Sun Princess Southern States Cruise with Indian Pacific

16 Day Cruise + Train Package

Combine the Indian Pacific with the popular Sun Princess for a 10 day Southern States cruise from Fremantle to Adelaide (ports of call include Port Lincoln, Kangaroo Island, Melbourne and Burnie). Journey on the iconic Indian Pacific between Adelaide and Perth. Discover a range of included activities aboard the Sun Princess as you sail across the Great Australian Bight from Fremantle to Adelaide. Enjoy the rolling vistas of the McLaren Vale winery region before marveling at the spectacular scenery and ever changing landscapes as you cross the Nullarbor and return to Perth on the Indian Pacific in this unforgettable 16 day package. Themes include: Rail and Sail, Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, Departs from Perth, Ocean Cruise, Indian Pacific, Returns from Perth. + Show more

Package Includes

  • Indian Pacific Train Adelaide to Perth (Gold Service)
  • Sun Princess 10 Day Southern States Cruise Fremantle to Adelaide (Interior Stateroom)
  • All Flights (e.g. home to Perth and Perth to home)
  • 9 Nights Interior Stateroom Accommodation aboard the Sun Princess
  • 2 Nights Gold Cabin Accommodation on the Indian Pacific 
  • 3 Nights Accommodation in Adelaide
  • 1 Night Accommodation in Perth
  • All meals onboard the Sun Princess, FREE Iced Tea, Lemonade, Water, Tea varieties, Non- Specialty Coffee, FREE 24 Hour Room Service, FREE Discovery at Sea Onboard Activities, FREE Theatre/Production Shows & Guest Entertainer Shows, FREE Movies Under the Stars, FREE Bars, Nightclubs, Discos, FREE Casino, Bingo & Gaming Lessons, FREE Dancing, Karaoke & Comedy, FREE Library & Princess Book Club, FREE Zumba Classes, FREE Afternoon Trivia, FREE Theme Night Parties, FREE Ultimate Deck Party, FREE Enrichment Activities, FREE Youth & Teen Programs, FREE Youth & Teen Activities
  • All meals onboard Indian Pacific, FREE beverages throughout your journey, FREE toiletries kit, Cabin Steward service, in-cabin music and commentary, use of ‘Outback Explorer Lounge’
  • All Indian Pacific Off-Train Excursions & Activities (e.g. Broken Hill, Adelaide, Blue Mountains, Kalgoorlie, Rawlinna, Cook)
  • McLaren Vale Winery Experience
  • 14 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 11 dinners
  • Return Airport, Rail and Port Transfers
  • FREE DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Bonus Voucher Book ($500 Value discounts and bonuses in Western Australia)

Highlights

  Indian Pacific   Sun Princess   Adelaide   McLaren Vale   Perth   Fremantle   Port Lincoln   Melbourne   Burnie   Kangaroo Island   Rawlinna (Sydney to Perth)   Cook (Perth to Adelaide)   Kalgoorlie (Perth to Adelaide)   Broken Hill (Sydney to Adelaide)   Blue Mountains (Perth to Sydney)   Winery Visit   Wine Tastings   Fleurieu Peninsula
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Departs January 2020

Day 1 Fly to Perth & Board the Sun Princess

Feel the great expansive openness of the West Coast with its big blue skies and its ever developing but still youthful capital city of Perth. On arrival into Perth Airport you will be personally met by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from the airport to the Fremantle Passenger Terminal where you will board the Sun Princess to begin your remarkable journey discovering Southern Australia. Relax and spend the afternoon exploring the Sun Princess and its facilities. Unwind in the Sanctuary, a tranquil haven reserved for adults or sit back and put your feet up at the Movies Under the Stars - whatever you decide, your time onboard will be unforgettable.
 
Meet and Greet Personalised Arrival Transfer, Discovery at Sea Onboard Activities, Dinner, Overnight Accommodation Onboard Sun Princess.

Days 2 – 3 At Sea

Familiarise yourself with the layout of the ship today – explore its many areas and enjoy new experiences with the onboard Discovery at SEA program. Expect attentive service from friendly staff that knows what hospitality means; you’ll find the Sun Princess ship to be truly your home away from home.

Take advantage of the many exciting activities onboard - each day, a world of exhilarating activities awaits, from cooking demonstrations to dance classes, trivia contests and a range of enrichment programs. Add a new twist or two to your dance moves with a variety of fun classes like country line dancing, ballroom and salsa, engage in multi-media presentations by local destination experts or enjoy guided Stargazing on deck. Whatever you choose - these live performances, music and dance lessons, local foods and more will give you a deeper connection to the places you visit.

