Chicago New Year Dinner Cruises
Front Row Seats to Navy Pier Fireworks and Chicago Skyline
Dec 18, 2007
Chicago, Illinois is an exciting place to celebrate New Year's Eve. Holiday decorations festively light up downtown, including the fantastic Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier. Fireworks from Navy Pier light up the skies over the lake front.
The dinner cruise lines that depart from Navy Pier are an excellent place to ring in the New Year. The ships offers front row seats to the New Year's Eve fireworks show and the city skyline.
There are also holiday cruises over the weekend before New Year's. Following is information about the festive cruise packages.
New Year's Eve Fireworks Cruises
- The Odyssey New Years Eve Fireworks Cruise. Elegant cruising vessel departs Navy Pier at 9:30 pm for a three house cruise. The party includes butlered hor d'oeuvres, a three course deluxe dinner, dessert station, chocolate fountain, open premium bar, live entertainment, dancing, party favors and a champagne toast to ring in the New Year. Black Tie optional. $192.10 per person plus tax, fees and 18% prepaid service charge. For an additional charge a bottle of champagne and roses can be added to make the evening more festive and romantic. Call 866-305-2469 for information and reservations.
- Mystic Blue Cruises New Year's Firework's Cruise. Party into the New Year includes butlered hors d'oeuvres, holiday food station menu, open premium bar, DJ entertainment, champagne toast at midnight. See the spectacular fireworks from Navy Pier. One Mystic Blue boarding photo per couple is included. The three house cruise departs at 9:30 pm. Inclusive price $145.00 plus taxes, fees and 18% prepaid service charges. Must be 21 or older with ID.. Dress casual to cocktail attire. Call 877-299-7783.
- Spirit Cruises New Year's Eve Fireworks Cruise. Four hour party on the lake includes deluxe holiday buffet, hor d'oeuvres, open premium bar, extended dockside party, live entertainment, DJ for dancing, champagne toast at midnight and fantastic views of the Navy Pier Fireworks. Boarding party starts at 9:30 pm. The three hour cruise departs at 9:30 pm. $179 per person. 1-866-835-7245.
Holiday Cruises on the Weekend Preceding New Year's Eve
- Odyssey Early New Year's Celebrations. The Odyssey offers Champagne Dinner Cruises on Friday, December 28 and Saturday, December 29. Start celebrating New Year's early on the luxury cruises offering Chicago skyline views, distinctive cuisine and live entertainment. These cruises differ from the New Year's Eve event, in that they do not offer open bar or fireworks. Friday $93.00, Saturday $106.90. Additional fees, taxes and an18% prepaid service charge apply. Call 866-305-2469 for information and reservations.
- Mystic Blue Club Mystic Eve of the Eve Cruise. The sister vessel to the Odyssey offers a more casual celebration on December 30. The celebrations includes a buffet meal, open premium bar and dancing to music spun by a DJ. The two house cruise depart at midnight. Dress in clean, stylish nightclub wear. $73.88 per person plus fees, tax and 18% service fee. All passengers must be 21 or older with valid ID. 1-866.273-7783.
- Spirit Family Holiday Dinner Cruise. December 29. The family cruise departs at 6 pm. $50 adults, $30 children. 1-866.273-7783.
Information for this article was gathered from the website of Odyssey Cruises, Mystic Blue Cruises and Spirit Cruises.
Magnificent Mile hotels provide a elegant place to stay while enjoying the festivities in the city
The City of Chicago Holiday Trolley offers free transportation to Navy Pier during specified hours.
Happy New Year!
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