The Odyssey II treated media and event planners to a preview cruise 2007 May 2, 2007. Hereschicago.com was invited to celebrate the launch of the 2007 season with an exclusive look at a truly magnificent sensory experience on the Odyssey II.
Guests were treated to Chicago’s world famous architecture and impressive skyline through Odyssey’s large windows with the sounds of swingin’ melodies of the Odyssey’s own Mike Frost Project. Dinner unveiled new menu offerings, exclusively prepared by Executive Chef Leonel Martinez.
The evening started out with 6 p.m. cocktails and Hors d’Oeuvres such as Red Tomato Crisp filled with Nova Lox Mousse and Mujjol Caviar, Stiped European Cucumber topped with Whipped Basil Feta Chees, Spicy Black Bean Tostada with Santa Fe Smoked Chicken Salad. During this time, the sounds of the Mike Frost Project entertained the guests. Dan Russell, VP and General Manager of Odyssey Cruises provided a genuine heartfelt welcome to all of the attendees prior to dinner being served. Dan is extremely passionate about the Odyssey and he really knows how to provide his groups and private events with a fine dining experience aboard the Odyssey.
From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., guests were invited to venture to the Observation Deck (top deck) to watch Odyssey II set sail and capture the first sights of the spectacular Chicago skyline. At our leisure, we were invited to sit down for dinner. Our server, Pam (who was absolutely fantastic!!), asked how we would like to pace our four-course meal.
Our waitress, Pam
The first course included Roasted Duck Confit, Baby Wedge Salad, Lobster Bisque and Argentinean Scallops.
The Main course provided a choice of Tuscan Chicken, North Atlantic Salmon, Beef Short Ribs, Seafood Ravioli Grantinee, Two Bone French Pork Chop and Mediterranean Vegetable Purse.
Throughout the evening, the Odyssey’s Master Captain, Jason Stachnik, Executive Chef, Leaoel Martinez and architectural docent Brian Parker were available for questions and comments.
Finally, the Odyssey II returned to the dock at 10 p.m. and we picked up our memory of our time via a photo which was waiting for us at the bottom of the ramp as we disembarked the ship.
The Odyssey II is a Planner Preferred Vendor of Hereschicago.com and is your premier entertainment on Lake Michigan with architectural skyline tours, dinner cruises, skyline tours, with fine dining and premier entertainment. The Odyssey is located on Navy Pier and is a true Chicago fine dining experience.
Chicago's Online Resource Directory for Meetings and Special Events.
Are you seeking Chicago Hotels for your groups, corporate business meetings, convention space and blocks, overflow hotels in Chicago, Hotels downtown and the Chicago suburbs? Below is a complete list for you. Feel free to contact them directly as the links provide direct contacts to the group sales contact including direct email and phone numbers!
Amalfi Hotel Chicago is located in the heart of Chicago’s River North District, perfectly situated to ensure you’re at the center of everything. And inside, we’ll make you feel like you are the center of the universe. Nightlife and award-winning restaurants abound in the fashionable River North District.
Courtyard by Marriott Magnificent Mile is conveniently located ½ block off N. Michigan Ave in the heart of Chicago’s famous Magnificent Mile. The hotel features, 306 guest rooms and suites all with complimentary high speed internet access. 3700 sq ft of flexible meeting space. On site restaurant Viand Bar & Kitchen, indoor pool, and state of the art fitness room.
The Hilton Garden Inn Magnificent Mile is a full-service Chicago hotel for business, leisure, and convention guests. Located in the heart of the Magnificent Mile, and adjacent to the vibrant River North dining & entertainment area. Our stylish Hotel is convenient to Navy Pier, the Merchandise Mart, McCormick Place and Loop businesses & financial district.
The New Marriott Chicago Midway welcomes you with an early American Mansion style décor. Offering 200 totally renovated guest rooms and over 5,700 square feet of function space, the hotel caters to memorable events for up to 400 people. Conveniently located two blocks south of Midway International Airport.
The Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center embodies the Renaissance philosophy that a sense of place is realized through expressive design. Designed by the renowned John Portman & Associates, the hotel and adjoining 100,000 sq.ft.
The Sofitel Chicago Water Tower is a spectacular building which embraces the city’s rich legacy of architectural wonder with its unique and contemporary design. The hotel is located one block west of the Magnificent Mile and cradled within the trendy boutiques of the Gold Coast and North Michigan Avenue shopping area and restaurant district. Café des Architectes offers wonderful cuisine with an international edge while Le Bar attracts all ranges of devotees looking for a hip and relaxed atmosphere and excellent people watching from the street-level windows. 415 luxurious guest rooms / 63 suites and 10,000 square feet of meeting/banquet space for groups of 10 to 260 people.
