Danielle McCarthy
Travel Tips

Why “sail and rail” is the new way to travel

It’s often said there are two types of travellers. Those who like to explore the ocean on a cruise, and those who prefer to see the interior of a country aboard a train.

Both options seem equally as appealing, and many tourism operators are cottoning on to this with “sail and rail” tour options that offer the best of both worlds.

Rail Plus Commercial Director Ingrid Kocijan says there’s been a huge upsurge in travellers booking rail passes to complement their cruise itineraries.

“Convenience, spectacular scenery, value for money and high-quality on-board services are usually top contributing factors for travellers when it comes to deciding which rail journeys or passes to book,” she says.

But what are the most attractive options? Well, we’ve provided a rundown of some of the world’s best “sail and rail” tour options in the gallery above. Scroll through yourself (but warning, it’ll be hard to do so without the travel bug biting).

Have you ever taken a “sail and rail” tour? Would you be keen to do so, if the right opportunity presented itself? Let us know in the comments below.

For more information about “sail and rail” tour packages click here.

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