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Spirit of Chicago Lunch Cruise

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Duration: 3 hours (including boarding time)
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  • Sumptuous buffet spread
  • Live entertainment
  • Enjoyable narration
  • Fabulous fun from beginning to end

Eat, drink and be merry on this sensational lunchtime cruise along Chicago’s magnificent waterfront.

Enjoy exceptional service, plus fun and frivolity. Tuck into a delectable Grande Buffet full of the finest, freshest foods while you admire stupendous views of the city skyline.

Sit back and enjoy the vibrant on-board entertainment or hit the dance floor and rock till you dock. From line dances to Top-40 hits, the DJs know how to get everyone up and dancing, right to the end of the trip.

Perfect for an afternoon escape, this fabulous cruise is also a great way to celebrate a birthday, hold an office party, or entertain out-of-town guests.

Itinerary

Your luxury Spirit of Chicago Lunch Cruise promises a delightful and memorable experience. There is no hotel pick-up for the cruise, which starts from Navy Pier, where there is ample parking. Details of how to reach Navy Pier are given in Additional Information.

To receive your boarding pass please present your voucher and photo ID at the activity operator’s ticket kiosk at Navy Pier. Boarding begins at 11:30am, 1 hour prior to cruise departure time.

As you board the boat, a keepsake photo of you and your party will be taken, so go ahead and pose for the camera! (You can decide to purchase or not, when you dock.)

Once on board, friendly staff will greet and seat you, and take your drink orders (payable direct). Feel free to get up and explore the ship, especially the outdoor strolling decks.

As the ship pulls away from the dock, grab your streamers and your drinks and join the entertainers in a festive Bon Voyage toast.

You will be invited up to the Grande Buffet, where the lavish lunch spread will include the following:

SALADS:
• Garden-Fresh Salad Station: Greens tossed with European Cucumbers, Cheddar Cheese, Seasoned Croutons and Creamy Ranch Dressing
• Caprese Pasta Salad Fresh Mozzarella, Grape Tomatoes, tossed with Petite Pasta Tubes, Fresh Basil and White Balsamic Vinaigrette

ENTREES:
• Thai BBQ Sirloin of Beef Smoked and Roasted in a Tangy BBQ Sauce
• Caribbean Roasted Chicken Breast of Chicken Marinade with Hawaiian Pineapple and Cilantro Relish
• Penne Al Forno Imported Penne baked with Roasted Vegetables and a Four Cheese Alfredo Sauce

ACCOMPANIMENTS:
• Vegetable Casserole
• Double Baked Potatoes
• Assorted Freshly-Baked Rolls

DESSERTS:
• Fresh selection of Cookies, Cakes, Bars, Pastries and Seasonal Fruit

Menu subject to change.

Help yourself to as much as you like. You can even go back for seconds and thirds as long as the buffet is open!

While you dine, you can listen to a fascinating narrated tour as you watch Chicago’s breathtaking skyline appear through the huge panoramic windows.

You will also be treated to some live entertainment. Throughout the cruise, Spirit’s staff will dazzle you with impressive renditions of your favorite tunes. Sit back, relax and enjoy the talent.

Or hit the dance floor where the DJs know how to play music that you can’t resist. Expect everything from traditional sounds to up-to-the-minute hits.

Whenever you feel like stretching your legs, head topside for the largest outdoor patio deck in Chicago and catch a breath of fresh air and amazing views of Lake Michigan.

Your 2- hour cruise ends at around 02:30pm and you will be dropped back at the starting point at Navy Pier.

Please note
Please contact the activity operator Spirit of Chicago within 5 days of booking or at least 72 hours prior to your arrival into Chicago to confirm your cruise reservation. You will not be guaranteed a place on the cruise until you have contacted the activity operator to confirm.
You must print and present your voucher in order to redeem services purchased. Please present your voucher and photo ID at the activity operator’s ticket kiosk located at Navy Pier. You will be issued boarding passes at this time. Boarding begins one hour prior to cruise departure time.
Cruises go ahead rain or shine all year long. In the rare event the Coast Guard prohibits cruising because of weather conditions, your activity operator will contact you to make other arrangements.
Inclusions
  • 2-hour cruise
  • Onboard entertainment
  • Onboard narration
  • Buffet Lunch
  • Tea, coffee and water
  • Taxes and Fees
  • Fuel surcharge
Exclusions
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Drinks from the bar or wine list
What happens after I book?
  • A booking voucher will be sent to you by email
  • Print all pages of the voucher
  • Present the voucher at the tour start point or attraction entrance
Activity schedule
When does it run?
01 Apr - 31 Mar: Daily
Duration
3 hours (including boarding time)
Start time
Boarding: 11:30am Sailing: 12:30noon
Meeting point
Cruise departs from Navy Pier, where ample parking is available. Directions for reaching Navy Pier are given in Additional Information.
Please report at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time. This is mandatory to allow time for pre-departure briefing.
Ending point
The cruise ends at the starting point
Sale price
$123.23
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Additional information
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.
Ample parking is available at Navy Pier where the cruise starts. Alternative parking is available at 460 E. Illinois and 403 E. Grand (one block from Navy Pier). Free Navy Pier Trolley Service runs continuously from parking lot to Navy Pier along Illinois & Grand.
Directions for reaching Navy Pier:
From the South:
Take the Dan Ryan Expressway West to Lake Shore Dr. North
Exit Grand Ave./Illinois St. to Navy Pier
From the Southwest:
Take Interstate 55 North (Stevenson) to Lake Shore Dr. North
Exit Grand Ave./Illinois St. to Navy Pier
From the Far Southwest:
Follow Interstate 57 North to the Dan Ryan Expressway West
Go to Lake Shore Dr. North Exit Grand Ave./Illinois St. to Navy Pier
From the Southeast:
Take 90/94 West (Dan Ryan Expressway) to Lake Shore Dr. North
Exit Grand Ave./Illinois St. to Navy Pier
From the North:
Take 90/94 East (Kennedy) to Ohio St. Exit
Turn right on Fairbanks/Columbus Dr.
Turn left on Illinois St. to Navy Pier
From the Northeast:
Take Lake Shore Dr. South to the Grand Ave./Illinois St. exit
Turn left on Illinois St. to Navy Pier
Dos & Don'ts
Smart casual dress is recommended, such as nice slacks and collared shirts. Please don't wear jeans, shorts, tank tops, halter-tops, gym shoes or flip-flops

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