Plan your onboard activities for the next two days whilst at sea. Enjoy a musical production, play bingo, dabble in the casino, or perhaps just relax poolside, reading a book and soak up the sunshine.

Breakfast, Discovery at Sea Onboard Activities, Lunch, Dinner, Overnight Accommodation Onboard Sun Princess.

Day 4 Cruise to Port Lincoln

Today you will port at the "Seafood Capital of Australia" - not only a beautiful township overlooking Boston Bay, Port Lincoln is the ideal base to explore the coast and experience the Eyre Peninsula first hand. For the adventurous, shark cage diving or swimming with the Australian sea lions is a must. For the foodies, taste your way around this seafood capital of Australia with tantalising wine tastings, cooking demonstrations and seafood tastings. This pristine, breathtaking coastal region of Eyre Peninsula offers stunning lookouts and untouched beaches to a striking rugged coastline - explore all the best spots today you wouldn't find on your own.

Breakfast, Discovery at Sea Onboard Activities, Lunch, Dinner, Overnight Accommodation Onboard Sun Princess

Day 5 At Sea

A variety of everyday dining venues to suit all tastes can be found onboard, including Terrace Grill, Horizon Court, Amuleto Café and International Café. Choose from specialty restaurants such as Share by Curtis Stone, Kai Seafood Bar and the Sterling Steakhouse. The speciality restaurants onboard the Sun Princess are among the best at sea – always delivering an extraordinary experience. Serving dishes made with the freshest ingredients, the menus will reflect regional flavours from all around the world.
Enjoy tantalizing specialties from onboard chefs that are passionate about our culinary craft and are committed to serving you mouth-watering, handcrafted dishes throughout your voyage.

Breakfast, Discovery at Sea Onboard Activities, Lunch, Dinner, Overnight Accommodation Onboard Sun Princess .

Day 6 Cruise to Melbourne

Today, venture into Melbourne - a super stylish, eclectic and always-exciting metropolis with plenty of sophisticated charm and surprises to enjoy. Hailed as Australia's "Garden City," famed for the parks and gardens surrounding it you could experience Melbourne's sights and sounds on a panoramic drive about town. Learn about one of the "most liveable cities in the world" and how it grew from the banks of the Yarra. Enjoy a different perspective of the city as your sail along the undisputed social heart of marvellous Melbourne – the Yarra River.
 
Perhaps travel to the eucalyptus forests and revel in rugged forest gorges and fern gullies of the Blue Dandenong Range on a ride aboard Australia's oldest operating steam railway, explore the Yarra Valley, one of Australia's premier wine regions or relive the 1850s gold rush at Sovereign Hill.

Breakfast, Discovery at Sea Onboard Activities, Lunch, Dinner, Overnight Accommodation Onboard Sun Princess .

Day 7 Cruise to Burnie

Tasmania’s most westerly city, portside Burnie on Emu Bay offers wonderful walks, lookouts and wildlife experiences, as well as heritage charm and character to explore. Surrounded by prime productive farmlands, Burnie is the gateway to scenic northwest Tasmania, an area rich in picturesque old villages, homesteads and historic homes. Delight your tastebuds as you discover some of the finest produce the region has to offer –on the Tassie Tasting Trail, take in the magnificent views beneath the towering spires of Cradle Mountain, or discover a fascinating world of caves, sinkholes and underground streams where you can enjoy stunning cave formations, rich colours and sparking crystals.  

 Breakfast, Discovery at Sea Onboard Activities, Lunch, Dinner, Overnight Accommodation Onboard Sun Princess .

Day 8 At Sea

Everything you need to refresh your body and mind is right on board – why not indulge in a manicure, pedicure or a makeover in the salon, or pamper yourself with a treatment or soothing massage at the onboard spa. Or maybe it’s a brisk workout in the fitness centre, followed by a little “me time” in The Sanctuary, a tranquil retreat reserved just for adults that suits you.

Spend today at your leisure.

Breakfast, Discovery at Sea Onboard Activities, Lunch, Dinner, Overnight Accommodation Onboard Sun Princess

Day 9 Cruise to Kangaroo Island

Be immersed in the natural Australian landscape as you uncover the many treasures of Kangaroo Island today. Experience an up close and personal beach encounter with rare and endangered sea lions, journey to the heart of Flinders Chase National Park and view two of the island's most popular geological wonders: Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch, or enjoy a taste of history on a tour for the wine connoisseurs and history buffs, where you will get a feel for the local way of life. 

