Had so much fun the food was amazing. Service was great. Music was very mellow. Food was hot and so delicious!! read more

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We loved everything about our train ride with a delicious lunch and cocktails. The service was outstanding and the narrator was very informative and amusing. We were served three courses for lunch but our bill at the end was for only our drinks, because the lunch cost is combined with the train ticket. If you tip only on the drinks bill, you do your server an injustice so be sure to tip extra to cover their exemplary service for the whole meal. It seems that the Cape Cod Railway might help their servers by distinguishing the cost of the meal from that of the train. Totally worth the money! read more

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One of the most wonderful Railroad you've ever taken with us and had a beautiful three hour round-trip train ride with lunch. We had many choices for lunch. One was haddock with a lobster sauce. One was baked chicken and also eggplant Parm or a sandwich. I however chose the baked haddock, not realizing it have a lobster sauce on it, which I'm allergic to so because they cook it to order right there on the train they were able to give me one that did not have any lobster in it. The server Mary And was wonderful. She was very attentive on top of everything brought these beautiful customized bloody Mary, the girls that was evil and then she was very talkative and informative. We couldn't have much of what they were saying over the course of the ride, but every once while you catch a little hint of something they were talking about I think that they had them Talking louder or the speaker itself turned up. It might've been a little bit better. But other than that, everything was perfectly wonderful the food was exceptional and I would definitely love to take my grandkids on this ride in the future, but just not give them a lobster lol.Everything was just top read more

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The food was very good. Half of the staff did not seem like they wanted to be there. One beer that my husband asked for, was on backorder so they brought him another one but failed to mention that. We had to track down another waitress to find this info out. Not sure why they thought another beer without an explanation was okay. Couldn't hear anything that was being said and many delays due to maritime laws. Which I guess is stated in the reservation. If you do go, do not leave from Buzzards Bay as the train bridge is where most delays will happen whereas leaving from Hyannis you will avoid this for most of your ride. I also suggest a day trip if you're going in September as you will not see anything but your own reflection out your window. It's okay for a one time experience. read more

Too many obstruction to enjoy the trip. Also it would have been nice to get off near the RR bridge and or go over it. Also with Pat Brown and Caden. Pictures of this excursion was far more impressive than in person. One side of the train was all woods and the other side facing the canal was mostly obstructed. He train stopped for 20 minutes in West Barnstable and then the train stopped a short distance from the Bourne bridge. We were hoping it was going to be to go over the train bridge. read more

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Aweful .... not scenic...it's just a 2 hour train ride with trees and bushes abutting the route 95% of the time. Spent way too much for my wife and I for this activity. Spend your hard earned money on more seafood ..... much more satisfying!!! Make it another bike/walking/segway pathway! Sorry I could not rave about it but rather be honest for those contemplating taking the ....Non scenic train ride!!! read more

We did the excursion Trian this past weekend, i was told the standard class seats were roomy, they were not, 2 people can not sit next to each other with any comfort. The narrator was good, however you basically are riding on a train through trees the entire 2 hours, there might be a couple of minutes with any sort of view. My suggestion would be to drive 6a along the area, much better view and free. read more

