| Re: Belmond Britannic Explorer Posted by grahame at 06:08, 6th September 2025 |     |
You could get 186 single journeys from Amsterdam Centraal to Lubeck with DB for that, but I'm not sure after my recent experience that I would wish that on anyone!
Starting earlier in the day, and expecting an hour in Osnabroek for a late lunch and an hour for an early dinner in Hamburg, that can be a pleasant experience.
| Re: Belmond Britannic Explorer Posted by eightonedee at 22:34, 5th September 2025 | |
You could get 186 single journeys from Amsterdam Centraal to Lubeck with DB for that, but I'm not sure after my recent experience that I would wish that on anyone!
| Re: Belmond Britannic Explorer Posted by TaplowGreen at 22:18, 5th September 2025 | |
From Conde Nast Traveller
England finally has its own luxury sleeper train – and we were the first on board
The first ever luxury sleeper train in England and Wales is a fresh take on the golden age of rail travel, offering a slower, softer and more nourishing way to experience this green and pleasant land
Name of train? Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train
Passenger occupancy? 18 cabins in total; three grand suites and 15 suites, all sleeping two people each
Itinerary? There are currently three itineraries, all departing from London: to the Lake District, Wales, or our chosen destination, Cornwall. A mystery fourth journey is currently in the works
Starting price: Suites start at £6,300 per person, and grand suites at £15,300 per person
The first ever luxury sleeper train in England and Wales is a fresh take on the golden age of rail travel, offering a slower, softer and more nourishing way to experience this green and pleasant land
Name of train? Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train
Passenger occupancy? 18 cabins in total; three grand suites and 15 suites, all sleeping two people each
Itinerary? There are currently three itineraries, all departing from London: to the Lake District, Wales, or our chosen destination, Cornwall. A mystery fourth journey is currently in the works
Starting price: Suites start at £6,300 per person, and grand suites at £15,300 per person
Rich, stupid, or both?
| Re: Belmond Britannic Explorer Posted by grahame at 20:20, 5th September 2025 | |
From Conde Nast Traveller
England finally has its own luxury sleeper train – and we were the first on board
The first ever luxury sleeper train in England and Wales is a fresh take on the golden age of rail travel, offering a slower, softer and more nourishing way to experience this green and pleasant land
Name of train? Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train
Passenger occupancy? 18 cabins in total; three grand suites and 15 suites, all sleeping two people each
Itinerary? There are currently three itineraries, all departing from London: to the Lake District, Wales, or our chosen destination, Cornwall. A mystery fourth journey is currently in the works
Starting price: Suites start at £6,300 per person, and grand suites at £15,300 per person
The first ever luxury sleeper train in England and Wales is a fresh take on the golden age of rail travel, offering a slower, softer and more nourishing way to experience this green and pleasant land
Name of train? Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train
Passenger occupancy? 18 cabins in total; three grand suites and 15 suites, all sleeping two people each
Itinerary? There are currently three itineraries, all departing from London: to the Lake District, Wales, or our chosen destination, Cornwall. A mystery fourth journey is currently in the works
Starting price: Suites start at £6,300 per person, and grand suites at £15,300 per person
| Re: Belmond Britannic Explorer Posted by chuffed at 00:19, 2nd September 2025 | |
No Chris....that would only apply if you were in Cornwall and having a Cornish pastry (sic).
| Re: Belmond Britannic Explorer Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 19:21, 1st September 2025 | |
The train is now enroute from London Victoria to Haverfordwest ...
I'm sorry: I initially misread that as 'en croute' ... perhaps wishful thinking.
| Re: Belmond Britannic Explorer Posted by bobm at 18:24, 1st September 2025 | |
The train is now enroute from London Victoria to Haverfordwest at the start of a three night circular tour taking in south and north Wales.
https://www.belmond.com/trains/europe/uk/britannic-explorer/journeys?choice=results&passengers=2&route=1767
| Re: Belmond Britannic Explorer Posted by grahame at 11:07, 1st September 2025 | |
... See the Belmond Brittanic Explorer's web page for more about what they're offering.
Wow! £17,000 for a 2-person cabin for 3 nights
I believe that might be full board though, not just bed and breakfast.
[edit] - we are looking at having a big holiday again sometime in the future. But that's far too much money for us to feel comfortable with for far too short a period. The ship from Southampton on 4th January 2027 (yes, over a year ahead) which takes 35 days to sail to the Caribbean and back is tempting and by the time you/we add in a decent cabin with a balcony comes in at less than half the price of the three day train trip.
| Re: Belmond Britannic Explorer Posted by PhilWakely at 10:46, 1st September 2025 | |
... See the Belmond Brittanic Explorer's web page for more about what they're offering.
Wow! £17,000 for a 2-person cabin for 3 nights
| Re: Belmond Britannic Explorer Posted by grahame at 09:16, 1st September 2025 | |
The new kid on the block for luxury touring - the Belmond Britannic Explorer - completes its inaugural public weekender today (1st September). A three night extravaganza from London Victoria to London Victoria via Penzance and Bruton, overnighting onboard at Bishops Lydeard, Fowey and Cranmore.
Lovely to see those pictures. See the Belmond Brittanic Explorer's web page for more about what they're offering.
| Belmond Britannic Explorer Posted by PhilWakely at 09:09, 1st September 2025 | |
The new kid on the block for luxury touring - the Belmond Britannic Explorer - completes its inaugural public weekender today (1st September). A three night extravaganza from London Victoria to London Victoria via Penzance and Bruton, overnighting onboard at Bishops Lydeard, Fowey and Cranmore.
Seen here passing Dawlish Warren on Day 3 of 4 (1Z60 0845 Fowey Dock Carne Point to Bruton1Z60 0845 Fowey Dock Carne Point to Bruton)
