The cruise ship National Geographic Orion arrived at the Port of Saranda today at noon. It carried 106 passengers, mostly Americans.

This authentic expedition vessel serves as a luxury base camp for journeys in the South Pacific, Asia, the Mediterranean, and the polar regions. It is specially built for exploration. The ship is equipped with kayaks, a fleet of Zodiacs, and a remotely operated vehicle with advanced video gear.

After arriving, the tourists headed to visit popular sites in Saranda and Gjirokastra.

Each National Geographic Orion voyage includes an undersea specialist, a certified photo instructor from National Geographic–Lindblad, a National Geographic photography expert, and a full-time medical professional.

Moreover, during trips in the South Pacific, two dive masters join every expedition.

Earlier this week, the tourist ship L’Austral also docked in Saranda. It brought 264 visitors, marking a strong start to the tourism week.

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