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Odyssey Cruise on the Chicago River

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Cruise the Chicago River

Lunch & Dinner Options Available

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Imagine pairing an architecture-focused boat ride along the Chicago River with the Odyssey Cruise : the result is this divine Chicago River cruise. On this romantic adventure, you get the best of both worlds — the beauty of the buildings from Chicago’s financial sector with the comfort of an all-glass vessel with a luxury, 3-course meal aboard . Choose from a lunch or dinner cruise that includes a fantastic fireworks display over the lakefront at certain times of the year, and experience Chicago in a way you’re sure to never forget .

Enjoy a delicious 3-course meal as you take in the city views and famous skyline

Perfect for groups or couples to celebrate special occasions or a romantic dinner

Marvel at the famous pier fireworks display on certain dinner cruises

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Lunch & brunch cruises:.

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Odyssey Dock: Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave

  • Live music onboard
  • Lunch or dinner with a 3-course menu (excluding drinks)
  • Navy Pier fireworks display (Wednesday and Saturday, during summer)
  • All additional taxes and fees

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  • We recommend that you arrive 40 minutes before your cruise is scheduled to depart as you’ll need to pick up your tickets before boarding the ship.
  • Your tickets will be available at Odyssey Cruise box office , located right beside the boat – you can’t miss it! Just mention your name or the confirmation number we sent to you at the time of booking.

There will be no cruises available on the following dates (2020):  2/14-16, 4/12, 5/10, 6/21, 7/4, 11/23, 12/24-25, 12/31, 2/14/2021

  • IMPORTANT: Once made, your reservation is not automatically confirmed. Upon receiving your request, a member of our team will purchase the ticket(s) and email them to you. In the case of no availability, your reservation will be canceled and you will be refunded the full price.
  • The ticket value includes the boat trip exclusively; transportation to the boarding point is not included.
  • This service has a 100% penalty for cancellation after reservation. Date and time changes will not be allowed after confirmation of purchase.
  • We recommend arriving 40 minutes in advance for check-in, as the boat starts to board 10 minutes before the departure time and leaves at the scheduled time.
  • These summer cruises run from May 25 to August 31. Keep in mind that not all cruises have daily departures.
  • The cruise may be canceled at the last minute if the minimum number of sales required has not been met or if the boat has been chartered for a private party.
  • In case of cancellation on behalf of the company, the amount paid will be fully refunded or the passenger may be offered a change in ticket for a different vessel or date .
  • Chicago Travel & Tours is not responsible for damage or inconvenience caused by cancellation of the cruise.
  • The fireworks show is offered by the City of Chicago and Navy Pier. The cruise company and Chicago Travel & Tours are not responsible for a refund in the case of cancellation due to the fireworks display.
  • In case of a storm, the ship will be anchored at the pier, but the onboard services (shows and food) will be served normally . In this case, the customer will receive some sort of upgrade (possibly open bar), but a refund will not be possible. We are not responsible for any inconvenience caused by meteorological conditions.

Yes, please arrive 40 minutes before your cruise is scheduled to depart to allow enough time to pick up your cruise tickets and get onboard.

No, guests are responsible for arriving at the meeting point themselves. The meeting point is located at a very easy to find, popular location which, depending on your hotel location, can be reached on foot or by a short taxi ride.

Children are welcome to join all brunch, lunch, and dinner cruises.

Yes, please let us know at the time of booking as a special request, and we will do our absolute best to accommodate your dietary needs.

Yes, the Odyssey Cruise box office, located right beside the boat – you can’t miss it!

Drinks are not included on any of the cruises and must be paid for separately by the passenger.

Yes, after the cruise, the ship will dock back into the same place that it departed from.

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Take a late afternoon detour during a two-hour cocktail cruise on the Chicago River. This experience is ideal for anyone seeking lighter fare and a slightly shorter cruise time, while still enjoying stunning views and exceptional service.

What's Included

• A 2-hour cruise on the Chicago River aboard our new, all-glass vessel

• Incredible views of Chicago's iconic architecture (see route)

• Passed hors-d'oeuvres and light bites from our Cocktail Cruise Menu

• Cocktails, beer & wine available for purchase from our onboard bar 

• Odyssey Chicago River is docked at 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr

• Board: 3:30pm | Cruise: 4 - 6pm | Price: starting from $64.90*

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  • Dining style Casual Elegant
  • Price $50 and over
  • Cuisines Dinner Cruise, American
  • Hours of operation Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–12:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 7:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number (866) 305-2469
  • Website http://www.odysseycruises.com/chicago/about/odyssey-chicago-river-cruises
  • Payment options AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities Nothing compares to the dynamic, unique experience of a group event on the water. Delicious food and drinks, top entertainment and stunning views combine for an experience your guests won’t forget. Aboard our ships events from business meetings to special celebrations take on a whole new energy.
  • Private party contact Professional Event Planner: (866) 305-2469
  • Location 455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr, Chicago, IL 60611-5503
  • Neighborhood Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Cross street Columbus Drive
  • Parking details The closest parking garage is located at 219/225 E North Water Street on the LOWER LEVEL. This is an outdoor lot. For your convenience, we have secured discounted parking rates. This is the preferred lot for Odyssey Chicago River. Please refer to our website for more details regarding directions, rates, validation, and additional parking options.
  • Public transit CTA Bus Stops:Michigan Ave & Hubbard St for buses 2, 3, 26, 66, 120, 121, 143, 146, 147, 148, 151, and 157 about 0.2 miles away.Columbus Ave & North Water St for buses 66 and 124 about 0.1 mile away.CTA Train Stop: Grand Red Line stop about 0.5 miles away.Metra Electric & South Shore Line: Millenium Station about 0.5 miles away.
  • Additional Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Our freshly prepared, three-course plated lunch menu is included in the base ticket price for all standard lunch cruises. Our chefs are happy to prepare vegetarian and vegan options, and we can also accommodate most dietary restrictions - just inform your server onboard. Menu items subject to change

