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In 2019, The Blue Train will be extending its Pretoria to Cape Town (or vice-versa) package to a two-night journey.
According to The Blue Train, there are many benefits of this re-invention, as guests can begin their Blue Train journey on the same day as they land in SA, since the train will depart in the evening at 18h30 from Pretoria, and in the late afternoon from Cape Town at 16h00. This means no more early morning wake-up calls to make the previous check-in time of 07h30.
According to The Blue Train, delays are unlikely as the train will depart and arrive during off-peak hours so that no clashes occur with other commuter or freight trains. Guests can book flights or make other forward arrangements on the day of The Blue Train’s arrival in either Pretoria or Cape Town, as both trains arrive at 10h30.
Furthermore, guests can enjoy day tours in either Pretoria or Cape Town before departure. Both northbound and southbound departures will have a guaranteed two-and-a-half hour off-the-train excursion in Kimberly.
In addition, guests will be able to enjoy a broader menu, as additional meals will be served on the longer journey. The Blue Train dress code continues to be smart-casual during the day; however, gentlemen are requested to wear a jacket/waistcoat, and ladies to dress elegantly, for dinner. No tie is necessary.
The rack rate will increase from R16 430 (€1 114) to R18 405 (€1 248), but with this guests receive at least 40 hours of fully-inclusive wining, dining and a butler-service, compared to the previous 27 to 30 hours.
Source: tourismupdate.co.za