 Breakfast, Discovery at Sea Onboard Activities, Lunch, Dinner, Overnight Accommodation Onboard Sun Princess

Day 10 Cruise to Adelaide

The beautiful city of Adelaide offers a seductive mix of sensational food and wine with fantastic cultural, art and shopping opportunities, the city is the gateway to some of Australia's premier wine regions and the vibrant city centre is abuzz with lively cafes, bars and restaurants, historic buildings, wide streets and manicured parklands add to the city's wonderful aesthetic appearance.

Spend the day exploring Adelaide at your own pace or be entertained on one of the fantastic optional day excursions.

Discover the gorgeous township of Hahndorf and the stunning scenic views from Mount Lofty. Explore Glenelg, the seaside town renowned for its rich heritage, spectacular beaches, stunning sunsets, cafes, museums and galleries. Cruise along the lower reaches of the Murray River, or visit South Australia's best-known wine region Barossa Valley, and relish in an enjoyable wine-tasting extravaganza.

Breakfast, Adelaide Cruise Terminal to Adelaide Hotel Transfer Overnight Ibis Adelaide Accommodation.

Day 11 Explore McLaren Vale

Today you’ll head to where the ‘vines meet the sea’. Travel through the rolling hills of the Adelaide countryside to beautiful McLaren Vale - a famous and prolific wine growing region set along gorgeous coastline and ridges. Discover why this region is highly regarded and meet locals who are passionate about what they do and willing to share the secrets of the delicious wines produced here. 

Breakfast, McLaren Vale Winery Tour, Lunch, Overnight Ibis Adelaide Accommodation.

Day 12 Explore Adelaide

Enjoy Adelaide at your leisure today – stroll down the shopping precinct of Rundle Mall, the centrepiece of Adelaide’s city centre and the epicentre of food, culture and lifestyle. Adelaide has the largest fresh produce market in the Southern Hemisphere, explore the historic architecture and colourful flora by travelling the city's streets and spacious squares surrounded by parkland or uncover the story of the early settlers of Australia who travelled across the world to make a new home in a foreign land at the SA Maritime Museum.

Breakfast, Overnight Ibis Adelaide Accommodation.

Days 13 – 15 Indian Pacific Adelaide to Perth

Spend the day at your leisure before being personally met by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred to the railway station to board the Indian Pacific and travel along Australia's longest straight stretch of railway. Meet your fellow travellers prior to departure with a complimentary Welcome Dinner at the National Wine Centre, then to be transferred to Adelaide’s Keswick train station to begin your epic journey across the Nullarbor plains... farewell Adelaide as your journey west on the Indian Pacific begins.
 
See below for full details on your Indian Pacific journey.

Watch the delightful Avon Valley pass by as the final stage of your amazing journey approaches, heading into Perth where your journey concludes. As the Indian Pacific arrives into Perth, you can sense the laid-back pace of this beautiful city fringed between the Indian Ocean and Swan River. You will be transferred from the railway station on arrival in Perth to your Perth accommodation.

Breakfast, Meet and Greet Personalised Rail Transfer, 2 Nights Gold Service Cabin on the Indian Pacific, 2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners, Railway Station to Perth Hotel Transfer.

Day 16 Say Goodbye to Perth

Time to say goodbye to beautiful Perth, your fellow travellers and friendly hotel hosts. You will be personally met at your hotel by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred to Perth Airport to meet your flight home.

Breakfast, Meet and Greet Personalised Departure Transfer.

Inclusions on board the Indian Pacific

Relax in your private Gold Service Cabin and watch the passing landscapes of Australia pass by through your large window. Enjoy all meals onboard the Indian Pacific in the stylish Queen Adelaide Restaurant Car (flexible times, hearty breakfasts, two course lunches, three course dinners). Your package includes FREE soft drinks, beers, high-quality standard wines, base spirits, tea and coffee throughout your journey on board. You will also receive a FREE toiletries kit. You have Cabin Steward service, in-cabin music and detailed journey commentary (available from your cabin sound system) and you will love the cosy but exclusive atmosphere of the Outback Explorer Lounge. Your package includes Gold Service but can be upgrade to Platinum Service.

Upgrade to Platinum Service: Experience the luxury of larger cabin space (twice the size of a Gold Service Twin Cabin) along with private Platinum Transfers, in-cabin breakfasts and access to the exclusive new Platinum Lounge and Restaurant. See Upgrade Options below for details.

