Explora Journeys – A Few Modifications and Upgrades

Goldring Travel July 15, 2024

Explora Journeys has been a tremendous success, especially considering it has only been sailing for a little under a year. Before I go any further, I have to state that all – literally every one – of my clients that have experienced Explora Journeys rave about it. Seriously, they all give rave reviews. And most

What’s Happening at Silversea Cruises? A Lot!

Goldring Travel May 20, 2024

There is a lot happening at Silversea Cruises. Actually, it would be better to say, “still happening!” The most notable – at least for me – is that Silversea has continued to expand into the luxury cruise behemoth. Since its acquisition by Royal Caribbean, Silversea has taken on three new ships: Silver Ray (just last

Oceania Riviera in Japan – Discovering a Premium Experience: Part Five (Getting On, The Penthouse Suite Plus Nagoya, Kochi, Kagoshima, Cooking Class & La Reserve!)

Goldring Travel March 28, 2024

After my interesting, delicious, and fun time in Tokyo, Japan I boarded Oceania Riviera for an eleven-day journey around southern Japan. I set things up to have as close to a luxury experience on an Oceania cruise as possible. I paid for an upgrade to a Penthouse suite, paid for the Premium Beverage Package ($896),

Oceania Riviera in Japan – Discovering a Premium Experience: Part Four (Rough Seas!)

Goldring Travel March 27, 2024

You know what your mother used to say, “If you have nothing good to say, don’t say anything?” Well, I never listened to my mother! And, of course, you depend on me to be honest and accurate, so when I say something is fantastic it really is, and if there is a problem it similarly

Sea Cloud Cruises – Goldring Travel Checks out Sea Cloud Spirit in Costa Rica & Panama: Reflections

Goldring Travel March 6, 2024

Sea Cloud Spirit is a strikingly beautiful sailing ship that also has a “cool factor” as one’s mind begins to think of pirates and days slowly sailing the warm waters of the world. With its 26 sails all being operated by hand and sailors climbing netting, masts, and yardarms, there is a surprising combination of

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 Industry News, Seatrade, etc.), APT

Sea Cloud Cruises – Goldring Travel Checks out Sea Cloud Spirit in Costa Rica & Panama: The Ship is the Destination!

Goldring Travel February 19, 2024

As my sailing experience winds down, it just keeps popping into my head: Sea Cloud Spirit is the destination! As each day goes by, whether a Day Under the Sails or a stop along the way, my favorite thing to do is be on the ship. In my beautiful suite or wandering the decks or

Sea Cloud Cruises – Goldring Travel Checks out Sea Cloud Spirit in Costa Rica & Panama: “A License to Chill”

Goldring Travel February 12, 2024

With a nod to Jimmy Buffett (and James Bond), sailing on Sea Cloud Spirit gives you a “License to Chill.” The romance of sailing is all around you on Sea Cloud Spirit. There is something about the silence of the wind in her massive sails and the calming sound of the water lapping against her

Sea Cloud Cruises – Goldring Travel Checks out Sea Cloud Spirit in Costa Rica & Panama: Nautically Sexy!

Goldring Travel February 10, 2024

Sea Cloud Spirit is downright nautically sexy. She is both a new ship with all the modern conveniences and a brilliant homage to the sailing ships of yesteryear. Looking past this squarerigger’s impressive mast, yardarms, lines, and sails, the amount of teak (all decks are true teak with its wonderful texture and smell), lacquered wood

Silversea Cruises’ Silver Nova – Goldring Travel Checks Her Out: Reflections

Goldring Travel February 8, 2024

Silverseas’ Silver Nova is, in many ways, a next-generation cruise ship with many innovations, and, as a result, the guests are better dispersed, resulting in a wonderful sensation of space and privacy. There has been a lot of talk about Silver Nova’s asymmetrical design. It has resulted in what I believe is an extremely attractive

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