Update on SeaDream Yacht Club – Smooth Seas and Stability Promised

Goldring Travel January 7, 2009

According to industry publications, such as Seatrade, Atle Brynestad, CEO…again…has stated that SeaDream’s bookings are strong and that while he expects some changes in titles and duties since Larry Pimental’s departure, there will be no corporate shake up and that he considers SeaDream to be a “family”. Mr. Brynestad, former CEO of Seabourn, former chairman

And Now for Some Good News – Seabourn’s First Wave of New Crew-in-Training Has Arrived

Goldring Travel January 5, 2009

In its ongoing effort to put consistency of product above gimmicks, pricing and freebies, Seabourn has announced the its first wave of “cadets” from its Seabourn Academy have just boarded the Seabourn Spirit for intensive, hands on (or as Seabourn calls it “on-the-yacht”), training as the cruise line gears up for the launch of the

Oceania Cruises “Historic Price Reductions” – Some Incredible Deals!

Goldring Travel January 5, 2009

On the heels of its sister company, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, shaking things up with reduced fares and inclusive shore excursions, Oceania Cruises has selected dozens of cruises where it has slashed its prices, reduced the 3rd and 4th passenger fares and added free air. Rather than list them, I have attached flyers setting forth

Pimental Departs Sea Dream Yacht Club (And What is Old is New Again).

Goldring Travel January 5, 2009

It has been reported today on the Travel Agent Magazine website that the omnipresent Larry Pimental is stepping down as the CEO of SeaDream Yacht Club; a position he had held since 2001. No reason has been given for his departure. When I have more information, I will post it. Atle Brynestad, the owner and

Regent Seven Seas Cruises – Complimentary Tours Included on 35 Sailings…A Truly “All Inclusive” Cruise Experience!

Goldring Travel January 5, 2009

Just before the holidays I had mentioned Regent Seven Seas Cruises would be announcing it was going to be offering a number of cruises with shore excursions included. What this affords you is the ability to have a truly “all inclusive” cruise experience. With Regent Seven Seas having a complimentary liquor policy (restrictions as to

Postings on Cruise Message Boards and Blogs: The Difference Between Constructive Opinion and Personal Attacks

Goldring Travel January 1, 2009

I have received a number of requests to comment on the post of someone (“Admiral Horatio Nelson” who says he is a former Regent Seven Seas Cruises employee) on Cruise Critic and Luxury Cruise Talk that were pulled. I had said that I would post something, so here it is… As many of you know

Seabourn and Regent – Experiencing Shore Experiences

Goldring Travel December 29, 2008

I was going to wait until I got all the information, but I figured “What the heck. Let’s start the discussion now.” Seabourn decided a few months ago to end most of its complimentary Seabourn Experiences (http://goldringtravel.blogspot.com/2008/09/seabourn-is-discontinuing-complimentary.html) and, obviously, it was not met with great joy. While I know many of my clients did not

Even When Skiing Iamboatman Thinks About The Cruise Industry – Training and Consistency Is the Cornerstone.

Goldring Travel December 28, 2008

The other day I wrote about Mark Conroy, President of Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ open letter and Regent’s new efforts to provide what it has promised it would be providing all along. I am hopeful, but not enthusiastic. Well, I am a member of the Tahoe Mountain Club – a sort of country club for skiers

An Open Letter from Mark Conroy, President of Regent Seven Seas Cruise s – A Refreshing Admission.

Goldring Travel December 26, 2008

On December 23, 2008 at 6:37 p.m. (at the close of business, so effectively on Christmas Eve) Mark Conroy, President of Regent Seven Seas Cruises took the unusual step of posting an open letter on Cruise Critic which was clearly in response to some of the now more consistent posts about the declining quality, inconsistent

What Value Are The Cruise Critic Message Boards For Luxury Travelers?

Goldring Travel December 26, 2008

On December 23, 2008, the same day politicians make announcements so that media does not pick up on less than positive news, Mark Conroy, President of Regent Seven Seas Cruises took the extraordinary step of posting an open letter on Cruise Critic trying to explain what is going on at Regent. (I will post that in a seperate

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Update on SeaDream Yacht Club – Smooth Seas and Stability Promised

And Now for Some Good News – Seabourn’s First Wave of New Crew-in-Training Has Arrived

Oceania Cruises “Historic Price Reductions” – Some Incredible Deals!

Pimental Departs Sea Dream Yacht Club (And What is Old is New Again).

Regent Seven Seas Cruises – Complimentary Tours Included on 35 Sailings…A Truly “All Inclusive” Cruise Experience!

Postings on Cruise Message Boards and Blogs: The Difference Between Constructive Opinion and Personal Attacks

Seabourn and Regent – Experiencing Shore Experiences

Even When Skiing Iamboatman Thinks About The Cruise Industry – Training and Consistency Is the Cornerstone.

An Open Letter from Mark Conroy, President of Regent Seven Seas Cruise s – A Refreshing Admission.

What Value Are The Cruise Critic Message Boards For Luxury Travelers?

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