Chicago IL, Cruises

Fireworks Cruise

Fireworks Cruise

There's a lot going on in the town of Chicago proper. On land there are many things to see and places to visit. There's a cultural experience around every corner and something interesting to see in every part of the Windy City but there is something to Chicago that the adventurous tourist may not have counted on. There are many things to do on Lake Michigan as well. From cruises that go after dinner, breakfast or even those at night, there is a cruise to suit every mood.

One of the finest deals the Chicago cruise on Lake Michigan scene has to offer is the Chicago Odyssey Dinner Cruise. This cruise is all about dinner and dancing against the romantic backdrop of the Chicago skyline.

The luxury cruise ship the Odyssey has just undergone a 1 million dollar renovation to ensure the dining and dancing experience will be the best on Lake Michigan. You can also enjoy the Fireworks Cruise without having to bother with the hassle of driving or keeping to a schedule on land.

The Chicago Odyssey Midnight Lounge Cruise is another option offered aboard the luxury ship. This cruise is more for those interested in the night life as the three piece band plays as the night lingers on in the ship's lounge.

Since The Society of American Travel Writers voted the Chicago skyline one of the best views in the United States, don't you think you owe it to yourself to book a trip on the Mystic Blue Dinner Cruise? The 500-passenger vessel that will take you along the skyline has three enclosed decks and an open-air deck to explore.

With that kind of ship, The Mystic Blue cruises run in the Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. Many of the cruises offered have entertainment as well as some of Chicago's finest DJs spin some of the most popular music of the day on the line's Dinner Cruise, Lunch Cruise and Sunday Brunch Cruise.

The ship itself is enough to change anyone's mind about a bus or walking tour. At a cost of $4.5 million, it has a capacity of 650 passengers plus a crew and has three bars and two dance floors. It was first launched in January 2003 and measures 160 feet from end to end.

Along the same lines of cruises that are more convenient than a walking or bus tour is the Seadog Speedboat Summer Fireworks Cruise. Coupling the panoramic Chicago skyline with a cruise on a speedboat and a fireworks display is surely something that will not soon be forgotten.

The tour is scheduled to last about one hour and the boat is handicapped accessible and suitable for all ages. The cruise on the bright yellow speedboat is narrated along the way so you will not miss anything, but the organizers caution that if the water is especially choppy, passengers might get wet. To that end, they also caution about people suffering from heart conditions or pregnant women taking this particular cruise around the harbor.