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America’s Majestic Untamed Frontier

A week of praise and wonder awaits along Alaska’s wild coast as you glide by deep green forests, see abundant wildlife and visit quaint fishing villages from Juneau to Ketchikan. As you get away with God on a Christian Cruise to this vast landscape of majestic mountains, rugged glaciers, and frontier history you'll take in awe-inspiring scenery that proclaims the Creator's glory in every direction. 

Glacier Bay

Snow-speckled mountains and stunning glaciers, like the 21-mile-long Margerie Glacier, provide some of the most awe-inspiring scenery.

Hubbard Glacier

North America’s longest tidewater glacier is famed for its massive icebergs and known for its rapid advancement and dramatic iceberg calving.

Icy Strait Point

Stroll along lush, green trails through the Tongass rainforest and take time to visit the museum and learn about Alaska’s salmon cannery industry.

Learn about Alaska’s past and encounter wildlife in this port showcasing a blend of lush landscapes with Russian and Native American influences.

This state capital offers visitors fresh seafood as well as outdoor adventures including glacier hikes, wildlife sightings, whale-watching tours and much more.

This beautiful city boasts sport fishing, fresh seafood and rich Native Alaskan culture. See intricately carved totem poles and explore gold rush attractions.

Puget Sound

Tour the historic towns, breathtaking scenery and natural wonders with miles of rocky shores, that are home to hundreds of fish species, birds and mammals.

Victoria B.C.

This charming port blends city life and nature. Have high tea in an English garden and go whale watching while absorbing the influence of First Nations culture.

Explore this vibrant metropolis nestled in nature. Visit iconic sites like Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, and the birthplaces of Amazon and Starbucks.

Discover an enchanting town where thousands flocked during the Klondike Gold Rush. Meander down historic boardwalks and enjoy the local arts.

Scenic Cruising Stephens Passage

The best shortcut in the world cuts through the stunning landscape of Southeast Alaska. The area is teeming with wildlife, majestic mountains and glaciers.

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The crisp fresh air, breathtaking scenery and unforgettable destinations make Alaska a bucket-list destination for travelers from around the world. Imagine all the unforgettable moments waiting for you.

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European Elegance in B.C.

Enjoy the gourmet restaurants, fashionable boutiques and abundant gardens of Victoria. This is regularly voted as a must-visit destination.

Aerial Tour Over Glacial Icefields

“Flightsee” in a floatplane over the beautiful Juneau Icefield. See unforgettable blue meltwater pools, deep glacial crevasses and plenty of wildlife.

Fishing for Salmon

Taste the freshest salmon, then bring some home. This once-in-a-lifetime excursion will provide enough delectable salmon to enjoy for the rest of the year.

Historic Creek Street in Ketchikan

Walk past the colorful storefronts and get caught up in the Old West charm in a downtown built on stilts. Pop into KetchiCandies for some world-famous sweets.

Hot Chocolate in Glacier Bay

Cozy up on deck with a hot beverage as your ship glides past glacial ice walls. Watch for calving—when huge icebergs break off and slip into the water.

Hot Chocolate in Tracy Arm Inlet

Sea Lions, Whales and Bears, Oh My!

Incredible wildlife is visible throughout the Inside Passage. Keep your eyes out for whales and porpoises. Along the coast, watch for grizzlies, moose and elk.

Twisted Fish Company Alaskan Grill

Dine on fresh king crab legs, salmon, halibut and more. The views are just as incredible with soaring windows overlooking the impossibly blue Gastineau Channel.

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"Everyone went out on the deck and sang How Great Thou Art. A ray of sunshine broke through the skies. God was showing off! What a moment!"

"The cruise was fabulous. It’s just amazing the closeness you feel toward people you’ve never met before. It’s like finding a family member you didn’t know you had and having an instant connection."

