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Rail and Sail New Zealand with Holland America Line

22 days and 21 nights

Exclusive Rail and Sail package

Rail departs 9 February 2025 Cruise departs 16 February 2025

Starts Christchurch/ ends Sydney

Book by 30 April 2024

Up to USD$200 onboard credit per stateroom

What to expect

Experience New Zealand by rail and sea with this perfectly curated package.

Perfect for those travellers short on time, experience all three of New Zealand’s Great Train Journeys on this 8-day itinerary from Christchurch to Auckland. Explore the breathtaking Southern Alps onboard the world-famous TranzAlpine where you will encounter remarkable peaks and turquoise lakes with a return day trip from Christchurch to Greymouth. Traverse the rugged coastline on the Coastal Pacific before cruising the magnificent Cook Strait. Complete your trip with a journey on the historic Northern Explorer which voyages through the beating heart of the North.

What you'll love

Culture and history

Gourmet food and drinks

Stunning landscapes and sights

Perfect for

Suitable for everyone

Premium experiences

Wheelchair accessible

What's included

Rail Package

3 nights, 3.5-star accommodation in Christchurch
Return TranzAlpine Rail Journey from Christchurch to Greymouth
One-Way Coastal Pacific Rail Journey from Christchurch to Picton
1 night, 3.5 star accommodation in Picton
Cook Strait Ferry Crossing from Picton to Wellington
1 night, 4-star accommodation in Wellington
One-Way Northern Explorer Rail Journey from Wellington to Auckland
2 nights, 4-star accommodation in Auckland

Cruise package

14-night cruise onboard ms Westerdam from Auckland to Sydney
Visit Tauranga (Rotorua), Napier, Wellington, Picton, Lyttelton, Port Chalmers (Dunedin), Cruising Fiordland National Park, Hobart and Melbourne

BONUS - Have it All early booking bonus*

Signature Beverage Package
Shore Excursion(s)
Specialty Dining
Wi-Fi
Crew appreciation gratuity

Options and details

Ask your RAA travel advisor about upgrading your cabin onboard the cruise:

Oceanview
Verandah
Or travel in style and upgrade to a Signature or Neptune suite.

Just add flights, bookable approximately 10 months in advance.

Terms and conditions

*Conditions Apply. All pricing is per person twin share, quoted in Australian dollars, and is correct as at 12 January 2024. Rail pricing is subject to change based on hotel room availability. Package based on starting 09 Feb 2025 from Christchurch. Itinerary is subject to change due to unforeseen train track maintenance and weather conditions. No transportation is included unless otherwise stated in the offer inclusions. Book by 31 December 2024 unless sold out prior. Terms and Conditions apply. All pricing is per person twin share, quoted in Australian dollars and is correct as at 28 December 2023. Terms and Conditions apply. All pricing is per person twin share, quoted in Australian dollars. Fares are based on Promo(s) DN*. Featured fares are per person based on double occupancy and available for 1st/2nd guests only. Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses are included. *Anniversary Sale: Offer available only on select May 2024–April 2025 cruises and cruisetours and excludes Grand Voyages and any voyage lasting 3 days or less (“Eligible Cruises”) booked between 20 March 2024 and 30 April 2024 (“Booking Period”). Offer has no cash value and is subject to availability, capacity controlled, available for new bookings only, and neither transferable nor refundable. Advertised fares are available until allocation is exhausted and may fluctuate. ANZ/RAA258DRAIL/W515/16FEB25.

^Savings of up to 30% applies only to cruise-only launch fares released into the market from December 2021. Cruise-only fare is the cruise fare without any inclusions. ~Onboard Credit is available for all fare types in the following amounts: US$25 per person (US$50 per stateroom) for guests booked on a 4- to 13-day cruise in an Interior or Ocean View stateroom; US$50 per person (US$100 per stateroom) for guests booked on a 4- to 13-day cruise in a Verandah stateroom; US$75 per person (US$150 per stateroom) for guests booked on a 4- to 13-day cruise in a Suite; US$50 per person (US$100 per stateroom) for guests booked on a 14+ day cruise in an Interior or Ocean View stateroom; US$100 per person (US$200 per stateroom) for guests booked on a 14+ day cruise in a Verandah stateroom; US$150 per person (US$300 per stateroom) for guests booked on a 14+ day cruise in a Suite. One (1) Onboard Credit per guest. Onboard Credit is in USD, is neither refundable nor transferable, and has no cash value. Onboard Credit expires at the end of the Eligible Cruise and may not be used in the Casino or on any other specified fees or items. Onboard Credit offer applies to 1st/2nd guests in a stateroom only. #50% Reduced Deposit is a reduced per-person booking deposit available on new bookings only on select cruises and cruisetours booked outside of the final payment date. Balance is due on final payment due date, 90 days prior to sailing (unless otherwise stated). The offer is available only on select cruises and cruisetours unless sold out or otherwise withdrawn. Standard refund and cancellation conditions apply. Cruise itineraries and onboard offerings are not guaranteed. Charges may apply for some activities, venues and menu items.To be read in conjunction with the Holland America Line Cruise Contract, available at Carnival plc trading as Carnival Australia ABN 23 107 998 443 as agent for Holland America Line. This promotion may be sold out, changed or withdrawn without prior notice. For full terms and conditions please speak to a travel advisor at RAA.