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Warmth on the Rails: First‑Class Comfort Aboard the Comet Lounge Santa Express
A first-class Santa Express aboard Cape May Seashore Lines’ new Comet Lounge car — deluxe seating for up to 38 with complimentary snacks and hot chocolate.
Warmth on the Rails: First‑Class Comfort Aboard the Comet Lounge Santa Express.
Set in Woodbine, New Jersey, the Santa Express in First Class transforms a short coastal rail run into a cozy, lounge‑style outing: the new Comet Lounge car pairs deluxe seating with onboard service so riders can settle in with a hot cup of chocolate as the line threads the shore.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
The New Comet Lounge — deluxe seating for 38
The Comet Lounge car is fitted with deluxe lounge chairs and seats up to 38 passengers, concentrating comfort into an intimate, first‑class cabin.
First Class amenities with complimentary snacks and hot chocolate
First Class on the Seashore Lines includes everything the Santa Express offers, enhanced by complimentary snack and hot chocolate service to make the ride as much about comfort as the route itself.
A seasonal Santa Express experience on Cape May Seashore Lines
Operated by Cape May Seashore Lines, the Santa Express in its Comet Lounge configuration frames a relaxed, scenic rail experience along the Seashore Lines' coastal corridor.
What the day feels like
What the trip feels like
The flow is deliberately unhurried: board the Comet Lounge, choose one of the deluxe lounge chairs, and settle into First Class comforts. Staff service supplements the Santa Express amenities with complimentary snacks and hot chocolate, and the cabin’s layout — seating for up to 38 — keeps the atmosphere compact and relaxed as the train moves along the coast.
THE CAR
The New Comet Lounge — deluxe seating for 38
The Comet Lounge car is fitted with deluxe lounge chairs and seats up to 38 passengers, concentrating comfort into an intimate, first‑class cabin.
THE SERVICE
First Class amenities with complimentary snacks and hot chocolate
First Class on the Seashore Lines includes everything the Santa Express offers, enhanced by complimentary snack and hot chocolate service to make the ride as much about comfort as the route itself.
THE ROUTE
A seasonal Santa Express experience on Cape May Seashore Lines
Operated by Cape May Seashore Lines, the Santa Express in its Comet Lounge configuration frames a relaxed, scenic rail experience along the Seashore Lines' coastal corridor.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Onboard First Class service includes complimentary snack and hot chocolate; additional personal items are at the rider’s discretion.
This Santa Express First Class experience is operated by Cape May Seashore Lines.
The Comet Lounge car is arranged with deluxe lounge chairs and seats up to 38 passengers.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Who operates the Santa Express Comet Lounge?
The experience is operated by Cape May Seashore Lines.
What does First Class include on this Santa Express?
First Class on the Seashore Lines includes all the amenities of the Santa Express plus complimentary snack and hot chocolate service.
How many people can the Comet Lounge seat?
The new Comet Lounge car features seating for up to 38 in deluxe lounge chairs.
Where is this Santa Express experience located?
The trip is based in Woodbine, New Jersey.
Is food or beverage service provided?
Complimentary snack and hot chocolate service are provided in First Class on the Comet Lounge.