Expeditions, Nature and Helicopters

Goldring Travel November 2, 2019

Let’s talk about helicopters and expedition cruises. Sounds pretty cool, doesn’t it? With Scenic Cruises having its new ship, Scenic Eclipse, and Crystal Cruises having its new ship, Crystal Endeavor, being delivered shortly, and they both have incorporated helicopters as part of their expedition experiences, this is an issue that really needs to be addressed.

Kayaking While Cruising Antarctica to Alaska – It Will Change Your Perspective.

Goldring Travel May 15, 2019

I spend a lot of time writing articles about luxury cruises and expedition cruises, but I think not enough on another form of boating: Kayaking. When I was young I would canoe the lakes of Vermont and Upstate New York. I loved the sound of the water hitting the hull, the breeze (hopefully) on my

Expedition Ship Orders Explode…And So Do the Problems with Small Shipyards and New Expedition Companies.

Goldring Travel November 15, 2018

It has just been announced that the delivery of Scenic’s Eclipse has, yet again, been delayed; this time due to labor and financial strife at the Uljanik shipyard in Croatia as well as the related walk-off by the specialist engine and systems commissioning workers. Scenic Eclipse – Delayed Again Now it is claimed the Scenic Eclipse

Silversea Cruises & Royal Caribbean – Synergies Both Financial and Operational Result in RCI’s 66% Stake in Silversea Cruises

Goldring Travel June 14, 2018

It was announced today that Royal Caribbean Cruises will acquire 66% of Silversea Cruises, bringing both something each needed. I think it is going to be a very good things for both parties…and that is something that rarely happens. I will, of course, focus on the luxury end of things; with some historical perspective. Silversea

Silversea Expedition Cruises – Exotic Journeys Focus on “The Journey” – Silver Discoverer Indonesia/Myanmar Expedition: Part VIII (Myanmar – Developing Tourism & Finding Nemo Again)

Goldring Travel November 20, 2016

Our journey on the Silversea Expedition’s Silver Discoverer cruise through the Mergui Archipeligo continues with arrival off the coast of Pu Nala Island and Bo Cho Village (also referred to as Bo Cho Island and Ma Kyone Galet) where the Myanmar and Thai governments coordinated the “resettlement” of the Mokan (Sea Gypsy) people. Mergui Archipelago,

Silversea Expedition Cruises – Exotic Journeys Focus on “The Journey” – Silver Discoverer Indonesia/Myanmar Expedition: Part VII (Myanmar – No Complaints!)

Goldring Travel November 19, 2016

The next day marked a rather dramatic change in our cruise on the Silversea Expeditions Silver Discoverer. We left Indonesia and set sail for Myanmar; but not the Myanmar visited by ocean and river cruise lines. We are headed to the Mergui Archipelago far to the south. It was a lazy morning at sea, but

Silversea Expedition Cruises – Exotic Journeys Focus on “The Journey” – Silver Discoverer Indonesia/Myanmar Expedition: Part VI (What is an Expedition Cruise? Why am I Here?)

Goldring Travel November 17, 2016

The Silversea Silver Discoverer departed the port city of Belawan, Indonesia for the northern tip of North Sumatra and the city of Banda Aceh, Indonesia which was devastated by the tsunami on December 26, 2004; effectively destroying most of it and claiming an estimate 250,000 lives. Our short time in Banda Aceh was eye-opening, but

Silversea Expedition Cruises – Exotic Journeys Focus on “The Journey” – Silver Discoverer Indonesia/Myanmar Expedition: Part II (Ship Happens: Singapore Day 2)

Goldring Travel November 11, 2016

Today the Silversea Silver Discoverer was to arrive in Singapore after her dry-docking and sail off, with me aboard, of course, to Indonesia. Well…Ship Happens! Not happening. At least not today. Raffles Hotel After my morning adventure (discussed below) I returned to my Noel Coward Personality Suite at Raffles Hotel here in Singapore to gather

Silversea Expedition Cruises – Exotic Journeys Focus on “The Journey” – Silver Discoverer Indonesia/Myanmar Expedition: Part III (Ship Happens: Singapore Day 2)

Goldring Travel November 11, 2016

Be Wary of Booking Your Travel Online: A Personal Story

Goldring Travel September 1, 2016

A little warning about using Online Booking Websites. I know many of you think that using online booking engines provides you with convenience and empowerment. Alas, what you see may not be what you are really getting…and it might even cause you not to take that once-in-a-lifetime trip! Silversea Silver Discoverer Yesterday I was arranging

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