This was the last day of our trip, and National Geographic Orion made the most of it. It was a fun-filled day at the beach with lots of sun. The day started with an early morning scuba dive for the dive team. As the divers dropped below, everyone else headed to a private motu (island) to relax and snorkel. There were lounge chairs for relaxing and fish and rays to watch from the reef. The hotel department prepared a special treat with a barbecue lunch on the beach. After lunch, there was an opportunity to snorkel with blacktip reef sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus). This was a fantastic chance for all the guests to experience how these sharks are a peaceful and necessary part of the ecosystem. What a day!
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 08 Mar 2024
Taha’a, French Polynesia, 3/8/2024, National Geographic Orion
- Aboard the National Geographic Orion
- French Polynesia & Pacific Islands
Fiji and Tahiti: Vibrant Reefs and Cultural History
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