Inclusions on board the Sun Princess

Relax in your private cabin on board the Sun Princess while you sail and enjoy FREE full board cuisine with a selection of international cuisine, afternoon teas and late night snack. Experience FREE on board big show entertainment, cabarets, and classical interludes. Choose from a range of FREE daytime activities, leisure facilities and on board programmes. Enjoy on board leisure facilities such as a multiple pools, hot tubs, a fully equipped hair salon and an arcade with boutiques, jewellers and perfumeries. Enjoy meals from a variety of styles of restaurants. Enjoy a traditional grilled favourites at the Terrace Grill restaurant, buffet meals at the Horizon Court and enjoy speciality meals at Kai Seafood Bar, Sterling Steakhouse and more. Your package includes an inner stateroom but can be upgraded to a range of cabins.

Upgrade to an Oceanview Stateroom: Benefit from a view of the ocean from either a picture window or porthole that brings in natural light. See Upgrade Options below for details.

Upgrade to a Balcony Stateroom: Enjoy your own private outdoor space with a relaxing view of the inspiring scenery surrounding you. See Upgrade Options below for details.

Upgrade to a Mini-Suite Stateroom: Add an element of luxury with a substantially larger suite and a separate sitting area. See Upgrade Options below for details.

Upgrade to a Suite Stateroom: Surround yourself in the most luxurious accommodations at sea, with a spacious Suite with balcony, more living space, enhanced amenities plus incredible premiums. See Upgrade Options below for details.

Shore Excursions

Be taken directly to the most iconic sites in every port. With everything organized in advance, you’ll get maximum value from your time in port so even your first visit will be filled with lasting memories. All shore excursions are competitively priced and operated by qualified and reputable ground operators. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that you will return to the ship before it sails. Shore excursion programmes are released approximately from approximately 180 days prior to sailing, up to 5 days before you depart and can be pre-booked with Sun Princess to ensure you do not miss out on your preferred excursion.

Flights Included

This package includes all flights as detailed below in the price section (including all fees, levies and taxes). However, we can tailor this package to include our special discounted 'package only' airfares from anywhere. Simply let us know.

Perth and Adelaide Accommodation Included

Ideally situated in the heart of the CBD, the sleek, stylish and superbly appointed hotel rooms at the Ibis Adelaide will be your city sanctuary as you enjoy all that vibrant Adelaide and its magnificent surrounds have to offer. Boasting views over the picturesque Adelaide hills and an unbeatable central location, the contemporary Ibis Adelaide places you right in the heart of the action, with shops, restaurants and entertainment options all within easy walking distance. The hotel boasts a range of tastefully decorated and superbly designed guestrooms, combining style and practicality and featuring state of the art facilities. The onsite restaurant and bar spill out onto beautiful balconies overlooking urban streetscapes, and the onsite gym boasts Technogym equipment, ready for your morning workout. Situated adjacent to the Rundle Street Mall in the very heart of town, you are superbly located to discover everything that cosmopolitan Adelaide has to offer; from museums and galleries, to boutique shopping and unforgettable dining.

Head to the trendy beachside suburb of Glenelg or escape the city completely with a day trip to the renowned Barossa Valley wine region, where superb wine and local produce meet magnificent country scenery. After a fun filled day of exploring, return to your stylish urban sanctuary at the Ibis Adelaide, where you can kick back in complete comfort and privacy. 

You have 3 choices of accommodation in Perth. Our "Good Standard" central Perth hotel has great facilities, a comfortable room and friendly service (typically 3.5 stars). Alternatively, why not treat yourself? The "Deluxe" hotel has superior facilities, stylish room and first class service (typically 4 stars). The “Luxury” hotel is upscale with a more luxurious feel for the discerning traveller and great for celebrating an anniversary (typically 5 stars).

The package is priced on the "Good Standard" option.

Airport, Rail and Port Transfers Included

You will be personally met by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from the airport on arrival in Perth to the Victoria Quay Passenger Terminal and board the Sun Princess to begin your cruise to Adelaide, from the Adelaide Cruise Terminal on arrival in Adelaide to your Adelaide accommodation and from your Adelaide hotel to the Keswick Railway Station for your Indian Pacific journey to Perth. Upon arriving in Perth you will be transferred from the East Perth railway station to your Perth Hotel. You will also be personally met by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from your Perth Hotel to the airport to meet your flight home.

All Off-Train Excursions & Activities Included

This package includes all Off-Train activities with various touring options:

Broken Hill: Choose from a selection of included tour options.

Adelaide: Choose from a selection on included tour options.

Cook: Enjoy a self-guided walk of this deserted outback town.

Blue Mountains: (Perth to Sydney): Explore the magnificent Blue Mountains by railway, cableway and skyway.

Kalgoorlie: (Perth to Sydney): Experience a thrilling tour of the world’s largest single open cut mining operation.

Rawlinna: (Sydney to Perth): Disembark to enjoy a traditional outback lamb roast, under the wide Nullarbor skies.

DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Bonus Voucher Book

You’ll receive the FREE DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Bonus Voucher Book that includes $500 value of discounts and bonuses throughout Perth and WA at shops, restaurants attractions, wineries etc. It’s a great way to save even more when you visit Western Australia.
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Overview

The adventure that spans Australia... the world famous trans-continental Indian Pacific connects Australia's Pacific and Indian Ocean coasts. The 4 day journey between Sydney and Perth enables you to experience the kaleidoscope of Australian landscapes, including the dramatic Blue Mountains, historic outback Broken Hill, South Australia's rolling green hills, Adelaide, the expansive Nullarbor Plain, the goldfields of Kalgoorlie, the golden wheatbelt and fertile Avon Valley. Cruise the Nullarbor with stylish luxury. Enjoy the off-train touring and activities. Savour the food and wines matching the destinations you pass through.

DISCOVER AUSTRALIA has included everything in your package, there’s no more to pay.

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The Sun Princess truly lights up the seas - serving up tantalizing cuisine, dazzling live entertainment and new experiences with its wealth of at sea programs. This stylish cruise-liner offers contemporary cruise travel with an overall atmosphere of relaxed refinement for its 2000 privileged guests crew shares one common goal — making your cruise an experience beyond imagination. Radiant venues to exclusive dining options truly make this spectacular vessel shine. On the Sun Princess, you'll find so many ways to play, day or night – it certainly lives up to the concept of 'big ship choice and small ship feel'.

At the end of each day’s adventures ashore, the Sun Princess welcomes you home with a wonderful variety of tastefully appointed suite and stateroom options offering luxury amenities and trademark attentive service from the friendly staff who know what hospitality means - you’ll find that the Sun Princess ship truly is your home away from home.

Spend sea days at your leisure – take a dip in the sparkling pools or a long soak in one of the whirling hot tubs, unwind on a padded lounger and soak up the sun, catch up on reading, listen to music or find a spot poolside and take in a feature film, sensational concert, sporting event on the giant screen. Relax and revitalize as you enjoy rejuvenating spa treatments, the tranquil top-deck retreat reserved just for adults or the state-of-the-art fitness centres - you’ll find all the elements to assure that at the end of your voyage, you come home feeling refreshed and renewed.

Enjoy an array of onboard activities from the ever-changing at sea enrichment programmes – learn about intriguing cultures through local experts and enjoy onboard festivities that reflect the regions that you are travelling to that will keep you engaged every moment of your cruise vacation. You will gain a richer appreciation for the places you visit, all on your ship as you gracefully traverse the high seas. There’s fun for every age on board your ship, from designer stores to the indulgent and exclusive adults-only retreat and areas designed just for your little ones, there are endless ways to spend your time at sea... what will you choose?

A cruise should be all about exploration - immerse yourself in a carefully crafted shore excursion to experience the true colours, cultures and flavours of the regions you’re travelling to. Led by reputable operators with local expertise, choose from a wide variety of excursions in each port, with something for every type of traveller.

Discover the unique flavours of the places you visit while dining on board as you indulge in an array of dining options throughout your journey. Every hour, the chefs are busy baking, grilling and sautéing great-tasting fare from scratch. Unparalleled inclusive dining options are offered throughout the ship with a wide range of culinary delights to suit any palate, from endless buffet choice to gourmet pizza, frosty treats and decadent desserts.

After a long day of exploration, relax in one of the many lounge spaces to gather with friends and family, to relax by yourself, or to meet and get to know your fellow guests. Kick off the evening with a pre-dinner drink - the talented mixologists are waiting to impress you with their cocktail-making prowess and tequila and whisky tastings that will turn you into a connoisseur. Sip cocktails and watch top entertainment as you relax, unwind and enjoy the endless variety of world-class entertainers such as live bands, comedians, illusionists and musicians performing on stage, in warm and inviting settings are perfect for quality time with family and friends.

Immerse yourself in unforgettable adventure onboard and onshore with Sun Princess.
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Sun Princess Southern States Cruise with Indian Pacific

 16 Day Cruise + Train Package

$ 5072 *

*Starting holiday costs per person, two share, for low seasons (A$). Seasonal surcharges apply outside of low season. Early Bird Specials require travel outside of the next 6 months (ie travel in more than 6 months time). As prices vary based on travel dates, be flexible with dates to get the for the best deals! Itinerary and vehicle types subject to change without notice. Subject to limited availability at these prices, after which higher prices apply, book now. Ex Adelaide/Sydney prices include only flights back to Adelaide/Sydney. See Important Information before booking. See Important Information before booking. © DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Booking Code: mp375

Departures Departs: 11/01/2020

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