Today was a water day! Our morning commenced early as National Geographic Orion entered the Tiputa Pass into the Rangiroa Lagoon. Guests and staff were prepared, and they gathered on the bow ready for the bottlenose dolphins to accompany us just before the pass. We watched in delight as the dolphins began bow riding and jumping high out of the water.

The morning and afternoon activities were based on the snorkel platform located at a special spot colloquially called “the aquarium”. Guests swam and snorkeled this area, which is alive with an abundance of colorful coral and reef fish. It was a stunning way to end our expedition.