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Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage Cruise

November 7, 2019 by KC Burks

The Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage was created as a fundraiser to support students in schools at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the long-running  music and empowerment-themed event generally features more than 50 plus live entertainment acts, seminars, daily inspiration, celebrities, and fun theme nights.  Cabins are going fast!

We will be sailing aboard ROYAL CARIBBEAN’s Independence of the Seas, departure is from Miami, Florida on Saturday, April 27, 2024 returning on Saturday, May 4, 2024

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• Seabourn’s Antarctica Revisited – Part III (Ushuaia and The Drake Passage – Are We There Yet?)
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• Seabourn Sojourn in Alaska – Part 1 (Getting There)
• Seabourn Sojourn in Alaska – Part II (Calm Seas, Great Views, but a Rough Start)
• Seabourn Sojourn in Alaska – Part III (A Seabourn Moment and “Such a Hike. Oy!”)
• Seabourn Sojourn in Alaska – Part IV (Tourism, Tracy Arm, Kayaking and a Duck)
• Seabourn Sojourn in Alaska – Part V (Seabourn Ventures: Inian Islands, Icy Strait and College Fjord)
• Goldring Travel’s 2019 Culinary & Cultural Cruise -Part I (Getting There…Oy Vey…and Copenhagen)
• Goldring Travel’s 2019 Culinary & Cultural Cruise -Part II (Seabourn Signature Suite & Gothenburg, Sweden)
• Goldring Travel’s 2019 Culinary & Cultural Cruise -Part III (Olso & Sandefjord, Norway…Getting Culinary – Norwegian, Sushi and Earth & Ocean…and Discussing Whaling!)
• Goldring Travel’s 2019 Culinary & Cultural Cruise -Part IV (Newcastle upon Tyne, Thomas Keller and Complimentary Wines)
• Goldring Travel’s 2019 Culinary & Cultural Cruise -Part V (Invergordon, Scotland – Glenfiddich Whisky!)
• Goldring Travel’s 2019 Culinary & Cultural Cruise -Part VI (Scrabster, Scotland and Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland – Who Knew?)
• Goldring Travel’s 2019 Culinary & Cultural Cruise -Part VII (Goldring Travel Grand – Scottish & English – Culinary Event, Galley Market Brunch & More)
• Goldring Travel’s 2019 Culinary & Cultural Cruise -Part VIII (Bremerhaven and The Kiel Canal, Germany)
• Goldring Travel’s 2018 Culinary & Cultural Cruise – Part I (Getting Ready and Looking Forward)
• Goldring Travel’s 2018 Culinary & Cultural Cruise – Part II (Barcelona and Mahon, Menorca)
• Goldring Travel’s 2018 Culinary & Cultural Cruise – Part III (Monaco and Portovenere, Italy)
• Goldring Travel’s 2018 Culinary & Cultural Cruise – Part IV (Rome and Amalfi, Italy)
• Goldring Travel’s 2018 Culinary & Cultural Cruise – Part V (Syracusa, Sicily and Crotone, Italy…and Chef David )
• Goldring Travel’s 2018 Culinary & Cultural Cruise – Part VI (Corfu, Greece – A Culinary & Cultural Day to Remember!)
• Goldring Travel’s 2018 Culinary & Cultural Cruise – Part VII (The Seabourn Chefs Let Loose! and Katakalon, Greece)
• Goldring Travel’s 2017 Culinary & Cultural (Food & Wine) Cruise – Part I (Getting There and Getting On With It)
• Goldring Travel’s 2017 Culinary & Cultural (Food & Wine) Cruise – Part II (Tangier, Morocco: Why It Is “Culinary & Cultural”; Not “Food & Wine”)
• Goldring Travel’s 2017 Culinary & Cultural (Food & Wine) Cruise – Part III (Cadiz and Portimao : Sherry, Cocktails, Cheese…and a Mixology Competition!)
• Goldring Travel’s 2017 Culinary & Cultural (Food & Wine) Cruise – Part IV (Incredible Private Cooking Demonstration and Fireworks in Gibraltar)
• Goldring Travel’s 2017 Culinary & Cultural (Food & Wine) Cruise – Part VI (Tapas…And I Mean Tapas!)  
• Goldring Travel’s 2017 Culinary & Cultural (Food & Wine) Cruise – Part VII (The Famous Food & Wine Event: Chef’s Nine Court Tastin g)
• Goldring Travel’s 2016 Culinary & Cultural (Food & Wine) Cruise on the Seabourn Quest – Part I
• Goldring Travel’s 2016 Culinary & Cultural (Food & Wine) Cruise on the Seabourn Quest – Part II (British Wine Tour and More)
