This year in November 2019, cruise from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific followed by a railway journey across Australia, with Ecruising’s 23-night Rail & Sail: Far East Mystique & Margaret River.
Departing 11 November, guests will spend two nights in Singapore before boarding Sun Princess for a 14-night cruise. Sun Princess truly lights up the seas, with splendid live entertainment and activities including The Atrium where you can find musicians and acrobats, a Vegas-style Casino, art galleries, hot tubs and the opportunity to experience Movies Under The Stars.
If you’re into fine dining, there are endless opportunities to tantalise the tastebuds with regional flavours from across the globe – restaurants include SHARE by Curtis Stone, Kai Seafood Bar and the Sterling Steakhouse.
Alternatively, watch the deep blue horizon pass by or witness beautiful sunsets from the comfort of your own room, whether it be a Suite, Club Class, Mini-Suite, Balcony or Oceanview room.
Whilst on-board, you will cruise into Southeast Asian waters with an itinerary boasting unforgettable day trips. First up is Ho Chi Minh City, the business and financial hub of Vietnam, with a prominent history of the Vietnam War.
Next up you can experience Sihanoukville, the best of Cambodia’s white sand beaches and castaway-style islands. The ship will then visit Bangkok and Ko Samui in Thailand, giving you an ideal mix of city and coastal scenery before cruising into Denpasar, home to several historical, multi-cultural and traditional gems of Bali.
On 27 November you will arrive in Perth, Australia where you will disembark the cruise and spend three nights at Cape Lodge in the heart of the Margaret River Wine Country. Here you can unleash your inner connoisseur visiting wineries and some of the region’s best private scenic spots.
On 30 November, you’ll transfer to Perth for an overnight stay, before boarding the Indian Pacific train on 1 December. The comfort of your cabin awaits along with your first on-board dining experience in the elegantly appointed restaurant car. Watch the suburbs of the Western Australian capital roll past your window and the verdant greens of the Avon Valley.
The journey by rail will take you to some of Australia’s most history-rich and intriguing destinations including Wild West town of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, the sweeping Nullarbor Plain and remote town of Cook – the once bustling railway community, now effectively a ghost town.
Back on-board the journey continues its trek across the longest single stretch of railway in the world. With rolling desert views, make your way into the South Australian countryside and prepare to feast upon the sights, scents and tastes of Adelaide. Enjoy art festivals, pop-up bars and laneway restaurants. Travellers can also board a highlights tour of Adelaide, which includes a visit to the popular Haigh’s Chocolates Factory.
The next leg of the rail journey brings guests to one of Australia’s legendary Outback bases, Broken Hill. Also known as Silver City, Broken Hill is defined by its wide streets, country pubs, the Miners’ Memorial and ties with the Royal Flying Doctor Service and School of the Air. From here, travellers will wind through the magnificent Blue Mountains before arriving into Sydney to end a spectacular rail and sail adventure.
Ecruising’s 23-night Rail & Sail: Far East Mystique & Margaret River journey departs on 13 November 2019. Priced from $8,699 per person and includes flights, accommodation and transfers.
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