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Cruise the Skyline with Spirit of Chicago

Spirit of Chicago

Skyline views, delicious menus, and celebration awaits.

Spirit of Chicago is ready to show you the city.

Eat, drink, dance and take in the incredible skyline with a lunch, dinner or specialty cruise. You’ll love the Spirit menu featuring a variety of culturally-inspired recipes incorporating fresh, organic ingredients. From dinners for two to corporate outings, Spirit is fun for all. Let’s celebrate!

Nothing on land compares:

• A rooftop lounge on the top deck
• Three climate-controlled interior decks with panoramic windows
• New menus with vegetarian and gluten-free options
• Live DJ, spacious dance floors and full service bars

Call 1-888-957-2634 or visit Spirit of Chicago on the web at www.spiritcruises.com/chicago .

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Receive a 15% discount on Spirit of Chicago Lunch and Dinner Cruises.* Use promo code: NPCRUISES15 . Click here to book. *Sunday – Friday only. Does not include specialty, holiday or firework cruises. Only one discount valid per order. Offer valid on groups under 20 guests.

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“ As the ship left the dock, most everyone was enjoying drinks and the gorgeous view of the skyline on the outside deck. ” in 32 reviews

“ When we decided to enjoy a smoke on the deck he made sure to make his way up to us and refresh our drinks. ” in 30 reviews

“ Everyone was special in their own way as well as attentive , warm, friendly and fun!!! ” in 3 reviews

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600 E Grand Ave

Chicago, IL 60610

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I attended a private fundraiser function on this boat so I can't speak to the regular cruises that they offer, but I enjoyed our two-hour event. We checked in, had drinks and a delicious buffet luncheon with lots of choices, had a DJ for dancing on the dance floor on the main level, and mingled outside as we saw beautiful views of the city. On the buffet they had a jerk pork dish, birria chicken and some type of salmon, in addition to two types of salad, sauteed veggies, cheddar potatoes (which were a little hard) rolls and butter plus fresh fruit and assorted brownies for dessert. The DJ was great and I had a nice time!

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Great food, beautiful views. The cruise we attended was overbooked hence the three stars, the buffet was constantly running out of plates which was frustrating. Outside seating was phenomenal, would definitely do this again if i attended separately from a big party.

My husband and I took a lunch cruise boarding time was 11:45am for 12:30pm departure. The ship started boarding at noon. They will scan tickets and check any bags you have, as well as you will stop and take a picture. After pictures, you are seated at an assigned table. There are two eating decks, and because our ship was full, a manager went to each table to begin the buffet. We had a Yelp offer for a free drink. The waitress was not familiar with it, so we spoke to the manager, and he honored the coupon. The food at the buffet was really good. I did notice that they would run out of plates easily,, I would recommend that the wait staff pay more attention to this so people are not waiting for plates. There was a long line waiting for dessert plates. There are plenty of seating on the observation decks, and although the ship was fully booked, it did not feel overcrowded. The DJ played a mixture of music to appease the guests some music I had not heard in years. Very nice views of Lake Michigan. The ship does not go out very far and stays around the pier area, but nice views. There were a lot of mosquitos and other flying insects throughout the ship.

I haven't been on the Spirit in years. One of my good friends and I made a brunch reservation as one of my birthday celebrations. It took a minute for us to board the boat. It was several groups from a family reunion docking the boat. Once we made it on the boat a nice young lady walked us over to our table. We were so happy that we had a window seat to view the outside. One of the servers immediately came over with a pitcher of water and started filling our glasses. Bonus points. He asked did we want to see order our drinks. The music started playing and the rest was history. To my surprise the food was pretty good. My only complaint was the pasta wasn't fully cooked. Whomever, it was didn't allow the pasta to cook in time before taking it out of the hot water. Dry and pasty taste. Everyone was out of their seats dancing and just enjoy being on a boat cruise. Beautiful view and experience. My experience on the Spirit was nice and enjoyable.

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This was a great ship to cruise on for a couple of hours. The ships appearance was clean and beautiful from the inside and out. The food was delicious with meals for all types of diets. The scenery was beautiful, as we were given the opportunity to view the great architectural designs of Chicago. The staff was friendly and courteous.

