Greenland Expedition Cruise: What It’s REALLY Like | National Geographic-Lindblad
What is a Greenland expedition cruise really like when even the captain may not know exactly where you'll be exploring the next day? Travel advisor Christy FitzHarris of Wheels Up Travel and Cruise joins Ken Lawrence to share her firsthand experience exploring Southeast Greenland with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions. This wasn't a traditional cruise with a fixed schedule of ports. Ice, fog, wildlife and local conditions helped determine where the expedition team would go next — sometimes changing the day's plans completely. Christy takes us aboard her Greenland expedition and talks about what surprised her most, including enormous icebergs and glaciers, Zodiac landings, kayaking, hiking, polar bears, whales and the remarkable feeling of exploring places few travelers ever see. We also tackle an important question: Do you have to be extremely active or adventurous to enjoy an expedition cruise? Christy's experience may surprise you. Guests could choose from different hiking levels, kayak, explore by Zodiac or sometimes simply remain aboard and enjoy the scenery. She explains how the expedition team accommodated different interests and ability levels. We also discuss life aboard the ship, Christy's stateroom, dining, the expedition team, onboard experts and photographers, the polar plunge — and what type of traveler is best suited to this style of cruising. If you've been considering Greenland, Arctic travel or your first expedition cruise, this conversation offers a firsthand look at what the experience is really like. Christy has also earned her National Geographic-Lindblad Expedition Specialist designation, giving her additional firsthand knowledge of this very different style of travel. #Greenland #ExpeditionCruise #LindbladExpeditions #NationalGeographic #GreenlandCruise l #RTETravelTalk 📞 CONNECT WITH CHRISTY FITZHARRIS 📧 Email: christy@wheelsuptravelco.com 📱 Phone: 830-310-0244 🔗 Schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/wheelsup-travelcompany/consultation Christy's Christmas Markets Cruise: Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ TRAVEL PRODUCTS & SERVICES WE LOVE: Some of the products and services featured below are offered through affiliate partnerships. If you choose to make a purchase using our links, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Your support helps us continue creating travel content and resources. ✈️ Stay connected wherever you travel with Holafly eSIMs and save 5% https://holafly.sjv.io/R02q22 🛒 Shop All LEVEL8 Products Enter RTE10 at checkout for 10% Discount https://realtravelexperts.com/go/level8-all-products 🧳 LEVEL8 Gibraltar Aluminum Carry-On Enter RTE10 at checkout for 10% Discount https://realtravelexperts.com/go/level8-gibraltar-20-carry-on 🧳 LEVEL8 Lightweight Luminous 20 in Carry-on Enter RTE10 at checkout for 10% Discount https://realtravelexperts.com/go/level8-luminous-20-carry-on 🎒 LEVEL8 Atlas Laptop Backpack Enter RTE10 at checkout for 10% Discount https://realtravelexperts.com/go/level8-atlas-backpack 🧳 LEVEL8 Lightweight Voyager 28 in Checked https://realtravelexperts.com/go/level8-voyageur-28-checked Image & Video Credits: Images and video clips Courtesy of : National Geographic Lindblad Expeditions 📌 IN THIS EPISODE 00:00 – What is expedition cruising really like? 00:33 – Why Christy chose Greenland 01:40 – Did Greenland live up to expectations? 02:12 – Why July? Whales, wildlife and ice 02:21 – Why the itinerary changes every day 03:47 – Reaching Greenland and seeing the first icebergs 04:28 – Wildlife sightings and expedition photography 05:46 – Can less-active travelers enjoy Greenland? 06:32 – Getting in and out of the Zodiacs 08:00 – Kayaking among Greenland's ice 09:12 – Polar bear encounters 10:33 – Exploring an abandoned Greenland settlement 11:20 – How remote is Southeast Greenland? 12:47 – Life aboard the expedition ship 14:40 – Christy's cabin 15:55 – What happens onboard an expedition cruise? 18:00 – Hiking, kayaking, Zodiacs or staying aboard 18:21 – Who is expedition cruising NOT for? 19:20 – Taking the polar plunge 20:01 – The thrill of not knowing what's next 21:10 – Would Christy go back? 21:23 – Is Greenland right for you? 23:29 – Ken's final thoughts RTE Travel Talk does not endorse any of their guests' products or services. The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect those of the host and RTE Travel Talk.