The Majestic Princess, is a spectacular example of the next generation of innovative Princess ships. From the breathtaking Atrium & Piazza - over 50 per cent larger than other ships' atriums in the line and featuring exciting new eateries - to signature features like The SeaWalk, a dramatic glass-bottom walkway, which has been called one of the "Top Gee-Whiz Features at Sea", you'll quickly come to love the many exciting dining and entertainment options available on this majestic ship. Majestic Princess offers a truly luxurious cruise experience.
During the day, casual clothing is typical, although shorts and swimwear are not permitted in the restaurants. During the evening on formal nights, a jacket and collared shirt is required for gentlemen and eveningwear for ladies. Casual nights require a collared shirt for gentlemen. The self-service restaurants are casual.
About a third of people on the cruise travel alone. We will match people in twin-share cabins when available, saving you the single supplement. You won't be left alone, the Travelrite tour manager will be looking after you. There will be group activities almost every day.
The cruise is fully escorted and will be great fun holidays with plenty of activities. Each evening you will dine with the group at our reserved tables. You will meet an interesting group of people and have a fabulous time!
VIEW ITINERARYDAY 1 Thursday, 6 August 2026 Departure
Today we depart on our flights to Glasgow.
DAY 2 Friday, 7 August 2026 Glasgow, Scotland
This afternoon we arrive in Glasgow. After clearing customs we are transferred to our city centre hotel where we spend the night.
DAY 3 Saturday, 8 August 2026 Fort William, Scotland
This morning we depart Glasgow and travel north and first visit Glencoe site of the Glencoe Massacre. We then continue on to Fort William.
DAY 4 Sunday, 9 August 2026 Fort William, Scotland
Today we will take you on the Jacobite Steam rail journey from Fort William to Mallaig. One of the greatest railway journeys in the world we travel along the Glenfinnan viaduct famous from the Harry Potter films. We continue north near the coast from where on a clear summer's day, we can see the "Small Isles" of Rum, Eigg, Muck, Canna and the southern tip of Skye. We take the return journey on the train to Fort William.
DAY 5 Monday, 10 August 2026 Aviemore, Scotland
We will be taken back in time today to a ten mile-long 1950s branch line between Aviemore, Boat of Garten and Broomhill where, remarkably, little has changed since 1863 when the Victorians brought a railway to this splendid area of the Highlands. Later we travel to Dufftown to ride the Keith & Dufftown Railway (The Whisky Line), a heritage railway running for 11 miles from Dufftown railway station to Keith Town via Drummuir. Originally part of the former Great North of Scotland Railway line linking Aberdeen with Elgin, the line, reopened by volunteers during 2000 and 2001, passes through some of Scotland's most picturesque scenery, with forest and farmland, lochs and glens, castles and distilleries.
DAY 6 Tuesday, 11 August 2026 York, England
This morning we will travel by train to York. Upon arrival we are transferred to our city hotel.
DAY 7 Wednesday, 12 August 2026 York
This morning we will visit the National Railway Museum with a collection that has been built up over the past 80 years. It has over 100 locomotives and nearly 200 other items of rolling stock, telling the story of the railway from the early 19th century to today. The rest of the day will be free for independent sightseeing.
DAY 8 Thursday, 13 August 2026 Southampton, England
Today we take the train to London. We then transfer by coach to Southampton and our hotel.
DAY 9 Friday, 14 August 2026 Southampton/Embarkation
This morning is free to explore Southampton We will then transfer to the port to board the Majestic Princess for our voyage around the British Isles.
DAY 10 Saturday, 15 August 2026 Portland, England
Portland is not really an island but is reached over a narrow causeway from Chesil Beach. It is a huge block of limestone, measuring 4.5 miles by 1.75 miles and rising to a height of 400 feet above sea level in the north. The famous Portland Stone quarried here has been used for many well-known buildings. These include both St Paul's Cathedral and the United Nations Building in New York. On arrival we travel to Taunton to travel on the West Somerset Railway, the longest heritage line in the United Kingdom. The line is situated four miles outside the county town of Taunton, starting at Bishops Lydeard and finishing at Minehead. The line meanders through the Quantock Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty, and along the Bristol Channel coast. There are 10 stations along the line, each having something different to offer. There are various historic sites, including Crowcombe Heathfield station, the location for the filming of the Beatles' A Hard Day's Night and scenes from The Land Girls.
DAY 11 Sunday, 16 August 2026 Falmouth, England
Today we travel to Launceston, to travel on the Launceston Steam Railway, which links the historic Cornish town with the hamlet of Newmills, running for two and a half miles through the glorious Kensey Valley, along the trackbed of the old North Cornwall Railway, where express trains from London Waterloo once thundered along. We then travel on the Bodmin & Wenford Railway, originally part of the Cornwall Railway opened between Plymouth and Truro in 1859. It had a station at Bodmin Road and became part of the Great Western Railway in 1876.