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I will give our server Mo four stars, the rest of the service I would definitely give two stars. The food rounds this up to three stars. The day started out not on such a good foot. When we got to the ticket window, we were not in the system. The agent could not find our tickets initially and told us to wait near the gangway. She ended up writing down some information to show to the gentlemen at the gangway. They let us on the boat instructed us to go to the third floor. Once we got there, there was no one to seat us. A server walked by and told us we had to go down to the second floor to see Stephanie (I think that was the name). As we were going down the stairs, a woman came up the stairs and showed us to a table, a two top. We explained that we had a window seat, so she moved us over. Our table was not really set for dining; there was a knife and fork, but no water glasses or napkins. Food was pretty good, nice selection of chicken, fish breakfast foods, pasta salads and a regular salad. There were some nice pastries but they were not replaced once they ran out. We opted for the bottomless mimosas and were not disappointed. On to the service...Mo was incredible. She was supposed to be working our side of the floor but me and Latrice A noticed that she was also working the other side of the floor, who had their own server. But from what we could see, she was not doing much of anything compared to Mo. Mo was also working some of the tables on the second floor. While she was running around, I was looking for a glass of water and received a plastic cup. Fortunately the bartender walked by, apologized and got me a real glass with water. She really tried to make up for the initial SNAFUs, which were not her job, so I tipped her very well. This was my first time on the Spirit, not sure I would do it again. It is definitely a different vibe from the Odyssey. But it was great to send time with my sis Latrice A.

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Hi Denyce, we wish your experience could have been better, but appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. It’s important for us know how we can better serve our customers and your comments will be shared with the team.

Not worth the effort. Food was just ok but the buffet style service was terrible. Empty warming trays, long lines of people waiting for someone to show up with more food...ridiculous. The "cruise" consists of the boat going around in circles within the breaker barrier. There is no cruising involved whatsoever. To top it off, the DJ must have been confused because he played very loud hip hop club music that was so loud no one could talk with the people at their table without shouting. This was LUNCH not a bar crawl at midnight. Total disappointment! Do yourself a favor and just book a table at a nice restaurant with a view of the lakefront. You'll get a better meal and will leave without a headache.

The boat did not take off on time due to them waiting longer to board us. The bar was disorganized with lines so long to get a drink, you may not get one until the boat docks. The food was basic buffet style and you guessed it, long lines. Just a complete headache , try another boat.

The ship and crew are wonderful however, beware of party companies that book time on the ship, promote their event through social media and run the passenger check-in operation like amateurs + do not properly plan or staff the serving of those passengers. Let's do some math. 237 passengers - one bar and two bartenders. 2 bartenders serving. 237 / 2 = 119 passengers per bartender at a rate of 6 minutes per passenger In simple terms - there will be at least 40 people waiting in line for a drink and at 6 minutes per passenger - you will spend 45 minutes to an hour getting drinks. If you don't drink and make sure you eat before you go - then you will be just fine. (I do not recommend the food) These party companies appear to be customers of the Ship and have nothing to do with the Spirit's staff. Aside from this - the vessel is fun to be on and there's plenty of free water which you won't have to wait for! You will get some great pictures of the Chicago Skyline, your loved ones and likely hear some good dance music.

Sep 30, 2022

Liam, thank you for the feedback. We are always looking for ways to increase customer satisfaction and will pass your comments along to management.

This review is solely for the Sunday Brunch cruise. On the day of our reservation it was a rather cold and rainy day on the pier. So when we arrived up to get our tickets we found out that it was some type of snafu and a reservation was not in the system. The young lady in a ticket office assured that she would take care of the problem and assisted us on getting on board. We did let them know that we did pay for window seating which was upstairs on the second level near the buffet. But our table was not ready to receive us and we didn't have any silverware or dishware. We did encounter Mo who was our waitress and she did the best she could to accommodate us even though she was very busy and working downstairs as well. We had unlimited mimosas and they have the smart idea to just refill them as they see needed . Well that's not going to fly with us because we are mimosa connoisseurs and baby you got to keep them company coming. The glass should not ever be empty. The food I would give it a 6 out of 10. It was more import dishes than I anticipated, but I know a lot of people eat pork but it definitely should have been a turkey, sausage or beef sausage option since it was brunch. It should have been like a brunch meat on breakfast meat. I did fill up on veggies and potatoes and some danishes and they did have a really tasty chicken at the station and fish as well. You do have to line up and wait in line so we were maybe part of the first wave of 10 people cuz I didn't want too many people hovering around my food with no mask on and no hand sanitizer at the station. No sneeze guards as well We also had to keep asking the wait staff for water and different items. Miss Moe again did the best that she can but the boat was pretty full with diners. We didn't venture out because it was cool and rainy but that was fine with us. I was with my sister and fellow yelper Mrs Denyce. The DJ was quite good. He played a lot of hip hop and afrobeats and the crowd was native to this type of music and they really enjoyed

Latrice, thank you for the constructive criticism, and sorry we couldn’t make it a 5 star experience. We are always looking for ways to increase customer satisfaction and will pass your comments along to management.

