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World's Greatest Cruises

Hosted and produced by award-winning travel journalist and cruise expert Lynn Elmhirst, World's Greatest Cruises celebrates the romantic traditions, fascinating ships, and transformative destinations of modern-day cruising - a style of travel that continues to grow in popularity.

World's Greatest Cruises  
  • Alaska Goldrush
    Saturday, December 28
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    In this episode of World's Greatest Cruises, Lynn Elmhirst goes in search of goldrush tales on a cruise to Alaska. In a preserved frontier town, she takes an historic train to the Yukon, learns what life was life in a cheeky goldrush era brothel, and goes behind the scenes on the ship to meet the head butler and make a classic cruise dessert in its namesake destination.
  • French Canada
    Saturday, January 4
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    In this episode of World's Greatest Cruises, Lynn Elmhirst sails along the mighty St. Lawrence from Montreal, to Quebec City to the record-breaking Bay of Fundy. She meets a Maker upcycling old fur into new fashion; discovers the rebirth of the oldest hospital north of Mexico, goes shopping with the ship's chef, and walks in underwater caves at low tide.
  • Going 'dutch' in the Caribbean
    Saturday, January 11
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    In this episode of World's Greatest Cruises, Lynn Elmhirst sails the Caribbean on board a ship that connects the Netherlands and America's former 'New Amsterdam.' The cruise visits Dutch St. Maarten, where Lynn tries her hand at racing yachts, and the cruise line's private island where she rides horses in the surf. Plus she gets behind the scenes tours of cruise ship operations.
  • Danube Culinary Central Europe
    Saturday, January 18
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    In this episode of World's Greatest Cruises, Lynn Elmhirst indulges in the tastes of Central Europe on a Danube river cruise, from traditional, Oktoberfest-style morning brunch in Germany, to the recipe for the oldest cake in the world, to the famous wines of Austria's scenic Wachau valley, balanced by cycling from the ship along the river and tasting the waters in Budapest.
  • Rhone River of Wine
    Saturday, January 25
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    In this episode of World's Greatest Cruises, Lynn Elmhirst discovers the wines of a Rhone river cruise and a post-cruise extension in Champagne. She learns the secrets of the Rhone river's influence on wine, meets the maker of one of the last family-owned champagne houses, and tastes the sparkling wine in one of the most unusual tasting bars in the region: in the tree tops.
  • Danube History and Innovation
    Saturday, February 1
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    In this episode of World's Greatest Cruises, Lynn Elmhirst celebrates the culture of Central Europe during a river cruise on the Danube through Germany, Austria, and Hungary. She meets an organ-playing Abbot, gets a front-row seat to explore castles along the river, meets a Hungarian cowboy, and visits a museum of the future.
  • In Search of Emperor Penguins on an Antarctic Expedition Cruise
    Saturday, February 8
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Host Lynn Elmhirst sails aboard the Scenic Eclipse to the bottom of the world, where zodiac landings take her to breeding colonies of several types of penguins. But it takes a helicopter tour off the ship to attempt a distant ice landing in search of the largest, rarest and most elusive penguins: Emperor penguins. She also encounters elephant seals, learns the secrets of ice from an expert - and drinks cocktails made with Antarctic glacier ice! And takes a South 'polar plunge' into icy Antarctic waters!
  • Yachtsman's Ports on a Caribbean Cruise
    Saturday, February 15
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Host Lynn Elmhirst goes off the beaten path, sailing aboard the mega-yacht Emerald Azzurra on a 'yachtsman's itinerary' of the Caribbean. She discovers smaller islands where larger ships can't sail: from exploring a natural wonder seaside maze of boulders and caves on British Virgin Gorda, to hiking in a tropical park, tasting the abundant local lobster in Tortola, and qualifying as a rum master in St. Kitts, she cruises the Caribbean in a new and intimate way, with marina days and the yachting lifestyle on board, and a private beach barbecue on a picturesque shore.
