Tours/Chicago/City Cruises Chicago: Signature Brunch Cruise on Lake Michigan
Viator · group up to 200 pax

City Cruises Chicago: Signature Brunch Cruise on Lake Michigan

3.5(8)Chicago1 hour
VIATOR3.2(5)TRIPADVISOR4.0(3)

Description

Set sail for a memorable experience on Lake Michigan with a Signature Chicago Brunch Cruise that is as scenic as it is delicious! You'll savor a chef-prepared buffet and bottomless mimosas while in our comfortable indoor areas. Marvel at unparalleled views of Chicago’s iconic landmarks, such as Willis Tower and Navy Pier from inside or enjoy fresh breezes on the open-air decks. This fun-filled brunch cruise experience for all ages is complete with lively DJ entertainment, dancing, games, and a fully stocked cash bar. Elevate your weekend plans with a one-of-a-kind brunch cruise on the water!

Tour Options

Chicago Signature Brunch Cruise on Lake Michigan

Itinerary

Pass by

Pass by North Avenue Beach. Enjoying the skyline views from on the water. North Avenue Beach is part of Chicago's greater Lincoln Park, stretching across more than 22000 square feet and offering beach activities and nearby trails.

Pass by

Cruise in and out of Navy Pier. Get to experience Navy Pier from out on the water. Navy Pier is a 3,300-foot-long pier on the shoreline of Lake Michigan, located in the Streeterville neighborhood of the Near North Side community area in Chicago, Illinois

Pass by

Pass by the Adler Planetarium as well as the Shedd Aquarium. A different view of the skyline from the southend of the area. Chicago's Adler Planetarium is America's first planetarium and a premiere resource for inspiring the next generation of space explorers

Highlights

Unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea and water
Buffet
Climate-controlled interior decks
Scenic Lake Michigan views
Live DJ entertainment
Unlimited mimosas
Guaranteed table for your party size

What's included

Included
Unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea and water
Buffet
Climate-controlled interior decks
Scenic Lake Michigan views
Live DJ entertainment
Unlimited mimosas
Guaranteed table for your party size
Not included
Creative cocktails, wine, and beer are available for purchase from our fully stocked bar

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All interior areas of the ship are non-smoking. Guests who smoke may do so on the outdoor observation decks only.
  • Dress Code: For women, dressy-casual attire such as pants, sundresses, nice shorts, or a nice outfit are recommended. For men, dressy-casual attire such as nice pants or shorts and a collared shirt are suggested. Nice, designer jeans are acceptable. However, casual jeans, t-shirts, athletic shoes, or flip flops are discouraged.
  • Please arrive at the boarding location at least 30 minutes before your scheduled cruise time. The tour will begin promptly.
  • Our experience may offer Vegan, Vegatarian, and Gluten free options. Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase our risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have a medical condition. Menus subject to change..
  • Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure. Guests must arrive early, as late arrivals will likely miss the boat.

Reviews(8)

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707marshallt
July 10, 2026
What a wonderful experience aboard the Odyssey!

What a wonderful experience aboard the Odyssey! We celebrated a 90th birthday, and the staff made the occasion truly memorable. Although the Chicago skyline was cloudy, the outstanding service, delicious food, and welcoming atmosphere made for a fantastic afternoon. I also want to recognize Juwann for his exceptional customer service. He was professional, personable, and went above and beyond to make every guest feel welcome. He shared that he is currently in school, and if he isn't already on a management track, he certainly should be. His leadership potential and dedication to guests make him a tremendous asset to City Cruises. I highly recommend the Odyssey for anyone looking to celebrate a special occasion or simply enjoy a beautiful day on the water.

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Sarah_M
June 29, 2026
Disappointed in quality

The food was terrible and the music was super loud to the point I couldn’t hear my sister. The service was amazing and the crew was professional, none of this reflects in any way on them. Overall the experience was more like what I would expect if I spent $40, not over $100.

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chii2021
June 16, 2026
A great time!

We loved everything about the cruise! The food was delicious, the DJ kept the atmosphere fun, the service was excellent, and the mimosas were a great touch. We did the Chicago Signature Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise on Lake Michigan. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and a highlight of our trip. The only reason I'm giving 4/5 instead of 5/5 is because we paid extra for a window seat, but I noticed other guests were moved to window seats at no additional cost. It made the upgrade feel a little less valuable. Other than that, everything was fantastic, and I would definitely recommend City Cruises to others.

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Selena_G
June 15, 2026
Catered to a private event

When we got on the boat we quickly realized that 90% of the people weren’t speaking English, ok no big deal just thought it unusual. After a few minutes of extremely rude and unapologetic Polish people we realized it was an organized charity event for this extremely large group. Passengers not a part of this group had a hard time getting drinks or food because these people acted soo entitled. They would cut in line in front of you or bump you while passing and never say excuse me! Dominated everything about this cruise. They played Polish music, had raffles and games for this group. While the passengers that were not a part of the group were just shuffled to the side. Was an absolutely horrible experience. We picked the more expensive trip just thinking maybe it would be a little more enjoyable. Boy were we wrong. By the end of the trip which was supposed to be about 2 hours ended up lasting almost 4! Why in the world would you let regular passengers book when 90% of the people on the boat was a private event????!!!! Definitely take one of the other cruises from a different company. Maybe they will appreciate EVERYONE! The people that weren’t apart of the private event probably paid way more for the excursion only to be treated very poorly. By the end of the trip most of the private party were so drunk and belligerent I had to shove 1 man away from me! Very dissatisfied!

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Linda_C
April 22, 2026
So-So Lake Brunch

Food was very mediocre. Low value experience for money even at today’s inflated prices. Viator instructions to get to boat were very poor-even gave us wrong boat name.

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James_P
May 30, 2025
Delicious, courteous, and personalized.

ALL of the staff were very polite, seemed truly interested in making the occasion personalized, and meeting our every need. The food was delicious, the DJ was able to play our requests, and the facilities were clean and obviously care for very well. No complaints at all!

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X9331KCellas
December 16, 2024
It was alright

Bottomless mimosa is truly bottomless! Drank too much, couldn’t make my dinner reservations because I was hung over ! Food was alright, could have been better

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Lisa_L
August 19, 2024
California Love

The best experience ever! We came to visit from California and this was a welcomed surprise. My sister and I will be back.

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