Even when the weather is less than perfect, summer in Chicago goes by way too fast. It’s mid-July and our season is half over.

If you’ve been waiting to book your company charter or family party cruise, time’s a movin’!  And if this was the year you were planning to see fireworks from your own private luxury yacht, better hurry.

We only have a few slots open for the Wednesday Night Fireworks Cruises.  And only one opening for the Saturday Air & Water Show (on the Gypsy Spirit). If you’ve never seen it, you’re in for a treat!  Captain Joe has the positioning perfected.  You’re guaranteed a great seat to enjoy the show. 

Wednesday Night Fireworks Cruise Special

Your group only.  Book your group for a private Wednesday night Fireworks Cruise.  For more info, click here.

Enjoy Chicago’s special events on board a private yacht charter for business or pleasure. Where else but on Lake Michigan’s most inviting yachts the Free Spirit and the Gypsy Spirit. You and your guests will enjoy an unparalleled view of our beautiful Chicago skyline while dining on fabulous cuisine and sipping on refreshing cocktails.  What’s more you can count on our experienced staff to provide outstanding service for your guests’ relaxation, comfort and enjoyment.

Chicago Fireworks Cruises:  Runs Memorial Day Weekend
5/23/2009 through Labor Day Weekend 9/5/2009.  Every Wednesday night at 9:30pm and Saturday night at 10:15pm. Navy Pier hosts a spectacular Fireworks Show that will top off your cruise with a bang.  Cruising times, Wednesday nights 7:00pm-10:00pm and Saturday nights, 8:00pm-11:00pm.
July 3rd Fireworks

Friday, 7/3/2009: Chicago puts on a fabulous fireworks display (9:30pm) near Monroe Harbor, accompanied by the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra. It’s an exciting evening that draws a huge crowd to the lakefront. For this premium date cruising time is 7:00pm-11:00pm.

Venetian Night Cruise

Saturday, 7/25/2009: This most impressive fireworks display (9:30pm) at Monroe Harbor is synchronized with music provided by WXRT (local station). For this premium date, cruising time is 7:00pm-11:00pm. It’s a spectacular evening on Lake Michigan.

Air & Water Show

Catch the thrills of Chicago’s largest spectator event aboard your very own private charter. 

Air & Water Practice Shows: Thursday, 8/13/2009 & Friday, 8/14/2009:
Practice Shows. Cruising time 1:00pm-5:00pm. Air & Water Shows: Saturday, 8/15/2009 & Sunday, 8/16/2009:
 Cruising time 1:00pm-5:00pm.What our clients are saying about last year’s 50th anniversary Air & Water Show Cruise:“My wife & I are avid Air Show fans & attend at least 15 shows per year throughout the country. Thanks to you & your Team’s outstanding hospitality, the Chicago Air & Water Show is now our favorite! The food was delicious, the staff was both courteous & attentive & Captain Joe expertly piloted the Free Spirit to some memorable vantage points! In today’s climate of declining value & vanishing customer service, we were pleasantly surprised when our Free Spirit experience exceeded our expectations in value & service. We plan to take advantage of this Chicago Gem in the very near future.”
- Jim & Cheryl Tepper

Free Spirit Yachts were booked all weekend with private charters. But it looks like our decision to open up the Free Spirit for individual ticket purchases (for major Chicago events) was a good one. 

We’re still getting feedback on the Venetian Night Cruise…. which was a huge success!

This past weekend, on Saturday, August16th, guests boarded the Free Spirit for the Air & Water Show. It was an awesome cruise!  Another picture perfect day. The buffet was yummy. There was a great mix of people chatting and having fun. And when it was over, people were asking about signing up for next year. 

Captain Joe positioned the boat perfectly for the finale. The Blue Angels came right towards us in formation and dispersed directly above us. Talk about cool!

Here’s feedback from one couple that are air show aficionados:

“My wife & I are avid Air Show fans & attend at least 15 shows per year throughout the country. Thanks to you & your Team’s outstanding hospitality, the Chicago Air & Water Show is now our favorite! The food was delicious, the staff was both courteous & attentive & Captain Joe expertly piloted the Free Spirit to some memorable vantage points!

In today’s climate of declining value & vanishing customer service, we were pleasantly surprised when our Free Spirit experience exceeded our expectations in value & service. We plan to take advantage of this Chicago Gem in the very near future.”

Sincerely,  Jim & Cheryl Tepper

Joe and I are overjoyed to get this type of feedback from our customers. It makes our work a pleasure.