Oceania Cruises – More Like Regent Seven Seas Every Day…Or Is It The Other Way Around?

Goldring Travel April 10, 2009

Oceania Cruises makes a concentrated effort to let people know it is not a luxury product, but rather an excellent premium product where you are going to pay for pretty much everything ala carte. Well, that is starting to change. Oceania has announced that guests sailing on its 2010 European Collection voyages will receive free

Regent Seven Seas is Cleaning House…and Mark Conroy is Where?

Goldring Travel April 9, 2009

It has always baffled me how Regent, a small cruise line with only three ships (and, for the time being a fourth on a charter) could require so many people and be so inaccessible and have so many “policies” and, therefore, inefficiencies. Prestige Cruise Holdings has been working to take the General Motors approach out

Some Unique Seabourn Odyssey Touches

Goldring Travel April 9, 2009

Seabourn has sent out the following news release: “The Yachts of Seabourn is promoting six new things that will be offered on its new Seabourn Odyssey, scheduled to launch from Venice, Italy, on June 24. The 32,000-ton, 450-guest yacht will be the cruise industry’s first luxury yacht to launch in six years. Guests on Seabourn

Opinion: “Revenge at Sea” – Christopher Elliott Engages in Yellow Journalism on MSNBC; A Misleading Attack on the Cruise Industry

Goldring Travel April 6, 2009

Last week I received a notification of an article by Christopher Elliott entitled “Revenge at Sea” – Five Ways Passengers Are Getting Even With Cruise Lines. Frankly, it shocked me to read this headline at a time that cruise lines are sharply discounting prices in an effort to lure hesitant guests onboard and, thereby provide

Ship Happens, You See It Happening, You Step On The Ship Anyway And…

Goldring Travel April 4, 2009

I am fascinated, and baffled, by what is now happening with the Regent Voyager and its passengers. While Regent Seven Seas is encountering what can only be considered the “perfect storm” of logistical and public relations nightmares, there are some passengers who are demanding perfection…when they were given an “out” which would have avoided the

Silversea – Improperly Discounting Its 15% Pre-Pay Discount?

Goldring Travel April 3, 2009

One of my readers asked my opinion on Silversea’s now discounting a cruise he purchased long ago so much so that the 15% discount he received for pre-paying many months early is now no discount at all…but rather a significant cost (due to loss of his income on his money). Is there enough “discounting” in that

Regent Seven Seas Voyager Damage Update – Not Good UPDATED

Goldring Travel April 1, 2009

The news is the damage to the Regent Seven Seas Voyager’s starboard azipod was far more extensive than thought. There was an catastrophic electrical failure in the pod (not the ship) and will require the ship to be taken out of service when it reaches Rome (on a reduced port schedule departing Dubai today) until,

Silversea Tsunami – Ken Watson Takes the Helm (Or Are We Observing Rearranging the Deck Chairs Again!)

Goldring Travel April 1, 2009

It is reported in Seatrade that Ken Watson, who just days ago resigned (by request?) from Regent Seven Seas as executive VP of sales and marketing is joining Silversea heading sales and marketing, revenue management, reservations and air/sea. I must pause for a moment and ask two questions: First, with all of the problems with

Silversea Tsunami: Marilyn Conroy and David Morris Terminated. What’s Next?

Goldring Travel April 1, 2009

I have heard this evening that Marilyn Conroy and David Morris have been terminated by Silversea Cruises. From two sources I have heard that Ms. Conroy was escorted out the door by security. Apparently she never saw it coming. My concerns over Silversea approach and finances have been unpopular, but I am very, very concerned

A Difference in Philosophy: The Yachts of Seabourn versus Regent Seven Seas

Goldring Travel March 31, 2009

The internet is an interesting place. A few days ago I posted my Seabourn Challenge: a $1,000 guarantee that Seabourn provides a better overall cruise experience than Regent does. Seabourn Challenge: $1,000 Guarantee. Now there is a rumor that Seabourn will honor the perks Regent gives to its frequent cruisers. Not only is the rumor

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Oceania Cruises – More Like Regent Seven Seas Every Day…Or Is It The Other Way Around?

Regent Seven Seas is Cleaning House…and Mark Conroy is Where?

Some Unique Seabourn Odyssey Touches

Opinion: “Revenge at Sea” – Christopher Elliott Engages in Yellow Journalism on MSNBC; A Misleading Attack on the Cruise Industry

Ship Happens, You See It Happening, You Step On The Ship Anyway And…

Silversea – Improperly Discounting Its 15% Pre-Pay Discount?

Regent Seven Seas Voyager Damage Update – Not Good UPDATED

Silversea Tsunami – Ken Watson Takes the Helm (Or Are We Observing Rearranging the Deck Chairs Again!)

Silversea Tsunami: Marilyn Conroy and David Morris Terminated. What’s Next?

A Difference in Philosophy: The Yachts of Seabourn versus Regent Seven Seas

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