Goldring Travel Experiences Via Natura’s Galapagos Ultra-Luxury Mega Catamaran: Hermes – Part III: A Luxury Yacht? A Small Cruise Ship? An Expedition Ship? Maybe All Three!: More Details. Let’s Review!

Goldring Travel May 23, 2026

Want to listen to this article? Head over to MakingWavesArticles.com, click on the article, and the “Play”. Having settled in the Via Natura’s motoryacht MY Hermes expedition yacht, it is easy to say that a “five-day”, but really three substantive day experience, on this ship and the Galapagos just isn’t

Aurora Expeditions – Antarctica, South Georgia, and The Falklands – October 2024: Part I

Goldring Travel August 6, 2024

Goldring Travel is returning to Antarctica, South Georgia and The Falklands on October 24, 2024, on a twenty-one-day expedition on Aurora Expeditions. It is an early-season experience yet it affords a number of unique opportunities. Why the heck would I be doing this? I mean it is well before all

Seabourn Charters Both Seabourn Venture & Seabourn Pursuit to APT (Australian Pacific Touring Group): What Does It Mean?

Goldring Travel February 22, 2024

It was somewhat quietly announced yesterday that APT (Australian Pacific Touring Group) will be chartering both of Seabourn’s expedition ships, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit. However, the duration of the charters and/or if they are based upon particular sailings or lengths of time is unclear. According to multiple sources (Cruise

Silversea Cruises’ Silver Nova – Goldring Travel Checks Her Out: Brilliant in Most Respects…Plus Pisco & Paracas, Peru

Goldring Travel January 27, 2024

My cruise on Silversea’s Silver Nova has finally become a cruise! We thankfully departed Callao, Peru after two days there. The first thing I noticed is Silver Nova provides an exceptionally smooth cruising experience, even in two-to-three-meter swells. And I haven’t noticed any shaking when docking early in the morning or

Silversea’s Silver Endeavour – Antarctica (Getting Home Flying The Drake Passage)

Goldring Travel December 4, 2023

This, my seventh expedition to Antarctica, was definitely different from my previous ones. There are really two things that my Fly the Drake Passage experience set it apart and one can see them as, “Hey, this is perfect for me!” or “I want a longer and more immersive experience;” a very

Silversea’s Silver Endeavour – Antarctica (The Magic is Different Every Time!)

Goldring Travel November 26, 2023

This has been a very busy yet relatively short expedition in Antarctica. It, as always, leaves me with a desire – no, need – to return yet again. The sense of wonderment, enormity, beauty, power, calm, quiet, mind-blowing nature, inner peace, and so much more is just something I cannot

Silversea’s Silver Endeavour – Antarctica (Getting There: An Expedition of Its Own!)

Goldring Travel November 24, 2023

This is the start of my seventh expedition to Antarctica; brought about by Silversea wanting me to have a “Fly the Drake” experience. Let’s just say my Antarctica “Fly the Drake” Expedition on Silversea’s Silver Endeavour truly started out as an expedition of its own! More importantly, it clearly shows

The Drake Passage: Sail or Fly-the-Drake. Which is Better and Why?

Goldring Travel November 14, 2023

To “Fly the Drake or Sail the Drake?” That is the question! Let’s try to answer the question, keeping in mind that due to new availability, ultimately, it is a personal choice. But drilling down – rather than jumping to conclusions – I will assist you in making the best

Silversea Luxury Cruises to Alaska – Three Styles and Many Options!

Goldring Travel October 27, 2023

I was recently asked by a major travel magazine what I thought were the top cruise lines for an Alaska vacation. It got me thinking…as I do! The question of which are the “best” cruise lines for Alaska really depends on the guest’s desires, as there is a balance between

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