Category Chicago Dinner Cruises

Chicago · CHICAGO DINNER CRUISES

The 15 Best Chicago Dinner Cruises

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Dinner on Lake Michigan buys you three hours, a table and the skyline switching its lights on course by course. These are the boats worth booking, with what the menu includes, where each one boards and how far ahead the window tables go.

Chicago Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan

Chicago Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan - The Sunset Views: Willis Tower and the Skyline Moment

1.Chicago Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 348 reviews · from $89Our pick

Sunset dinner cruise from Navy Pier with all-you-can-eat buffet, DJ dancing, and skyline views of Willis Tower and Adler Planetarium.

“Dance Floor wasn’t never empty food was awesome my people enjoyed the music and atmosphere. The DJ was getting it in and everyone was hyped up.”

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City Cruises Chicago: Signature Lunch Cruise on Lake Michigan

City Cruises Chicago: Signature Lunch Cruise on Lake Michigan - What the 2-hour lunch cruise schedule feels like on Lake Michigan

2.City Cruises Chicago: Signature Lunch Cruise on Lake Michigan

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 348 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $66

City Cruises Chicago Signature Lunch Cruise on Lake Michigan: a small-group 2-hour ride from Navy Pier with buffet lunch, DJ, skyline views.

“When I say we had a time last night that’s what I mean it was 16 of us and when I say Danny the event host was AMAZING. I would recommend this event to anyone for any occasion. We were on the Spirit of Navy Pier.”

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Chicago Premier Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan

Chicago Premier Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan - The Lake Route: Shedd Aquarium, Navy Pier, and Views of Chicago’s Icons

3.Chicago Premier Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 344 reviews · from $49Best value

Chicago Premier Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan with a 3-course dinner, skyline views from Navy Pier, DJ music, and summer fireworks options.

“Boat ok . Food was good nothing special but good , personals 👎 sever hostess absolutely non professional. Start about table they put us to table after 10min the told us we ha e to move to different table to window which weageed. Some couple next to us said we waiting g after you move because we want our table. So we found they kick us from our table where we already start eating 🙄🙄🙄. Than we stand up other couple took our table and we stay 15 min in middle of boat without table without servers. Than we make decision to find table ourself . We found only three…”

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City Cruises Chicago: Premier Lunch or Dinner Cruise

City Cruises Chicago: Premier Lunch or Dinner Cruise - Boarding at Navy Pier, and How to Avoid a Day-Of Headache

City Cruises Chicago: Lake Michigan Lunch or Dinner Cruise

City Cruises Chicago: Lake Michigan Lunch or Dinner Cruise - Getting on board: where the Spirit of Chicago actually is

City Cruises Chicago: Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise

City Cruises Chicago: Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise - The cruise itself: views of Chicago from the water

City Cruises: Chicago Fireworks Premier Dinner Cruise

City Cruises: Chicago Fireworks Premier Dinner Cruise - The included drinks plan, and what you should budget

7.City Cruises: Chicago Fireworks Premier Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 72 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $142

Chicago Fireworks Premier Dinner Cruise from Navy Pier: DJ music, climate-controlled dining, skyline views, and fireworks on select nights.

“From the wait staff, the food, the entertainment, the fireworks, everything was exceptional. I would highly recommend this cruise to anyone that is looking for a wonderful experience.”

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City Cruises Chicago: Premier Plus Brunch Cruise on Chicago River

City Cruises Chicago: Premier Plus Brunch Cruise on Chicago River - Boarding at 455 Cityfront Plaza Dr: Timing, Dress, and Comfort

City Cruises Chicago: Lake Michigan Fireworks Dinner Cruise

City Cruises Chicago: Lake Michigan Fireworks Dinner Cruise - Boarding the Spirit of Chicago From Navy Pier South Dock

City Cruises Chicago: River Architectural Lunch Cruise

City Cruises Chicago: River Architectural Lunch Cruise - Getting Onboard at 455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr: The Part You Should Not Rush

10.City Cruises Chicago: River Architectural Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $84

City Cruises Chicago River Architectural Lunch Cruise: 2 hours of skyline views and guided architecture, plus a plated lunch on board.

“The boat was great. Very clean and the glass surrounding was easy to see out. However the sound system was hard to hear and if your back is to the bow of ship, you have to keep turning around to see the buildings that are being talked about. Our server, Aden, was a gem.”

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City Cruises Chicago: Premier Lake Michigan Brunch Cruise

City Cruises Chicago: Premier Lake Michigan Brunch Cruise - The Brunch Buffet, Unlimited Mimosas, and How the Food Actually Fits

Chicago: Christmas Eve Lake Michigan Gourmet Dinner Cruise

Chicago: Christmas Eve Lake Michigan Gourmet Dinner Cruise - Getting to Navy Pier and finding the right boat (Odyssey Lake Michigan)

12.Christmas Eve Lake Michigan Gourmet Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · from $193Top rated

Spend Christmas Eve on Lake Michigan with a 3-course plated dinner, DJ music, and skyline views from Navy Pier aboard Odyssey.

“Improved- food is hot not cold… soda was very flat and syruppy Not sat near the door -everyone kept opening and shutting the door - it was cold. I wore my puffer jacket for the meal Many songs were in Spanish”

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Chicago New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan

Chicago New Year's Eve Buffet Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan - Price and What You Really Get for Around $273

City Cruises Chicago: Fireworks Premier Plus Dinner Cruise

City Cruises Chicago: Fireworks Premier Plus Dinner Cruise - Plated dinner choices, plus control over your pacing

14.City Cruises Chicago: Fireworks Premier Plus Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $147

City Cruises Chicago Fireworks Premier Plus Dinner Cruise pairs a plated river dinner with prime Navy Pier fireworks views in summer.

“I had an absolutely amazing experience! At first, things started off a bit chaotic! I accidentally purchased my tickets for the wrong date. I panicked, but thankfully I was able to reach out to the vendor and was connected with a wonderful woman named Samantha. She was truly invested in helping me make my birthday wish come true, and she did just that. The boat ride and dinner were nothing short of a dream. The food was exceptional, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations. My husband and I had the joy of standing on the back deck, soaking in the breathtaking views of the city while watching the fireworks…”

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Chicago: Thanksgiving Gourmet Lunch Cruise on Chicago River

Chicago: Thanksgiving Gourmet Lunch Cruise on Chicago River - Where the cruise starts, and how to avoid the biggest stress

15.Thanksgiving Gourmet Lunch Cruise on Chicago River

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · from $116

Chicago River Thanksgiving lunch cruise with a 3-course turkey meal, DJ music, festive cocktails for sale, and 360° architecture views in 2 hours.

“Awesome service friendly staff beautiful views and fun music .. the food was decent and I just wish my pumpkin pie wasn’t frozen in the middle because it was delicious”

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