Within an hour of eating, my husband began exhibiting symptoms of food poisoning, which had gotten worse throughout the evening and into the following day. He has been unable to get out of bed for the last four days due to this. He missed enjoying Father's Day with his family, along with being unable to attend necessary appointments. Along with the food, we also had issues with the overall experience of, what was supposed to be, a nice outing. This included the check-in process and parking, which was a nightmare. When entering the parking lot, the parking attendants did not wear safety vests or have identification stating they were employees for the railroad. The traffic was backed up in both directions for 30 minutes at 3:30pm. The car line for check-in was positioned near the road, with the employees only checking in one car at a time. When requesting to be directed to handicap parking, the attendant provided inaccurate directions; They sent us to the back parking lot instead of the front of the building where it was located. Unfortunately, it took us another 30 minutes to exit the back lot to get to handicap parking in the front due to no attendants directing traffic. *As a suggestion, there should be a cop or at least two attendants directing traffic along with two lines to enter the parking lot.* When entering the gift shop, there was no reception or someone to direct the guests. This affected those guests who needed to purchase tickets to board the train; There was also no one to answer questions, so guests were unaware of where to go. Due to this, there was one line out the door and confusion among most. Both my husband and myself are disabled. There were no accommodations such as early check-in to avoid rushing and crowds; This put us at a higher risk of injury as the whole experience felt rushed. The conductor, Bryan, and another young man at the cash register, tried to help us; They were wonderful. Our dining experience, once we boarded the train, was less than satisfactory. The windows were dirty, therefore we could not enjoy the view. When it came to our drink order, we had multiple complaints. The carafe of water was dirty and only visible once the water was poured; Our soft drinks were not served until well after those who ordered alcoholic beverages. When I finally received my Diet Coke, the syrup tasted off and it was undrinkable. I have a fish allergy, so I relayed this information to the waiter. When the courses arrived , the waiter proceeded to try and serve me chowder with scallop. When the chowder plates were being removed, I was given a fruit plate in its place without prior notice. We were also only provided with 1 roll per person (for the price of dinner, we should have been given a basket of rolls). When it came to our main entree, the food and desert was not as advertised. My husband ordered the steak, which was cooked rare and covered in gravy; The broccoli was mostly stem and not cooked. I ordered the chicken, which was also covered in gravy which covered squished spinach and tomato end under the spinach. I, unfortunately, could not eat this as it was not appetizing. Our dessert was cake, which was advertised as (all food cooked fresh by the Chef). It tasted as if it was store bought and not made fresh. As we were de-boarding the train, the wait staff were leaving the parking lot before the guests. Throughout the night some staff really made an effort to provide excellent service to the guests, while others treated the guests as if they were not important and could not wait to leave. While I understand this email is lengthy, it was necessary that you received the full details of our experience; because of what we encountered throughout the evening; we will not be coming back. Unfortunately, we will also not be referring anyone to the CC Dinner Train in the future. read more

We celebrated a birthday tonight in the Club Car. Everything from the service to the food was amazing! Mary Ann did great job helping me plan. What a fabulous night! Definitely recommend! read more

My wife and I are heading down the East Coast from Maine to North Carolina, savoring the flavors of local cuisine along the way and participating in local events. An activity we enjoy immensely is a cruise on the water. Everywhere we stay for more than a day, we are certain to book passage on a boat for on hour or so of fun and sights we would not otherwise see. We also love dinner cruises and so I started looking for one and found this cruise; a land cruise in a refurbished train. I love trains and miss the times when steam engines regularly roared past my childhood home. The thrill of hearing the distant wail of the whistle was our cue to run down to the track and watch the train speed by as we waved to the engineer who would give us an obliging toot-toot on his whistle. This was a time when passenger rail service was the stuff of romance, intrigue and thrilling excitement. There are four classes of service on the Cape Cod passenger train that makes a 3-hour, 50 mile round trip between Hyannis and Village of Sandwich. We booked the Platinum Class excursion which is traveled in the plush comfort of a dining car on a former Santa Fe full-length dome car build in the 1950's. Tables for four and two larger booths are arranged so that all passengers can enjoy premium views. While waiting to board the train, a man played classic songs on a saxophone to begin setting the mood. When our boarding group was called, we were led to our car by a smartly dressed conductor who obviously enjoyed his job immensely. We boarded the train and were shown to our table adorned with a small vase of flowers. The table tops were set with flatware meticulously laid in the order we would use the utensils. The table was covered with a linen tablecloth and of course, cranberry colored cloth napkins. Also on the table was the first offering of our 5-course dinner consisting of a salmon and cream cheese piped dollop, celery, carrots, cherry tomatoes, grapes and crackers. Our server, David, stopped by our table, introduced himself and took our cocktail orders. Music from the Big Band era played softly over the speaker system, further setting the atmosphere. While snacking on the appetizers, the train whistle blew and we were on our way. Over the course of the next two hours, we were served a delicious selection of food. The second course was a delightfully rich corn chowder. By this time, the rhythmic sounds of klickety klack, klickety klack, klickety klack and the gentle swaying of the train cars had begun. The third course was a fresh garden salad, plated beautifully with a fun carrot that had been artfully julienned, cherry tomatoes, mangoes and avocados drizzled with a refreshing oil and vinaigrette dressing. The train moved through small villages, passed by cranberry bogs, salt marshes and stately homes, with brief glimpses of the Cape and the Atlantic. The train followied alongside the 107-year-old Cape Cod Canal, dredged between Cape Cod Bay in the north to Buzzards Bay in the south. The canal is seven miles in length which cuts through the narrow point of the Cape Cod peninsula, saving 65-166 miles of sometimes dangerous travel around the tip of the Cape. The fourth course was a butterflied tenderloin, cooked to medium rare, drizzled with a chimichurri sauce and garnished with petite asparagus spears. By this time, we were approaching the Cape Cod Canal Bridge, a draw bridge built in 1935. We paused before crossing while a large ship passed through the raised draw bridge platforms and then we were again on our way. The fifth course was a delicious freshly made Italian waffle (pizzzelli) piped with Mascarpone cheese, garnished with strawberries and blueberries, served with coffee to complete the delicious and beautifully prepared 5-course meal. We stopped as the crew changed positions (there was an engine at both ends of the 6-car train) and then the train's whistle announced the beginning of our return trip. This leg of the trip was a faster speed and by now, the sun had set. By the time we arrived back at the depot, three and a half hours later, night had already fallen. As my wife and I disembarked the train with thoughts and conversation about our trip, we agreed that we felt as if we had savored a time in the past, experiencing the luxurious and wonderful train ride of the glorious age of rail travel. We will never forget this excursion and will speak of it for years to come. As our world is changing so quickly, it is refreshing to be able to set aside a time of peaceful and enchanting reflection of how it used to be. read more

