City Cruises Chicago: Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise
Description
Elevate your evening with a delicious dinner and jaw-dropping panoramic views of the Navy Pier fireworks display illuminating the Chicago city skyline! On our Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan, a dazzling show of light and color will be the backdrop to a chef-prepared buffet meal, specialty cocktails, live DJ entertainment, and dancing. From the breezy open-air decks and comfortable indoor spaces, you’ll soak in spectacular views of Chicago’s most famous landmarks, such as the Willis Tower and the Alder Planetarium. A spectacular fireworks dinner cruise on the water awaits!
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Itinerary
Spirit of Chicago Fireworks Dinner Cruise with Buffet For dinner, take your pick from a wide variety of buffet items. See the sample menu below (subject to change): Salads * Organic Mixed Field Greens * Organic Spinach & Kale Salad * Green Bean Salad * Kidney Bean, Black Bean & Chickpea Salad * Red Beetroot Salad * Bow Tie Pasta Salad Vegetable, Potatoes & Pasta * Roasted Broccoli Florets * Creamed Corn & Cheddar Cheese Casserole * Baked Ziti Pasta * Mashed Potatoes Entrées * Oven Baked Atlantic Flounder Filet * Honey & Sesame Chicken * Italian Beef Meatball * Braised Beef Short Ribs Dessert Buffet * Seasonal Fruit * Raspberry Mousse * Lemon Pound Cake & Fresh Strawberries * Coconut Vanilla Cake * Carrot Cake * Red Velvet & Chocolate Chip Brownie
Get a glimpse of top Chicago attractions
Get a glimpse of top Chicago attractions
See famous Chicago architecture from the water
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual. No jeans, shorts, tank tops, halter-tops, gym shoes or flip flops are worn on the cruise.
- All interior areas of the ship are non-smoking. Guests who smoke may do so on the outdoor observation decks only.
- Seating is only guaranteed together for the number of tickets confirmed on this voucher. Reservations may not be combined.
- Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure. Guests must arrive early, as late arrivals will likely miss the boat.
Reviews(91)
Arrive at least 15-20 minutes before boarding time to get a good seat. Pleasant atmosphere, friendly staff, and good food. Enjoyable time All around.
Overall it was great! Our DJ was amazing and the food was delicious. We learned they are very punctual. Two of our friends were literally 2 minutes late and they weren't let on the boat.
Do not purchase thru Viator because the Company City cruises refuse to help because we purchase thru Viator and now of course unable to contact Viator no phone Number or email info nor link like what is stated in the help page too frustrating after all the trips I’ve done now this Never again they have lost my business
The experience is very good, the food was delicious and the views of the city are incredible. Additional with the fireworks the night was magical.
Our server Adam was attentive and kind. The food was delicious.
My wife and I celebrated our anniversary with the Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on May 27, 2026. Bring a jacket if you want to spend any time outside on the deck. We enjoyed it and would like to do it again later this summer. We grabbed a seat on the top deck for a great view of the fireworks at 9:00 p.m. The staff were super friendly and helpful. The buffet dinner was good - not fancy but tasty, a good variety, and plentiful. I especially enjoyed the salmon. I loved the friendliness of all the other passengers. It seemed a bit too short at 2.5 hours. I would have enjoyed something even longer.
Overall the experience was fantastic. Some of the highlights, I would have to say are the FOOD, Entertainment, Quality of Time and Firework Show at the end of the night. Everything that was served was delicious from the Mexican Street Corn (off the cob) & the summer squash and zucchini (which were all seasoned perfectly); to the verity of meats (pork, salmon, and chicken) which were all flavored just right and nearly cooked to perfection; to the potatoes and the mushroom Alfredo pasta (which complimented the entrees just right). Once the Desserts hit, you were wondering if you could even eat anything else, but those even tasted just right to take care of a sweet tooth. Some things to keep in mind though. The price for the night may not be the best for those who may be more budget conscious. However they do offer quite a bit. The pricing for the dinner and firework show, may alter too depending on the weekend or time of year you may choose to go. Some holidays may be slightly higher priced than other evenings throughout the season. Also, as great as the experience may be over all, the staff may have been slightly understaffed. As the servers, who definitely try to do their best to accommodate everyone's requests and fulfill everyone's drink orders, may not have had the best support with the bar staff (since they seemed to be falling too far behind causing huge delays on the drink orders). I believe they could have used some additional staff to speed up the drink orders distributions. Don't get me wrong, the entire crew was super friendly, polite, and definitely had a strong work ethic (from what I could see) to get things done as quickly as possible. I would still recommend this venture for anyone who's looking to celebrate something special or even have a nice romantic evening out. The DJ was also a joy to listen to since he did have a good sense of humor and knew how to keep the crowd engaged. Hope this helps.
Great time on the boat. Food was excellent and our server, Harold, was awesome. Fireworks was very well done.
Our waitresses were great Destiny and Khalia Definitely will be back soon Great experience that people should try
Great value, wonderful food, a fantastic server -she was great, cool DJ, and the drinks were tasty! The fireworks show was excellent and the 3rd deck kept things on a romantic footing with wonderful live music!