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Cruising year-round from Chicago’s Navy Pier , Spirit of Chicago offers stunning skyline views, lakefront dining, games, and even an onboard DJ. Brunch, lunch and dinner cruises include tasty buffet-style meals that please the palate.

Spirit of Chicago is designed with modern amenities including a rooftop lounge, dance floor, and interior decks that are climate controlled for accommodating cruises all year long. Carrying up to 600 passengers on three decks, Spirit is one of the largest vessels that runs boat tours on Lake Michigan.

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Offered by Spirit Cruises, the Spirit of Chicago features a breathtaking experience for guests to view the beautiful Chicago skyline while dining, drinking and dancing at sea. The cruise ship provides a rooftop lounge, three climate-controlled interior decks with stunning panoramic windows, a live DJ and spacious dance floors, full-service bars and a delicious meal fit for any palate. 1 or more people

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• As you board, the hostesses and marine crew will show you to your assigned table.

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Spirit of Chicago is located at Navy Pier • Chicago , IL 60611

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Spirit of Chicago Signature Lunch Cruise on Lake Michigan

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• Luxurious lunch cruise on breathtaking Lake Michigan
• Delicious, freshly prepared all-you-can-eat buffet
• Open-air top deck offering sparkling Chicago skyline views
• Popular local DJ providing plenty of music for dancing
• 3 climate-controlled interior decks with panoramic windows

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• 600 East Grand Avenue
• 60611, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

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• Sat, Jun 22 $102

Lunch Cruise

• Activity duration is 2 hours 2h 2h

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• What's included What's included Lunch cruise
• What's included What's included Coffee, tea, iced tea, and non-alcoholic drinks
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• Children 2 and younger are complimentary
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Savor an afternoon of lunch, drinks, and dancing—all while cruising Chicago's stunning lakefront. Dressed in your favorite cocktail attire, your voyage aboard the luxurious Spirit of Chicago features a gourmet buffet feast and live DJ music set against the Windy City’s sparkling, lit-up skyline.

As the cruise begins, soak up the chic ambiance of your elegant vessel and mingle with fellow passengers on the open-air rooftop deck. Come mealtime, have a seat at any of the cloth-lined tables before you approach the buffet.

For lunch, take your pick from a wide variety of buffet items. See the sample menu below (subject to change):

• Organic Mixed Field Greens
• Organic Spinach & Kale Salad
• Green Bean Salad
• Kidney Bean, Black Bean & Chickpea Salad
• Red Beetroot Salad
• Bow Tie Pasta Salad

Vegetables, Potatoes, & Pasta:

• Roasted broccoli florets
• Creamed corn and cheddar cheese casserole
• Baked Ziti Pasta
• Mashed Potatoes
• Oven Baked Atlantic Flounder Filet
• Honey & Sesame Chicken
• Italian Beef Meatballs
• Braised Beef Short Ribs

Dessert Buffet:

• Vanilla Bean Mousse & Raspberry Sauce
• Red Velvet & Chocolate Chip Brownie
• Coconut Vanilla Cake
• Raspberry Mousse
• Carrot Cake
• Seasonal Fruits

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Spirit of Chicago Sunset Dinner Cruise with Buffet - Best way to enjoy Chicago's skyline while enjoying dinner and dancing on Lake Michigan.

Spirit of Chicago Dinner Cruise with Buffet

The Spirit of Chicago Sunset Dinner cruise with buffet includes dinner, dancing and sightseeing aboard a three-hour luxury cruise on Lake Michigan.

I would say, it is your chance to get to see the most magnificent Chicago attractions like Navy Pier and Chicago skyline while you sail on Lake Michigan and dine on a lavish, all-you-can-eat buffet.

During your lavish three-hour dinner cruise enjoy entertaining performances from the ship’s singing staff and a live DJ playing your favorite tracks.

