5 Chicago Dinner Cruises Worth Booking

1.Chicago Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 348 reviews · from $89Our pick

Board at Navy Pier for a 2 to 3 hour Lake Michigan dinner cruise with assigned seating, an all-you-can-eat buffet, skyline views, and a DJ-led dance floor. You will see the Willis Tower, Adler Planetarium, Navy Pier, and Chicago’s glowing shoreline, weather permitting.

“All the crew was excellent, food was great. Especially like to thank Mr. Clayton Ramsey for everything he did for me great job Mr. Ramsey”

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2.City Cruises Chicago: Signature Lunch Cruise on Lake Michigan

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 348 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $66

Spend about two hours aboard City Cruises Chicago from Navy Pier, enjoying a chef-prepared buffet, skyline views, a live DJ, games, and dancing. You’ll see Navy Pier, Soldier Field, and Shedd Aquarium from the water. Boarding starts 30 minutes early, and the boat name may require confirmation at the dock.

“Really great experience, food fantastic, cruise so pretty as you can see the Chicago skyline and Navy Pier. Only negative experience music was geared to only one age group although there were all ages abc ethnicity.”

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3.Chicago Premier Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 344 reviews · from $49Best value

Board at Navy Pier for a 2.5-hour evening cruise with a three-course chef-plated dinner, tableside service, drinks, skyline views, and a DJ. You’ll see landmarks such as Navy Pier, Shedd Aquarium, and Willis Tower from the water. Summer departures may include fireworks.

“Every other table had fresh tulips and a candle on it, but since I was by myself I didn't get those things. They said they didn't have a table set up for me-party of 1. They only have 1 vegetarian option so if you don't like that one option they they can't make anything else. I got a Read more”

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4.City Cruises Chicago: Premier Lunch or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 334 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $88

Board The Odyssey at Navy Pier for a 2 to 3-hour Lake Michigan cruise with a plated three-course meal, table service, live DJ, dancing, and skyline views. You’ll pass landmarks from Navy Pier and Grant Park to the Willis Tower, with outdoor decks for photos and fresh air.

“Loved the salad and desert. The chicken dinner was okay”

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5.City Cruises Chicago: Lake Michigan Lunch or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 217 reviews · 2 hours · from $66

Board at Navy Pier for a two-hour City Cruises Chicago ride on Lake Michigan. Choose brunch with unlimited mimosas, lunch, or dinner, then enjoy a prepared buffet, skyline views, rooftop games, dancing, and a live DJ. The cruise is family-friendly, wheelchair accessible, and best for casual celebrations.

“The ship was beautiful and well cared for. The staff was courteous and very helpful. The food was good.”

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