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Beautiful scenery, amazing food and perfect company. This was a cool ride through the Cape towns. As a local, I thought I had seen it all, but this trip was from a whole new perspective. The food was delicious! The best part for me was going over the Railroad Bridge that I've only ever seen from land! read more

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Food and service were great! Better than expected. The PA system was a failure. You couldn't hear it. There was a 30 min delay and none of the staff knew why? And unlike other train experiences you are not allowed to leave your car. There's no where else to go. Could've been better if the PA system was working as intended. read more

We went on 10/12/24. Once we got out of the station the view was nice, especially the marsh areas. Food was ok - nothing amazing for the price we paid. Waited an hour between the salad and the entree, with no explanation. The train also sat on the tracks for probably 20+ minutes on the return portion of the trip. Again, with no explanation. Unfortunately, because of where we were seated in the last car, we ended up literally being the last people on the entire train to eat. Food would be brought to others on the other end of our cab, and by the time we received ours they had finished eating. The A/C was ridiculously cold and despite mentioning it to two different employees, nothing was done. Interestingly, the lower level was perfect temperature-wise. That put a damper on the experience. As at least one other reviewer mentioned, the PA system sounded awful. Couldn't understand anything. Well, I could, if I asked the entire car to stop talking in unison, and had a babel fish in my ear (Douglas Adams reference if you're wondering). You'd think that, over time, they'd have fixed the system by now. On the upside, I sent a couple emails and ended up talking to the VP of the organization. She listened and acknowledged my concerns. So, that was appreciated. read more

Bad, we called in advance and specifically asked about seating. We were assured in no uncertain terms seat were assigned and plentiful. Upon arrival we learned this was not true, very limited seating when we boarded. Beware, seating is first come first serve. Seats are narrow and barely large enough for medium size passengers. Handicap access is marginal at best. Parking lots are a significant walk from loading area and dirt lots are not well maintained. Despite explaining a medical condition that requires drinking a significant amount of water, these people actually would not allow me to bring my water bottle aboard. The reason for this became apparent when we heard the long list of items they were interested in selling us. Disappointed in experience as a whole read more

Amazing anniversary on the Cape Cod Railroad Dinner Train We recently rode on the Cape Cod Dinner Train, with a wine tasting event for our anniversary. From getting out tickets, to boarding the train quickly thanks to our very gracious conductor Bryan, we immediately felt right at home. The Illinois Central livery on our vista dome passenger car was very colorful and the restoration inside was top flight. This made the sightseeing during our ride incredible. Our waiter David was awesome. He kept us well fed with the six course tasting menu and made us feel truly welcome. The food was outstanding. Far better than many restaurants we've eaten at. All dishes were hot and perfectly cooked. The wine pairings from Truro Vineyards were great choices. This is a "must do" even if you are locals like we are. Definitely going back to enjoy this unique experience. read more

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Service, food and experience was great and relaxing! Leisurely.. beef amazing, chicken a little dry but tasty!

