Greenland Cruises

Lying between the North Atlantic and Arctic oceans, much of Greenland’s surface is covered in ice, with its sparse populace nestled on the ice-free, fjord-lined coast to the southwest. Situated largely above the Arctic Circle, the island offers stunning landscapes and natural phenomena such as the Aurora Borealis and summer’s midnight sun. [ReadMoreMob]

The old saying goes, “When you've seen the world, there's always Greenland,” but there are many reasons to make the trip much sooner. Greenland may be remote, but it's a natural masterpiece. Dramatic fjords, imposing mountains and majestic icebergs are a feature of the unspolit landscapes here, providing a haven for an amazing array of wildlife such as whales, seabirds, seals and reindeer.

Greenland has one of the world’s smallest capitals: cosmopolitan Nuuk. The city offers a mix of intriguing museums and more history can be found at the Viking ruins in Narsarsuaq and Qassiarsuk, and at Qaqortoq’s small Inuit (Eskimo) Museum. [ReadMoreDesk]

The unique blend of Inuit and Danish ancestry has produced a Greenlandic culture all of its own. The ancient and modern is seen in some surprising combinations, be that dogsledding with Carlsberg or kaffemiks. A cruise to Greenland is something special and time in each destination should be taken to unwind and witness some of this land’s most dazzling natural experiences.