Luxury Cruises

Goldring Travel Experiences a Scenic Diamond River Cruise in Bordeaux, France – Part III + Review and Reflections

My Bordeaux river cruise on Scenic Diamond continued with a morning sail from Fort Medoc to Pauillac, France. As it is a famous name in the Médoc region of the Left Bank, I was very optimistic that I could have a great local wine tasting. I preface what follows: If you don’t know, you don’t...

Goldring Travel Experiences a Scenic Diamond River Cruise in Bordeaux, France – Part II

My journey through the Bordeaux region of France on Scenic Diamond continued at its very relaxed pace with a 9:45 AM start to a tour of a chateau in Saint-Émilion. There were three tour options: A visit to a sturgeon farm, a visit to an artisan flour mill, and the chateau visit for a wine...

Goldring Travel Experiences a Scenic Diamond River Cruise in Bordeaux, France - Part I

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 the naming ceremony of a...

Explora Journeys Explora III: Naming Ceremony, Her First Journey & Observations/Review

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 MSC Cruise Terminal, followed by...

Terra Nova Expeditions’ St. Helena (and Maybe a 6 Guest Sailing Yacht) Antarctica Expedition - Sail with Goldring Travel – January 16, 2027

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 Antarctica (10 Day/9 Night) Expedition...