• Goldring Travel’s 2016 Culinary & Cultural (Food & Wine) Cruise on the Seabourn Quest – Part III (Torquay, Pokémon Go and Little Things)
• Goldring Travel’s 2016 Culinary & Cultural (Food & Wine) Cruise on the Seabourn Quest – Part IV (Stornoway, Scotland and Smoked Salmon)
• Goldring Travel’s 2016 Culinary & Cultural (Food & Wine) Cruise on the Seabourn Quest – Part V (Kirkwall, Ullapool, Whiskey and the Kindness of a Stranger)
• Goldring Travel’s 2016 Culinary & Cultural (Food & Wine) Cruise on the Seabourn Quest – Part VI (Oban, Greenock and Belfast – Seabourn Moments!)
• Goldring Travel’s 2016 Culinary & Cultural (Food & Wine) Cruise on the Seabourn Quest – Part VII (Belfast, Liverpool – And Another Seabourn Moment!)
• Part I (A Look Back and A Look Forward)
• Part II (Copenhagen & The First Day)
• Part III (Flam & Alesund)
• Part IV (Slovlaer and Tromso)
• Part V (Honningsvag) – Ventures By Seabourn
• Part VI (Sea Days & Private Culinary Events)
• ​Part VI (Bergen, Stavanger & The Last Two Culinary Events: Shopping with the Seabourn Chef and A Cheese Tasting)
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• Take Off…and A Fresh Perspective 
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• The First 24 Hours and Ihhabela, Brazil 
• The Little Things (Paranagua and Porto Belo, Brazil) 
• Seabourn Quest’s Chef Creates An Incredible Tasting Event 
• The Event: Montevideo, Uruguay- Caviar, Caviar and Sturgeon ​
• Part II (Perspective)
• Part III (Storms A Brewing…And A Double Rainbow!)
• Part IV (Fish & Chips…And A Great Beer)
• Part V (Cork, Ireland and a Lucky Leprechaun Named Darina Allen)
• ​Part VI (A Day at Sea with Special Events…And Then A Most Charming Port )
• Part VII (Bordeaux- Day 1)
• Part VII (Bordeaux- Day 2: Chateau Margaux and Chateau Lynch-Bages)
• Part VIII (Relaxing and “Basque”ing)
• Part IX (Shopping With The Chef)
• Part X (The Goldring Travel Food & Wine Tasting)
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• Oy, Such Problems!
• Doing So Much and Doing Nothing
• A Sea Day and Some Thoughts About The Dining Experiences
• Shopping with the Chef and Sicilian Seafood Experiences
• Malta and Food for Thought
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• The Food & Wine Tasting to Die For!
• Finding Pizza and What It Means to “Travel”
• 2009 Goldring Travel Food & Wine Cruise on the Seabourn Spirit
• Some Pre-Cruise Thoughts and My Plan
• The Start: It’s All About The Clothes???
• Walking With Wine In Venice
• Finally Onboard…Err, I Mean, Home!
• Split, Croatia: Shopping With the Chef & Chilling Out Seabourn Style
• Its About The Fish!
• Meeting Up With The Big Sister & Chef’s Surprises
• Some Final Thoughts
• Travelogue Part I
• Travelogue Part II
• Travelogue Part III (The Food & Wine Tasting!)
• Goldring Travel’s 2007 Seabourn Food & Wine Cruise
• Part VI – The Photos!
• The Inaugural & Maiden Voyage Travelogue
• The Inaugural & Maiden Voyage Travelogue – Part II
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• Seabourn Sojourn Inaugural and Maiden Voyage – Part XII – Some Videos and Photos
• The Ca’ Segredo Hotel Starts The Sojourn
• First Impressions
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• The Standard Suites – Part I
• The Standard Suites- Part II
• The Upper Suites
• (Amsterdam to Budapest) – Part I
• (Amsterdam to Budapest) – Part II
• (Amsterdam to Budapest) – Part III
• (Amsterdam to Budapest) – Part IV (Georg Breuer Riesling Tasting)
• (Amsterdam to Budapest) – Part VI
• (Amsterdam to Budapest) – Part VII (Bamberg Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting)
• (Amsterdam to Budapest) – Part VIII
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• AmaWaterways Mekong River Cruise – Radio Interview
• Part V (Getting There & Day 1: Hanoi)
• Part VI (Let the Tour Begin!)
• Part VII (Halong Bay…and A Monk)
• Part IX (The Ship)
• Part X (The Egg)
• Part XI (Happy Pizza)
• Part XII (The Killing Fields)
• Part XIII (Our Last Days)
• Review and Reflection of the 2012 AmaWaterways AmaLotus Vietnam and Cambodia Tour and Cruise

