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After a brief rest back onboard we were off for our included “Fjords and Flowers” shore excursion this afternoon. A quic...
08/09/2026

After a brief rest back onboard we were off for our included “Fjords and Flowers” shore excursion this afternoon. A quick drive with a great guide thru Islafjodur before heading thru the Westfjords 9 km tunnel over to the village of Flateyri . A close knit community of 200 people.
Here we stopped at the local church for a beautiful vocal performance , then to their local unique bookstore before a coffee and snack stop. We finished the tour at a local botanical gardens . A great afternoon seeing the dramatic scenery of the Westfjordland region of Iceland.

Ísafjörður is a town in the Westfjords region of northwest Iceland. It's known for its dramatic landscapes. The old town...
08/08/2026

Ísafjörður is a town in the Westfjords region of northwest Iceland. It's known for its dramatic landscapes. The old town has wooden houses with corrugated tin roofs built by fishing merchants in the 18th and 19th centuries. We did a great walkabout this morning thru town despite it being drizzly and cold.

SH Diana arrives at Skeldal, GreenlandSkeldal is a beautiful Arctic valley located along Kong Oscar Fjord in Northeast G...
08/07/2026

SH Diana arrives at Skeldal, Greenland
Skeldal is a beautiful Arctic valley located along Kong Oscar Fjord in Northeast Greenland National Park, the world's largest national park. Framed by colourful mountains, braided rivers and vast tundra, the valley is renowned for its outstanding geological formations and peaceful wilderness. Skeldal is also one of the best places in East Greenland to spot musk oxen, Arctic hares and a variety of seabirds during the short Arctic summer.

In the afternoon we cruised on to Holm Bugt,Greenland
The bay is named after the Danish Arctic explorer Gustav Frederik Holm, who made significant contributions to the exploration of East Greenland .
Here we did a zodiac cruise around the bay followed by a short shore landing .
A little chilly and windy out today .

SH Diana arrives at Skipperdale - Segelsallskapets, GreenlandSkipperdale is a spectacular valley and coastal area withi...
08/05/2026

SH Diana arrives at Skipperdale - Segelsallskapets, Greenland

Skipperdale is a spectacular valley and coastal area within Kong Oscar Fjord in Northeast Greenland National Park. Surrounded by colorful sedimentary mountains, Arctic tundra and glacial landscapes, it is renowned for its outstanding geology and untouched wilderness. The area is also home to musk oxen, Arctic hares, seabirds and occasionally Arctic foxes, making it an excellent destination for both wildlife viewing and hiking.

After our zodiac ride to shore we explored the amazing sedimentary rock formations , saw various animal droppings and beautiful Arctic flowers . And most of all just enjoyed the tranquility of this peaceful location .

SH Diana arrives at Vikingbukta, GreenlandVikingbukta, or Vikingebugt, or Viking Bay, one of the most scenic fjords in E...
08/05/2026

SH Diana arrives at Vikingbukta, Greenland
Vikingbukta, or Vikingebugt, or Viking Bay, one of the most scenic fjords in East Greenland and part of the vast Scoresby Sound system, the world's largest fjord network. The bay is surrounded by dramatic mountains, ancient glaciers and countless icebergs that drift silently through its waters. One of its most recognizable landmarks is the striking Sermitsiag Mountain, rising like a pyramid above the fjord. This peaceful landscape is a reminder of Greenland's immense wilderness, where ice, mountains and sea have shaped the scenery for thousands of years.

We started our day with a wonderful 2 hr zodiac cruise thru the bergs. Our expedition guide John even brought one onboard for us to examine and hold. Talk about heavy. How do these ever float like they do.
It was a great morning berg cruise followed by a walk in the onboard gym. Look at my view.

SH Diana at Scoresby Sund, GreenlandScoresby Sund is the world's largest and longest fjord system, located on the east c...
08/04/2026

SH Diana at Scoresby Sund, Greenland
Scoresby Sund is the world's largest and longest fjord system, located on the east coast of Greenland. Stretching over 350 kilometres (217 miles) inland, it is surrounded by towering mountains, vast glaciers and countless icebergs, creating one of the Arctic's most spectacular landscapes. The region is also rich in wildlife, with opportunities to spot musk oxen, Arctic foxes, seals, whales and a wide variety of seabirds.
What a way to start your day onboard with coffee and breakfast on your balcony . Then it was a shore landing by zodiac for a hike on the tundra.
Of course we worked up an appetite for a bbq lunch by the pool and could have taken a swim as well as the weather has been phenomenal so far.
This afternoon it was a zodiac cruise to checkout all the fascinating icebergs surrounding us. We got as close as we could and even experienced one doing some swaying back and forth. Very exciting for this gal. I might have even let out a little scream. lol.
To be so up close and personal with the icebergs was a thrill for sure.