  • Christmas Market River Cruise on the Rhine
    Saturday, February 22
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Host Lynn Elmhirst celebrates holiday traditions in their birthplace sailing on the Viking Sygyn along the Rhine River through Switzerland, Germany and France. She discovers the world's largest Christmas store, full of hand-made ornaments, and talks with its founder about the spirit of the season; explores Christmas markets, each with its own unique character, from quaint mediaeval towns in the Black Forest, to an urban winter festival market in Cologne. On board the river cruise ship, she tries her hand at traditional baking and blowing glass Christmas ornaments with a local artisan glassblower.
  • Iceland & Greenland Cultural Expedition Cruise
    Saturday, March 1
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Host Lynn Elmhirst discovers hands-on over a thousand years of human stories of seafaring cultures while sailing aboard the Seabourn Venture in Iceland and Greenland: fermented shark on a quirky food tour of Reykjavik, an entire walrus skull carved by an indigenous Greenlandic artisan, kayaking in the waters where the vessel got its name, walking in the footsteps of Erik the Red in the world heritage site of his settlement in Greenland, and participating in the cruise line's own culture and traditions: caviar sail away parties at a glacier, a pop-up champagne bar on a zodiac in an iceberg field, and a polar plunge into the Arctic Ocean!
  • The South of France on a Rhone River Cruise
    Saturday, March 8
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Host Lynn Elmhirst sails through one of the most beloved destinations in the world aboard the Emerald Liberte on the Rhone River, passing through three famous wine regions, and experiencing over 2000 years of history. She discovers renowned wines and wineries, scenic sailing past chateaux and riverside vineyards, tastings of famous local delicacies, and the chance to burn off some of the indulgence with hikes of storied vineyards and e-cycling tours along the river banks and into medieval villages of one of the most picturesque regions of France.
  • Exploring The Great Lakes On An Expedition Cruise
    Saturday, March 15
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Host Lynn Elmhirst is cruising close to home, sailing aboard the Viking Octantis on an expedition cruise of the newest - and nearest - expedition cruising frontier. This cruise sails from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and calls in Mackinac Island, Michigan, famous for its historic, summer resort and horse-drawn carriage lifestyle, en route to Canadian waters. Lynn explores North America's "Inland Seas" via zodiac and kayak tours of the forested and rocky shoreline. She discovers natural wonders, explores under the surface in one of the cruise ship's two submersibles, and delves into local indigenous and fur trader history in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
  • Natural Wonders of Greenland & Iceland on an Expedition Cruise
    Saturday, March 22
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Host Lynn Elmhirst explores Arctic fjords, glaciers, icebergs, waterfalls, volcanos and geysers sailing aboard an expedition cruise on the Seabourn Venture. In Iceland, she takes the only tour inside a glacier in the, sips champagne during a tour of Arctic waters on one of the ship's submarines, watches as expedition crew members map uncharted waters of a Greenlandic bay and send the data back to the captain on the ship's bridge for real-time navigation use, and is inducted into the Order of the 'Bluenose,' the cruise line's ceremony for first-time sailors crossing the Arctic circle.
  • Wine and Culinary Rhine River Cruise
    Saturday, March 29
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Host Lynn Elmhirst tastes and sips her way through 4 countries sailing aboard the Viking Sygyn along one of the main maritime transportation routes in Europe. She learns how to make Switzerland's famous cheese fondue, meets a female winemaker in France's Alsace region, visits the 'Cathedral of Wine' at the oldest Riesling winery in the world, where there's a tasting by candlelight! On board the river cruise ship, she learns how to make 'spirited' local Rudesheim coffee, toasts an Oktoberfest dinner and wonders at the sight of over 30 castles along the riverbanks of the 'Romantic Rhine.'