         – Avalon Myanmar – Myanmar River Cruise – April 2017

• Avalon Waterways Myanmar – Part I (March 2017
• Avalon Waterways – Myanmar – Part II (Getting Here & Getting It On)
• Avalon Waterways – Myanmar – Part III (Yangon – Day 2)
• Avalon Waterways – Myanmar – Part IV (Bhamo to Katha)

Avalon Waterways – Myanmar – Part V (Katha to Tigyang)

Avalon Waterways – Myanmar – Part VI (Kya Hnyat to Kyauk Myaung)

• Avalon Waterways – Myanmar – Part VII (Mingun to Mandalay)
• Avalon Waterways – Myanmar – Part VIII (Sagaing to Bagan)

Avalon Waterways – Myanmar – Part IX (The Ship: Avalon Myanmar)

Avalon Waterways – Myanmar (Burma) – Reflections: “Isn’t This Amazing!?”

   *Azamara Club Cruises – Azamara Journey – Singapore to Dubai (April 8, 2018)

• Azamara Club Cruises – Azamara Journey – April 8, 2018 (Singapore to Dubai) – Revisiting the (Upgraded) Experience
• Azamara Journey Asian Adventure – Part I (Getting There and Getting Set)
• Azamara Journey Asian Adventure – Part II (Initial Impressions and Myanmar)
• Azamara Journey Asian Adventure – Part III (“Cruise Global, Go Local” in Sri Lanka)
• Azamara Journey Asian Adventure – Part IV (The Culinary Experience)
• Azamara Journey Asian Adventure – Part V (Cochin, Goa & Mumbai, India)
• Azamara Journey Asian Adventure – Part VI – Reflections (Azamara Journey vs. Regent Seven Seas Voyager)

* Azamara Quest – Southeast Asia and Japan (February 2015)

