Cruise.co.uk, a leading online cruise specialist, has unveiled an expansion of its 2027 ‘Cruise & Rail Collection’, adding four new itineraries that combine rail travel with ocean and river cruising. These exclusive packages offer travellers a chance to explore Europe in a unique way, with departures starting from June 2027.
The new itineraries include a six-night ‘Christmas Markets River Cruise’, departing from London to Cologne via Eurostar, followed by a high-speed train to Frankfurt for a four-night cruise on VIVA Cruises’ VIVA TIARA. This journey, available from 27 November and 13 December, starts at £1,849 per person.
Another offering is the 13-night ‘Europe by First Class Rail & Cunard's Iconic 5* Queen Elizabeth’, which includes a seven-night cruise visiting destinations such as Valencia and Palma de Mallorca. Departing on 8 June, prices begin at £3,399 per person.
For those seeking a longer adventure, the 15-night ‘Cunard's Iconic 5* Queen Elizabeth & The Grand Tour of Italy by Rail’ starts with a flight to Milan and includes stops in Lake Garda, Florence, and Rome before a cruise to Barcelona. This itinerary, departing on 17 September, is priced from £2,999 per person.
Finally, the 16-night ‘Queen Elizabeth to Queen of the Mountains’ features a cruise from Barcelona to Trieste, followed by a scenic train journey through Switzerland. Departing on 9 September, this package starts at £3,799 per person.
Tony Andrews, managing director of cruise.co.uk, stated, “Rail and cruise make a natural partnership, giving travellers the chance to enjoy the journey as much as the destination.” The expanded collection aims to offer memorable holidays with every detail considered.
The ‘Cruise & Rail Collection’, initially launched in May 2026, now includes 17 departures across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and North America. All flights and train travel are included in the packages.
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