Indian Pacific Rail from Sydney to Perth and Queensland's Beaches with Stay, 21 November 2026 (24 nights)

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Cruise + Flight + Hotel + Tour + Rail

21 November 2026 · 24 nights

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Cruise + Flight + Hotel + Tour 20 November 2026 · 16 nights

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Your itinerary

Day 1-4 Pre-cruise
- Day 1-2
  - Flying from London Heathrow to Sydney Kingsford Smith
    
    21-22 Nov 2026
    Departs 21 Nov 2026 19:00 (local time) London Heathrow Airport - Emirates
    
    1 stop
    
    Arrives at 23 Nov 2026 07:00 (local time) Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport - Emirates
- Day 3-4
  - Sydney Central Hotel Stay
    
    23-24 Nov 2026
    
    Transfers to Hotel Included
    
    4 star hotel
    
    Stay in style at Rydges World Square
    
    Rydges World Square Sydney is centrally located within the World Square precinct in Sydney central business district. The World Square station is on its doorstep. From there it is just 3 stops to Darling Harbour, the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, as well as the shopping, dining and entertainment offers available at Cockle Bay Wharf. It is about 20 minutes from Sydney Airport. The elegantly appointed guest rooms feature every convenience that today's discerning traveller has come to expect. With views of the city, the gymnasium offers guests the latest cardiovascular equipment as well as a full range of weights. The restaurant Sphere has a menu of modern Italian cuisine, but also features dishes with international accents. Sphere opens 7 days serving breakfast and dinner. Rydges World Square Sydney is the perfect location for unforgettable memories.
Day 5-15 Cruise from Sydney and back
- Day 5
  - Cruise departs from Sydney
    
    25 Nov 2026
    
    Transfers to Port Included
    
    Opera House
    
    Royal Botanic Garden
    
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
    
    Soak in stunning harbour views, explore iconic landmarks, and experience the perfect blend of urban energy and beachside relaxation.
- Day 6
  - At Sea
    
    26 Nov 2026
- Day 8
  - Airlie Beach
    
    28 Nov 2026
    
    Arrives at: 7 am, Departs at: 4 pm (9 hours in port)
    
    Jet Skis
    
    Boathaven Beach
    
    Conway National Park
    
    The gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Airlie Beach offers sun, sea, and adventure.
- Day 9
  - Cairns
    
    29 Nov 2026
    
    Arrives at: 9 am, Departs at: 7 pm (10 hours in port)
    
    Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
    
    Kuranda Railway
    
    Cairns Aquarium
    
    Relax in the warm sun, explore the Great Barrier Reef, and immerse yourself in the tropical beauty of Cairns, Australia’s gateway to nature.
- Day 10
  - Port Douglas
    
    30 Nov 2026
    
    Arrives at: 8 am, Departs at: 6 pm (10 hours in port)
    
    A gateway to the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, this town is pure paradise.
- Day 11
  - Willis Island - Cruising
    
    1 Dec 2026
    
    Arrives at: 10 am, Departs at: 11 am (1 hours in port)
- Day 12
  - At Sea
    
    2 Dec 2026
- Day 13
  - Brisbane
    
    3 Dec 2026
    
    Arrives at: 8 am, Departs at: 6 pm (10 hours in port)
    
    Koala Sanctuary
    
    Botanic Gardens
    
    Gallery of Modern Art
    
    Explore Brisbane’s vibrant arts scene, lush parks, and relaxed riverside lifestyle in Australia’s sunny riverside city.
- Day 14
  - At Sea
    
    4 Dec 2026
- Day 15
  - Sydney
    
    5 Dec 2026
    
    Arrives at: 6 am
    
    Opera House
    
    Royal Botanic Garden
    
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
    
    Soak in stunning harbour views, explore iconic landmarks, and experience the perfect blend of urban energy and beachside relaxation.
Day 15-24 Post-cruise
- Day 15-16
  - Sydney Central Hotel Stay
    
    5-6 Dec 2026
    
    Transfers to Hotel Included
    
    4 star hotel
    
    Stay in style at Rydges Sydney Central
    
    The hotel features 309 recently refurbished rooms and suites, boasting a unique Surry Hills-inspired design. Guests enjoy a 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi throughout, a renovated indoor heated pool, spa, sauna, gym, and underground parking. Start your day with Rydges' 'Rise' buffet breakfast and unwind at the Sydney Brewery Surry Hills, located within the hotel. Situated just 200 meters from Central Railway Station, the hotel offers easy access to the CBD, SCG and entertainment quarter, Australian Technology Park, ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, and Chinatown.
- Day 17
  - Sydney - Opera House tour
    