•  Azamara Club Cruises in Asia – Is it Amazing? Part I
• Azamara Club Cruises in Asia – Is it Amazing? Part II
• Azamara Club Cruises in Asia – Is it Amazing? Part III (Bali and Komodo Island) 
• Azamara Club Cruises in Asia – Is it Amazing? Part IV (Upscale Meets ????)
• Azamara Club Cruises in Asia – Is it Amazing? Part V (Manila, Philippines – By Day and AzAmazing Evening) 
• Azamara Club Cruises in Asia – Is it Amazing? Part V (Perspectives on Experiencing Developing Ports)
• Azamara Club Cruises in Asia – Is it Amazing? Part VI (Hualien, Taiwan and Okinawa – The Kindness of Strangers)
• Azamara Club Cruises in Asia – Is it Amazing? Part VII (Doing It On Your Own – Part A – Dontonbori, Osaka)
• Azamara Club Cruises in Asia – Is it Amazing? Part VIII (Doing It On Your Own – Part B – Kyoto – Why You Can’t Rely Only On Guidebooks or TripAdvisor!)
• Celebrity Xperience – The Galapagos- Part I
• Celebrity Xperience In The Galapagos- Part II (Getting There, Pre-Cruise, Baltra & Black Turtle Cove, Santa Cruz Island
• Celebrity Xperience In The Galapagos- Part III (More Than You Expect)
• Celebrity Xperience In The Galapagos- Part IV (Sea Lions & Boobies & Penguins, Oh My!)
• Celebrity Xperience In The Galapagos- Part V (The Attack of the Flightless Cormorant…and Other Cool Stuff!)
• Celebrity Xperience In The Galapagos- Part VI (Incredible Birding, Baby Sea Lions and So Much More)
• Celebrity Xperience In The Galapagos- Part VII (Reflections & Updates on the Ships – Including the new Celebrity Flora – and What to Consider.)              

– How Close to Luxury Can Celebrity’s Smallest Ship Get? – Part I – How Close to Luxury Can Celebrity’s Smallest Ship Get? Part II – How Close to Luxury Can Celebrity’s Smallest Ship Get? Part III – How Close to Luxury Can Celebrity’s Smallest Ship Get? Part IV – How Close to Luxury Can Celebrity’s Smallest Ship Get? – Some Final Observations and Thoughts

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– How Upscale to Luxury is a Celebrity Cruise Experience? – Part I – How Upscale to Luxury is a Celebrity Cruise Experience? – Part II – How Upscale to Luxury is a Celebrity Cruise Experience? The Review – Part III

– Celebrity Solstice 2008 Inaugural Cruise – Part I – Celebrity Solstice 2008 Inaugural Cruise – Part II

Celebrity Summit “Solticized” – A Ship Inspection (2012)

– Lisbon to Monaco: Crystal As a “Move Up” & “Move Over” Luxury Option – Part I – Lisbon to Monaco: Crystal As a “Move Up” & “Move Over” Luxury Option – Part II – Lisbon to Monaco: Crystal As a “Move Up” & “Move Over” Luxury Option – Part III – Lisbon to Monaco: Crystal As a “Move Up” & “Move Over” Luxury Option – Part IV (Food & Wine!)

– Part I – Part II – Part III – Part IV – Part V – Part VI – Part VII – Part VIII – Part IX – Goldring Travel’s Pacific Exploration of Crystal Cruise’s Luxury Experience – “Reflections”

– Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 – A Winter Transatlantic Crossing on Her 10th Anniversary

– Immersing In fathom’s Social Impact Programs

– Cruising the Peruvian Amazon With G Adventures – Part I – Cruising the Peruvian Amazon With G Adventures – Part II – Cruising the Peruvian Amazon With G Adventures – Part III – Cruising the Peruvian Amazon With G Adventures – Part IV (What Group Travel Should Really Be About!)

– Norwegian Gem – Budget Cruises Pitching Luxury: You Don’t Get What You Pay For, You Only Think You Do.