DAY 12 Monday, 17 August 2026 Cork, Ireland
This morning we arrive at the port city of Cobh, the third largest city in Ireland after Dublin and Belfast. On our tour today we visit Blarney Castle, famous the world over for being the place where you can kiss the 'Blarney Stone'. The legend states that once kissed, the stone bestows the gift of eloquence. We then return to the city of Cork and take the Cork to Cobh train line back to Cobh to visit The Queenstown Story Visitor Centre, which explores Ireland's emigration phenomenon.
DAY 13 Tuesday, 18 August 2026 Dublin, Ireland
Today we arrive at Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland and well known as being a place of friendliness and 'craic', and a city well over 1,000 years-old. We will have a sightseeing tour of the city which includes visits to St. Patrick's Cathedral and Trinity College where we see the famous Book of Kells. We see the famous Ha'penny Bridge, the GPO in O'Connell Street, St Stephen's Green, and Grafton Street. After lunch, we travel by train to the seaside town of Bray. There is free time to wander the esplanade, before we travel by coach back to the ship.
DAY 14 Wednesday, 19 August 2026 Liverpool, England
Arriving in Liverpool, we travel to Llanberis in Wales, to ride on the Snowdon Mountain Railway. Soon after the train leaves Llanberis station, the track crosses the first of two viaducts across the Afon Hwch river and a wonderful view of the waterfall plunging into the gorge below can be seen. As the train emerges onto open ground, we will have a first glimpse of the peak of Snowdon. The train starts climbing before one of the world's great panoramas is finally revealed at the summit of Snowdon. There is time for lunch in Caernarfon before we return to the ship.
DAY 15 Thursday, 20 August 2026 Glasgow, Scotland
Today we travel on the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway. We will enjoy a scenic ten mile return train journey to Manuel along the Forth Estuary, through woodlands, past waterfalls and over the Avon Viaduct. There will then be time to visit the Museum of Scottish Railways before we return to the ship. This evening we enjoy one of the highlights of the tour, the world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in the grounds of Edinburgh Castle. We return to the ship after midnight.
DAY 16 Friday, 21 August 2026 Day at Sea
A day at sea to relax, explore and enjoy the fabulous facilities of the ship.
DAY 17 Saturday, 22 August 2026 Invergordon, Scotland
Today we take Britain's most rural railway. The Far North Lines is run by Abellio Scotrail and connects Inverness with Thurso and Wick at the northern limits of the Highlands. The journey leads you through hundreds of miles of beautiful varied landscapes, from peatland bogs and minuscule hamlets to the gates of the magnificent Dunrobin Castle. We will have time to explore the castle and its grounds before returning to the ship.
DAY 18 Sunday, 23 August 2026 Edinburgh, Scotland
Today we visit Edinburgh, the royal and ancient capital of Scotland. On our sightseeing tour we see the ancient Royal Mile with its cobbled streets which forms the backbone of the Medieval Old Town and leads from the Palace of Holyrood all the way to Edinburgh Castle. Later we will travel on the Borders Railway, the longest new domestic railway to be built in the UK for over 100 years. The 30 miles of track sees passenger trains running from Edinburgh, through Midlothian and into the Scottish Borders to Tweed Bank for the first time in almost half a century.
DAY 19 Monday, 24 August 2026 Day at Sea
A day at sea to relax, explore and enjoy the fabulous facilities of the ship.
DAY 20 Tuesday, 25 August 2026 Le Havre, France
This morning we travel to Pays de Caux and enjoy a unique and scenic experience at the Vélo-Rails and Etretat Railway. Pedal through the heart of Normandy's lush countryside aboard a unique vélo-rail from Les Loges to the cliffs of Etretat. Enjoy a downhill ride surrounded by forests, fields, and charming rural scenery. At the end of the trail, we have some free time before we board a vintage train for a relaxing return journey, retracing your route in comfort.
DAY 21 Wednesday, 26 August 2026 Disembark/Departure
This morning we arrive in Southampton. After disembarking we travel to the famous Bluebell Railway an 11 mile heritage railway that has been used in many film and television productions. Late afternoon, we continue to the airport to board flights back to Australia.
DAY 22 Thursday, 27 August 2026 Arrive Australia
The tour group arrives in Australia and the tour concludes.
| Cabin / Description | Deck | Twin-share Fare | Single Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interior IB | 8,9,10,11,12,14,15 | $10,995 | $14,550 |
| BW Balcony (obstructed) | 8 | $11,880 | $16,100 |
| BB Balcony | 9,10,11,12,14,15 | $12,560 | $17,435 |
| MC Minisuite | 8,15,16 | $13,230 | $18,750 |
| Suite S5 | 9,10,11,12 | $19,550 | $30,135 |
| Included port and handling charges | $877 | $1,394 | |
| Included on-board gratuities | $250 | $250 | |
| Included air taxes as at 1/7/25 | $250 | $250 | |
You can stay longer in London for minimal extra cost. Please contact Travelrite on 1800 630 343 for more information.
All cabins are subject to availability. Please call Travelrite International on 1800 630 343 for fares and information on other cabin categories.
International touring can involve a considerable amount of walking and stair-climbing in the places visited and it is important that all tour participants have a level of physical fitness that allows them to take part in this activity without the need of assistance from others.
