We’re crossing our fingers as we say this. Cause we all know how tricky Chicago weather can be.
But so far, the Winter of 2011 has not been too bad. Yes, we’ve escaped a bit down in Florida….and it was lovely to be out on a boat though it wasn’t like being aboard a Free Spirit yacht on Lake Michigan. But we’re home, staying warm inside and busy getting ready for the holidays.
Speaking of holidays, we’ve got the perfect gift for family, friends and colleagues. Enough with the sox and scarves and mittens! Give something truly special this year. Something to look forward to. A gift of relaxation and fun. Yes, we’re talking gift certificates for our Merlot & Massage Cruises.
Who wouldn’t love a 2-1/2 hour cruise, relaxing on a Free Spirit luxury yacht, cruising Lake Michigan, dining on a scrumptious light buffet, drinking wonderful wine and enjoying soothing hand, foot and chair massages from Chicago’s Lincoln Park Massage Spa?
We’ve got two dates to choose from (or pick both): Tues, June 5, 2012 or Tues, June 19, 2012.
If you’ve never enjoyed one of these cruises, check out the video and see what you’re missing.
To watch it, get more info and purchase gift certificates, click here.
In the meantime, Happy Holidays to you and yours from all of us at Free Spirit Yacht Cruises.
Today’s weather forecast: sun and 70’s for the next week. No kidding! We can’t believe it either.
Unusual to have such fabulous fall weather in our windy city. And windy it was this summer. Not to mention rainy and cool. So this is a treat!
We’re delighted to have a week of glorious “what city are we really in?” weather. Especially since we’re busy with corporate charters all week.
Tonight, the Lincoln Park Chamber is hosting their annual cruise. This weekend, we’ve got a business group in from China for their first Lake Michigan cruise. And there are a few other corporate charters sprinkled into the mix.
Wherever you are this week….on land or sea (well…lake), get out and enjoy the sun and warm temps.
And good luck to the runners who are doing the Chicago Marathon on Sunday. We’re cheering for you!
Summer may be over but look outside. This is the kind of weather that gets Chicagoans through the rest of the year. The forecast: bright little sun icons all week. Not a rain cloud in sight!
So if you’ve been thinking of a Last Hurrah before that white stuff falls, this may be the perfect opportunity. And if you can take advantage of our September Specials on the Gypsy Spirit (Monday or Tuesday nights – save $100/hr.), all the better. September is a fabulous month to cruise Lake Michigan.
Thought we’d share some recent feedback from our corporate charter clients:
“I cannot thank you enough for such an amazing event. It was incredible and we intend to make it an annual party!”
Dayre Lashnits
New York Stock Exchange
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“I wanted to let you know that everyone had a fantastic time yesterday. Everything was great, especially the food. I want to thank you and your staff for a wonderful cruise.”
Gloria Linda Williams
The Boeing Company
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“Our group from Bain & Company thanks you for a wonderful evening on Friday 8/19!”
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From Joe and I and our entire crew, thank you for this wonderful feedback! It’s what makes our work worthwhile…..seeing guests relax, unwind and enjoy the spectacular Chicago skyline as we cruise on Lake Michigan.
If your staff could use a Last Hurrah, call us. Or click here for more info or to book a charter for your group.
Not sure what happened to August. It certainly flew by. Hard to believe it’s Labor Day weekend already.
We’ve been busy running charters….day and night cruises….for the past two weeks straight. So we haven’t had a chance to blog much less notice that summer is drawing to a close.
But before the season officially ends, we want to let you know that we’re offering a special September charter rate on our cozy, luxurious Gypsy Spirit yacht.
Book a cruise on a Monday or Tuesday night in September and save $100/hour off our standard rate. No kidding!
It’s our way of celebrating Labor Day this year by helping you treat your employees to a fab Fall charter.
September is beautiful out on Lake Michigan. In fact, some of our corporate clients only book in the Fall.
So take advantage of the end-of-season savings. Click here for more info or to book a charter for your group.
In the meantime, we wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day weekend.
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In case you haven’t heard what our corporate clients say about our cruises:
“Our company truly enjoyed the cruise. Your hospitality, crew and food were fantastic. Thank you for a wonderful event!”
It never gets old. Seeing the night sky lit up with hundreds of sparkling, shimmering lights makes us look up in awe. Especially when we’re looking up from the deck of one of our luxury yachts cruising on Lake Michigan.
Granted, the Chicago sky has been lit up far too often this summer with all the lightning. We’ve all had enough of that!
