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Celebrate Mother’s Day on the Water with a Premier Brunch Cruise Aboard City Cruises

Events and Experiences | City Cruises | April 28, 2021 | Chicago, IL

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 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 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 COVID19 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 cityexperiences.com for more information on experiences available or call (888) 957-2634.

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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/.

City Experiences represents Hornblower Group’s expansive portfolio of water- and land-based experience companies and includes the following sub-brands: City Cruises, Walks, Devour Tours, and City Ferry. City Cruises companies operate dining, sightseeing and private events across 21 destinations in the U.S., Canada, and the UK, as well as service on behalf of the National Park Service and the Niagara Parks Commission. City Cruises currently holds 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. Through Walks and Devour Tours, City Experiences offers world-class travel experiences, including immersive walking tours, food tours, and VIP experiences at iconic landmarks. 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. For more information visit cityexperiences.com.
City Cruises offers unforgettable dining, events, sightseeing, and live entertainment cruises across 21 iconic destinations in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. In partnership with the National Park Service and the Niagara Parks Commission, City Cruises is also the only authorized official provider with exclusive ferry services to the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island, Alcatraz Island, and Niagara Falls Canada. City Cruises’ diverse offerings also include private charters, corporate events, weddings, whale watching and sea life tours, water taxis, speedboat rides, and destination ferries. As part of the Hornblower Group’s extensive portfolio of water- and land-based experience and transportation companies, City Cruises has a rich heritage dating back to 1926 with the founding of Boston Harbor Cruises. With a legacy of innovation and expertise, City Cruises sets the standard for excellence in maritime hospitality. For more information, visit citycruises.com.
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