First Course

Choice of one

Caesar Salad

Buttermilk Caesar Dressing | Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese | Herb Croutons | Italian Parsley

Lobster Bisque

Rock Shrimp | Brioche Croutons | Scallions

Enhancements

Available for an additional price

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Bourbon Cocktail Sauce

Oven Baked Atlantic Salmon Filet

Lemon Orzo with Red Onions & Sun-Dried Tomatoes | Citrus Dill Sauce

Maple & Mustard Glazed Chicken Breast

Fingerling Potatoes & Chives | Haricot Verts | Dijon Mustard Cream Sauce

Braised Beef Short Rib

Idaho Potato & Horseradish Mash | Baby Carrots | Pearl Onions & English Peas | Cabernet Sauvignon Sauce

Jumbo Forest Mushroom Ravioli

Spanish Red Lentils & Sage | Arugula | Shallot's | Toasted Walnuts | Basil Oil

Eli's New York Style Cheesecake

Strawberry Compote

Triple Chocolate Mud Pie

Orange & Ginger Preserves | White Chocolate Covered Strawberry

Duo of Sorbet

Seasonal Sorbet | Fresh Cut Fruit

Freshly Cut Fruit & Fresh Strawberries

Madagascar Vanilla & Orange Custard | Fresh Mint

Odyssey Signature Warm Butter Cake

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream | Blackberry Sauce

French Macarons

Champagne chocolate truffles.

We use American Champagne from California for all Bubbly Cocktails

Riverwalk Mimosa

Flesh Blood Orange Juice

Buckingham Royale

Fresh Grapefruit Juice

Peach Puree

Cointreau | Fresh Cranberry Juice

Aperol Spritz

Prosecco | Soda Water

Lychee | Mint | Thai Basil

Chi-Town Sparkler

Mixed Berry Puree | Freshly Made Lemonade

Orange Juice

Red Wine Sparkling Spritz

White wine sparkling spritz.

Pinot Grigio

Signature Cocktails

Includes a keepsake glass

Dearborn Margarita

Espolon Reposado Tequila | Grand Marnier | Fresh Lime Juice

Bloody Pirate Mary

CH Peppercorn Vodka | Spicy Homemade Bloody Mary Mix

Cherry Lime Collins

CH Key Lime Gin | Fresh Lime Juice | Fee Brothers Cherry Bitters

Fox and the Ravens

Koval Four Grain Whiskey | Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur | Sweet Vermouth | Cherry Herring | House Infused Cherries

CH Vodka | Cointreau | Puree Leaf Peach Tea | Freshly Made Lemonade

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CH Vodka | Triple Sec | Fresh Lime Juice | Lime Zest

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Santa Teresa 1796 Rum | Fresh Watermelon Puree | Fresh Lime Juice

Shorebound Manhattan

Koval Bourbon | Sweet Vermouth | Angostura Bitters | Maraschino Cherry

Windfinder Daiquiri

Ron Diplomatico Planas Rum | Agave Nectar | Fresh Lime Juice

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455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago, IL 60611

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Create unforgettable memories with our lunch, brunch and dinner cruises on the Chicago River.

Odyssey Chicago has launched new Year-Round Dinner Cruises with a Glass-Topped Boat!

All river cruises will depart from our dock near NBC tower on Chicago's revitalized River Esplanade, between Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive. Dinner cruises follow the longest route, which extends west on the main branch to Wolf Point, north to North Avenue, south to Ping Tom Memorial Park, east to Lakeshore Drive, then back to the dock.

Every experience promises unmatched views of the city's world-renowned architectural feats, from Marina City and the Merchandise Mart to the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Willis Tower and more.

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Dine and cruise along the Chicago River in a glass-enclosed boat

The 140-foot-long Odyssey Chicago River is available for charters starting September 25

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Starting later this month, tourists and locals will have a new way to experience the world-class architecture lining the banks of the Chicago River: a glass-roofed boat offering brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktail-hour cruises.

The 140-foot-long Odyssey Chicago River will cater to individuals as well as private groups as large as 200. The climate-controlled vessel will offer several 2- to 3-hour cruises each day from its dock at the River Esplanade near NBC Tower.

Tickets start at $49.90 for a cocktail cruise and $109.90 for the longer dinner excursions. The latter includes a three-course meal, but customers can also splurge by adding extras like lobster tail. While there won’t be a guided narration on the Odyssey, guests can download a smartphone app if they wish to learn about Chicago’s architecture and history.

The meal service cruises were first announced in September 2017 and Odyssey Chicago River planned to start in July . However, the delayed opening date and the earliest its website will accept reservations is September 25.

The all-weather boat, under construction in Florida, will soon make it way to Chicago via the nation’s river system, according to recent report by Crain’s . The Odyssey Chicago River is operated by Entertainment Cruises, part of the Pritzker Group.

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