 

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  • Scandinavia and Scotland
    Saturday, December 21
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    In this episode of World's Greatest Cruises, Lynn Elmhirst sails on a North Sea odyssey, from Scandinavia's capitals across to Scotland's highlands and islands. She discovers Demark's famous 'hygge' lifestyle, the secrets of Viking ships, the site of the last battle pitched on British soil, and the inspiration behind Edinburgh's Royal Military Tattoo on Castle Rock.
  • Rhythms of South America
    Saturday, December 14
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    In this episode of World's Greatest Cruises, Lynn Elmhirst sails up South America's Atlantic coast. Lynn discovers the tango of Buenos Aires, the samba of Rio de Janeiro, cultural trend setters, and the tastes of Brazil, from cachaca drinks to churrasco cowboy barbecue. And meets a cobbler on board the ship making unique cruise souvenirs.
  • Alaska Seafood and Wildlife
    Saturday, December 7
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    In this episode of World's Greatest Cruises, Lynn Elmhirst sails to America's Last Frontier in search of north pacific seaside scenery, sightings of the 'big three' Alaskan wildlife: whales, bears and otters... and seafood treats! Lynn traces crab from the sea to the plate, and learns a classic salmon dish onboard the ship.
  • Rhone Culinary France
    Saturday, November 30
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    In this episode of World's Greatest Cruises, it's a culinary 'tour de France'. Lynn Elmhirst sails on the Rhone river through the South of France, tasting her way through Avignon's famous market, learning how to make olive oil, meeting a dog who hunts for truffles, and meeting a winemaker who shares the secrets of his region's famous wines.
  • Wine and Culinary Rhine River Cruise
    Saturday, November 23
    9:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Host Lynn Elmhirst tastes and sips her way through 4 countries sailing aboard the Viking Sygyn along one of the main maritime transportation routes in Europe. She learns how to make Switzerland's famous cheese fondue, meets a female winemaker in France's Alsace region, visits the 'Cathedral of Wine' at the oldest Riesling winery in the world, where there's a tasting by candlelight! On board the river cruise ship, she learns how to make 'spirited' local Rudesheim coffee, toasts an Oktoberfest dinner and wonders at the sight of over 30 castles along the riverbanks of the 'Romantic Rhine.'
  • Natural Wonders of Greenland & Iceland on an Expedition Cruise
    Saturday, November 16
    9:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Host Lynn Elmhirst explores Arctic fjords, glaciers, icebergs, waterfalls, volcanos and geysers sailing aboard an expedition cruise on the Seabourn Venture. In Iceland, she takes the only tour inside a glacier in the, sips champagne during a tour of Arctic waters on one of the ship's submarines, watches as expedition crew members map uncharted waters of a Greenlandic bay and send the data back to the captain on the ship's bridge for real-time navigation use, and is inducted into the Order of the 'Bluenose,' the cruise line's ceremony for first-time sailors crossing the Arctic circle.
  • Exploring The Great Lakes On An Expedition Cruise
    Saturday, November 9
    9:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Host Lynn Elmhirst is cruising close to home, sailing aboard the Viking Octantis on an expedition cruise of the newest - and nearest - expedition cruising frontier. This cruise sails from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and calls in Mackinac Island, Michigan, famous for its historic, summer resort and horse-drawn carriage lifestyle, en route to Canadian waters. Lynn explores North America's "Inland Seas" via zodiac and kayak tours of the forested and rocky shoreline. She discovers natural wonders, explores under the surface in one of the cruise ship's two submersibles, and delves into local indigenous and fur trader history in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
  • The South of France on a Rhone River Cruise
    Saturday, November 2
    9:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Host Lynn Elmhirst sails through one of the most beloved destinations in the world aboard the Emerald Liberte on the Rhone River, passing through three famous wine regions, and experiencing over 2000 years of history. She discovers renowned wines and wineries, scenic sailing past chateaux and riverside vineyards, tastings of famous local delicacies, and the chance to burn off some of the indulgence with hikes of storied vineyards and e-cycling tours along the river banks and into medieval villages of one of the most picturesque regions of France.