    7 Dec 2026
  - Sydney Central Hotel Stay
    
    7 Dec 2026
    
    4 star hotel
    
    Stay in style at Rydges Sydney Central
    
    The hotel features 309 recently refurbished rooms and suites, boasting a unique Surry Hills-inspired design. Guests enjoy a 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi throughout, a renovated indoor heated pool, spa, sauna, gym, and underground parking. Start your day with Rydges' 'Rise' buffet breakfast and unwind at the Sydney Brewery Surry Hills, located within the hotel. Situated just 200 meters from Central Railway Station, the hotel offers easy access to the CBD, SCG and entertainment quarter, Australian Technology Park, ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, and Chinatown.
- Day 18
  - Sydney Central Hotel Stay
    
    8 Dec 2026
    
    4 star hotel
    
    Stay in style at Rydges Sydney Central
    
    The hotel features 309 recently refurbished rooms and suites, boasting a unique Surry Hills-inspired design. Guests enjoy a 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi throughout, a renovated indoor heated pool, spa, sauna, gym, and underground parking. Start your day with Rydges' 'Rise' buffet breakfast and unwind at the Sydney Brewery Surry Hills, located within the hotel. Situated just 200 meters from Central Railway Station, the hotel offers easy access to the CBD, SCG and entertainment quarter, Australian Technology Park, ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, and Chinatown.
- Day 19
  - Start: Indian Pacific Train - Sydney - Perth (3 nights)
    
    Indian Pacific Train - Sydney - Perth (3 nights)
    
    Activity level easy
    
    Meals all included
    
    Transfers not included
    
    For over 50 years, the Indian Pacific has offered a legendary transcontinental journey between the Pacific and Indian oceans. Departing Sydney, you will travel west through the stunning Blue Mountains towards the historic mining town of Broken Hill. After exploring the elegant streets of Adelaide, prepare for the vast beauty of the Nullarbor Plain. A highlight of this adventure is a stop at the remote outpost of Rawlinna, where you can enjoy an unforgettable dinner under a blanket of outback stars (seasonal). It is the ultimate way to witness the spectacular changing landscapes of Australia’s rugged interior.
  - Indian Pacific Train - Sydney to Perth
    
    9 Dec 2026
  - Board Indian Pacific Rail - Depart Sydney
    
    9 Dec 2026
- Day 20
  - Indian Pacific Train - Sydney to Perth
    
    10 Dec 2026
  - Broken Hill - Morning Excursion
    
    10 Dec 2026
  - Depart Broken Hill
    
    10 Dec 2026
  - Arrive Adelaide - Afternoon Experience
    
    10 Dec 2026
  - Depart Adelaide
    
    10 Dec 2026
- Day 21
  - Indian Pacific Train - Sydney to Perth
    
    11 Dec 2026
  - Cook Afternoon & Rawlinna Evening Experience
    
    11 Dec 2026
    
    Today is all about the vast, unforgettable views of the Nullarbor Plain. You’ll journey across this legendary expanse on the world’s longest stretch of straight railway track, with endless horizons unfolding outside your window. Along the way, the train pauses at Cook – once a bustling railway town, now a near-ghost outpost with stories etched into its weathered buildings. By evening, you’ll reach Rawlinna, on the edge of Australia’s largest sheep station. Here, the outback comes alive as you dine beneath a canopy of stars at a spectacular signature long-table dinner (Sept–May). In the cooler months, gather around a roaring bonfire with drinks and canapés, soaking up the atmosphere of this remarkable setting.
- Day 22
  - Arrive Perth
    
