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City Cruises Chicago: Premier Plus Brunch Cruise on Chicago River

4.5 (86 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation
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City Cruises Chicago: Premier Plus Brunch Cruise on Chicago River

About this activity

Sail along the magnificent skyline on our Premier Plus Chicago Brunch Cruise. A chef-curated menu of plated brunch specials will delight your palate while unparalleled panoramas of the city’s iconic architecture are marveled at from our glass-enclosed vessel. Enjoy the awe-inspiring views of landmarks such as the Willis Tower, Navy Pier, and the Old Chicago Post Office in the comfortable interior or from the open-air spaces. This upscale experience on the Chicago River is complete with bottomless mimosas and a fully stocked cash bar, light architectural narration, masterful DJ entertainment, and exceptional service. Elevate your weekend with an unforgettable afternoon brunch cruise against a backdrop of Chicago’s most spectacular scenery.

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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 200 people
People per booking
1–30
Guide
English
Operated by
City Cruises

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Narrated tour with ambient music between landmarks
  • Included: Scenic Chicago River views
  • Included: Brunch: 3-course, chef-prepared plated menu
  • Included: Unlimited mimosas (must be 21 or older with valid ID)
  • Included: Climate-controlled interior deck

Not included

  • Not included: Creative cocktails, wine, and beer from our well-stocked cash bar

Itinerary

  1. Tribune Tower

    Passing by

    The Tribune Tower is a 463-foot-tall, 36-floor neo-Gothic skyscraper located at 435 North Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The early 1920s international design competition for the tower became a historic event in 20th-century architecture

  2. Wrigley Building

    Passing by

    The Wrigley Building is a skyscraper located at 400–410 North Michigan Avenue on Chicago's Near North Side. It is located on the Magnificent Mile directly across Michigan Avenue from the Tribune Tower

  3. Merchandise Mart

    Passing by

    he Merchandise Mart is a commercial building in downtown Chicago, Illinois. When it opened in 1930, it was the world's largest building, with 4 million square feet of floor space. The Art Deco structure is at the junction of the Chicago River's branches.

  4. Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower

    Passing by

    The Willis Tower, originally and still commonly referred to as the Sears Tower, is a 110-story, 1,451-foot skyscraper in the Loop community area of Chicago in Illinois, United States.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • The address location is "NBC Tower" but our docking location is on the Chicago River. Once at NBC Tower there are stairs or an elevator service that will bring you to the Riverwalk. You will be able to see our glass boat.

    Boarding begins 30 minutes before departure.

End point

  • The address location is "NBC Tower" but our docking location is on the Chicago River. Once at NBC Tower there are stairs or an elevator service that will bring you to the Riverwalk. You will be able to see our glass boat.

    Boarding begins 30 minutes before departure.

Using your ticket

  • Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure. Guests must arrive early, as late arrivals will likely miss the boat.
  • A valid photo ID for all participating guests is required at check-in.
  • 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

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • 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

  • The lunch, brunch, and cocktail cruises journey on the main and south branches of the Chicago River. If the river is seeing high traffic, or in rare cases, severe weather, the cruise route may be modified.

  • We do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions.

  • Dress code: cocktail attire.

  • Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure. Guests must arrive early, as late arrivals will likely miss the boat.

Traveller ratings

4.5 out of 5 · 86 reviews
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