By Eric Goldring
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
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
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
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.
I had a long conversation with Prestige Cruise Holdings today and, before I give the details, I would like to say that I am quite impressed with how Regent Seven Seas is now responding to the situation. It is, it would seem, a refreshing return to the former Radisson levels
Here is a great opportunity for those Regent loyalists to experience Seabourn in what is about as close to a head-to-head opportunity as possible. And Goldring Travel is going to guarantee you are going to find Seabourn to be a superior overall cruise experience. The terms of the challenge are
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has just announced a 0% Single Supplement on the following voyages for a limited time: Seven Seas Voyager in the Baltic SeaRT Economy Airfare, Shore Excursions Included!July 10 – 7 nights – Copenhagen to Stockholm – all-inclusive fares from $5,550 per suiteJuly 17 – 7 nights
I have heard again from Prestige Cruise Holdings with an update on the Regent Seven Seas Voyager which had its starboard pod damaged when entangled by fishing net after departing Singapore. The technicians arrived in Cochin, India as scheduled and conducted a “thorough inspection”. Unfortunately it revealed the damage is
Forbes Traveler has posted an article World’s Best Cruises, Period. and, while it does have some useful information, it left me scratching my head. I knew things weren’t right when I read that NCL had the “Best Overall Vibe”. That is the cruise line detailed just last night on “Cruises,
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