By Eric Goldring
I previously experienced Scenic Eclipse in Antarctica, and it remains one of my favorite expeditions. So, when I was invited to sail on its river cruise product, specifically Scenic Diamond, in Bordeaux, the combination of Scenic experience and Bordeaux wines was extremely enticing. When it married up with my disembarking
I was invited on Explora Journeys’ new Explora III for a “preview” (shakedown) cruise and her Naming Ceremony boarding in Civitavecchia, Italy, spending a day in Portofino, a day at sea (filled with meetings and presentations, so yes, “It is my job!”), and a day in Barcelona at the new
The startup of a new ship is always exciting. The startup of a new expedition line is even more so. Being on one of the first sailings is a truly unique experience. Being able to do so at incredibly low prices is the cherry on top! January 16, 2027: Classic
AI (Artificial Intelligence) is here and in a big way. And there is no doubt that it can be extremely valuable. But it has significant limitations, especially when trying to understand and then plan an expedition, safari, or luxury travel experience. In fact, over just the past few weeks, there
In April, during the Seatrade Cruise Global Conference, I had the opportunity to sit down for a private conversation with Ken Muskat, Managing Director of Scenic Group USA, to discuss the rapid expansion of Scenic Discovery Yachts, its little sister, Emerald Yachts, and Emerald River Cruises. The concept being presented
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
My first impressions of Via Natura’s MY Hermes are conflicted, but in a good way. Is it a superyacht? Is it a small cruise ship? Is it an expedition ship? Well, my first impression is that it is a bit of all three! MY Hermes is drop-dead gorgeous, but she
In no uncertain terms, Norwegian Cruise Lines Holdings (NCLH), the owner of Norwegian Cruise Lines, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, has been experiencing significant turmoil stemming from what clearly appears to be the very mismanagement and problematic treatment of its guests that I have been complaining about for
It is truly amazing to me how many options there are for visiting and experiencing the Galapagos, one of the most unique places on earth. I have been fortunate to experience the Galapagos three times, each unique unto itself: a 64-guest older ship; a 98-guest mass market ship; a 20-guest
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