By Eric Goldring
The response to my blog from so many people has been just fantastic. I, as well as so many readers and posters, are very appreciative. I know the Comment section of the blog is a bit cumbersome, so I am working on something new. As many of you know I
I know there has been great interest in the past days about what is Five Star Luxury cruising, so I was thinking (as I do) and… It is time to get out of discussing the “theory” and getting you on the ships. The Yachts of Seabourn, that is! Disclaimer (Don’t
For the past few days we have had some pretty interesting and honest discussion about the trials and tribulations at Regent Seven Seas Cruises. I am sure as you have read them you probably feel I am very negative about Regent. Well, guess what: You Are Wrong! Going back to
Some people are of the opinion that challenging Regent Seven Seas Cruises “Six Star Luxury” claim is, well,biased toward Seabourn or some other line. They even feel that such a challenge is an unfair or cruel attack on them, personally, or their happiness. To the contrary, the star rating system
I have debated whether to pose the question and then whether to post it. Cruise lines are not obligated to permit every travel agent to book clients on their cruises and, after this posting, it may be that Regent will say it is enough of Iamboatman. Or, just possibly, Regent
It is interesting how the media is transfixed on taking any kind of news and putting a negative spin on it. Well, actually it is not interesting, it is exhausting and unrealistic. While it is true that the maiden voyage of the Seabourn Odyssey sold out (actually there was a waitlist
The Seabourn Odyssey is taking shape! You can really see the similarity of profiles between the Odyssey and her older sisters, the Pride, Legend and Spirit. OK, who is going to be the first one to start counting windows and balconies to find their suite?! Just as a reminder, you
Azamara Cruises, which is the more upscale line operated by Celebrity and similar in many respects to Oceania, has decided to unbundle air from its pricing. According to Dondra Ritzenthaler, Celebrity’s senior vice president of sales, more than half of their guests have opted to take the air credit and
Earlier this week I had the opportunity, and pleasure, to visit Seabourn’s offices in Miami. I had the opportunity to visit with everyone: reservations, marketing, sales, tours and hotels, guest relations, the Seabourn Odyssey “command center”, etc. and, of course, the President, Pamela Conover. It was great putting faces to those
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