leepforjoy Posted May 17, 2018 #1 Share Posted May 17, 2018 We are thinking about taking the train one way and a bus one way in Skagway. I get motion sickness Has anyone else who gets motion sick taken the train know if the train is bad for motion sickness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmsll Posted May 18, 2018 #2 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Hi we are thinking about the train too. Can anyone please advise if we can buy the ticket from the train ourself. The excursion from the cruise is very expensive. Thank you Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leepforjoy Posted May 18, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Yes you can it is $89 one way. Here is a link https://wpyr.com/excursions/product/fraser-one-way-service/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haboob Posted May 18, 2018 #4 Share Posted May 18, 2018 We are thinking about taking the train one way and a bus one way in Skagway. I get motion sickness Has anyone else who gets motion sick taken the train know if the train is bad for motion sickness Don't read books, maps, or schedules. If you stay busy looking out the train windows you should be immune. That means you'll want to grab a window seat on the north (left, facing forward) side of the train if you do train then bus; otherwise you'll have uninteresting dirt 2' from your nose much of the time as the train scoots along ledges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmsll Posted May 18, 2018 #5 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Yes you can it is $89 one way. Here is a link https://wpyr.com/excursions/product/fraser-one-way-service/ Thank you Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted May 19, 2018 #6 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Opt for the bus up train down...sit on the right side...when facing forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaglecw Posted May 19, 2018 #7 Share Posted May 19, 2018 We are thinking about taking the train one way and a bus one way in Skagway. I get motion sickness Has anyone else who gets motion sick taken the train know if the train is bad for motion sickness You defiantly need to take some anti-motion sickness medicine on this cruise if you get motion sickness from the train. The cruise ship will rock and roll more than the train or bus does. I suggest that you take the bus up to Emerald Lake and then have a lunch at Caribou crossing trading post and then take the train back to Skagway. Chilkoot Charters is very good https://chilkootcharters.com/ Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leepforjoy Posted May 19, 2018 Author #8 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Thanks everyone for your help. We have to take the train up because on Sunday that is the only option. I do have a patch and motion sickness pills. Sounds like I will be OK if I take some medication Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haboob Posted May 19, 2018 #9 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Thanks everyone for your help. We have to take the train up because on Sunday that is the only option. I do have a patch and motion sickness pills. Sounds like I will be OK if I take some medication ...and keep your eyes watching the scenery. Motion sickness is triggered when your inner ear says you're bouncing around, and because your eyes are looking at a book, seat-in-front-of-you, etc, that's bouncing along with you so your eyes swear to your brain that everything is steady. BTW, anti-seasick wrist bands do work, but you have to position the bumps in just the right spot on the inside of your wrist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted May 19, 2018 #10 Share Posted May 19, 2018 In many White Pass & Yukon RR trips, I haven't met anyone that complained of motion sickness. More of an issue would be a fear of heights as the train tracks are dug into the side of some really tall hills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsngoats Posted May 19, 2018 #11 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Yes, the train 'height' issue will be a challenge for me also on our first trip in Aug. But will overcome as the trip will be amazing. Another recommendation for motion sickness: keep a MODERATELY full stomach, meaning occasional snacking. This seems to help me, along with of course NEVER reading while in motion in any vehicle. And I've fared quite well on 7 cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsbadguy Posted May 19, 2018 #12 Share Posted May 19, 2018 I noticed the railroad does not offer the one way trips on Mondays and Tuesdays when I am in town with my cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haboob Posted May 19, 2018 #13 Share Posted May 19, 2018 I noticed the railroad does not offer the one way trips on Mondays and Tuesdays when I am in town with my cruise WP&YR does offer a rail/bus combo on Tues, but only 8hrs to/from Carcross, YT. https://wpyr.com/excursions/product/bennett-scenic-journey/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheezedr Posted May 19, 2018 #14 Share Posted May 19, 2018 I noticed the railroad does not offer the one way trips on Mondays and Tuesdays when I am in town with my cruise You might want to go to Chilkoot tours which offers a variety of train and bus combos on multiple days of the week and see if it works for your dates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haboob Posted May 19, 2018 #15 Share Posted May 19, 2018 You might want to go to Chilkoot tours which offers a variety of train and bus combos on multiple days of the week and see if it works for your dates. Quite true, but realize if WP&YR isn't running a train, Chilkoot can't offer it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsbadguy Posted May 20, 2018 #16 Share Posted May 20, 2018 According to Chilikoots website they do offer the Emerald Lake Bus/Train combo on the date I am in town. WOndering if the train reserves all seats for cruise passenger tours on those days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaglecw Posted May 20, 2018 #17 Share Posted May 20, 2018 According to Chilikoots website they do offer the Emerald Lake Bus/Train combo on the date I am in town. WOndering if the train reserves all seats for cruise passenger tours on those days. Chilkoot tours has there own assigned train car. Are you worried about not having a seat on the train? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sny Posted May 20, 2018 #18 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Chilkoot does a fantastic job. Bus up and train down was great for us last August. And, yes, we had our own car down on the train, with a knowledgeable guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haboob Posted May 20, 2018 #19 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Chilkoot does a fantastic job. Bus up and train down was great for us last August. And, yes, we had our own car down on the train, with a knowledgeable guide. Yep. But Chilikoot's private car ain't going anywhere on the train's days off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durbanite2000 Posted May 21, 2018 #20 Share Posted May 21, 2018 I read on another posting that it’s a hundred miles of travel and it’s best to book with the cruise line so they don’t leave without us. We’re booked with Chilkoot for bus/ train starting at noon with the ship departing around 8. Is that enough time built in? I figured we’d all be on the same trains, but the poster said that cruises take their own trains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haboob Posted May 21, 2018 #21 Share Posted May 21, 2018 I read on another posting that it’s a hundred miles of travel and it’s best to book with the cruise line so they don’t leave without us. We’re booked with Chilkoot for bus/ train starting at noon with the ship departing around 8. Is that enough time built in? I figured we’d all be on the same trains, but the poster said that cruises take their own trains. Different cars on the same train. But I'll let you do your own math on departure times, realizing that cruise ship passengers are let off at the docks and the rest are normally left off in town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red4u2 Posted May 21, 2018 #22 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Insurance on Mondays and Tuesdays to let for the first part of the summer, anyway, the train hasn't been available to book on your own. It is only been available through chilkot or your cruise line. Ive been in contact with the train company and they said that they are basically being chartered out for those days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bUU Posted May 22, 2018 #23 Share Posted May 22, 2018 A side question about this. Are there tour guides, per se, either on the cruise ship excursions or otherwise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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