SH Diana at Scoresby Sund, GreenlandScoresby Sund is the world's largest and longest fjord system, located on the east c...
08/04/2026

SH Diana at Scoresby Sund, Greenland
Scoresby Sund is the world's largest and longest fjord system, located on the east coast of Greenland. Stretching over 350 kilometres (217 miles) inland, it is surrounded by towering mountains, vast glaciers and countless icebergs, creating one of the Arctic's most spectacular landscapes.
We had a wonderful afternoon zodiac cruise this afternoon with our expedition leader Mark. Had the chance to see so many big icebergs up closer to and personal . Well as close as they are allowed to go. I’m fascinated by the shapes and sizes of icebergs so this zodiac cruise was a thrill for me. Especially when one swayed back and forth a bit . I might have let out a little scream . lol
The weather has been outstanding . Even had time for a swim and lunch bbq on deck today. Enjoy the pics.

Today we took a Zodiac ashore in Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland—one of the most remote settlements in the world. 🛥️🧊Home to...
08/03/2026

Today we took a Zodiac ashore in Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland—one of the most remote settlements in the world. 🛥️🧊

Home to only about 330 people, Ittoqqortoormiit is the only inhabited town in Northeast Greenland. It sits approximately 500 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle, at the entrance to Kangertittivaq, also known as Scoresby Sound—the world’s largest fjord system.

There are no roads connecting it to another community, and surrounding sea ice limits access for much of the year. It is difficult to imagine a place feeling much farther removed from our everyday lives.

Our visit began with a wonderful hike beyond the townsite, accompanied by guides who kept watch for polar bears. Surrounded by rugged mountains, still Arctic water and enormous icebergs, it was difficult to know where to look first.

Back in town, we had time to explore and see a little of everyday life in this isolated community, including shark drying naturally in the Arctic sun. Local residents also welcomed us with a traditional drumming presentation—an experience that made the visit about much more than the extraordinary scenery.

And to think, the day began with coffee and a croissant on my balcony aboard SH Diana while icebergs drifted past. ☕🥐

Luxury, adventure and a meaningful connection with one of the world’s most remote communities—all in one unforgettable day.


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Not a bad view for my morning coffee and croissant! ☕🥐🧊Some of these incredible icebergs were photographed from my priva...
08/02/2026

Not a bad view for my morning coffee and croissant! ☕🥐🧊

Some of these incredible icebergs were photographed from my private balcony aboard Swan Hellenic’s SH Diana. Watching these enormous, naturally sculpted pieces of ice drift past while enjoying breakfast is a moment I won’t soon forget.

Later, it was time to step ashore and experience East Greenland up close: a quiet beach, perfectly still water, rugged mountains and icebergs in every direction. Each one is completely different—some smooth and rounded, others towering above the water with deep blue lines and enormous cracks revealing layers of ancient ice.

We also caught a glimpse of everyday Arctic life, including fish being dried naturally in the cool, open air.

This is the wonderful contrast of luxury expedition cruising: coffee and a croissant on your balcony in the morning, followed by an adventure somewhere beautifully remote.

Definitely not an ordinary day—and exactly why some journeys shouldn’t remain on the “someday” list.

This is expedition cruising! 🛥️🥾Today began aboard Swan Hellenic’s SH Diana, surrounded by the steep mountains and remar...
08/02/2026

This is expedition cruising! 🛥️🥾

Today began aboard Swan Hellenic’s SH Diana, surrounded by the steep mountains and remarkably calm waters of Iceland’s Westfjords.

But the best part of an expedition isn’t simply admiring the scenery from the ship—it’s getting out into it.

We climbed into a Zodiac and travelled ashore for a two-hour hike to Dynjandi, one of Iceland’s most spectacular waterfalls. From a distance, it appears almost like a white bridal veil spread across the mountainside. As we followed the rocky trail higher, each turn revealed another cascade, moss-covered rock face and sweeping view across the fjord.

The closer we came, the more immense the waterfall became. Dynjandi descends the mountainside in a series of broad tiers, with smaller waterfalls and rushing streams accompanying the walk toward the main cascade.

Then we turned around—and there was SH Diana, resting on the still water far below. Seeing our elegant expedition ship framed by the mountains put the scale of this landscape into perspective.

This is what makes small-ship expedition travel so extraordinary: travelling in comfort, reaching places that feel wonderfully remote, then stepping ashore to experience them on foot.

A two-hour hike. A thundering waterfall. A Zodiac ride across a quiet fjord. And the kind of view that reminds you why some adventures shouldn’t remain on the “someday” list.

Our Arctic journey is only beginning. Follow Kean2Travel as we continue toward East Greenland, with more firsthand moments from life aboard SH Diana and the remarkable places this expedition allows us to reach. 🧊

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