While you may not expect Railbookers and Wave Season to go together, it’s like late checkout and early embarkation: two things that, when they line up, amplify any trip. That’s the opportunity Railbookers offers you: to tap into pre-/and post-cruise add-on opportunities with seamless rail extensions for bigger, better holidays.
Railbookers is your one-stop shop for all things rail. In one phone call, they’ll take the complexity out of rail journeys by combining it all – rail, hotels, sightseeing, transfers and more.
The knowledgeable Railbookers team love train journeys so much, their dreams are spent on platforms and in carriages across Europe, North America, Asia, and beyond.
Cruise + rail = magic
With your clients riding the Wave Season waves, now’s an ideal time to upgrade their trip and maximise your revenue with Railbookers’ fully independent rail journeys.
Because seriously? Why have one epic way to see the world when you can have two?
Cruises are exceptional ways to deliver comfort and variety, and they create a natural bookend to any trip. As Australians rarely travel solely for a cruise, trip extensions are as commonplace as seeing a tour group on a port day.
A rail extension taps into the Australian desire to make the most of long-haul travel. It’s one of the easiest ways to add meaningful depth to a cruise vacay.
Whether pre- or post-cruise, train travel offers a unique blend of history, scenery, and cultural immersion at a relaxed pace that complements any cruise experience.
Adding rail without complexity
If you spend your days booking cruise ship cabins, shore excursions, and on-board upgrades, considering rail extension add-ons can feel daunting. There’s the complexity of ticket classes, connections, and overnight stays.
This is where Railbookers comes in. They’re experts at packaging rail with hotels, sightseeing, and transfers, making a train journey add-on as easy as deciding to add a Nutella cruffin to your mid-morning coffee order (ahem).
Having a single point of contact for rail extras allows you to book your clients’ cruise extensions with ease, whether you know a smidgen, a lot, or nothing at all about the world’s best train journeys.
Fully customisable options, independent itineraries, all logistics pre-arranged, and one point of contact for questions, amendments, and life-happens moments is the easy-breezy support you’re looking for in your busy day.
Popular rail add-ons
With Europe river cruising and Alaska sailings in high demand this Wave Season, there are ample options to extend your client’s dream holidays. Railbookers has a whole website section about cruise extensions.
Here are a few ideas to whet your appetite:
- Zurich to Basel via the Bernina and Glacier Express Trains: This premium scenery-first route is an awe-inspiring 5-day add-on to any Europe river cruising. Think spectacular mountain scenery, breathtaking glacial lakes, picture-perfect villages, and Switzerland‘s iconic Glacier and Bernina Express trains, along with Gornergrat, the world’s first electric cog train. Railbookers take care of it all, including train tickets, accommodation in St Moritz and Zermatt, and transfers. From $1,799 per person twin share
- Oslo, Bergen, and the Flamsbana: Norway is an oh-so-hot destination right now, but it can be challenging to coordinate and provide value. Railbookers have the expertise and the contacts to convert a challenge into ease, offering your clients a change of scenery without the hard work. On this 5-day, 3-destination add-on from Oslo, the majesty of Norway’s jaw-dropping scenery unfolds. The famous Flåm railway and pretty Flåm village, a boat trip to Nærøyfjord, and a winding trip to historic Bergen are just some of the highlights. From $1,889 per person twin share
- Grand Alaska Adventure with Alaska Railroad Northbound: Like duck confit and pinot noir are a perfect match, Alaska cruises and Alaska rail journeys are complementary experiences. This 10-day adventure from Anchorage to Fairbanks is aboard the historic Alaska Railroad, traversing national parks, gushing rivers, and historic sites. Travel is in GoldStar class – think picture windows, fine dining, and exclusive upper viewing platforms – with nine nights’ accommodation and seven included meals. From $5,429 per person twin share
Learn more
Train travel isn’t complicated when you have Railbookers on speed dial to make it easy.
Increase your booking value this Wave Season and contact the team for support with matching your client’s cruise ship plans with their flexible rail journeys. Contact them on 1300 938 534 or log into the Railbookers Travel Agent Portal.
For cruise extension inspiration, head here.
Psst: Get extra Railbookers insights with this interview with CEO Frank Marini.
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