– Paul Gauguin (2007)

– Princess Cruises Doesn’t Treat You Like Royalty; Celebrity Cruises Does! Which is a Better Value for the Upscale Cruise Guest? Part I – Celebrity Silhouette vs. -Royal Princess – Which Is A Better Value For The Upscale Cruise Guest? Part II: The Standard Veranda Staterooms – Celebrity Silhouette vs. Royal Princess – Which Is A Better Value For The Upscale Cruise Guest? Part III: Treating You Right From The Start – Celebrity Silhouette vs. Royal Princess – Which Is A Better Value For The Upscale Cruise Guest? Part IV: The Wine Lists Speak Volumes (As Do The Beverage Packages)

   Regent Seven Seas Voyager – August 2017

• Goldring Travel Revisits Regent Seven Seas Cruises (Seven Seas Voyager: Rome to Barcelona – August 1, 2017)
• Goldring Travel Revisits Regent Seven Seas Cruises (Seven Seas Voyager: Rome to Barcelona – August 1, 2017) – Getting There and First Impressions
• Goldring Travel Revisits Regent Seven Seas Cruises (Seven Seas Voyager: Rome to Barcelona – August 1, 2017) – Part III (Florence and Ajaccio: Starting to Drill Down on the Regent Experience)
• Goldring Travel Revisits Regent Seven Seas Cruises (Seven Seas Voyager: Rome to Barcelona – August 1, 2017) – Part IV (La Spezia and Monaco: Consistent Inconsistencies and Misses)
• Goldring Travel Revisits Regent Seven Seas Cruises (Seven Seas Voyager: Rome to Barcelona – August 1, 2017) – Part V (Antibes and Marseilles: The Ensemble Experience, Cultural Wine “Tasting” and Sette Mari – Luxury Experiences for Sure)
• Goldring Travel Revisits Regent Seven Seas Cruises (Seven Seas Voyager: Rome to Barcelona – August 1, 2017) – Part VI (Palamos, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca & Valencia: Culinary Bliss..and Consistent Inconsistencies)
• Goldring Travel Revisits Regent Seven Seas Cruises (Seven Seas Voyager: August 1, 2017) – Caveat Emptor! Consistently Inconsistent: Not a “Six Star Luxury” Cruise Experience

– Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas Travelogue – Prologue – Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas – My First 24 Hours – Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas – A Hurricane Runs Through It…Almost – Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas Travelogue – The Last Days …

– Italy and Corisca 2014 – Part I – Italy and Corisca 2014 – Part II (Getting There, The Stateroom and First Impressions) – Italy and Corisca 2014 – Part III (“You Can’t Teach Five Star Service” and Bonafacio, Corsica) – Italy and Corisca 2014 – Part IV (Calvi, Monaco, Portofino, Porto Azzurro…and Stale Bread) – Italy and Corisca 2014 – Part V (My Last Day…and How The Chef’s Team Makes It Happen)

• Silversea Expedition Cruises – Silver Discoverer Indonesia/Myanmar Expedition: Part I
• Silversea Expedition Cruises –Silver Discoverer Indonesia/Myanmar Expedition: Part II (Singapore & Raffles Hotel)
• Silversea Expedition Cruises – Silver Discoverer Indonesia/Myanmar Expedition: Part III (Ship Happens: Singapore Day 2)
• Silversea Expedition Cruises –  Silver Discoverer Indonesia/Myanmar Expedition: Part IV (The Ship Arrives)
• Silversea Expedition Cruises –  Silver Discoverer Indonesia/Myanmar Expedition: Part V (The Expedition Begins – Orangutans & Jimmy Buffett)
• Silversea Expedition Cruises – Silver Discoverer Indonesia/Myanmar Expedition: Part VI (What is an Expedition Cruise? Why am I Here?)
• Silversea Expedition Cruises – Silver Discoverer Indonesia/Myanmar Expedition: Part VII (Myanmar – No Complaints!)
• Silversea Expedition Cruises – Silver Discoverer Indonesia/Myanmar Expedition: Part VIII (Myanmar – Developing Tourism & Finding Nemo Again)

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• December 10, 2021

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Announcing the new 2022 goldring travel culinary & cultural cruise – october 2022.

I am excited to announce the 2022 Goldring Travel Culinary & Cultural Cruise sailing on October 2, 2022 on the Windstar Star Legend. It is an exclusive small group limited to no more than 18 guests.