TOUR OPERATOR:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ABN 64 005 817 078) is the tour organiser. Majestic Princess is operated by Princess Cruises and the fly, cruise and tour arrangements are subject to the terms and conditions and general information detailed in the Princess Cruises brochure. All passengers must complete the Princess Cruises online check-in on www.princess.com as well as a Travelrite International booking form.
DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT:
A non-refundable deposit of $1,200 per passenger should be sent with a booking form that lists your requested cabin category. As soon as the booking is confirmed (usually within 24 hours) a cruise confirmation advice will be forwarded to the client. Final payments are due to be paid to Travelrite International 90 days prior to the commencement of the fly, tour and cruise holiday. A 1.5% administration fee will be added to all payments by credit card. If fares and air taxes change due to government and airport regulations and currency fluctuations Travelrite International reserves the right to charge additional amounts.
CANCELLATION CHARGES:
| Days prior to Departure | Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|
| 91 days or more | loss of deposit |
| 90-65 days | 50% of full fare |
| 65 days or less | 100% of full fare |
| Non-appearance/no written notice | 100% of full fare |
REFUNDS:
The cruise is based on arrangements that do not allow for any refunds in respect to accommodation, meals or other services not utilised after the tour has commenced.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS:
All passengers will require a valid passport. An electronic visa authorization (ETA) is required for the UK. If not an Australian passport holder, check with Travelrite International for visa requirements.
TRAVEL INSURANCE:
Adequate travel insurance is highly recommended to cover cruise members for the consequences of unforeseen events during the cruise and for cancellation fees which could result from such events as illness, accident, death etc.
BAGGAGE:
Passengers qualify for a 23kg free baggage allowance on flights to join or return from the cruise.
MINIMUM TOUR NUMBERS:
The cruise arrangements have been made on the basis of a minimum number of passengers travelling. In the event that less than the required number of passengers have confirmed their booking 90 days from the date of departure, Travelrite International reserves the right to cancel the tour, giving a full refund of monies paid, or offer arrangements to proceed with the tour at a modified fare.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd is the tour organiser. Travelrite International Pty Ltd, its agents, officers, affiliates, and/or suppliers of services pursuant to or in connection with these fly/cruise/stay holidays shall act only as agents in making arrangements for hotels, transportation including transportation by ship, restaurants, or any other service and do not assume any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, death, loss, accident or delay to person or property due to an act of negligence or a default of any hotel, carrier restaurant company or person rendering any services included in fly/cruises, or by act of God. Further no responsibilities are accepted for any damage or delay due to sickness, pilferage, labour disputes, machinery break-down, quarantine, government restraints, weather, terrorism or other causes beyond their control. No responsibility is accepted for any additional expense, omission, delays, re-routing or acts of any government authority. Baggage is at owners risk throughout the fly/cruise/stay holiday. The passage contract between the carriers concerned when issued shall constitute the sole contract between the carriers and the purchasers of these fly/cruise/stay holidays and/or the passengers. The right is reserved to withdraw any fly/cruise/stay holiday and/or make such changes in the fly/cruise/stay holidays as may be found desirable or necessary for the convenience of the parties and the proper carrying out of the fly/cruises. This contract shall be construed in accordance of the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia and any legal action must be undertaken in Victoria. Attention is also directed to the terms and conditions of Princess Cruises passage contract, detailed on Princess Cruises website.
DELAYS AND UNFORESEEN EVENTS:
You engage Travelrite to book this tour on your behalf and you acknowledge that Travelrite acts as your agent for the purpose of making contracts between you and the various providers of accommodation, transportation and other services that comprise the tour. Travelrite may without reference to you provide or make available to you, or may as your agent engage any third party to provide or make available to you, any good or service which Travelrite reasonably believes is necessary for your benefit to maintain the tour itinerary, repatriate you or otherwise accommodate, transport or sustain you in circumstances in which the tour itinerary fails wholly or partly for any reason. You appoint Travelrite your attorney for this purpose. You agree to pay Travelrite any cost thereof and you indemnify Travelrite in respect of any cost it incurs in this regard. Travelrite advises you to obtain travel insurance generally including in respect of the risk that any such good or service may become required.
HOW TO BOOK:
Bookings can be made by completing a booking form and sending it with a non-refundable deposit of $1,200 per person to: Travelrite International Pty. Ltd. 423 Whitehorse Road Balwyn, Victoria 3103
Further information can be obtained by telephoning Toll Free: 1800 630 343 Phone: (03) 8803 6868 Email: sales@travelrite.com.au www.travelrite.com.au
ABOUT TRAVELRITE INTERNATIONAL:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ABN 64 005 817 078) is a well-established travel company which has been marketing throughout Australia for over 30 years and operating in Victoria for more than 40 years. It has a fully licensed (ATAS No. 10538) office at Balwyn which is accredited with IATA. As such we directly represent the major airlines of the world and all major domestic and international hotel, tour and transport operators. Travelrite International Pty Ltd is a full member of the Australian Travel Industry Association -ATIA.
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