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Spirit of Chicago Dinner Cruise Highlights

• Chicago sunset dinner cruise with buffet on Lake Michigan
• Spirit of Chicago sunset dinner cruise offers a truly lavish spread with an all-you-can-eat buffet, including carving station
• Enjoy breathtaking views of Chicago’s skyline, including the magnificent attractions of Soldier Field and Buckingham Fountain
• Groove to your favorite tunes with the live DJ playing amazing tracks.

This Spirit of Chicago sunset dinner cruise offers an experience of a lifetime where you get to indulge in a luxurious treat while marveling at the magnificent sights that this beautiful and culturally rich city has to offer.

From the deck of this sleek and sophisticated cruiser enjoy the magnificent Chicago skyline as it lights up once the sun sets down.

This illuminated backdrop of Chicago’s skyline is truly magnificent and will surely create an awe-inspiring moment for you.

Do not forget to capture the magnificence of Chicago’s shimmering skyline from the lenses of your camera.

The mesmerizing view of this city at night is accompanied by a lavish all-you-can-eat buffet where you get to feast on delectable delights amid a plush and an luxurious ambiance.

Spirit of Chicago Sunset Dinner Cruise Schedule Details

Departs: Departure Point : Navy Pier, Chicago Departure Time : Sunday: 6:00pm Sail Time Monday-Thursday: 7:00pm Sail Time Friday-Saturday: 7:30pm Sail Time

Boarding begins one hour prior to above time. All departure times are subjected to change (in the rare event of a schedule change, you will be contacted by booking company or local supplier with updated information) Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port

Duration : 3 hours (approx.)

Return details : Returns to original departure point

Spirit of Chicago Dinner Cruise Additional Information

Inclusions :

• Dinner cruise
• Buffet dinner
• Live entertainment

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• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Gratuities (optional)

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

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Spirit Airlines isn't considering Chapter 11, ‘encouraged' by post-JetBlue plan, CEO says

By leslie josephs,cnbc • published june 7, 2024 • updated on june 7, 2024 at 11:00 am.

• Spirit is struggling in the wake of a failed takeover by JetBlue Airways and a Pratt & Whitney engine recall.
• CEO Ted Christie said the company isn't considering a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
• The company has shifted its business model to get rid of most flight-change fees and bundle perks that it used to sell a la carte.

Spirit Airlines CEO Ted Christie said Friday that the budget airline isn't considering a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and is "encouraged" by its plan after a failed takeover by JetBlue Airways .

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Spirit has been struggling with shifting travel demand, increased U.S. competition and a Pratt & Whitney engine recall that grounded dozens of its Airbus planes.

Earlier this year, a federal judge blocked JetBlue's planned takeover of Spirit on antitrust grounds, raising concerns on Wall Street about the money-losing airline's ability to address its debt. Spirit said in February it is seeking to refinance.

"We are proudly executing to our plan as we've exited the merger agreement with JetBlue and are encouraged by the initial results of our stand-alone plan," Christie said at an annual shareholder meeting on Friday. "We are not evaluating a Chapter 11 at this time."

S&P Global Ratings on Wednesday downgraded Spirit, raising questions about its ability to refinance. It pointed to a $1.1 billion loyalty bond due in September 2025 and a $500 million convertible note due in 2026.

"Given the constrained cash flow generation and operating performance, along with management's public announcement of its decision to engage with lenders to assess options for addressing its upcoming maturities, we believe it's likely the company will face a distressed exchange," it said.

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The company's finance chief is leaving to become CFO at Hertz, the companies said earlier this week.

Spirit's shares have lost more than 77% this year through Thursday's close. The company has taken a host of steps to save and drum up cash including deferring some Airbus deliveries and sale-leaseback deals.

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The airline also recently shifted its business model, ditching most flight-change fees and bundling perks that it previously sold a la carte alongside a cheap fare.

It has also softened other policies, extending the life of flight credits from 90 days to a year, and raising maximum weights of checked bags to 50 pounds from 40.

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A cruise aboard Spirit of Chicago isn’t just a creative Father’s Day gift— it’s a unique experience your dad will never forget!

See the city from a whole new perspective together and treat him to delicious food, fun deck games and unbeatable skyline views aboard the Father's Day Cruise:

 Dinner: Board: 5:30pm | Cruise: 6 - 8:30pm | Price: from $79.90*

 Private table with incredible views of the Chicago skyline

 Delicious buffet-style menu

 Onboard entertainment with DJ music and interactive

For reservations, call (888) 957-2634 or visit  https://www.spiritcruises.com/chicago/cruises/holiday/fathers-day

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