River City Limited 2026

River City Limited

18 November 2026 - 8 days

from $3,990* twin | $4,990* solo

River City Limited is a grand adventure in just eight days! Step aboard the 1961-built rail motor 621/721 with windows that open, better connecting you with the passing countryside. Explore Newcastle, visit the fabulous Hunter Valley Gardens, and indulge in wine tastings and a relaxing lunch in the picturesque Hunter Valley.

Venturing further north, overnight in Coffs Harbour at the Pacific Bay Resort, perfectly located right by the beach!

Our rail motor journey continues through the Border Ranges where the line navigates Cougal Spiral, a fascinating formation where the line loops up and over itself. Two nights in Brisbane – the River City – will include a winery lunch at Tamborine Mountain and tastings at a distillery!

The adventure then moves to sea aboard the spectacular Royal Princess. Unwind over two nights and a relaxing day at sea with the freedom to explore and indulge. Simply do it all or nothing at all. Arrive back in Sydney refreshed after your unique adventure by rail and sea!

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The Cruise Express difference

Unique and exclusive

We privately charter our heritage trains, so you’ll travel as part of an exclusive Cruise Express group. Our itineraries are unique and carefully curated to allow you more time in each destination, often visiting some out of the ordinary places. And with our experienced team of Cruise Express Tour Managers onboard, all the little details are taken care of. See more, do more, stay longer!

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Upgrade to Plus or Premier fares

Upgrade your fare to a Plus or Premier option and save on the things you’re going to need anyway!

Princess Plus – $65 pp per day booked pre cruise | $75 pp per day booked onboard
Includes wifi, Plus beverage package, premium desserts (2 per day), fitness classes (2 per cruise), casual dining meals (2 per cruise) and unlimited room service delivery
Princess Premier – $100 pp per day booked pre cruise | $110 pp per day booked onboard
Includes wifi, Premier beverage package, photo package (unlimited digital + 3 prints), and unlimited premium desserts, fitness classes, specialty dining meals, casual dining meals and room service delivery

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Holiday Inclusions

18 November 2026 - 8 days

• Daylight service from Sydney to Newcastle, Coffs Harbour and Brisbane aboard heritage rail motor 621/721 including refreshments^
• Hawkesbury River cruise with lunch aboard the Riverboat Postman
• 2 nights Newcastle accommodation at Rydges Hotel (or similar) with dinner on the first night and breakfast daily
• Visit Hunter Valley Gardens
• Wine tastings and lunch at Margan Wines
• 1 night Coffs Harbour accommodation at Pacific Bay Resort (or similar) with dinner and breakfast
• 2 nights Brisbane accommodation at the Ibis Styles Brisbane (or similar) with breakfast daily
• Dinner at the Port Office Hotel Brisbane with beverages
• Visit Gold Coast Motor Museum
• Exclusive lunch at Hampton Estate at Mount Tamborine
• Tour and tasting at Tamborine Mountain Distillery
• 2 night cruise aboard Royal Princess including all main meals and entertainment
• Onboard farewell drinks party
• Group coach sightseeing and transfers throughout
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary
• Cruise Express Tour Manager & Escorts

^Embarkation for this tour is from Sydney only

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from: $3,990^* pp twin share
from: $4,990^* solo

Approx. 14.6 to 15 sq. m.

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1300 766 537

from: $4,090^* pp twin share
from: $5,190^* solo

Approx. 14.6 to 15 sq. m.

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1300 766 537

from: $4,290^* pp twin share
from: $5,490^* solo

Approx. 19.8 to 20.6 sq. m.

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1300 766 537

from: $4,590^* pp twin share
from: $5,990^* solo

Approx. 30 sq. m., including balcony

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1300 766 537

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