Departing from Istanbul, Turkey – but not before experiencing the first Private Culinary & Cultural Event will be held (detailed below) – we will visit a number of ports in Turkey and Greece before we arrive in beautiful Santorini for an amazing day of wine tastings and a paired lunch (details below)…finishing up with an amazing sunset and glass of wine overlooking the caldera. Not done, after transiting the Corinth Canal (very cool) and visiting more of Greece – including an overnight in Rhodes (can you say “Party!”), we arrive in Israel for two nights and three days, where our final Culinary & Cultural Events are planned to be happening.  

I really like the itinerary’s combination of diversity and interconnection of the ports as well as the ability to delve into the antiquities, religions, culinary delights, wines, shopping and/or laid-back approach to life mixed with just enough cosmopolitan style.  ( This is a longer cruise, but not to worry, if you prefer you can join for the first or second eight day segments (Istanbul to Athens or Athens to Haifa).  And, of course, Goldring Travel Culinary & Cultural Cruises are not a “joined at the hip” sort of thing, so you will have plenty of time to yourself and to bow out of any event. )

• October 2 – Istanbul – Private Special Pre-Cruise Event Before Boarding – Depart 5:00 PM
• October 3 – Canakkale, Turkey 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• October 4 – Mykonos, Greece 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• October 5 – Kusadasi, Turkey 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM ( Windstar Special Event: An Evening at Ephesus Included )
• October 6 – Bodrum, Turkey 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• October 7 – Santorini, Greece – Private Special  Event – 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• October 8 – At Sea
• October 9 – Delphi 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM 
• October 9 – Transit Corinth Canal 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 
• October 10 – Athens (Piraeus), Greece 12:10 AM – 5:00 PM
• October 11 – Mykonos, Greece 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• October 12 – Heraklion, Greece 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• October 13 – Rhodes, Greece 12:00 PM – Overnight
• October 14 – Rhodes, Greece Depart 12:00 PM
• October 15 – Limassol, Cyprus 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• October 16 – Ashdod (for Jerusalem), Israel 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM ( Private Culinary Luncheon )
• October 17 – Haifa, Israel 7:00 AM – Overnight
• October 18 – Haifa, Israel Disembark 7:00 AM

So what are the Goldring Travel Special Events ?  

Istanbul, Turkey – Yes, it is technically before the cruise, but you can’t skip this amazing city. I have spent a good bit of time here and it always grabs me.  The itinerary is as follows:

• We will be picked up at the pier early in the morning by a   private yacht  accompanied by two guides (cultural and culinary) for a  cruise the Bosporus   including a  delicious traditional Turkish breakfast   (with Turkish tea and coffee) as we viewing many historical sites and learning a bit about Turkey’s history and cultures. This will allow you to see many parts of Istanbul normally not seen in a single day. The yacht has beautiful exterior and interior seating, bathroom and plenty of room to both relax and take in the extraordinary views.

• We will then return to the pier and be picked up in a minibus to visit (with Fast Track – so no lines) the  Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Yerebatan Sarayi   (the underground cisterns…and one of my favorite places in Istanbul).  Even if you have been to these sites before, it has been years, the restoration of Hagia Sophia is well along and these sites are well worth revisiting.
• Next up is   lunch at a wonderful Istanbul restaurant frequented by locals . Here we will not only have  a full Goldring Travel culinary experience , but we will enjoy the traditional Turkish raki and Turkish wines.  
• After lunch we will head to the  Grand Bazaar .  
• For those of you who want a full shopping experience you will have about 2 hours to bargain for rugs, leather, antiques, watches (real or real fakes), etc.
• For those who wish to experience a  Turkish hamam (Turkish Bath) , we will depart the Bazaar after a quick look and head to the hamam.
• We will then arrive back at the Star Legend for a later boarding.

