CLEWISTON TRAIN FIELD GUIDE
Sunset & Suds: Two Hours Through Clewiston’s Sugarcane as Day Bleeds to Night
An adults-only, two-hour Sugar Express excursion from Clewiston that times the ride for sunset, pairing scenic sugarcane views with an onboard bar and a range of seating options.
Sunset & Suds: Two Hours Through Clewiston’s Sugarcane as Day Bleeds to Night.
Step aboard the Sugar Express Sunset & Suds and settle in for a two-hour, adults-only run through South Central Florida’s sugarcane country. Departing late afternoon from Clewiston, the ride is timed for optimal evening light as guests enjoy views of farmland, the rhythm of the rails behind diesel locomotives, and onboard drink service designed to make the fading day feel deliberately unhurried.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Sugarcane Country at Sunset
The excursion winds through rural farmland, offering broad, late-afternoon light across sugarcane fields as the train moves without a fixed destination—the landscape and the fading sun are the point of the journey.
Onboard Drinks & The Tipsy Horseshoe
Guests can purchase beer, wine and curated cocktails from The Tipsy Horseshoe bar onboard; beverages are offered for purchase during the ride to complement the evening atmosphere.
Open Air to Private Pullman Comfort
Seating ranges from bench-style Open Air cars with sweeping views to climate-controlled Deluxe Coach, several First Class options that include appetizers and light refreshments, and a private Pullman car that accommodates groups up to 14.
What the day feels like
What the Evening Feels Like
Departing Clewiston in the late afternoon, the two-hour Sunset & Suds moves through sugarcane country as the light softens. Guests ride behind diesel locomotives, choose from open-air benches, climate-controlled coaches or first-class accommodations, and unwind with drinks purchased onboard while the train’s steady motion and the changing sky set the evening’s tempo.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this ride suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Beverages are available for purchase onboard; the operator accepts credit and debit cards only for onboard purchases.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Sunset & Suds excursion?
The ride lasts two hours.
Where does the train depart from?
Departures are from Sugar Express in Clewiston.
Are drinks included with my ticket?
Drinks are available for purchase onboard; payment is by credit or debit card only. Some First Class options include appetizers and light refreshments, but drinks remain available for purchase.
Is there an age restriction?
Yes — seating is reserved for guests 21 and over.
Can I purchase an individual ticket for the First Class Table package?
No — the First Class Table package accommodates four guests and individual tickets cannot be added to that package.
What seating options are available?
Options include Open Air Car bench seating with 360-degree views, climate-controlled Deluxe Coach, several First Class configurations with appetizers and light refreshments, and a private Pullman car for groups up to 14.