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The creators provide a comprehensive review of their twenty four night cruise to Greenland and Iceland, categorizing their experiences into good, bad, and ugly segments. They highlight the positive aspects of the trip, including the unique, unchartered destinations that avoid massive tourist crowds, the epic natural landscapes like fjords and mountains, and the friendly local populations. They also praise specific excursions such as beer spas and geothermal baths, as well as the opportunity to see the Aurora Borealis and stunning sunsets. Regarding the negative aspects, the creators advise travelers to prepare for unpredictable weather, the inconvenience of tender ports which can be canceled due to waves, and potential mobility challenges on uneven terrain. They also note the high cost of excursions, the presence of flies in Greenland, and the challenges of eighteen hour daylight cycles. The creators describe the ship atmosphere as being geared toward an older, quieter clientele rather than a party crowd. Finally, they identify dense fog during sea days as the most difficult part of the journey, noting that limited visibility can impact the overall mood on board.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Royal Caribbean Group
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Royal Caribbean Group
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsFull Ship Review🏅Authority Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · Summer · 24 nightsFirst-Time Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

this summer we checked another big trip off of our bucket list and took a cruise to Greenland and Iceland

the people in Iceland especially met a couple there shout out to you too uh really just made the experience that much better

the fog for us is the ugly of Iceland and Greenland cruises the visibility was so limited it was so dark and dingy outside

we would highly recommend checking out an itinerary to Iceland and Greenland

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring weatherproof shoes, raincoats, and rain pants for the frequent rain.
Prepare for tender ports to be canceled due to weather; book itineraries with overnight stays in Reykjavik.
Bring magnets to secure blinds on the cruise ship due to long daylight hours.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Mobility issues on uneven terrainPlan in advance to understand port accessibility and whether wheelchairs can be used.
High cost of excursionsBudget for excursions that can cost $300-$400 per person due to travel and site complexity.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs an Iceland or Greenland cruise worth it?
QHow do Greenland and Iceland cruises compare to Alaska cruises?
QDid the creators see the Northern Lights?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity1 Sad BaconShip Condition1½ Sad BaconItinerary Route3 Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconExcursions4 Happy BaconDisembarkation4 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Cockertalk Greenland3 Happy Bacon
Reykjavik Iceland2½ Sad Bacon
Akiyori Iceland4 Happy Bacon
Top: Geothermal Baths (My Vaten Bath)
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