Fresh Reports Regarding Regent Seven Seas Post-Refurbishment Abound (Note: Some Interesting Discussion in the Comments)

Goldring Travel January 28, 2009

It seems like every day I am receiving Google alerts about yet another review, blog or travelogue by someone currently on a Regent cruise. My guess is that Regent is trying to quell some of the bad news of late by exposing chosen writers to write about their experiences…or at least encourage those that do

Regent Seven Seas Announces Plan For Big Improvements

Goldring Travel January 19, 2009

I know I seem to be beating on Regent Seven Seas Cruises and that, at times, it just seems unfair. So with this post I am conflicted. Do I cheer for Regent’s below mentioned commitments to improve its product or do I rehash what I have been saying for years: Regent does not deliver what

Regent Seas Seas Cruises Will Reduce, And Keep, Its Fleet At Three

Goldring Travel January 11, 2009

Regent has confirmed that its new ship is now further from reality than it had been. Granted with the present economy it is not surprising (and, to be sure, may well make some good economic sense), but there was so much “talk” about it by Regent that its now discussing the mothballing of the ship

An Open Letter from Mark Conroy, President of Regent Seven Seas Cruise s – A Refreshing Admission.

Goldring Travel December 26, 2008

On December 23, 2008 at 6:37 p.m. (at the close of business, so effectively on Christmas Eve) Mark Conroy, President of Regent Seven Seas Cruises took the unusual step of posting an open letter on Cruise Critic which was clearly in response to some of the now more consistent posts about the declining quality, inconsistent

Silversea – Lost at Sea????

Goldring Travel November 26, 2008

Every time I go to post something about Silversea Cruise Line, something else comes about that makes me shake my head. Not so long ago I posted about the Prince Albert II making a big play in Tahiti and French Polynesia. Well, scratch that out. That itinerary has been pulled. It is not surprising in

Regent’s New Prime 7 – A New Luxury Restaurant or Just an Extra Ordinary Eatery?

Goldring Travel November 25, 2008

So the news announced today by Regent Seven Seas is that it is about to install its new Prime 7 Steakhouse on its Voyager and Mariner ships. My question, to be honest, is “What, in real terms,is new and luxury?” This replacement for the lackluster and curious Asian-esque Lattitudes sounds physically appealing: a “rich pallete

Some Interesting Options…And The Seabourn Difference

Goldring Travel October 24, 2008

Some of you keep reading about Seabourn, but really don’t know what the ships are like. Let’s briefly compare a few ships, so you get the idea of how Seabourn can be so intimate and personalized. I have chosen three of the better quality ships, so the comparison is meaningful. Celebrity Solstice Regent Seven Seas

Regent Seven Seas Voyager – Rhodes Docking Mishap UPDATED

Goldring Travel October 22, 2008

It is reported today that Regent Seven Seas Voyager hit the dock in Rhodes, Greece today. From the limited information I have, it seems that there is 5 foot (3.5 meter) dent in the hull. As is standard operating procedure, the ship will not be able to sail until the classification society inspects and approves the

Concerns: Apollo Management and Prestige Cruise Holding (NCL, Regent Seven Seas and Oceania)

Goldring Travel October 15, 2008

I have hesitated to write about the effects of this poor economy on the cruise lines themselves because, in large part, we really don’t know what the long term effects will be. While the issues of last minute discounts and more close-in bookings (ala post 9/11) on less than full ships are not beyond possibilities,

A Rose By Any Other Name: Cheerleading (Yuk!) – Calling It Like It Is Would Be Nice! UPDATED

Goldring Travel October 9, 2008

On the last night of my Seabourn Spirit cruise, after enjoying much interplay with the waitstaff, it was time for dessert. The menus were passed out, the orders taken and then it was my turn. I asked for strawberry shortcake. The waiter was stunned as there was none on the menu. He offered this, he

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