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The beauty of ocean cruises with Great Rail Journeys is that they combine two of the most relaxing and enjoyable forms of transport - train and boat - to create the perfect carefree holiday. Ideal for first-time cruisers and experienced travellers alike, our wide choice of unforgettable ocean cruises offers a rail-cruise holiday to please everyone.
Of course, railway travel is still a fundamental ingredient of an ocean cruise holiday with Great Rail Journeys. Whether you're sprinting to Paris in the comfort of the Eurostar before embarking on a sunkissed Mediterranean cruise or journeying by steam train on one of the most scenic railways in Britain as part of our Scottish Islands and Faroes cruise holiday, travel by train still plays an important and memorable role in our ocean cruises.
Whether it's your ambition to witness the spectacular Northern Lights on a cruise into the Arctic Circle, cruise in a magnificent five-masted and fully rigged tall-ship as it navigates Italy's stunning and romantic western coast, or experience the thrill of sailing past Alaskan icebergs and exploring the legendary Canadian Rocky Mountains, these and many other cherished memories await you once you step aboard ship and set sail for the unique rail-cruise holiday of a lifetime with Great Rail Journeys.
Be dazzled by the islands and cities of the sparkling Dalmatian Coast. Sample the delights of Split, the natural majesty of Mljet National Park and the eternal splendor of Dubrovnik before experiencing Dalmatia's most delightful beach and absorbing the quaint charm of Hvar.
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Experience the magic of the lands of ice and fire on a magical 12-day cruise aboard the CMV Magellan. Before setting sail to explore some of the remotest destinations in Britain, as well as the culture and nature found in abundance throughout Iceland, take time to discover the north of England, its cities, castles and heritage railways.
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Soak up the magnificent views that scenic Canada and stunning Alaska have to offer. With a journey on the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer, and a 7-night cruise through Alaska's sparkling waters, we take in the very best these two destinations have to offer.
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Breathtaking mountain scenery in Canada, followed by the dramatic coastline of Alaska, all slowly revealed on this stunning Rockies & Alaska cruise and rail holiday. Snow-capped peaks look close enough to touch, whilst icebergs float by as you cruise along the Inside Passage.
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View tour details >Great Rail Journeys' unforgettable ocean cruises sail to a variety of destinations throughout Europe, focusing either on a particular country such as our Rome, Sorrento and Sicily Cruise or our Iceland and the Northern Isles Cruise, or take in several interesting ports of call as with our Baltic Capitals Cruise or any of our Mediterranean cruises.
Those with a true spirit of adventure will find our Rockies & Alaska Cruise, which explores some of Canada's and Alaska's most breathtaking landscapes, an absolute must. Meanwhile, for a taste of the splendour of sailing in days gone by an unforgettable ocean cruise to Rome, Sorrento & Sicily on the five-masted 'Royal Clipper' tall-ship is truly unmissable.
Whichever of our unforgettable ocean cruises you choose, you'll be well looked after by one of Great Rail Journeys' friendly and experienced Tour Managers, there to ensure that you have as happy a holiday onboard ship as you do discovering the highlights of the many exciting destinations we sail to. And as all of our cruise holiday itineraries build in periods of free time you'll find plenty of opportunity enjoy your rail-cruise at your own pace.