City Cruises: Chicago Fireworks Premier Dinner Cruise
Description
A breathtaking evening of elevated dining and spectacular fireworks views awaits on our Fireworks Premier Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan! There’s no better way to marvel at Navy Pier’s dazzling fireworks display than from an unobstructed vantage point on the water. This upscale evening features a chef-prepared plated meal, craft cocktails, and exceptional service. You’ll soak in sweeping views of the glittering city skyline from the open-air decks and comfortable indoor spaces while our live DJ plays all your favorite hits. Delight in a truly memorable dining experience on the water!
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Step Aboard... You cruise experience begins as you board the luxury yacht at Navy Pier. After a quick stop for a commemorative boarding photo, one of the hosts will greet you and escort you to your private table. Guests who are 21 years of age or older will receive a complimentary glass of champagne to sip on upon boarding Indulge your senses... A celebrity-chef inspired menu of seasonal hors d'oeuvres, entrées, accompaniments and desserts is freshly prepared onboard daily, Complement your sumptuous meal with a drink from the full service bar featuring an expanded microbrewery selection, creative cocktails and a refreshed wine list. DJ entertainment will set the mood for an unforgettable evening on the water. Dance to everything from classic jazz to contemporary favorites. Take home a memory... Return, hours later. Relaxed. Refreshed. As you depart, you'll find your boarding photo ready for purchase. Sample Menu First Course • Caesar Salad • Lobster Soup Entrees • Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes • Oven Baked Atlantic Salmon Filet • Maple & Mustard Glazed Chicken Breast • Braised Beef Short Ribs • Jumbo Forest Mushroom Ravioli Desserts • Eli's Original Cheesecake • Duo of Sorbet • Freshly Cut Fruit and Fresh Strawberries • Chocolate Decadent Cake • Odyssey Signature Warm Butter Cake Chicago Fireworks Dinner Cruise In the summer months experience includes a spectacular fireworks display on Wednesdays, Saturdays and select Thursday's and Fridays. You will observe the show from the decks of the ship and see the magnificent sky lit up at night. -------------------- ITINERARY -------------------- Sample Menu (subject to change) Tasting Trio • Shrimp & Watermelon - English Cucumbers | Pickled Shallots | Extra Virgin Olive Oil • Roasted Summer Vegetable Salad - Yellow Corn | Zucchini | Caramelized Onions | Heirloom Tomato • Arugula | Herb Vinaigrette • Whipped Goat Cheese - Candied Pecan Herb Crust | Balsamic Strawberries | Crostini Entrées • Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes - Sweet Corn, Red Bell Pepper & Thyme Succotash | Cajun Cream Sauce • Oven Baked Atlantic Salmon Filet - Lemon Orzo with Red Onions & Sun-Dried Tomatoes | Citrus Dill Sauce • Maple & Mustard Glazed Chicken Breast - Fingerling Potatoes & Chives | Haricot Verts | Dijon Mustard Cream Sauce • Braised Beef Short Rib - Idaho Potato & Horseradish Mash | Baby Carrots | Pearl Onions | English Peas • Cabernet Sauvignon Sauce • Greek Zucchini Fritters - Lemon Orzo with Red Onions & Sun Dried Tomatoes | Spring Onion & Cucumber Tzatziki Desserts • Duo of Sorbet - Seasonal Sorbet | Fresh Fruit • Granny Smith Apple Parfait - Cinnamon Spiced Apples | Almond & Oat Crumble | Candied Chili Bacon • Salted Caramel Cake - Dark Chocolate Ganache | Raspberry Sauce • Odyssey Signature Warm Butter Cake - Vanilla Bean Ice Cream | Blackberry Sauce *Menu subject to change. Please inform your server if anyone in your party has a food allergy.
The most breathtaking views of the Chicago skyline and attractions
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Boarding begins 45 minutes prior to departure. Guests must arrive early, as late arrivals will likely miss the boat.
- Duration 2.5 - 3 hours.
- Dress code: cocktail attire.
- Best views of Navy Pier’s fireworks display (weather permitting).
- Infants under two cruise free.
- We do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions.
Reviews(73)
The staff went over and beyond to make sure that we were satisfied. The boarding was timely and the fireworks were a nice touch
This was a great event to celebrate the holiday season. The DJ was great. Our waitress and the rest of the staff were awesome. Highly recommend for a holiday celebration. The fireworks were beautiful.
Purchased what I thought were premium tickets via Tripadvisor only to find out when we boarded that premium tickets could only be purchased direct from Cruise line... SUffice it to say, the start was horrible, no window seat, no drinks before departure, and not so great service during the cruise. The only thing went right were the fireworks. This is an overpriced cruise with below average meal selection and dessert for the rates that are charged.... Never again.... Save your money and just watch the fireworks from your room at the Sable or the rooftop restaurant on the Navy Pier. Same view, if not better...
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're sorry to hear that the cruise didn’t meet your expectations, especially regarding ticketing and service. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve future guest experiences.
A group of us recently took the City Cruises Odyssey from Navy Pier for a dinner and fireworks viewing cruise. This was pre-arranged with an (allegedly) open bar. The positive: the ship was nice and the cruise was very enjoyable. The views were spectacular and we were perfectly situated to see the 9 pm fireworks from Navy Pier. All of that exceeded expectations. The food was meh. Not great but not awful. It was what I expected for something like this so I would say they met expectations. The negatives: while the waiter was a nice guy the service was slow and he made a bunch of mistakes in regard to what each person had ordered. Could have been a lot worse and he was pleasant. Thenopen bar, on the other hand, was a total grift and I feel cheated. Now, I understand they do not want people getting hammered and causing problems. At the same time I tried to order a double gin on the rocks and was told they could not do doubles. Ok. A colleague of mine ordered a scotch on the rocks and was told they had to add water. In addition the service seemed deliberately slow. I mean painfully slow, like order three drinks at once and you may get two throughout the night. If the open bar service charge was $30 I’d understand. But it was significantly more than that. I felt this was a money grab by City Cruises and, as I said, a grift. Ultimately I’d have rated the cruise a one or two star because of the grift but it was a mostly fun evening and all of the employees were very pleasant. My suggestion for anyone would be skip the bar package and pay drink by drink. You’re likely to spend less money for the same number of drinks.
Did the city cruise live with Below Deck. We bought VIP and spent over $600 for two tickets. Our seats were off the side and we could not even see the faces of those on stage. The pictures they provided is had horrible lighting were poor quality. SO DISAPPOINTED ☹️
Didn't make it need a refund.was stuck in traffic.Got there 2mins after and refused services and couldn't get any refund or help.
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.
This was a wonderful experience! I will be going back! The customer service was excellent. The food and drinks were delicious.
For what the experience costs the service first of all was terrible worst service ever they did not have our table ready and we did not even get our dinners till after the fire works and on top of if it was cold just not good !
This was a very good experience it was a lot of fun considering the fire works show started late we thought we were not going to have one Thank you
