City Cruises Chicago: Lake Michigan Lunch or Dinner Cruise

This Signature Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise departs from Navy Pier, Chicago, offering buffet dining and scenic views suited for all ages.

Highlights

• Enjoy a freshly prepared multi-course brunch, lunch, or dinner buffet
• 360-degree views from the rooftop deck while cruising Lake Michigan
• Creative cocktails, wine, and beer available from a fully stocked cash bar
• Live DJ entertainment with dancing and games like giant Jenga and shuffleboard
• View Chicago landmarks such as Willis Tower, John Hancock Center, and Buckingham Fountain

Description

Set sail from Navy Pier for a buffet dining experience on Lake Michigan, offering panoramic views of Chicago’s iconic skyline including Willis Tower, Aon Center, Trump Tower, and Adler Planetarium. Brunch passengers receive bottomless mimosas.

Upon boarding, a staff member will greet you and offer a photo opportunity with the ship’s photographer before seating you at a private table. The buffet features a variety of freshly prepared entrees, salads, main courses, and desserts. Drinks are available from the fully stocked cash bar.

The cruise provides entertainment for all ages with a live DJ on each interior deck. After dining, passengers can enjoy games such as giant Jenga and shuffleboard or dance on the interior decks.

Sample Brunch Buffet Menu

• Early Risers: Seasonal fruit, breakfast pastries, scrambled eggs, breakfast meats, breakfast potatoes
• Late Risers: Organic mixed field greens, green bean salad, red beetroot salad, roasted broccoli florets, baked ziti pasta, mashed potatoes, oven-baked Atlantic flounder filet, honey and sesame chicken, hand-carved slow-roasted strip loin
• Dessert: Raspberry mousse, lemon pound cake with fresh strawberries, coconut vanilla cake, red velvet and chocolate chip brownie

Sample Lunch and Dinner Buffet Menu

• Salads: Organic mixed field greens, organic spinach and kale salad, green bean salad, kidney bean, black bean and chickpea salad, red beetroot salad, bow tie pasta salad
• Vegetables, Potatoes, and Pasta: Roasted broccoli florets, creamed corn and cheddar cheese casserole, baked ziti pasta, mashed potatoes
• Entrées: Oven-baked Atlantic flounder filet, honey and sesame chicken, Italian beef meatballs, braised beef short ribs (dinner only)
• Dessert: Seasonal fruit, raspberry mousse, lemon pound cake with fresh strawberries, coconut vanilla cake, carrot cake, red velvet and chocolate chip brownie (dinner only)

The menu is subject to change. Please inform your server of any food allergies.

Includes

• Cruise on Spirit of Chicago or Spirit of Navy Pier yacht
• Buffet brunch, lunch, or dinner based on selection
• Onboard DJ entertainment and dance floor
• Rooftop games including giant Jenga and shuffleboard
• Unlimited coffee, hot tea, and iced tea
• Service fee included
• Unlimited mimosas during brunch only
• Freshly prepared entrees, salads, and desserts
• Guaranteed table for your party size
• Views of Chicago’s skyline including Willis Tower and Adler Planetarium
• Climate-controlled interiors and open-air rooftop decks
• Accommodations for dietary restrictions available with advance notice

Excludes

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase)
• Souvenir photos (available for purchase)

Important Information

• Infants ride free; select the free infant ticket option to ensure boarding
• Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure
• Recommended attire is comfortable, casually stylish with flat, closed-toed shoes for safety
• Menu may change; notify server of food allergies before ordering
• All interior areas are non-smoking; smoking permitted only on outdoor observation decks
• Cruise lasts 2 to 3 hours
• Make a single reservation for your entire party to guarantee seating together

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Book in advance to secure your preferred date and time. Bring a valid ID if ordering alcoholic drinks. Weekend cruises are popular and tend to fill quickly.