How much does it cost?

From A$7,290 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $5,229 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is the train travel included?

Yes. Four days aboard the Indian Pacific from Sydney to Perth are included, with all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Broken Hill, Adelaide, Cook and Rawlinna.

What does the cruise include?

A 10-night Coral Coast cruise from Fremantle return aboard Sapphire Princess, calling at Exmouth and Broome (overnight) with scenic cruising along the Kimberley Coast, including main meals.

Which train and cabin classes are used?

The Indian Pacific, Sydney to Perth, with Platinum, Gold Premium Twin, or Gold Single cabins; the cruise offers Interior, Oceanview, Balcony, or Mini Suite cabins.

What hotel is included?

One night at the Duxton Hotel Perth, including breakfast, between the train and the cruise.

What is not included?

Optional shore excursions at Exmouth, Broome and the Kimberley Coast incur fees, and some onboard cruise activities, venues and specialty dining incur additional charges.

The evidence lists one departure, in December 2027.

Journey Beyond Rail · Rail journey with cruise

Indian Pacific and Coral Coast Discovery – Sapphire Princess 2027

Indian Pacific rail crossing plus a 10-night Coral Coast cruise

Journey Beyond Rail's Indian Pacific and Coral Coast Discovery combines a four-day rail crossing with a 10-night cruise, for a 15-day trip in total. The Indian Pacific departs Sydney through the Blue Mountains, with an Off Train Experience in Broken Hill and a choice of wine and dining experiences in Adelaide, before crossing the Nullarbor Plain and stopping at Cook. After a night at the Duxton Hotel Perth, the trip continues aboard Sapphire Princess for a 10-night Coral Coast cruise, with days at sea, a call at Exmouth near Australia's longest fringing reef, an overnight stay in Broome, and scenic cruising along the red-cliffed Kimberley coastline. This suits food-and-wine travellers and those who want to pair a guided rail crossing with an independent, ship-based exploration of Western Australia's coastline, rather than a single mode of travel throughout.

