Goldring Travel’s Antarctica Expedition on the Scenic Eclipse (February 2022) – Part VI – Reflections, Review, and the End of an Epic Luxury Expedition

Goldring Travel March 11, 2022

I was more than happily surprised at my Scenic Eclipse expedition. I wasn’t really sure what my expectations were setting out; especially with Scenic Eclipse being a new product and Scenic Tours and Cruises being a company I had only limited dealings with. In the end, my expectations…even if they

Goldring Travel’s Antarctica Expedition on the Scenic Eclipse (February 2022) – Part V (The Culinary Experience – It Ain’t Cruise Cuisine!)

Goldring Travel February 27, 2022

Scenic Eclipse’s culinary approach, to a degree similar to its hotel vibe, offers an impressive variety of dining venues and cuisines within those venues; especially when you remember that there are only 200 guests and this is a true expedition ship. Corporate Chef Tom Goetter has brought his passion and

Goldring Travel’s Antarctica Expedition on the Scenic Eclipse (February 2022) – Part III(2) (First Impressions)

Goldring Travel February 22, 2022

First impressions can be tricky; especially when they are unexpected or different. This is especially true with a relatively new cruise or expedition company. So it is not surprising that my Scenic Eclipse’s first impressions are both. The unexpected has been so comforting and exciting. The different takes a bit

Goldring Travel’s Antarctica Expedition on the Scenic Eclipse (February 2022) – Part III (Aramburu – 18 Course Degustation Heaven)

Goldring Travel February 18, 2022

I have said for many years that a cruise/excursion is like a sandwich: The meat of it may be in the middle but the bread( the ports of embarkation and disembarkation) can really add flavor and texture to your travel experience. Buenos Aires, Argentina is most certainly at the top

Goldring Travel’s Antarctica Expedition on the Scenic Eclipse (February 2022) – Part II (Getting There)

Goldring Travel February 18, 2022

It has been a bit crazy with all of my recent travel and, of course, having just returned from French Polynesia nine days ago, getting into the Antarctica vibe has been a bit “interesting”. There are, actually, three overriding things that have kept my excitement a bit more reserved than

Goldring Travel’s Antarctica Expedition on the Scenic Eclipse (February 2022) – Part I (Enlightenment)

Goldring Travel February 10, 2022

The Scenic Eclipse is a luxury expedition ship that has been on my radar, but until now it was not really of great interest for my clients. That is until what I consider to be a big change happened this year. (More on that later!) And it is, in large

A Guide To Atlas Ocean Voyages: “Luxe-Adventure” Expedition Cruises

Goldring Travel October 5, 2020

You probably have not yet heard of Atlas Ocean Voyages; a new luxury expedition cruise line. But I believe you will be hearing quite a bit about it in the coming months. With there currently being 39 expedition vessels currently operating and another 67 on the way…that’s right 96 expedition

A Guide to Silversea Cruises: A Look Back…and a Fresh Look Forward

Goldring Travel October 1, 2020

It has been a while since I discussed Silversea Cruises and, to be honest, a lot has changed since then…and those changes have markedly improved both the ships and the service. So let’s dive in! Short Version: Silversea had floundered for many reasons through 2016, putting it near the bottom

Seabourn Delays the Seabourn Venture, Cancels Seabourn Quest’s Antarctica 2020/2021, and Seabourn Ovation/Encore Sailings Until January 2021.

Goldring Travel August 31, 2020

Seabourn announced today that due to COVID-19 construction and supply issues the Seabourn Venture’s Inaugural Voyage is being delayed from July 2021 to December 2021, with her delivery date now scheduled for December 1, 2021. Guests currently booked on the inaugural voyage for Seabourn Venture will be offered the opportunity

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