Live From Orion “French Polynesia Jan 5 2022”

[Twitchly]

The color of that water! Wow!

[good2gocruise]

On 1/22/2022 at 8:56 AM, DonandGary said:

Since we had to forgo this cruise at the 8th hour before our flight we have booked Paul Gauguin for August, but we are waiting to push it up to April. We are not going to miss French Polynesia this year!!! We just had a Covid hiccup that prevented us from flying out 8 hrs before our flight😢. We may have been down, but we are NOT out!!!!!

2nd hand info but our guide told us July-Sept is best time for weather and should be whales too.

[anne siegel]

We canceled this trip at the last minute. What is ship life like each day? Are you finding enough things to keep you busy when not in port?

[booksfan]

1 hour ago, anne siegel said:

We canceled this trip at the last minute. What is ship life like each day? Are you finding enough things to keep you busy when not in port?

Oh yes! I have trouble doing all I want to do, there are so many choices! On sea days, there are bridge lessons and games daily, unhosted craft corner, there have been needle felting classes, embroidery classes about the Bayeux Tapestry, stairwell Bayeux tapestry tours, trivia, and the lectures/lecturers are fabulous. There are so many of them that I just can't make it to all of them, so I am glad they record then so we can watch them later. I now I've missed activities as well. We are having a wonderful time 😁

[2happytrails]

Thanks for sharing.   We are following current voyage as we are booked on the Orion in March.   Also following on the live webcam on Panorama 360.  Looks like a beautiful day in Moorea. 

[Traveling Folks]

Webcam link:  https://viking.panomax.com/orion#

 

[Goosebear Mum]

5 minutes ago, Traveling Folks said:

Webcam link:  https://viking.panomax.com/orion#

 

Thank you 🙏 I wish I were there! 

[DonandGary]

3 hours ago, Traveling Folks said:

Webcam link:  https://viking.panomax.com/orion#

 

That looks so beautiful, I’m so sorry we missed it 😢

[booksfan]

We had a glorious day in Moorea, a small all day group excursion we booked with friends on the cruise. It was the 4of is and another couple from the ship. We has a fabulous time! Great weather, gorgeous water and views. We all agreed, are would have loved another day (or two 😜) in Moorea.

[dolphinlady1957]

Thanks for the pics. I was on an Oceania cruise Papeete to Papeete March 2020.We were on our way to Bora Bora and had to turn around and go back to Papeete because of the covid shutdown. Bummer. We did get a Future Cruise credit but I was so disappointed. Had to fly back home from Faa.

[SailingDeb2001]

I love this part of the world.  Everyone's pictures are so beautiful.

 

We will be sailing on the Viking Orion in Alaska this summer. 

 

Does anyone know if they sell GoPro or other cameras in the ship's gift shop?

[gramoe]

5 hours ago, SailingDeb2001 said:

I love this part of the world.  Everyone's pictures are so beautiful.

 

We will be sailing on the Viking Orion in Alaska this summer. 

 

Does anyone know if they sell GoPro or other cameras in the ship's gift shop?

 

[gramoe]

I don't mean to offend you in any way, but why would you not purchase a GoPro (or any other camera) prior to a voyage? Many, many years ago you may have been able to score a better deal by buying  aboard a ship, but now you will pay much more than the best price you can find elsewhere.

[nanamobo]

4 minutes ago, gramoe said:

I don't mean to offend you in any way, but why would you not purchase a GoPro (or any other camera) prior to a voyage? Many, many years ago you may have been able to score a better deal by buying  aboard a ship, but now you will pay much more than the best price you can find elsewhere.

I agree. We are currently on the Orion and the gift shop isn’t fully stock. Most of their  items haven’t been replaced due to supply lines. I suggest you purchase at your home.

[SJD117]

Moorea in November 1987 — a fabulous view then and now. I hope we can return someday!

 

[SailingDeb2001]

3 hours ago, gramoe said:

I don't mean to offend you in any way, but why would you not purchase a GoPro (or any other camera) prior to a voyage? Many, many years ago you may have been able to score a better deal by buying  aboard a ship, but now you will pay much more than the best price you can find elsewhere.

 

3 hours ago, nanamobo said:

I agree. We are currently on the Orion and the gift shop isn’t fully stock. Most of their  items haven’t been replaced due to supply lines. I suggest you purchase at your home.

 

Thanks.  We have a shipboard credit, so I was just thinking ahead.

[Peregrina651]

11 hours ago, nanamobo said:

I agree. We are currently on the Orion and the gift shop isn’t fully stock. Most of their  items haven’t been replaced due to supply lines. I suggest you purchase at your home.

 

It isn't just supply lines but three cruises in a row have had guests with credits to burn. 

 

Another reason not to buy a camera on board, is the learning curve, time to practice with the camera before you start taking vacation pictures with it.  

[takemewithyou]

Wonderful pictures everyone!  Enjoying your reports!

Have a future cruise booked on Orion.  
Can any of you give opinions on the mattresses?

Are they firm ?  I have read reports of firm mattresses.

Thanks!

[RICHARDandSTEFAN]

Mo’orea

[Clay Clayton]

10 hours ago, takemewithyou said:

Wonderful pictures everyone!  Enjoying your reports!

Have a future cruise booked on Orion.  
Can any of you give opinions on the mattresses?

Are they firm ?  I have read reports of firm mattresses.

Thanks!

Opinions on Mattresses are like those on food-very subjective.
 

We have found Vikings mattresses them just right but others say too firm and some say too soft. 
 

 

Edited January 28, 2022 by Clay Clayton

[HHI Cruiser1]

Captain just reported positive covid case, 12 days without any covid cases.  Close contacts and positive case has been isolated.  No impact currently on tomorrow's port call in Nuku Hiva.

Great open and transparent communication from our Captain and Viking.

[KTRaveller]

The pictures are really unbelievable -- what color!  Thank you for sharing them.  

[SJD117]

1 hour ago, prunderw said:

Captain just reported positive covid case, 12 days without any covid cases.  Close contacts and positive case has been isolated.  No impact currently on tomorrow's port call in Nuku Hiva.

Great open and transparent communication from our Captain and Viking.

Did the Captain report how many close contacts have been identified and isolated?

[sewgood]

Stunning photos, especially of Mt Belvedere.

Thanks for bringing back some wonderful memories for me.

Much needed for one little cruise starved Aussie.

Edited January 28, 2022 by sewgood

[RlyLvn]

So sorry to hear that someone tested positive. I was so happy that you were without Covid. 
 

Do yo know if they will have to isolate all the way back to LA?