But we’re talking about the man-made fireworks — the Wednesday and Saturday night Navy Pier fireworks shows. Spectacular. See for yourself.
Our Saturday night Fireworks Cruises are all filled. But there are still a few spots open for Wednesday night charters.
So if you love fireworks….and if a yacht cruise has been on your list of things to do this summer, call us while the Wednesday nights are still available.
You’ll thank us in December when you can look at the pictures you took from your charter.
with the weather channels talking about breaking heat records across the country, other than being inside sitting directly under the air-conditioner, there’s not a cooler place to be than out on Lake Michigan.
And nothing comes close to being out there on a luxury yacht…. lazing in comfort, sipping a cool drink, feet up, not a care in the world. But then if you’ve ever been on one of our Chicago boat charters, you know that!
Here’s a fun video we wanted to share while we’re talking yacht cruises. It’s time-lapsed, so you’ll see 3 hours of cruising in 3 minutes. Thanks to the terrific folks at Zacuto for sharing this with us. It was taken by one of their staff on their charter earlier this year.
For the record…..we cruise nice and slow. So you and your guests get plenty of time to enjoy the cool Lake Michigan breezes.
If you’re looking for a fun way to spend a summer afternoon or evening, call us about chartering one of our yachts for a party or a company outing. Best way ever to stay cool on a hot Chicago day!
First and foremost we hope you had a safe and joyous weekend. Chicagoans are passionate about summer and Monday was incredible. It was the perfect day to be out on Lake Michigan and that’s where we were, enjoying the day with friends and family. All I can say is “F-U-N”!
Yes we did work this weekend. Our clients celebrated wedding anniversaries, birthdays and enjoyed the first fireworks show of the summer. It was spectacular!
Did you know? There are fireworks every Wednesday and Saturday by Navy Pier. And if you’re looking for a great way to entertain clients or celebrate with your family and friends, come watch an awesome Chicago fireworks display aboard one of Chicago’s most comfortable and inviting yachts. Our captains will get you front row, take a look:
There’s been a lot of talk about the weather lately. As a matter of fact, the number one question we get when booking a charter is, “What happens if it rains?”
The other day I was walking along the lakefront, it was beautiful, sunny, perfect temperature…I felt like I was on vacation. In a matter of minutes, the wind switched out of the north, the fog rolled in and the temperature dropped 15 degrees. That’s Chicago!
Oh yea. “What happens if it rains or the weather won’t cooperate?”
We will proceed as scheduled. Our yachts are large enough to have your group inside, the food will have been ordered, and your guests invited. We’ve hosted lots of parties and meetings when the weather was less than ideal.
This May has been less than ideal and this is what our clients are saying:
“Thank you so much for a great time on Friday. The food, drinks, and experience were great. I grew up sailing on Lake Michigan..it brought back a ton of great memories…”
Enjoy 2-1/2 hours on a private luxury yacht on Lake Michigan. Chatting with friends or simply unwinding and relaxing. Soothing hand, food and chair massages (yes, you can have all 3!) from Lincoln Park Massage Spa. Scrumptious light buffet and wine bar. Adds up to an afternoon of “heaven”.
You can pick a date or pick both. We are only doing 2 of these wonderful cruises this year:
Tuesday, May 24th from 5:30-8pm
Tuesday, June 21st from 5:30-8pm
Book your reservations on-line. Any questions, give us a call at 708-361-2220 or email.
Sea you soon!
PS: Everybody that attends will receive a fun gift!
Of course you do. But if you’re over the age of ten, odds are you’ve run out of clever gifts for Mother’s Day. How many flower bouquets, boxes of chocolates, framed pictures, and brunches can we give before Mom starts wishing for something different?
That’s why we’ve got something she’s sure to love. An oh-so-relaxing cruise on the Free Spirit luxury yacht. Three hours of “pinch me, this is so fabulous!” pleasure. Cruising Lake Michigan and taking in our spectacular Chicago Skyline.
Mom (and whoever you send with her) will enjoy a scrumptious Buffet Brunch with champagne, mimosas, wine, beer and soda. Every mom gets chocolate. And we’re raffling off a beautiful “We Love You, Mom” bouquet (cause moms DO like flowers!)
What better way to tell your mom (wife, best girl, SigO) how much you love her?
$55 for adults and $25 for children under 12. Don’t wait to sign up.
Speaking of holidays, we’ve got the perfect gift for family, friends and colleagues. Enough with the sox and scarves and mittens! Give something truly special this year. Something to look forward to. A gift of relaxation and fun. Yes, we’re talking gift certificates for our Merlot & Massage Cruises.
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