Why Go by Train or by Boat?
- Offers students a new, exciting experience.
- Kids have more freedom to move around than on airplanes.
- May allow more students to go on the trip since travel is typically less expensive than airline tickets.
By Train
- Plan ahead to get discounts – don’t pay top rates as train travel can get expensive.
- Be sure to ask for student discounts as they are offered by most rail operators.
- On Amtrak you can often find deals 15-30% off if purchased by a certain date.
- You can get last-minute deals similar to airline e-mail deals but restrictions often apply (e.g., can’t travel on Friday or Sunday); works best if your dates are flexible.
By Ferry
- If taking the ferry to reach another attraction, be sure to first check wait times and travel times; there can be a big difference between slow speeds and express crossings.
- Bring Dramamine in case anyone gets motion sickness.
- Consider bringing drinks and snacks as they are expensive on board.
- If you are taking a car on the ferry get everything out that you’ll need during the crossing as you probably won’t have access to your vehicle once under way.
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