Northern Explorer Rail & Sail 2026

Overview

Indian Pacific

Adelaide to Perth

Timeless travel between two great cities, experience the tremendous beauty of the Nullarbor on this epic three day journey.

Enjoy this remarkable two night, three day journey, taking you from Adelaide to Perth via Cook and Rawlinna.

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Sydney to Adelaide

From the mountains to the sparkling coast, discover a world of wonders as you travel between these two great cities.

Make your way from the renowned Harbour City of Sydney, via the Silver City of Broken Hill, to the Festival City of Adelaide on the Indian Pacific.

Crown Princess

Enjoy sweeping views of the world while sailing on Crown Princess. From her nearly 900 balconies to the breathtaking three-story Piazza, you'll discover a relaxing atmosphere filled with an array of world class entertainment and dining options that will greet you each day when you return from making fascinating discoveries ashore.

Inclusions

Indian Pacific - Adelaide to Perth

• 3 days / 2 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, travelling from Adelaide to Perth
• An exclusive pre-boarding event in Adelaide, including a gourmet dinner and world-class wine
• All-inclusive meals, fine wines, and beverages
• A regionally-inspired menu paired with a selection of local wines
• Dinner under a million outback stars at Rawlinna (seasonal)
• Explore the now ghost-town of Cook

Upgrade to Platinum from $3,200pp

Cruise Inclusions

• 2 night cruise from Sydney to Brisbane onboard Grand Princess
• Breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner daily
• Receive up to AUD$100 onboard spend per stateroom
• Room Service
• Broadway style nightly entertainment & comedy shows
• MedallionClass Experience
• Taxes and government fees

Cruise upgrade options

Upgrade from $65pp per day - Princess Plus 

• Wi-Fi (1 device per guest)
• Plus Beverage Package - including beverages up to the value of $22 per drink – includes unlimited juice bar
• Premium desserts (2 per day)
• Fitness classes (2 per cruise)
• NEW OceanNow® & Room Service Delivery
• NEW Casual dining meals (2 per cruise)

Savings of 60%!

Upgrade from $100pp per day - Princess Premier package

• Premier Beverage Package – including beverages up to the value of $30 per drink  includes unlimited juice bar
• Unlimited Specialty dining meals (NEW!)
• Multi-Device Wi-Fi (4 devices per guest)
• Premium desserts (unlimited)
• Fitness classes (unlimited)
• Photo Package
• Medallion Accessory
• Reserved Theatre Seating
• NEW OceanNow & Room Service Delivery
• NEW Casual dining meals (Unlimited)

Savings of 70%!

Indian Pacific - Sydney to Adelaide

• 2 days / 1 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, travelling from Sydney to Adelaide
• All-inclusive meals, fine wines, and beverages
• A regionally-inspired menu paired with a selection of local wines
• Explore the Silver City, Broken Hill on a morning Off Train Experience

Itinerary

15-Oct-26
Indian Pacific guests heading west from Adelaide to Perth will celebrate the start of their journey with the ‘Flavours of South Australia Welcome Dinner’, held at the Adelaide Parklands Terminal. A showcase of fabulous food and world-class wine, this complimentary pre-boarding event delivers the best bottles from around SA and sublime regional offerings from both land and sea. (D)

16-Oct-26
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast with expansive desert views, followed by a stop at the outback ghost town of Cook. A spectacular dinner under the stars awaits at Rawlinna (seasonal), the Nullarbor outpost that borders a ‘little’ sheep station of a mere 8,000 square kilometres. (B, L, D)

17-Oct-26
After a restful sleep, sit down for breakfast as the picturesque rolling hills of the Avon Valley pass you by. Perth is your final destination, arriving mid-afternoon. (B, L)

Enjoy an overnight stay in Perth and explore at your own pace

18-Oct-26      
Start your Northern Explorer voyage onboard Crown Princess Perth (Fremantle), Australia

19-Oct-26      
At Sea

20-Oct-26      
Exmouth, Australia   
Arrive 8:00am Depart 5:00pm

21-Oct-26       
At Sea

22-Oct-26      
Broome, Australia     
Arrive 8:00am Depart 6:00pm

23-Oct-26      
Yampi Sound (Scenic Cruising)        
Arrive 12:00pm Depart 5:00pm

24-Oct-26      
Kimberley Coast (Scenic Cruising),
Arrive 7:00am Depart 11:00am

25-Oct-26      
At Sea

26-Oct-26      
Darwin, Australia       
Arrive 7:00am Depart 6:00pm

27-Oct-26      
At Sea

28-Oct-26      
At Sea

29-Oct-26      
At Sea

30-Oct-26      
Port Douglas, Australia         
Arrive 7:00am Depart 5:00pm

31-Oct-26       
Willis Island, Australia           
Arrive 9:30am Depart 10:30am

1-Nov-26         
At Sea

2-Nov-26         
Brisbane, Australia   
Arrive 8:00am Depart 5:00pm

3-Nov-26         
At Sea

4-Nov-26         
Disembark the Crown Princess in Sydney from 6am         

Leave Sydney in the mid-afternoon and enjoy dinner views as the Indian Pacific makes its way through the magnificent Blue Mountains. After a regionally-inspired dinner and all-inclusive fine wines, there is plenty of time for socialising with fellow guests in the lounge. Retire to the comfort of your cabin for a restful night’s sleep as the train rolls onward.

5-Nov-26
Arrive in Broken Hill in the early hours of the morning and enjoy a choice of off train experiences exploring the historic mining town’s unique cultural and artistic attractions. Head back to the train for breakfast while you journey west and watch the scenery change from semi-arid scrub to the russet and ochre hues of the ancient rock formations of the Southern Flinders Ranges. Arrive in Adelaide by mid-afternoon.

Dates/Prices

Advertised pricing is based on per person twin share. Cruise pricing is based on Princess Standard fare. Indian Pacific is based on Gold Twin advanced purchase fare, upgrades are available. Correct as of 14 November 2024