Families can enjoy a special, yet affordable evening on a ship with the children-friendly, Spirit of Chicago. Children of all ages will enjoy the panoramic view as the ship sails along Lake Michigan and bypasses famous buildings such as the 1,127-foot Hancock Center and the 110-story Sears Tower. The three-course buffet dinner will assure there is something for everyone. Diners can enjoy a choice of two salads, four entrees and a variety of side dishes and desserts while the Spirit wait staff entertains by performing popular songs. Families can end the evening by taking a stroll on the upper deck and gazing at the beautiful, starry sky or heading back into the enclosed dining area for some dancing with a live DJ. In addition to dinner cruises, Spirit also offers lunch cruises with discounts for children under the age of 12 and various specialty cruises.
Spirit of Chicago
River East Plaza
Suite 310
401 E. Illinois St.
Chicago, IL 60611
866-273-2469
spiritcruises.com
The Odyssey is the perfect alternative to celebrate a special occasion or a romantic dinner. The ship offers two types of dinner cruises: standard Dinner Cruise and Moonlight Lounge Cruises for chartered groups. Couples will enjoy the ambiance set by a live band playing everything from adult contemporary music to jazz as they begin their evening on the luxurious vessel. Odyssey offers the Romance Enhancement Package which includes a half dozen roses, a bottle of champagne and two complimentary flutes. Reserving a special window seat and purchasing a remembrance photo are offered to enhance the evening. The five-course meal is a lavish menu consisting of caviar, duck confit, Alaskan salmon, filet mignon, chocolate truffle and many more delightful dishes.
The Odyssey Chicago
445 East Illinois St.#352
Chicago, IL 60611
866-305-2469
odysseycruises.com/chicago/
Owned by the same company as the Spirit and the Odyssey vessels is the trendy, exclusive and 2009 recipient of the Best of Citysearch award, Mystic Blue. The 500-passenger vessel with both indoor and outdoor decks resembles an urban lounge and caters to the young, hip professionals in Chicago. The international buffet menu is a modern fusion of American, Mexican, Hawaiian and Italian dishes. It also includes a fun chocolate fondue bar with Rice Crispy treats, fruits and marshmallows. Diners can enjoy their dinner with house music playing in the background then move onto the outdoor decks where live DJs spin all night long.
Mystic Blue Cruises
600 East Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
877-299-7783
mysticbluecruises.com/chicago
