Thanks to the Bui Brothers and Zacuto for creating and sharing this time-lapse video. This video was shot in May on an evening Lake Michigan and Chicago River cruise aboard the Gypsy Spirit.

Very cool shots of going through the Chicago locks, cruising the Chicago river, amazing sunset and our world famous Chicago skyline. Check it out.

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.

What do you do when you’ve got a private charter scheduled, and Chicago weather is not cooperating (to say the least)!

If you’re fortunate enough to have booked with Free Spirit Yacht Cruises, you’ll be fine.

Just ask the couple whose wedding reception was held on the Gypsy Spirit on Saturday, June 7, 2008.

How’s this for a wedding day forecast?

The National Weather Service confirmed the occurrence of six tornadoes in southwestern metropolitan Chicago between 4 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

Here’s what the bride and groom had to say:

“I just wanted to thank you again for the wonderful evening we’ve spent on [the] Gypsy Spirit. Everything was really great and the service was outstanding. All of my guests really enjoyed the cruise and congratulated us on the choice of the boat! I’ll definitely recommend you to my friends!”

Thank you again!

Patrycja & Hristo

And that’s one of the nicest compliments we could receive.