What to know before you look closer

The Exmouth call requires a water shuttle to shore, and the evidence notes that wheelchair access there is limited.
Optional shore excursions at Exmouth, Broome and the Kimberley Coast incur additional fees, and some onboard cruise venues and specialty dining also cost extra.
The Rawlinna dinner under the stars is described as weather permitting, so it may not run on every departure.
The evidence lists only one departure, in December 2027; confirm current dates and availability with Journey Beyond Rail before booking.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Indian Pacific
Board the Indian Pacific in Sydney
Depart Sydney's Central Station mid-afternoon through the Blue Mountains. First dinner on board, regionally inspired and paired with fine wine.
Day 2railovernight: Indian Pacific
Indian Pacific, Broken Hill and Adelaide
Off Train Experience in Broken Hill including the Miners' Memorial or a visit with Shelita Buffet. Arriving Adelaide in the late afternoon for a choice of experiences: McLaren Vale wine tasting and dinner at Star of Greece, Adelaide Hills cheese or gin tasting with dinner at Haus, Icons of Adelaide, or a guided Adelaide Central Market tour with an exclusive dinner.
Day 3railovernight: Indian Pacific
Indian Pacific, Nullarbor and Rawlinna
Cross the Nullarbor Plain on the world's longest stretch of straight railway track, stopping at the near-ghost town of Cook, then a signature dinner under the stars at Rawlinna (weather permitting).
Day 4overnight: Duxton Hotel Perth
Indian Pacific, Perth
Brunch on board over the Avon Valley before arriving into Perth and transferring to a hotel for the evening.
Day 5overnight: Sapphire Princess
Board the Sapphire Princess in Fremantle
Transfer to the Cruise Terminal to board Sapphire Princess for a 10-night Coral Coast cruise, departing from historic Fremantle.
Day 6overnight: Sapphire Princess
Sapphire Princess, at Sea
Day at sea to explore the ship's dining venues, including Trident Grill, International Cafe, Prego Pizzeria, and specialty restaurants such as Sabatini's, Churrascaria Brazilian Grill, Crown Grill, or the Salty Dog Gastropub.
Day 7overnight: Sapphire Princess
Sapphire Princess, Exmouth
Call at Exmouth on the Northwest Cape, with rugged mountains and stony gorges descending to beaches and Australia's longest fringing reef offshore (water shuttle required, wheelchair access limited).
Day 8overnight: Sapphire Princess
Sapphire Princess, at Sea
Day at leisure on board, relaxing by the pools and hot tubs.
Day 9overnight: Sapphire Princess
Sapphire Princess, Broome (Overnight)
Call at Broome, the former pearling capital on the Kimberley Coast, with an overnight stay to explore the town and its heritage buildings.
Day 10overnight: Sapphire Princess
Sapphire Princess, Broome
Further time to explore Broome, including the more than 20-kilometre Cable Beach.
Day 11overnight: Sapphire Princess
Sapphire Princess, Kimberley Coast (Scenic Cruising)
Scenic cruising along the dramatic red-cliffed Kimberley coastline, one of the least impacted marine environments in the world, rich in biodiversity and birdlife.
Day 12overnight: Sapphire Princess
Sapphire Princess, at Sea
Day at sea with onboard activities including Movies Under the Stars at the poolside amphitheatre.
Day 13overnight: Sapphire Princess
Sapphire Princess, at Sea
Day at sea, with options including afternoon tea in the dining room.
Day 14overnight: Sapphire Princess
Sapphire Princess, at Sea
Final day at sea, with a musical production in the Princess Theatre and last-chance shopping at the Shops of Princess.
Day 15rail
Sapphire Princess, Fremantle
Disembark Sapphire Princess on arrival into Fremantle, completing the rail and ocean journey.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1The Indian Pacific departs Sydney's Central Station through the Blue Mountains, with the first dinner on board paired with fine wine.
Day 2An Off Train Experience at the Miners' Memorial in Broken Hill is followed by a choice of Adelaide evening experiences, including McLaren Vale wine tasting and dinner at Star of Greece.
Day 3The train crosses the Nullarbor Plain on the world's longest stretch of straight railway track, stopping at the near-ghost town of Cook before a signature dinner under the stars at Rawlinna.
Day 7Sapphire Princess calls at Exmouth on the Northwest Cape, where rugged mountains and stony gorges descend to beaches above Australia's longest fringing reef.
Day 11Scenic cruising along the red-cliffed Kimberley coastline, described in the evidence as one of the least impacted marine environments in the world.

Included

4 days aboard the Indian Pacific, Sydney to Perth, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Broken Hill, Adelaide, Cook and Rawlinna
Transfer from rail terminal to hotel
1 night accommodation in Perth, including breakfast
Transfer from hotel to cruise terminal
10-day Coral Coast cruise from Fremantle return to Fremantle aboard Sapphire Princess, including main meals
14 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 13 dinners in total

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From A$7,290 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $5,229 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is the train travel included?: Yes. Four days aboard the Indian Pacific from Sydney to Perth are included, with all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Broken Hill, Adelaide, Cook and Rawlinna.
What does the cruise include?: A 10-night Coral Coast cruise from Fremantle return aboard Sapphire Princess, calling at Exmouth and Broome (overnight) with scenic cruising along the Kimberley Coast, including main meals.
Which train and cabin classes are used?: The Indian Pacific, Sydney to Perth, with Platinum, Gold Premium Twin, or Gold Single cabins; the cruise offers Interior, Oceanview, Balcony, or Mini Suite cabins.
What hotel is included?: One night at the Duxton Hotel Perth, including breakfast, between the train and the cruise.
What is not included?: Optional shore excursions at Exmouth, Broome and the Kimberley Coast incur fees, and some onboard cruise activities, venues and specialty dining incur additional charges.
When does it depart?: The evidence lists one departure, in December 2027.