My Dad was on vacation and likes trains, so the costal excursion was perfect! I purchased our tickets on Groupon which I highly recommend! It made the day very reasonable! Once you purchase your tickets you call the number to make your reservation. Our train left at 11am so I did purchase two box lunches. Turkey and ham wraps, came with a cookie, chips and a bottle of water- not bad for $12.... something. We left out of Hyannis so took advantage of the $5 parking in their parking lot. The staff were very friendly and had a great sense of humor! Madonna narrated for us, and she was very easy to listen to with some great knowledge on the local wildlife, history and vegetation. I never knew what a "kettle pond" was! Very interesting! Our particular train stopped at the Pairpoint glass factory, which was very interesting to see! They have a lovely shop and I pretty much picked up my Christmas shopping in the month of October! I highly recommend this trip for all ages, and even if the weather isn't good, you sit in the car and learn about the cape! read more

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Recently did this and had an enjoyable time. It seems a bit more geared toward tourists, but even as a resident, I found some of the narrated tour facts new and interesting. There are some great views along the ride. The food was very good and the wait staff were friendly and attentive. The one criticism I have is that the person giving fact and history talked far too much. The speakers system is loud, too loud. So every time she spoke, out conversation had to be put in hold. They should consider cutting out some of the narration and having the tour narrator realize that she doesn't need to fill in gaps with uninteresting comments. The speaker volume should also be loaded. I would prefer to socialize with my companion and only hear the things along to your that are actually interesting historical facts. Leave time for people to relax and enjoy their meal together. read more

Took scenic train, signed up because it said included lunch and a deluxe seating. There is no food and sure not deluxe nothing . Waste of money. Completely disappointed . Instead of food we were offered unhealthy snacks to purchase. Weasked attendant about the food and she said it was on wednesday only, although info flyer did not specify it. read more

What a fun time!! I'm visiting from west coast and family planned this. I loved it all! We were welcomed aboard to a lovely seating area. Water and cheese plate on the table. Everyone was so nice and never stopped moving. We had a wonderful meal. Truthfully I never expect much in the way of food for something like this but I was very happy with what was starved. Made right on the train, hot and delicious. Drinks came quickly and often. The servers always had a smile. I loved this experience. The scenery was amazing. Overall great!!! read more

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We were in the most expensive car which had 6 tables of 2. And the bar. It was great. Food was good. My husband loved his tenderloin. I had the vegetable risotto. I felt it could have had more veggies, only zucchini, summer squash and onions. It came with potatoes. That is strange. So I gave my husband those and took his asparagus. We only got one roll each. Think there should have been a bread basket. Dessert was a banana creme tart. It was good but a bit runny. The bartender was very nice and attentive. It was a bit cold in the car cause it was raining and ac was on. Glad I had a coat. Overall it was a good time. Think we would like to try the beer or wine tasting train. read more

I thought this was going to be much more interesting and scenic. I paid $60 for the deluxe lounge seat. It was fine and comfortable. The narrator was barely audible with all the creaking of the train and static of the speaker system. What I could hear was entertaining. The server was very attentive in the cape codder car. I didn't get anything, no drinks or snacks, but she kept checking on me. I tipped her anyway and she was quite surprised. She said, "But you didn't get anything..." I told her, "You still served me, you still checked on me. You were still friendly to me." It amazes me how people think even if they order nothing they shouldn't have to tip. You're paying to go on the train and they still charge you $5.00 for parking...in their own lot. That seems so ridiculous!!! I give this a 2 because I felt it's overpriced for what you get and the quality of the train itself. Not the service-that was very good! read more

