British Isles Rail & Sail
29 August 2024 - 24 days
from $18,990* pp twin | $24,990* solo – on request
British Isles Rail & Sail is your invitation to a most extraordinary journey in August 2024.
In London you’ll love our luxurious, centrally located hotel from where you’ll tour the capital including Buckingham Palace and enjoy afternoon tea at the famed Ritz Hotel. Your adventure then heads to sea aboard the stunning Regal Princess as you sail around the British Isles. From quaint Cobh to Dublin and Edinburgh, this is a cruise with nothing but highlight ports.
Then you’re off to explore England and Wales aboard a heritage train hauled by heritage steam and diesel locomotives in exclusive Pullman Class. The tour will traverse some of the most beautiful lines in the country. You will have four nights and three whole days to discover the natural beauty of Snowdonia and North Wales along with the chance to explore the internationally famous Italianate village of Portmeirion, visit beautiful houses and gardens or indulge your passion for steam with visits to the many great little railways of North Wales.
On your return journey you will spend a night in Cardiff, the capital city of Wales where you will have the opportunity to explore this vibrant city before we make our way back to London. Embark on a UNIQUE holiday that won’t be repeated – all aboard!
Package Inclusions
Departs 29 August 2024 - 24 days
- Return Economy class airfare from Sydney to London including all taxes and fees. Departures from other cities available on request
- Private transfer from Heathrow airport to London hotel
- 2-nights London accommodation at the Great Scotland Yard Hotel (or similar) with breakfast daily
- Sightseeing tour of London
- Entry and guided tour of Buckingham Palace
- High Tea at the Ritz Hotel
- Private transfer from London hotel to Southampton port
- 12-night cruise aboard Regal Princess including all main meals and entertainment
- Princess Plus beverage package, Wi-Fi (1 device per person), Fitness classes (2 passes per person per cruise), premium desserts (2 per person daily), casual dining (2 per cruise), Juice Bar, Ocean Now access and complimentary room service
- Private transfer from Southampton port to London hotel
- Visit to Stonehenge prehistoric monument
- 3-nights London accommodation at the Great Scotland Yard Hotel (or similar) with breakfast daily
- Private transfer from London hotel to London Paddington Station
- 4-night Steam Dreams heritage rail tour of England and Wales including accommodation and select meals
- Coach transfers between the train and hotels
- Luggage courier service throughout the rail journey, transporting all luggage directly to and from hotels
- A team of helpful staff both on board the train and at all hotels
- A choice of optional excursions by coach or steam (supplement applies). Final details will be confirmed in early 2024
- Private transfer from London Paddington Station to London hotel
- 1-night London accommodation at the Great Scotland Yard Hotel (or similar) with breakfast
- Private transfer from London hotel to Heathrow Airport
- Group transfers throughout unless otherwise noted
- Services of a local assistant for all touring and transfers
Holiday fares
Pullman Class Twin / Double – on request
Seating at shared table for 4
| Inside | Balcony | Mini-Suite |
| $18,990* | $20,990* | $21,490* |
Pullman Class provides travel in the finest carriages amidst opulent surroundings with spacious armchair seating and ample leg room. Table lamps and curtains at the windows add to the authentic vintage experience transporting you back to a by-gone era. Dining guests in Pullman Dining can expect the highest level of service and exquisite meals including a glass of champagne or half a bottle wine per head depending on the time of day. Pullman passengers will stay in predominantly 5 star hotels.
Twin / Double passengers will be seated at a shared table for 4.
Pullman Class Twin / Double – on request
Seating at table for 2
| Inside | Balcony | Mini-Suite |
| $20,290* | $22,290* | $22,790* |
Pullman Class provides travel in the finest carriages amidst opulent surroundings with spacious armchair seating and ample leg room. Table lamps and curtains at the windows add to the authentic vintage experience transporting you back to a by-gone era. Dining guests in Pullman Dining can expect the highest level of service and exquisite meals including a glass of champagne or half a bottle wine per head depending on the time of day. Pullman passengers will stay in predominantly 5 star hotels.
This option provides a dedicated table for 2 aboard the trains throughout your rail journey.
Pullman Class Solo – on request
Seating at shared table for 4
| Inside | Balcony | Mini-Suite |
| $24,990* | $27,990* | $29,290* |
Pullman Class provides travel in the finest carriages amidst opulent surroundings with spacious armchair seating and ample leg room. Table lamps and curtains at the windows add to the authentic vintage experience transporting you back to a by-gone era. Dining guests in Pullman Dining can expect the highest level of service and exquisite meals including a glass of champagne or half a bottle wine per head depending on the time of day. Pullman passengers will stay in predominantly 5 star hotels.
Solo passengers will be seated at a shared table for 4.
Itinerary
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Full terms and conditions
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British Isles Rail & Sail 2024
*Your deposit varies by grade of cruise cabin booked and will be due at the time of reservation. Offer is not combinable with other promotions, is capacity-controlled, subject to availability and may be withdrawn or changed at any time without notice. All fares are subject to the terms and conditions as set out by Steam Dreams, Cruise Express and its suppliers which may be obtained at the time of booking. Airfares are subject to availability and change. Airfares may be instant purchase and require full payment at the time of reservation. Airfares may require an additional deposit, may be non changeable and if changeable may incur a fee for any changes made. Departure city and routing chosen may require an additional overnight at extra expense. Not all airlines are available from every departure city. Changes to Europe arrival and departure city, stopovers or any other changes may incur extra fees. All fares and inclusions may be withdrawn at any time. Cruise Express reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions, and to cancel any product or service offered in the event of such error or omission. We strongly recommend you take out travel insurance at the time of paying your deposit. Onboard credit is per cabin and can only be used onboard by the end of the cruise. Onboard credit is not cash and cannot be redeemed or used in the Casino. Onboard credit may be changed or withdrawn at any time. Airfares, once ticketed, may be non refundable. Changes to airfare or package components may incur a fee for each change made. Full terms and conditions are linked above.
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