Tickets for the popular North Pole Express in Essex go on sale in early August
Essex Steam Train and Riverboat just announced that tickets for its North Pole Express go on sale in early August, and they tend to sell out very fast.
Half- and full-premium-class cars, full- and four-seat first-class cars, and quarter-, full-, and four-seat coach-class cars are available beginning at 9 a.m. on Aug. 3 at essexsteamtrain.com. All remaining first-class and coach tickets can be purchased at 9 a.m. on Aug. 5 at the same website.
Tickets can only be purchased online on a first-come, first-served basis — there are no phone or walk-up sales.
The event runs on certain dates between Nov. 20 and Dec. 23. The trips are 90 minutes long and include festive sing-alongs, hot chocolate and sugar cookies, and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Children are invited to wear their favorite pajamas.
If you want to ride on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, tickets will be $60 per coach seat and $95 per first-class seat.
If you’d like to go on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, or on Tues., Dec. 22, or Wed., Dec. 23, tickets will be $70 per coach seat and $105 per first-class seat.
Premium first-class tickets go for $120, no matter the day.
There are no refunds, exchanges, or credits for tickets.
Read more information on ticket sales here or find answers to frequently asked questions here.
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