Note : I would suggest you spend at least two extra days in Istanbul as there is so much more to see and do, including possible visits (on your own) to Topkapi Palace, the Spice Bazaar, the Galata Tower, Taksim Square, the Flower Passage or, possibly, some of the areas such as Ortakoy that we will cruise by on our tour.  I am happy to assist and arrange a private guide if you like.

Santorini, Greece –  I have arranged for a very interesting tour of a good portion of the island…by way of visits to  five (5) different unique wineries  along with  a traditional Greek luncheon  with an   expert sommelier and guide . During the course of our journey  we will be tasting 20 different wines   paired with appropriate cheeses and local fare, as well as water. To get you a little familiar here is an  article  from eRobertParker.com from a few years ago referencing one of the wineries we will visit.

We will arrive in Santorini at 8:00 AM and take a tender to the Cable Car up to the town of Fira. There you will have about an hour to wander (or you can stay on the ship a bit longer) before we meet our sommelier and guide for our journey inland and south to the most prolific wine growing region of Santorini. The wineries have been selected due to their uniqueness rather than necessarily their notoriety as they range from cool caverns to spectacular views to one that combines an art gallery in a modern setting.  Our luncheon will be at one of the oldest vineyards on Santorini which has grown over the years into one of the largest and most diverse wineries, including Vinsanto…which, if you were part of Goldring Travel’s 2018 Culinary & Cultural Cruise, you have already enjoyed.

This will be a full day.  But as the ship does not depart until 8:00 p.m. depending how the day goes…and how much wine goes!…there will be a little bit of time to visit in Fira before heading back to the ship.

Haifa, Israel – This will be a multi-cultural, multi-religion, tour and culinary + wine experience that will bring a new perspective to not only Israel, but the interrelationship between all three aspects. More information to come, but I promise it will be unique and rewarding. 

Of course, in addition to the three off the ship Culinary & Cultural Events in Istanbul, Santorini and Haifa, there will be a number of other special events onboard the Windstar Star Legend including:

• Private Culinary Lunch – Where the Windstar Executive Chef get to have some fun reminding us of the culinary journey we have been experiences…along with a great wine pairings!
• Private Cooking Demonstration – This ain’t your ordinary cooking demonstration!
• Private Shopping with the Windstar Chef
• Private Cocktail and Wine Party
• Ya Never Know What Else!

As those who have experienced, or have wanted to experience, a Goldring Travel Culinary & Cultural Journey, there is no extra cost! That’s right, it is all included.

Speaking of all included, you may also have an all-included experience on the Star Legend; one of Windstar’s all-suite power yachts with no more than 312 guests.  If you loved the Seabourn triplets, Windstar as made them even better, with new restaurants, expanded spa and fitness centers, and they are virtually better than new.  I was recently on the Star Legend’s sistership, the Star Breeze. You can read all about the ship here:  Windstar Star Breeze Inaugural: Part Deux – V. Reflections 

It is also worth taking a moment to watch this short video on Windstar’s President, Chris Prelog . 

Prices start at only $8,759 per person including taxes or $10,023 per person including all taxes, beverages, gratuities, WiFi, and laundry.  Prices for either of the eight night segments are also available with both options. (All prices are subject to change and availability in any particular category is not guaranteed. This offer may be withdrawn at any time without notice.)

This is an extraordinary opportunity to get back to travel and to explore some of the most interesting culinary and cultural places in the world on an intimate ship, with intimate events, and in casual luxury on an all-suite Windstar yacht.

Capacity for this 2022 Goldring Travel Culinary & Cultural Journey is limited. So if you are interested, now is the time to book. (And, of course, if the price goes down I will get you the lower price!) So give me a call, send an email, text or even WhatsApp.

Interested in a Luxury Journey by Cruise, Expedition, or Land?

Contact goldring travel for truly expert advice, email:  [email protected] , us: (877) 2go-luxury or (530) 562-9232, uk: 020 8133 3450, aus: (07) 3102 4685, whatsapp: +1 732-693-8797, facebook:  goldring travel.

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