    12 Dec 2026
  - Perth Hotel Stay
    
    12 Dec 2026
    
    5 star hotel
    
    Stay in style at The Melbourne Hotel
    
    The Melbourne Hotel offers a discreetly luxurious experience in the heart of Perth's city center, where heritage architecture meets modern design. Just steps from shopping and attractions, the hotel is a short walk from Perth Arena and the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. Local transport, including Perth's free CAT bus service, is conveniently located next to the hotel. Choose from 73 heritage and contemporary guest rooms, each complete with complimentary Wi-Fi, on-demand movies, Foxtel, and Australia-wide and limited international phone calls. The hotel focuses on providing a bespoke experience with the comforts of home, including premium L'Occitane amenities, 100% cotton high thread-count linens, bathrobes, slippers, and quality tea and coffee making facilities. Five distinct dining options range from casual fare to sophisticated cuisine, in addition to à la carte breakfast served in the Conservatory.
- Day 23
  - Perth Hotel Stay
    
    13 Dec 2026
    
    5 star hotel
    
    Stay in style at The Melbourne Hotel
    
    The Melbourne Hotel offers a discreetly luxurious experience in the heart of Perth's city center, where heritage architecture meets modern design. Just steps from shopping and attractions, the hotel is a short walk from Perth Arena and the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. Local transport, including Perth's free CAT bus service, is conveniently located next to the hotel. Choose from 73 heritage and contemporary guest rooms, each complete with complimentary Wi-Fi, on-demand movies, Foxtel, and Australia-wide and limited international phone calls. The hotel focuses on providing a bespoke experience with the comforts of home, including premium L'Occitane amenities, 100% cotton high thread-count linens, bathrobes, slippers, and quality tea and coffee making facilities. Five distinct dining options range from casual fare to sophisticated cuisine, in addition to à la carte breakfast served in the Conservatory.
- Day 24
  - Flying from Perth International to London Heathrow
    
    14 Dec 2026
    
    Transfers to Airport Included
    Departs 14 Dec 2026 22:20 (local time) Perth International Airport - Emirates
    
    1 stop
    
    Arrives at 15 Dec 2026 11:40 (local time) London Heathrow Airport - Emirates

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What's included

Included

Flights

Choose to fly from a variety of airports included within the price.

Hotel

A hotel stay is include in this cruise. See the itinerary for details of the hotel. Transfers to and from the hotel are included.

Land Tours

Land tours are included, see itinerary for more details.

Entertainment

Choose from a variety of things to entertain yourself including restaurants, bars, theatre, pools and much more.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks from the buffet and main dining restaurants are all included. Meals from the specialty dining restaurants are additional.

Accommodation

Your cabin is included in the price of the cruise.

Port Fees & Taxes

No surprises. All port fees and taxes are included in the price.

Extras

Wi-Fi

To browse the internet on board you have three options. You can pay-as-go, buy a Wi-Fi package (see below) or upgrade to the Princess Plus or Premier fares where a Wi-Fi package is included.

Drinks

Included with meals are some soft drinks, teas and coffees but the majority of drinks are extra. If you want alcoholic drinks you have three options. You can buy drinks at the bar. You can buy a drinks package (see below). Or upgrade to the Princess Plus or Premier fares. They include a drinks package plus other packages for less than the cost of the drinks package on its own.

Premier drinks package $84.99 Per passenger, per day
Plus drinks package $64.99 Per passenger, per day
Zero Alcohol Package $29.99 Per passenger, per day
Classic Soda Package $14.99 Per passenger, per day

Tips

If you choose the Princess Standard fare, a daily service charge of $16 - $18 per person, depending on your cabin, is added to your account at the end of the cruise. If you choose the Princess Plus or Premium fare this already covered in the cost of your cruise.

Speciality Dining

Specialty restaurants allow travellers to enhance their dining experience during the cruise. This is a great way to add variety to your holiday or celebrate a special occasion. You can pay for meals in the special dining restaurants onboard.

Specialty Dining

Eating at the specialty dining restaurants is extra. You can pay for meals in those restaurants onboard. Or you get unlimited specialty dining meals included with the Princess Premier fare.

Car parking

Car parking at the port or airport is not included in the cost of your cruise, and this cannot currently be booked through Iglu Cruise. However, please contact us after you have made your booking if you would like to add this to your package, so we can discuss options. An approximate cost for parking during a cruise is around £12 to £20 per car per day. Alternatively, transfers can be arranged.

Excursions

If you would like to do any excursions/tours while docked these will be an additional charge. Excursions/tours can’t currently be booked with us online but please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add these to your package. Alternatively these can be bought while on the ship but may be more expensive than pre-booking.

Transfers (home to port)

Transfers from your home to the port or airport aren't included but we can help organise coach transfers, taxis etc to make your life easier. Please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add these to your package.

