cook Islands. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Crossing the International Date Line
Saturday - Jan 25, 2025
Day 11
At Sea
Sunday - Jan 26, 2025
Day 12
Cook Islands, New Zealand
Monday - Jan 27, 2025
Day 13
At Sea
Today, we let nature be our guide as we discover the pristine Cook Islands. Perhaps snorkel or dive among colorful coral, or choose to kayak or stand up paddleboard in the warm, crystal waters. (B,L,D)
Tuesday - Jan 28, 2025
Day 14
At Sea
Wednesday - Jan 29, 2025
Day 15
Raiatea, French Polynesia
Tahaa, French Polynesia
Spend the morning on deck while at sea, mesmerized by deep, sea-blue water while scanning the horizon for marine mammals and seabirds. One of the most important cultural sites in the Polynesian world, Marae Taputapuatea was a center for Polynesian seafarers and the location from which they set out for Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Hawaii, and New Zealand. Spend time exploring this site on Ra'iatea, then refresh yourself with a swim in the island's lagoon. We transit to the nearby island of Taha'a overnight. Surrounded by a sparkling turquoise lagoon, Taha'a waters beckon: choose to snorkel, swim, kayak, or just enjoy your surroundings from the white sandy beach. (B,L,D) ... Read More
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