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 IV (The Expedition Experience = Epic!)

Goldring Travel February 26, 2022

I have rewritten this article three – make that four – times…because Antarctica, the Scenic Eclipse, and the Expedition Team delivered some of the most amazing experiences. And remember this is my fourth – not first – expedition to “The Ice”. There were just too many truly epic moments. (Epic

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

Concerned About Traveling Too Soon by Cruise Ship? Take It From “The Cruise Guy”: Land Travel is a Great Option!

Goldring Travel September 22, 2020

Over the past months of dealing with the fallout from COVID-19, my time has not only been focused on the canceled cruises and travel plans, the rebooking of everything from seven day to World Cruises, following up on refunds and Future Cruise Credits (Oh Boy! Has that been fun!), trying

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

Seabourn and “The Thinning of the Herd”

Goldring Travel July 30, 2020

Right up front: A very minor trade paper has spun a rumor that Seabourn and Cunard may be for sale. According to an extremely well-placed source there is no truth to this. If you were to head over to the rumor-monger, “Trade Winds” you can only read the headline and

Seabourn’s 2022 World Cruise!

Goldring Travel July 20, 2020

As we all sit home craving to travel, Seabourn has announced a number of 2021 and 2022 cruises, including its 2022 World Cruise. And, I am really liking this one because it is very different from the past Seabourn World Cruises. The Seabourn Sojourn will not only visit 72 ports

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