Book an unforgettable experience aboard a City Cruises vessel this year, featuring signature cocktails, specialty food offerings, and spectacular city views
Chicago, IL (April 28, 2021) – Mom figures of every kind deserve only the best, especially given this past year. City Cruises announced today its Chicago port will be offering specialty cruises celebrating Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 9. Mom, grandmother, aunt, or any Mom figure you hold near and dear to you, will be swept off their feet this upcoming holiday with an exclusive brunch or dinner cruise aboard one of the spectacular City Cruises vessels, paired with a selection of specialty cocktails and city views to make them swoon.
Families of every kind are invited on board to enjoy a delicious Sunday meal, all while taking in unmatched views of the city skyline from the Chicago River or Lake Michigan and create unforgettable memories together.
Mother’s Day experiences offered in Chicago include:
MOTHER’S DAY PREMIER BRUNCH CRUISE ON LAKE MICHIGAN
DATES: Sunday, May 9, 2021
CRUISING TIME: Early Brunch: 10:00am – 12:00pm (9:30am boarding) or
Afternoon Brunch: 2:00pm – 4:00pm (1:30pm boarding)
Tickets Available HERE
RATE: Early Brunch: $101.90 (Adult/Window Table); $81.90 (Adult)
Afternoon Brunch: $109.90 (Adult/Window Table); $89.90 (Adult)
INCLUDES:
- Two-hour premier brunch cruise on Lake Michigan
- Delicious plated brunch with freshly prepared entrees, salads and desserts
- Unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea and water
- Bottomless mimosas for guests 21+
- Spectacular views of the city skyline and local landmarks
- Guaranteed table for your party size
- Onboard entertainment
- Flower for mom and two souvenir champagne flutes
EXTRAS AND UPGRADES:
- Creative cocktails, wine and beer from our well-stocked cash bar
- Window table reservations for the best views
- Additional upgrades to customize your experience
This cruise departs from Navy Pier. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit cityexperiences.com or call (888) 957-2634.
MOTHER’S DAY PREMIER DINNER CRUISE ON THE CHICAGO RIVER
DATES: Sunday, May 9, 2021
CRUISING TIME: 7:00-9:00pm (6:30pm boarding) or
Tickets Available HERE
RATE: $151.90 (Adult/Window Table); $126.90 (Adult)
INCLUDES:
- Two-hour dinner cruise on the Chicago River
- Delicious plated dinner with freshly prepared entrees, salads and desserts
- Unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea and water
- Spectacular views of the city skyline and local landmarks
- Guaranteed table for your party size
- Onboard entertainment
- Flower for mom and two souvenir champagne flutes
Extras & Upgrades:
- Creative cocktails, wine and beer from our well-stocked cash bar
- Window table reservations for the best views
- Additional upgrades to customize your experience
This cruise departs from Chicago River Esplanade, right in front of the NBC Tower on the River (north side) or 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit cityexperiences.com or call (888) 957-2634.
To provide reassurance in the current pandemic environment, City Experiences has expanded its industry defining SafeCruise by City Cruises program, building on already stringent sanitation processes, to incorporate further health-driven measures to guard against the spread of COVID-19 and other viruses. These include, but are not limited to:
- Supporting local regulatory initiatives against the spread of COVID-19
- Mandatory daily crew member health screening and wearing of appropriate PPE.
- Revised boarding and ticketing procedures to allow for social distancing and touchless entry.
- Requiring guests to wear face masks while cruising, except while eating and drinking.
- Reducing the number of guests on board, as supported by local government, and adapting all seating and table spacing to allow for a minimum 6-foot distance between guests.
- Implementing enhanced sanitation and disinfection procedures, with hand sanitizing stations available throughout the vessel.
Hornblower Cruises and Events Chicago Port Information
- Anyone who self-reports any of the noted COVID-19 symptoms or has completed travel in any of the restricted Travel Order states over the past 14 days, will not be able to join the cruise.
- All Crew and all Guests ages 2 and older are always required to wear face coverings while on board our vessels, except while dining or exempted by the local health authority.
- To reflect current requirements some of the usual elements dining cruises may not be permitted or offered.
- Chicago cruises will operate indoor dining at 40% capacity with a maximum of 50 guests per deck.
- All prices quoted are per person, subject to availability and exclude fees and taxes.
- Cruises depart Chicago River Esplanade, right in front of the NBC Tower on the River (north side) 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive Chicago, IL 60611
- If looking to organize a private festive celebration in Chicago, City Cruises’ luxurious fleet is ideally suited family events or corporate outings alike and can easily accommodate a range of group sizes in accordance with current limitations.
- Visit com for more information on experiences available or call (888) 957-2634.
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About City Experiences
City Experiences represents Hornblower Group’s expansive portfolio of water- and land-based experience companies and includes two sub-brands: City Cruises and City Ferry. City Cruises companies operate dining, sightseeing and private events across 22 destinations in the U.S., Canada and the UK. City Cruises companies also operate cruises on behalf of the National Park Service and the Niagara Parks Commission and currently hold service contracts to provide ferry service to the Statue of Liberty National Monument and the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, Alcatraz Island and Niagara Falls. City Ferry companies offer specialized knowledge and expertise required to transport passengers, vehicles and other cargo safely across inland and coastal waterways, serving as operator of NYC Ferry and Puerto Rico ferry system, among others. City Experiences’ portfolio of companies also offers a range of land-based experiences including shore excursions, partner-offered experiences, multi-port packages, with companies including Cruising Excursions, ShoreTrips and Walks products. For more information visit cityexperiences.com.
About Hornblower Group
Hornblower Group is a global leader in world-class experiences. The corporate entity of Hornblower Group is comprised of American Queen™ Steamboat Company and City Experiences. Seaward Services, Inc., a marine services company specializing in the operation, maintenance and repair of government and privately owned vessels, is also a subsidiary of Hornblower Group, operating and maintaining U.S. Navy Ranges and port facilities, including local oil spill response. Today, Hornblower’s footprint spans 111 countries and territories, and 125 U.S. cities, with offerings including water-based experiences, land-based experiences, overnight cruise experiences, and ferry and transportation services. Hornblower Group is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional corporate offices in Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New Albany, Indiana; New York, New York; and across Ontario, Canada.
About SafeCruise by City Cruises
Established over 25 years ago, SafeCruise by City Cruises delivers industry-defining standards for health, safety and security across all of our City Cruises operations. Continuously improving, the program follows the most up to date government and industry guidelines and applies decades-long operational expertise to ensure a safe environment for guests and crew members, while maintaining City Experiences’ excellent record of safety. For more information visit cityexperiences.com/safecruise/.
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