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December 2007 Departure Schedule
“Grand Gala Holiday Celebrations Onboard The Star Clipper Dinner Train!”

December Dinner, Luncheon & Specialty Trains

FAMOUS “PREMIUM” STAR CLIPPER DINNER TRAINS OFFERED ALL MONTH LONG!

Only onboard the Michigan Star Clipper Dinner Train can you enjoy a five course meal prepared onboard while enjoying a scenic 2½ - 3 hour train ride with live tableside entertainment with a choice of Murder Mysteries and other theatrical performances or our live musical entertainment! Departure at 7 p.m. with our Kentucky Thoroughbred lounge opened at 5:30 p.m. For an additional $30, enhance the experience with either our “Holiday Upgrade” consisting of two shrimp scampi skewers and a Holiday poinsettia or our famous “Premium Appetizer Upgrade” which includes our signature Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Avocado appetizer and a bottle of our red or white house wine.

• Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays - $89 Per Person - 2½ Hour Train Excursion
• Saturdays - $99 Per Person – 3 Hour Train Excursion

(Bar and Gratuity Additional On All Trains – We are a SMOKE-FREE Train!)

SUNDAY FAMILY DINNER TRAINS (Reserve Early, Limited Seating Available)

These trains provide guests and families with a very special two-hour Sunday afternoon dining and train ride experience. Departs at 1:30 p.m. and returns at 3:30 p.m. This train offers a three-course fresh-prepared, onboard meal while traveling by train to scenic Woodpecker Lake. Entrée choices include traditional Sunday favorites, roast beef, ham, chicken, and a vegetarian pasta primavera. Pre-boarding begins at 12:30 p.m. Tickets, excluding tips and bar, are $54 for Adults, $29 Children (12 and Under) and Toddlers Age 2 and Under are FREE (No Meal Provided).

Boarding begins one hour prior to departure and our Kentucky Thoroughbred and Steel Wheels Lounge Cars open ninety minutes prior to departure. The departure times and entertainment choices for our DINNER TRAINS in December are:

Sat 1st – 7 p.m., “Traditional Holiday Musical” or “Holiday Madness” Murder Mystery

Sun 2nd – 1:30 p.m., “The Sounds of SAXMAN” or “Holiday Madness” Murder Mystery

Wed 5th – 7 p.m., “Go to the Islands – Latin & Garibbean Jazz ” with holiday menu NEW SHOW

Thu 6th – 7 p.m., “Holiday Madness” Murder Mystery

Fri 7th - 7:30 p.m., “A Stubbs Girls Christmas” (MOTOWN) or “Holiday Madness” Murder Mystery

Sat 8th – 7 p.m., “Traditional Holiday Musical” or “Holiday Madness” Murder Mystery

Sun 9th – 1:30 p.m., “The Sounds of SAXMAN” or “Holiday Madness” Murder Mystery

Wed 12th – 7 p.m., “Go to the Islands – Latin & Garibbean Jazz ” with holiday menu NEW SHOW

Thu 13th - 7 p.m., “Classic Rock & Comedy Show ” or “Holiday Madness” Murder Mystery

Fri 14th – 7:30 p.m., “Traditional Holiday Musical” or “Holiday Madness” Murder Mystery

Sat 15th - 7 p.m., “Traditional Holiday Musical” or “Holiday Madness” Murder Mystery

Sun 16th - 1:30 p.m., “The Sounds of SAXMAN” or “Holiday Madness” Murder Mystery

Wed 19th - 7 p.m., “Go to the Islands – Latin & Garibbean Jazz ” with holiday menu NEW SHOW

Thu 20th - 7 p.m., MOTOWN Double Header: Alturo "Mr. MOTOWN" Shelton and the famous "Stubbs Girls"

Fri 21st - 7:30 p.m., “A Stubbs Girls Christmas” (MOTOWN) or “Holiday Madness” Murder Mystery

Sat 22nd - 7 p.m., “Holiday Musical ” or “Holiday Madness” Murder Mystery or Mr. MOTOWN

Sun 23rd - 1:30 p.m., “The Sounds of SAXMAN” or “Holiday Madness” Murder Mystery

Wed 26th – 7 p.m., “Go to the Islands – Latin & Garibbean Jazz ” with holiday menu NEW SHOW

Thu 27th – 7 p.m., “The Best of Vegas with Michael Vegas ” or “Holiday Madness” Murder Mystery

Fri 28th - 7:30 p.m., “A Stubbs Girls Christmas (MOTOWN) or “Holiday Madness” Murder Mystery

Sat 29th - 7 p.m., “Traditional Holiday Musical” or “Holiday Madness” Murder Mystery

Sun 30th - 1:30 p.m., “The Sounds of SAXMAN” or “Holiday Madness” Murder Mystery

Mon 31st - 9 p.m., NEW YEARS EVE BASH – Choose From Five Shows on Two Trains!

December Specialty Trains

HOLIDAY “ESCAPE” LUNCHEON TRAINS – 2 Hour Ride, 3-Course Luncheon

Departs at noon on Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th
Celebrate the Holidays with friends and family as you enjoy a two hour train ride and a three course lunch. Tickets are $42 Per Person.

HOLIDAY “ENTERTAINMENT” LUNCHEON TRAINS – - 2 Hour Ride, 3-Course Holiday Luncheon

Departs at noon on Saturday 1st & 29th and Friday 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th
Celebrate the Holidays with friends and family with our “Holiday Entertainment Luncheon Train”. On these trains we offer a delightful three-course special holiday luncheon along with your choice of our “Traditional Holiday Musical” or our annual holiday murder mystery “Holiday Madness”. Tickets are $45 (Adult), $35 (Children), $10 (Toddler-With No Meal Provided).

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA TRAINS – 2 Hour Ride, Breakfast with Santa, Entertainment

Departs 10 a.m. on Saturday 8th, 15th & 22nd This year sing along with Santa’s Elves and visit with Santa himself as you enjoy breakfast and a train ride onboard the Michigan Star Clipper Dinner Train. Enjoy the holiday season onboard this special morning train. $35 Per Person (Adult), $25 Per Person (Children), $10 Per Person (Toddler-With No Meal Provided).

The “STAR CLIPPER POLAR EXPRESS” TRAINS – 2 GREAT TRAINS TO CHOOSE FROM, PREMIUM & EXPRESS!

“PREMIUM” Sunday 16th, 6 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. Departures
The “Star Clipper PREMIUM Polar Express” 2 Hour Train Ride, Live Musical Entertainment with our Star Clipper Polar Express Music Revue, Story Reading, Hot Chocolate and Cookies and a visit from Santa Claus. Tickets are $30 Adults, $25 Children

“EXPRESS” Sunday 23rd, 6 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. Departures
Our traditional “Star Clipper Polar Express” 1½ Train Ride includes the story reading, hot chocolate and a visit from Santa. Tickets are $20 Adult, $15 Child