Rail & Cruise holidays bring together two of Australia’s most iconic ways to travel: long-distance rail and extended coastal cruising. When rail schedules align with cruise departures, the result is a rare style of holiday that allows travellers to experience Australia’s vast interior and dramatic coastline in one seamless journey.
On this page you’ll find a curated selection of Rail & Cruise packages that combine transcontinental rail journeys with carefully matched cruise itineraries. Some itineraries focus on crossing Australia coast to coast, while others include time in regions such as Margaret River or Northern Australia, creating a more rounded travel experience.
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Explore available Indian Pacific and cruise combinations below. Availability is limited and varies by season.
The Ghan | Outback to Ocean
Combine The Ghan's outback journey with a Kimberley cruise aboard PONANT's Le Jacques Cartier or Le Soleal, travelling from Australia's red heart to its wild, turquoise coast on one remarkable rail and sail adventure.
Highlights and Inclusions
2 nights aboard The Ghan, Adelaide to Darwin, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Marla, Alice Springs, and Katherine
Visit the impressive natural wonder of Nitmiluk Gorge
2 night’s accommodation in Darwin, including breakfast
10-night Australia’s Iconic Kimberley expedition cruise aboard PONANT’s Le Jacques Cartier or Le Soleal (subject to departure date), including prepaid gratuities
Discover ancient landscapes and rock art in the Northern Territory and the Kimberley
Get up close to King George twin falls
Take a helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls (additional cost)
View the effects of unique tidal phenomena, Horizontal Falls
2 night’s accommodation in Broome, including breakfast
From$16,750PP
The Ghan | Coastal Quest
Combine a luxury PONANT small-ship voyage with The Ghan Expedition for an extraordinary rail-and-sail journey that captures the essence of Australia's land and sea.
Highlights and Incluions
1 night’s accommodation in Broome including breakfast
10-night Australia’s Iconic Kimberley expedition cruise aboard PONANT’s Le Jacques Cartier or Le Soleal (subject to departure date), including prepaid gratuities
View the unique tidal phenomena, Horizontal Falls
Take a helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls (additional cost)
Get up close to King George twin falls
1 night’s accommodation in Darwin, including breakfast
3 nights aboard The Ghan Expedition, Darwin to Adelaide, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Katherine, Alice Springs, and Coober Pedy
Visit the impressive natural wonder of Nitmuluk Gorge
From$17,495PP
The Ghan | Kimberleys with Coral Expeditions
Journey aboard The Ghan from Adelaide to Darwin, then cruise the Kimberley with Coral Expeditions exploring remote waterfalls, ancient landscapes, and cultural treasures on an unforgettable land and sea adventure.
Highlights and Inclusions
2 nights aboard The Ghan, Adelaide to Darwin, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Marla, Alice Springs and Katherine
1 night’s accommodation in Darwin, including breakfast
10-night Kimberley Cruise aboard Coral Expeditions’ Coral Adventurer
Cruise down the scenic King George River getting up close to 80m tall sandstone cliffs
Experience the thrill of riding the Horizontal Falls in inflatable Zodiac tender vessels
Cruise the Prince Regent River to the “hanging garden” King Cascade waterfall
Get up close to Montgomery Reef and discover the tidal reef’s diverse marine life
From$19,330PP
Northern Explorer with Perth stay
Experience Australia coast to coast with a 4 day Indian Pacific rail journey paired with a 17 day Grand Princess cruise from Perth to Sydney through Northern Australia.
This Northern Explorer with Perth Stay departure is now fully booked.
If this journey interests you, I would be happy to let you know when future departures become available or suggest similar rail and touring experiences across Australia.* Price is per person twin share.
Highlights
4 days aboard the Indian Pacific, Sydney to Perth, including all meals & beverages
Off Train Experiences in Broken Hill, Adelaide, Cook and Rawlinna
2 night’s accommodation in Perth, including breakfast daily
Full-day Discover Rottnest tour
17-day Northern Explorer from Fremantle to Sydney on board Grand Princess® cruise ship, including select main meals
From$8,190pp
Northern Explorer with Margaret River
Explore Australia coast to coast with a 17 day Grand Princess cruise from Sydney to Perth via Northern Australia, stays in both Perth & Margaret River, before joining the Indian Pacific Perth to Sydney.
Highlights
17-day Northern Explorer on board Grand Princess® cruise ship from Sydney to Fremantle, including select main meals
2 nights’ accommodation in Perth, including breakfast daily
Full day Discover Rottnest tour
3 day Margaret River Escape with McLeod Tours, including accommodation and personalised touring
1 nights’ accommodation in Perth, including breakfast
4 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, Perth to Sydney, including all meals & beverages
Off Train Experiences in Kalgoorlie, Cook, the Barossa Valley, Broken Hill, and the Blue Mountains
From$10,690pp
Northern Explorer with Sydney stay
Begin in Perth with a 4 night Indian Pacific crossing to Sydney, enjoy 2 nights in the city, then cruise 17 days from Sydney to Fremantle on a coastal voyage.
Highlights
4 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, Perth to Sydney, including all meals & beverages
Off Train Experiences in Kalgoorlie, Cook, the Barossa Valley, Broken Hill, and the Blue Mountains
2 nights accommodation in Sydney, including breakfast daily
Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise
17-day Northern Explorer on board Grand Princess® cruise ship from Sydney to Fremantle, including select main meals
From$8,990pp
