Early Spring 2026 Newsletter (Yacht Edition)   Hello! Four Seasons Yachts, Ritz-Carlton Yachts, Orient Express Yachts, Terra Nova Expeditions, Explora Journeys, Sea Cloud, and Century are all discussed in this Newsletter.  But first… After almost three years of what seems like, to both you and

If you (A) have never been to Antarctica, (B) have been and want to go again, or (C) have been but want a more “get out there” experience on a unique ship, plus the option to spend time on a sailing yacht for the ultimate in private experiences, join Goldring

Last week, Seabourn announced it was discontinuing its submarine program as part of its expedition experience due to stricter regulations, the high cost of operating them, guest dissatisfaction, and the failure of guests to shell out $900-$1,000 per guest for a less than one-hour experience.  Right up front: When the

Living in Truckee, I have received a number of emails and texts about the Castle Peak avalanche tragedy, so I am kind of giving an update from my perspective. (And, yes, I am fine and was hunkered down at home with Southside through the storm.) It is all very fresh

Is this another time Eric Goldring is going to be “Making Waves”? Good question! What is certain is that a major shareholder of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, owner of Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas, certainly is.  The issue is simple: Royal Caribbean (owner of Royal Caribbean,

It is exciting times at Explora Journeys! And Explora Journeys has invited me to Explora III’s Naming Ceremony at the brand new MSC Cruise Terminal in Barcelona on August 1, 2026, immediately after arriving on a Pre-Maiden Voyage journey which departs Rome on July 29, 2026. As the rave reviews

I am pleased to announce the Goldring Travel 19-Day Luxury Culinary & Cultural Immersive Journey through China starting on October 4, 2027.  Goldring Travel has curated a once-in-a-lifetime experience, which includes Beijing, Chongqing, and Shanghai, along with many places you would not otherwise see, except by sailing down the Yangtze

My experience on Ecoventura’s Yacht Theory exceeded my expectations in almost every way. How’s that for a start of a Goldring Travel review?! Ecoventura promotes itself as being Relais & Chateaux. It is worth mentioning that being Relais and Chateau does not mean it is the height of luxury or

I was approached by Ecoventura to experience its unique Relais & Chateaux approach to the Galapagos when I was there this past October, asking to literally jump off one ship and onto one of its yachts. As tempting as it was, my schedule didn’t allow me to do that. But