Luxury Expedition Through Iceland & Greenland | World’s Greatest Cruises with Lynn Elmhirst

What if Greenland is not just ice… but culture, history, and living Arctic identity? In this episode of World’s Greatest Cruises, Lynn Elmhirst embarks on a luxury expedition aboard Seabourn Cruise, sailing from Iceland to the remote coasts of Greenland on a journey that goes far beyond scenery. Yes, there are towering icebergs and dramatic fjords. But this voyage is about much more than landscapes. It’s about meeting contemporary Inuit artists and understanding how Greenland’s traditions continue to evolve. Walking among Viking ruins that date back more than a thousand years. Kayaking through quiet fjords surrounded by immense Arctic cliffs. Descending beneath the surface in a submarine for a completely different perspective. Sampling Iceland’s distinctive local flavours. And, yes, taking part in a polar plunge. For me, this is what expedition cruising does best. It brings together landscape, culture, and shared discovery in a way that feels deeply connected to place. Chapters: 1:15 Seabourn Venture – Luxury Polar Expedition Ship 3:02 Reykjavik Food Tour – Tasting Icelandic Cuisine 5:40 Fermented Shark & Iceland’s Famous Lamb Hot Dog 7:17 Flying to Greenland & Boarding in the Arctic 8:44 Nuuk Art Museum & Indigenous Greenlandic Culture 13:50 Viking Ruins in Greenland – Erik the Red’s Settlement 16:00 Kayaking a 45‑Mile Arctic Fjord 18:22 Icebergs Up Close & Zodiac Champagne Toast 19:55 Polar Plunge in 2°C Arctic Water 22:14 Submarine Dive Beneath Greenland’s Ice 24:04 Seabourn Farewell Party & Arctic Reflections 🎧 Watch more episodes from the World’s Greatest Cruises Season 2 playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5Amuq2xLIPVsvlkvXaLplNOPY52AfMkU Thanks for watching! About World's Greatest Cruises World’s Greatest Cruises explores the wonder of discovering the world by water. More than any other way to travel, cruising is as much about the journey as the destination. The series reveals the ships, the people, the cultures, and the traditions that make travel by sea, river, and expedition voyage so compelling. About Lynn Elmhirst Lynn Elmhirst is an award‑winning travel journalist and television producer with a lifelong passion for cruising. Drawn to the authenticity of arriving by water and the rich maritime traditions of life at sea, Lynn shares the stories behind the ships and the destinations. Through behind‑the‑scenes access, cultural encounters, and expert insight, she brings viewers closer to the magic of exploring the world by water. 🛳️ Subscribe to the World’s Greatest Cruises and continue the journey through extraordinary destinations, rich cultures, and life-changing cruise experiences. World’s Greatest Cruises Resources Website: https://www.worldsgreatestcruises.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldsGreatestCruises https://www.facebook.com/lynn.elmhirst/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldsgreatestcruises/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/worlds-greatest-cruises https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-elmhirst-8738272/ #iceland #greenland #expeditioncruise #cruisetravel