Rail & Cruise Vacations in the USA

Get a unique perspective of some of the United States’ most breathtaking sights from both land and sea when you embark on a train to cruise vacation. Begin with an overnight rail journey aboard one of America’s legendary long-distance trains for the journey into unspoiled natural beauty comprised of majestic mountain ranges, expansive prairies, wooded glens, bayous, and stretches of glittering Pacific coastline en route to the destinations like Seattle, San Francisco, and New Orleans where you board your state-of-the-art cruise ship.

Cruise destinations can include a voyage through Alaska’s Inside Passage to ports of call like Ketchikan, Sitka, Glacier Bay National Park, and Juneau; a cruise to Hawaii’s tropical destinations of Hilo, Honolulu, Kauai, Maui, and Ensenada, Mexico; a Mexico cruise to Cabo San Lucas, Loreto, La Paz, and Puerto Vallarta; or, a Western Caribbean cruise to Mexico, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands. 

Train to Cruise Vacations

Southwest Chief & Panama Canal Cruise 19 days from $3935

Set off for adventure on a 19-day rail-cruise vacation across America's west and through the Panama Canal.

California Zephyr & Alaska Cruise 15 days from $3995

From Lake Michigan to the Golden Gate Bridge to Glacier Bay, this rail-cruise adventure is one of a kind.

California Zephyr & Hawaii Cruise 19 days from $4004

Say “aloha!” as you set sail on a 19-day rail-cruise adventure!

California Zephyr & Mexican Riviera Cruise 14 days from $2445

Cross the mountains and deserts of the great American West by rail and see vibrant Mexico by sea. The weather couldn’t be better on this rail-cruise adventure!

Chicago to New Orleans & Western Caribbean Cruise 12 days from $2483

Escape the cold and get ready to bask in the sun on this 12-day rail-cruise adventure.

Coast Starlight and the Columbia River Cruise 10 days from $686

Travel along the dazzling Pacific Coast aboard the Coast Starlight for the overnight journey from Los Angeles to Portland, where you will meet the American Empress for your river cruise along the Columbia and Snake Rivers. Highlights of your Pacific Northwest adventure include visits to Astoria, The Dalles and Sacajawea State Park.

Coast Starlight with Alaska Cruise via Glacier Bay 10 days from $2119

Combine two of the most exciting cities on the West Coast with an exciting Alaska cruise to create a spectacular rail-cruise vacation!

Coast to Coast & the Queen Mary - Eastbound 21 days from $4805

Recall a bygone era of travel on this epic 21-day journey that takes you across the USA by train and across the Atlantic by cruise ship.

Empire Builder - Glacier National Park & Alaska Cruise 15 days from $3657

Experience all the beauty of the Pacific Northwest on this 15-day rail-cruise vacation.

Empire Builder with Alaska Cruise via Glacier Bay 11 days from $2315

Rail-cruise vacation featuring the Empire Builder to Seattle plus a Glacier Bay Alaska cruise.

Journey Along the Upper Mississippi 10 days from $2959

America’s Heartland is the backdrop of this 10-day rail-river cruise vacation that includes visits to Chicago, St. Louis, Hannibal, Dubuque, La Crosse, Red Wing, and Minneapolis/St. Paul.

Memphis - New Orleans Rail - River Journey 11 days from $2738

Discover the charm of the South on an 11-day rail river-cruise adventure.

New Orleans Holiday & The Spirit of the Antebellum South 11 days from $3292

Aboard the festive American Duchess riverboat. On this elegant river cruise, you’ll discover the traditions of the Cajun and Creole cultures and experience what remains of the grand Antebellum South.

Pacific Northwest and the Columbia River Cruise 11 days from $3573

Travel the storied pioneer route from Chicago to Portland by train for a Pacific Northwest adventure that continues through Oregon and Washington, following the Columbia and Snake Rivers aboard the American Empress steamboat.

Yosemite & Denali National Parks with Cruise 18 days from $4630

Experience the beauty of the Pacific Coast on this 18-day rail-cruise journey that takes you to two of the world's most majestic National Parks.

Alaska by Land and Sea Featuring 3 nights in Denali 13 days from $2109

From a rail journey along the dramatic Turnagain Arm to cruising the famed Inside Passage, this tour brings you the best of wild Alaska.

Alaska By Rail 16 days from $3695

Aboard the Alaska Railroad you will enjoy the Wilderness Express and Gold Star luxury dome cars with spectacular 360 degree panoramic viewing. Then it’s seven spectacular days aboard the cruise ship.

California & Northwest Coastal Odyssey 13 days from $3395

Discover America’s stunning Pacific Coast on this 13-day rail-cruise journey to Vancouver, Victoria, Astoria, San Francisco, Santa Barbara & Los Angeles

Great Lakes Grand Discovery 12 days from $6896

Embark on a grand exploration of North America’s Great Lakes as you cruise from Toronto to Chicago, and then travel to New York City onboard Amtrak's Lake Shore Limited.

National Parks of Alaska 19 days from $5

Explore Alaska’s grand, breathtaking national parks on this 19-day rail-cruise adventure through The Last Frontier.

Three Bears of Alaska 17 days from $TBC

Come and discover the incredible land where Kodiak bears, grizzly bears, and Alaskan polar bears roam wild.

Yukon and Triple Denali 14 days from $2048

Journey to Denali National Park, through Alaska's famed cities and to spectacular sites on this 14-day land and sea tour.