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What a fun & luxurious activity! I was greeted by a neatly uniformed conductor who led me to my party. We booked the premium car so the views were amazing. Crisp white tablecloths with spotless silverware placed properly. That in itself is a treat these days! Our waiter, also dressed for the part, was attentive & fun. Dinner started with crudite of fresh veggies & yummy cheese spread. The rolls... I'm still thinking about the rolls. The salad was delicious. It was so fresh & the dressing was perfect. I had beef tenderloin which was amazing & my friends both had swordfish, which they loved. Coffee was served immediately after dinner, before dessert, which is another lost art. Dessert was so good, chocolate banana cream on some pastry thing. During the ride big band music played softly. Big bands remind me of my grandpa & I felt so sentimental. Like I was getting a little slice of times gone by. The announcer pointed out many interesting places & shared some history without being overbearing at all. I read a few complaints about the price. A true fine dining experience, while riding thru beautiful cape cod.....sure I had to save up, but it was totally worth it! read more

do mot waist your money on this, the instructions on the flyer are not clear, you pay for the delux and all you get is a snacks! the snacks are junk, not healthy at all! not good!! read more

We took the Mother's Day train excellent food I got the waffle and great views of the canal cute station and gives you a flower for the mother and perfect food! read more

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Have taken this ride before and found it to be well worth it. Food was prepared well. That was the only thing we could say positive about the second time around. Dome car was so cold and even though the staff was aware little could be done. Had to get coffee to keep warm. Which they charge separate from the price of the meal. Which should be included for the price charged. One guest was So cold she ended up wrapping up in an extra table cloth. Also, they need to expand the music play list. Found it very annoying to keep hearing the same songs repeated over and over. Last but not least to ensure a private dinning experience we had a table that would seat four ( not comfortably ) had to pay an extra $40 so it would only be the two of us. Don't waste your money on this. The dome car may have had about 15 couples so everyone had seating for two. Sorry to say very disappointed. Cost $330 plus an additional cost of $28 for one speciality drink and three cups of coffee. Will be our last time riding the rail At Cape Cod. read more

The train tour is OK, not worth the price. If your a VIP the food was good. Otherwise the train service was unpleasant. See the photo of the men's restroom. The conductor had a rude and nasty attitude. By the end of the tour I was ready to get the hell off of that train. read more

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On September 15, 2023 we booked the premium car and we had a wonderful time! The food was delicious and hot! I had the pork chop and my husband had the sole. I am a very picky eater but I loved everything from the butternut squash and the blue berry & strawberry tart (delicious). The service was great! We were celebrating our Anniversary and it was the perfect evening. read more

Tried the Cape Cod Luncheon Train for the first time and We will be coming back. Well worth the money. Started with lobster bisque soup and had the chicken Marsala as the main course. Finished a mixed berry over a homemade biscuit. Fantastic food and customer service! read more

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The 2-hour Coastal Excursion Train Ride traveled through woodlands bordered by cranberry bogs, salt marshes, sand dunes, & the Cape Cod Canal. Conductor Ken & Narrator Diane were friendly & knowledgeable. Diane explained the coastal ecology as well as the history of Cape Cod. Of particular interest to me was the cultivation of cranberries as a major commercial crop of Massachusetts. The train track paralleled the intriguing Cape Cod Canal. The land around it provides recreational opportunities, & we saw people biking, walking, & sitting while watching the various types of vessels traveling the canal. Look @ the Calendar online to see the Schedule. It shows Select Dates & the # of Tickets available. Check Groupon for discounted fares. read more

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I wish I read the reviews first. Saturday at noon nice fall day thought it'd be nice to take the G kids on a real train. The train is clean, seats are rather small, the loud speaker's play some really crappy music from the 30's and 40's I'm guessing. Not much to see from the train. BOOOOORING. Can't wait to get off. read more

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I recently took the Saturday excursion. This is not a good fit for anyone with mobility issues - a Walker, cane, or any foot problems - because it is a long walk to board the train. Arrangements should be made for these folks. The commentary is fine, but you hear pretty much the same thing in both directions. And the train doesn't turn around at the end, so everyone sees the same landscape coming and going. And finally, the music is awful. whenever there is no commentary, the music is anything from Dave Brubeck jazz, Bluegrass, country, Arlo Guthrie, Tony Bennett and the Monkees. it's very weird. This was an okay excursion, but nothing special. read more

