Step into the glamour of 1940s Casablanca this New Year’s Eve—where timeless romance, exquisite cuisine, and high-stakes excitement come together for an unforgettable night. Inspired by the iconic film, this year end celebration blends vintage elegance with modern indulgence.

Begin your journey with a cocktail hour aboard our vintage train, setting the tone for the evening through charm and intrigue. Then indulge in a decadent dinner course before testing your luck at live casino tables, where you’ll play for dazzling, travel-inspired prizes.

Jen & Tonic will entertain you with music that captures the spirit of the era – keeping you dancing well into the new year.

Casino Games – Try your hand at blackjack, roulette, and craps.
Signature Cocktails – Sip on Café classics and raise a glass of bubbles at midnight
Live Entertainment – Live jazzy tunes by Jen & Tonic to keep you dancing all night
Dress Code – Old Hollywood glamour & vintage flair encouraged
Midnight Countdown – Ring in 2026 with style, sparkle, and celebration

Whether you’re here for the thrill, the romance, the prizes or the timeless ambiance, this will be a night to remember!

5:45 pm – 6:00pm:  Check in at the Essex Station Ticket Window

6:00pm- 7:15pm:   Premium open bar and chef selected passed appetizers aboard train

7:15pm – 8:40 pm: Seated Dinner Service

7:30 pm-11:30 pm: Casino Night; Open Bar until 9:30 pm (cash bar to follow)

10:00 pm-12:30 am: Dessert Table, Jan & Tonic Band, Dancing

10:00pm – 12:30am: Dessert table / Jen and Tonic band / Dance Instruction / Cash Bar

(Champagne Toast at Midnight Included)

$319 per person (Guests must be 21+)

Entree Options: 

Beef Tenderloin and Lobster Risotto Cake w/ saffron cream and haricot verts

Roulade of Chicken stuffed w fontina and spinach w potato crust and chanterelle veloute w fondant potato and haricot vert

Sea Scallops w pistachio crust and grand marnier butter sauce over wild rice w haricot verts

Butternut Squash Ravioli alla vodka and parmesan crisp