Travel insurance

Travel insurance is not included in your cruise package. However, Iglu Cruise has partnered with Holiday Extras to provide this service. With flexible policies and cruise-specific cover, you can rest assured that you’re completely covered when you go away. Get a Holiday Extras travel insurance quote right here.

Visa

Visas are not included with your cruise fare and are not provided by Iglu Cruise. Important visas and travel documents must be obtained by the individual guest prior to embarkation. To help, Iglu Cruise has partnered with The Travel Visa Company for professional assistance with all your travel documentation and visa needs.

Ship Facilities

Royal Princess - By Princess Cruises

Family friendly Good for couples Over 50s Formal Informal Large Ship

Year: 2013 · Refurbished: 2026 · 15 Decks · Max capacity: 4272 people

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Cabins on Royal Princess

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Mini Suite £5,799 pp
Reserve Collection Mini-Suite £6,399 pp
Premium Suite £6,899 pp
Balcony from £5,599
Balcony £5,599 pp
Deluxe Balcony £5,779 pp
Premium Deluxe Balcony £5,999 pp
Inside from £5,099
Interior Cabin £5,099 pp

Suite from £5,799
Mini Suite £5,799 pp
Reserve Collection Mini-Suite £6,399 pp
Premium Suite £6,899 pp
Balcony from £5,599
Balcony £5,599 pp
Deluxe Balcony £5,779 pp
Premium Deluxe Balcony £5,999 pp
Inside from £5,099
Interior Cabin £5,099 pp

Suite from £5,799
Mini Suite £5,799 pp
Reserve Collection Mini-Suite £6,399 pp
Premium Suite £6,899 pp
Balcony from £5,599
Balcony £5,599 pp
Deluxe Balcony £5,779 pp
Premium Deluxe Balcony £5,999 pp
Inside from £5,099
Interior Cabin £5,099 pp

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Iglu Cruise customer reviews for Royal Princess

4.5

Based on 58 reviews

Cabin

Service

Excursions

Dining

Activities

Value for money

Entertainment

The ship is beautiful the atrium and staircase is stunning. The food was plentiful fresh and always well presented in the the horizon buffet. The main dining room service was excellent and vast range of dishes for all every night. With Princess favourite available as standard 3 starters and mains. The ship was very clean and staff always greeted us with a smile. I have been on 15 cruises ( 5 different lines) and the Royal Princess ship is one of my favourites.

couple

10+ cruises

14 Oct 2025

Food in the normal restaurant quite poor whereas the buffet was variable and quality was good.

couple

10+ cruises

14 Oct 2025

Average at best

couple

10+ cruises

30 Sep 2025

Positive points: Plus package is excellent and gives you the option to pay the difference for a premium drink. Menus are very clear as to what is or isn’t included. Excursions were expensive but very well organised. Overall entertainment was OK with the house band Dynamix the pick of the options. Friendly crew. Negative points; we cruised on Royal Princess in 2018 and at that time she was our favourite ship. 8 years on we felt that a referees was required. The sofa in our cabin was worn out and uncomfortable, there are no USB points in the cabin and there is a shower curtain rather than a glass door. None of these are terrible but many of the newer ships make Royal Princess seem a bit tired. We thought the medallion was just a gimmick. Yes it opens your door and I guess it helps the staff at the restaurant identify who is waiting in line. However, if you order a drink you still have to give your room number and the service is definitely slowed by the medallion. We waited for 25 minutes for a drinks order at Crooners, we waited an hour on another occasion for a drink at the Horizon bar and nothing turned up at all. We had instances where the app said our drinks had been delivered when they clearly had not. Trying to get a drink at the bar was very difficult. Staff didn’t know who was next in line and took ages to get served. Food was ok but not very imaginative! We prefer NCL, Celebrity and Princess in that order. Food choices on NCL are far more varied and they have far more speciality restaurants. On Riyal Princess Sabatini’s always had spaces so didn’t appear to be that popular. Ocean Terrace was virtually empty for the whole cruise. Finally, the descriptions for the excursions could be more helpful. One of the excursions we went on claimed that there was a transfer by ferry. The ferry turned out to be a small motor boat which took 10 people. You had to walk in to the sea and climb on board. This was ok for us but others could have struggled.

couple

10+ cruises

3 Apr 2025

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