Railroading on Cape Cod has a rich and colorful history, spanning over 150 years. The Cape Cod Central Railroad, offers train rides, complete with either a gourmet luncheon train, a Sunday brunch train, a family supper train or an elegant dinner train. Of course you don't have to ride in the elegant dining cars, they also offer scenic rides or rail/sail packages. I was on a whirlwind two week tour from NYC to ( and along the way touring) New England. I am glad that I added this to our itinerary and I would love to return to try the mystery dinner train...oh no, who dun it, who killed the engineer? As a common courtesy you are expected to dress for each occasion. Tables are set, with white linen cloths and napkins, glass goblets and wine glasses , real china and good flatware. Menus also change often and can be checked out on line. Once you reserve your table, you can then go on line and select your choices, alcohol is served. The food is very good. The ride is comfortable and relaxing and the scenes are priceless. They have won awards for their gourmet food and voted in the top three in the nation. All aboard! Links to their site: http://www.capetrain.com/ read more

If you care about trains and/or nostagia, you'll be more apt to enjoy the CCCR. We had a relaxing evening dinner with friends on the CCCR. It was a beautiful early fall night, and the staff was friendly and helpful. The train and cars are very interesting and authentic. The scenery is nice, and if you are a train lover you'll enjoy it. If not....your mileage may vary. The train does sway and when it gets up to speed it can be bumpy and loud. Just the way vintage trains should be! The meal? First, I realize that the chances of encountering fine dining on a tourist railroad are very low. If you're lucky you'll get something decently prepared and competent service. That's what we got. The dinner service did start out slow as the wait staff tried to get everyone's drink orders at once. As far as the meals, they were unspectacular but satisfactory. There is no a la carte, you choose either the beef, chicken, fish or vegetarian entrees when you reserve. I had the fish, rather bland but nice and moist. They did a nice job cooking the apsaragus just right, but they put too much sauce on everything. Full bar service. read more

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We stopped in to get info on 8/28/12 around 2pm. The woman behind the counter was very unhelpful. She gave curt short answers and gave us the feeling that she just wanted us out of the way so she could sell a hat. We were interested in the dining tours and she wouldn't expand or explain the Fall River tour and when we asked about the menu choices she just told us to look at the board. The young girl next to her offered to help and was cut off by the older woman. When we left the young girl apologized. After reading the reviews we probably won't bother but it would have been nice to bring my wife's parents on the dinner train. Too bad, read more

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I would like to thank the staff and crew of our dinner train. It was amazing once again, the food was hot and cooked perfectly, the staff attentive and friendly. This was our 10th year on the train and looking forward to another 10. Lord Charles and Lady Patricia read more

Purchased a groupon for Standard class. The ride itself was about 2 hours from W. Yarmouth up to the Bourne/Sagamore area (~20mi one way), with about another hour stop at Pairpoint Glass and Crystal. We purchased the boxed lunches in advance and were quite happy with them (wrap with deli meat, chips, cookie, and water bottle). The popcorn smelled delicious too. The train has upper and lower levels and seats facing in each direction, offering a variety of views. We did see more forest than I had hoped for, but the tour narrator compensated for that by giving a thorough review of local flora, fauna, and history (from colonial to modern day). The Cape Cod Canal section and salt marshes were particularly beautiful. Overall, a really nice introduction to the Cape and a very relaxing trip. read more

Overpriced. Old poorly maintained cars. First class was actually pretty lame. Holes in my seat and facing backwards for half the ride.

I took my two grandchildren and it was expensive (a total of $158)!!! The narrator went on and on and on, which was very annoying. The kicker was that it was advertised as being roughly two hours in duration, but they neglected to mention that the maritime traffic has the right of way, so we had to wait over an hour on the train because of traffic in the canal, so the trip was waaaaaaaaay longer than anticipated. My grandchildren (ages 10 and eight) are patient to a point, but they got increasingly, but understandably, BORED!!! I would not recommend this "attraction" to anyone with a schedule to keep because it can throw a real monkey wrench into your day. Thumbs down. read more

What a great time. Lovely scenery, good food, drinks and service. We will be back for sure.