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Chicago Signature Lunch Cruise on Lake Michigan with Live DJ and Buffet
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Chicago Signature Lunch Cruise on Lake Michigan with Live DJ and Buffet

by City Cruises

2 hours
Berkeley
$56.58$62.87 on ViatorSave 10%/person
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2 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
$113.17$125.74Save 10%
2 adults × $56.58
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This two-hour lunch cruise on Lake Michigan offers views of Chicago landmarks like Adler Planetarium and Navy Pier. Guests board a boat with both open-air decks and climate-controlled interior spaces. The cruise includes a buffet lunch with salads, entrees, sides, and desserts prepared by a chef. Unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea, and water are served during the meal. Entertainment is provided by a live DJ, and guests can enjoy dancing and games on board. The boat guarantees a table for each party size and features panoramic windows and an observation deck for scenic city views. A fully stocked cash bar is available, selling cocktails, wine, and beer, but these drinks are not included in the price.

Highlights

Two-hour lunch cruise on Lake Michigan
Buffet lunch with salads, entrees, sides, and desserts
Live DJ entertainment and dancing
Guaranteed table for party size
Climate-controlled interior and open-air decks
Views of Adler Planetarium and Navy Pier

What's included

Unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea, and water
Climate-controlled interior decks
Scenic views of Lake Michigan and Chicago landmarks
Buffet lunch
Live DJ entertainment
Guaranteed table matching your party size

What's not included

Gratuities
Cocktails, wine, and beer available for purchase at the bar

Itinerary

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City Experiences By Hornblower

The cruise takes place on the Spirit, a vessel designed for groups of all sizes to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with city views. Guests can choose from a buffet offering salads, entrees, sides, and desserts. The ship has panoramic windows inside and an observation deck outside for views of Chicago and Lake Michigan.

Meeting point

Boarding: Navy Pier. Parking: City Cruises does not own or operate any parking lots in the area. Local parking is available at 600 E Grand Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 for our Navy Pier Departures. Alternative parking is available at 460 E. Illinois St. and 403 E. Grand Ave. Arrive 30 minutes early.

End point

Boarding: Navy Pier. Parking: City Cruises does not own or operate any parking lots in the area. Local parking is available at 600 E Grand Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 for our Navy Pier Departures. Alternative parking is available at 460 E. Illinois St. and 403 E. Grand Ave. Arrive 30 minutes early.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Infants travel on an adult's lap
Infant seats are available
Wheelchair-accessible transport
Wheelchair-accessible surfaces throughout
Suitable for all fitness levels
Smoking is not allowed inside the boat.
Infants 2 years old and under ride free but do not receive a meal.
Recommended dress code: men should wear slacks with a polo or button-down shirt; women should wear nice slacks, capri pants, or a sundress.
Seating together is only guaranteed for the number of tickets booked; reservations cannot be combined.
Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure; late arrivals risk missing the boat.
Total
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