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Keri Miller
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Exchange your wedding vows as you sail along the Chicago River or on Lake Michigan on board City Cruises - Chicago with Chicago, Illinois’ cityscape as your background. Your guests will be ‘wowed’ as your celebration floats past the city’s most iconic landmarks. The professional staff will do everything they can to ensure that your big day runs smoothly.

Facilities and capacity

City Cruises - Chicago has several luxurious yachts in their fleet, so you’ll surely be able to find a venue that suits your celebration. They have capacities from 125 to 749 guests, so you can host events of nearly all sizes. You and your loved ones will have a blast dancing the night away and mingling on the open-air deck. Famous sites like the Navy Pier, Willis Tower, and will leave partygoers in awe as you sail past. The climate-controlled interior is ideal for hosting an incredible dining experience.

Services Offered

The professional planners at City Cruises - Chicago can collaborate closely with you so they clearly understand your vision. Couples can take advantage of the preferred vendor list to source trusted videographers, entertainment, florists, officiants, photographers, and more. An in-office coordinator will ensure that the events go off without a hitch. You can work with the chefs to create a tasty menu that can be served buffet style, at food stations, or plated. Friendly bartenders can keep glasses full as you toast to your special occasion. City Cruises - Chicago would love to help you bring your ideal celebration to life.

Pricing information

Reception
$5,000 starting price
Ceremony
$1,800 starting price
Reception
$500 starting price
These prices are available for the months of May through September. These prices are available for the months of October through April.

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FAQ’s

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,800

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Boat/Yacht
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Planner
Liability Insurance

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
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Reviews of City Cruises - Chicago

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4.2 out of 5 rating
4.2 out of 5 rating
17 reviews
85% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.3 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.2 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.2 out of 5 rating
Weddingwire
4.2/5 17 reviews
Google
4.2/5 161 reviews
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User2210767 Sent on 07/04/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Super helpful coordinator. Took care of everything. Really willing to work with our budget
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Allison Sent on 10/03/2021
1 out of 5 rating

Do not work with them

Reading these other recent reviews make me so sad because I am completely devastated with the way my wedding went with the City Cruises aboard the Chicago Elite, and I wish I had known to steer clear sooner.

I had my wedding on the Chicago elite on October 2nd. I initially had Serena as my wedding planner, but three weeks prior to the date, I was informed that Kelly would be taking over my wedding. Kelly was unresponsive, unhelpful, and did not receive any details I had told Serena from the previous wedding planning calls months before and I had to tell her all over again. A week before the wedding Kelly informed me that she would not be on the boat the day of the wedding but would meet me Friday, October 1st for me to drop off the decor. Kelly was a no-show and I was met by Jordyn, ANOTHER wedding planner, and I had to relay my information on what to do with the decor.

Upon arriving at the boat, NOTHING was set up the way I had asked Jordyn to relay to the team. I had to set up my decor the way I wanted it, and press to get my rooftop DJ setup and my bar on the rooftop. Worst of all, the microphone system was horrible, and my father’s speech was cut short due to their system and glitches.

I'm beyond disappointed. I would NEVER recommend working with City Experiences and if I had a time machine, I would do this completely differently.
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Brittany Sent on 07/09/2021
1 out of 5 rating

Extremely unprofessional would give zero stars if could!

Serena and Jordyn were my planner and coordinator.
They made my bridal party stand in the rain and would not let them board at the correct time because the staff wasn’t ready. But then she also made my guest stand in the rain when it was past time for them to arrive because the staff was still not ready. Bridal party ended up boarding at the time the guest were suppose to board and guest boarded later than that and it was a rainstorm outside. The same thing happened when we dropped off our decor the day before. We had an appointment with Serena. She came late to the appointment. And then made us wait in the rain when we carried decor through navy pier to the boat. Twice! Because we made more than one trip from car to boat. She knew we had one more trip and still took forever to open the gate. My signature drink was incorrect as well Premium bar. There was a patron missing from my premium bar. I paid for that drink to be in stock and it was not so I need to be reimbursed. I was told by Serena that the staff would pack away our decor and we would just have to take it home, and that any kitchen ware that was used would be washed and I could pick it up the next day, but at the end of night I to pack dirty chargers and decor in-front of all my guest. And when I asked Serena about this she said it was policy guest pack their own item after telling me something different on the phone. Which leads to my next grievance and why my marriage license was misplaced by Jordyn. Jordyn showed us our marriage license and said she would pack it with our items. Jordyn did pack one tote halfway with decor but no marriage license was in that tote like she said it was. I live 3.5 hours away and had to make a special trip to get my marriage license 2 days later. But If it is policy that guest pack up our stuff then why did Jordyn half pack a tote herself. Either they were supposed to pack for us or Jordyn broke policy. But because of the lack of communication amongst staff, my marriage license and other items were misplaced for days. Serena was late to phone calls multiple times, she had my balance wrong multiple times. I had to double check the amount and correct her after I made payments. She had my total cost of the wedding wrong and I had to correct her about that as well. No one from hornblower has gotten back to me.
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City Cruises - Chicago frequently asked questions

The space offered by City Cruises - Chicago for wedding events is known for:
  • Boat/Yacht
  • Restaurant
City Cruises - Chicago offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
City Cruises - Chicago offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
City Cruises - Chicago offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Liability Insurance
City Cruises - Chicago is recommended by 85% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.2 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.5 in average response time, 4.3 in quality of service, 4.2 in flexibility, 4.2 in professionalism and 4 in value.
City Cruises - Chicago currently offers 1 offer promotion for wedding services.

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