Rising above Chicago’s exciting Gold Coast, The Sutton Place Hotel Chicago, a AAA-4 diamond facility, offers a unique mix of style and serenity in the middle of the bustling Chicago lifestyle. Noted for its striking architecture and contemporary design, The Sutton Place Hotel Chicago is just steps away from the world-renowned Magnificent Mile shops, the exclusive boutique of Oak Street, and the entertainment and nightlife of Rush Street. The beaches of Lake Michigan, the John Hancock Observatory and Museum of Contemporary Art are short walk from the hotel. The new Millennium Park, McCormick Place and the Loop business district are just a short cab ride.
Swissôtel Chicago offers 632 generously oversized rooms and suites. Swissôtel Chicago’s 27,000 square feet of meeting and convention space ranges from the spacious Grand Ballroom to the William Tell Theatre, a 60-seat tiered auditorium. The Arosa and Lugano Boardrooms, both with executive seating for 12, offer breakout rooms with windows facing Lake Michigan – ideal for VIP meeting and luncheons.
The Talbott Hotel is an intimate, luxury boutique-style hotel featuring personalized service, elegant accommodations and gracious amenities for your discerning guests. Your guests will appreciate the charm and European elegance of our property. Located in the heart of Chicago’s prestigious “Gold Coast,” The Talbott Hotel is just steps away from Michigan Avenue and its world-class restaurants, shopping and nightlife.
THE WESTIN CHICAGO RIVER NORTH is Chicago’s leading, upscale downtown hotel, offering a total of 424 guestrooms, including Westin’s Heavenly Beds® and Heavenly Baths®. Featuring 28,000 sq. ft. of state-of-the art meeting space, the hotel’s eighteen meeting rooms, three ballrooms and three conference parlors provide the ultimate in flexible function space.
For a list of all Chicago Hotels for your next meeting, convention, conference of event, visit Hereschicago.com, Chicago’s Online Resource Directory.
Other Chicago Hotels include: Just off Michigan Avenue in the heart of the Magnificent Mile, the Hyatt Regency Chicago hotel connects you to the best music, art, entertainment and the nightlife of Chicago. Hyatt Regency Chicago is recognized among Chicago hotels for its excellence in hospitality and cuisine.
Exceeding your expectations is always our goal at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers. We go beyond superb accommodations, deluxe amenities and the city’s best location to a new level of hospitality. Experience an extraordinary award-winning hotel.
Welcome to the only all-suite luxury hotel on Michigan Avenue with a plasma-screen television in every room! Located in the heart of the “Magnificent Mile,” the Omni Chicago Hotel is one of the best-loved hotels in downtown Chicago. Every space exudes the luxury and sophistication you expect from a four-diamond hotel. We’re close to everything Chicago has to offer. Explore the Art Institute of Chicago or take a stroll along the beautiful lakefront. Or, retreat to the comforts of your spacious guest suite, said to be among the finest in all of Chicago.
Planning a meeting or wedding in Chicago? Show your impeccable taste by holding your next function at the Omni Chicago Hotel. Our prime location and elegant facilities will create a memorable event.
The Renaissance Chicago Hotel is a premier luxury hotel located at the corner of State Street and Wacker Drive, at the edge of “The Loop” in the heart of downtown Chicago. The hotel offers 553 newly renovated hotel rooms and the ambience of a uniquely upscale hotel. This downtown Chicago hotel is a place of style, leisure and comfort where the busied traveler can unwind in the heart of the city. If leisure travel brings you to Chicago, you are blocks from Millennium Park; Macy’s (the original Marshall Fields) on State Street, and of course the shops along the Magnificent Mile. This luxury hotel has an indoor pool and health club, a spa treatment room and a Lobby Lounge that offers live music. Over 40 hotel suites are available for that important meeting or weekend getaway. Check for special Theater packages or other unique special offers to make your stay in Chicago unique.
The Fairmont Chicago Hotel combines classic hotel elegance with contemporary hotel services. The grand lobby beckons with a whisper. The staff welcomes you by name. The Fairmont Chicago is, at once, as steeped in history as it is in the moment.
Outside the front door, all of
Chicago awaits.
The Fairmont Chicago Hotel’s rich and diverse neighborhood will afford your every wish. The Art Institute and the Field Museum; Navy Pier and Chicago’s Lakefront; the acclaimed shopping along the Magnificent Mile, and Oak Street Boutiques; Chicago’s theaters and nightclubs; the bustling business district and the serene escape of Millennium Park all intersect at one location:
The Fairmont Chicago Hotel.
Hilton Chicago is a landmark downtown pet friendly property located on the “Cultural Michigan Avenue Mile” overlooking Grant Park and Lake Michigan, Millennium Park and Museum Campus. It is the closest luxury hotel to the city’s convention center while being only minutes from the loop business center, shopping and theatre. The Hilton Chicago hotel features 1,544 richly appointed guest rooms, full service business center, fitness facilities, diverse dining options and over 234,000 square feet of meeting, banquet and exhibit space. A free shuttle is available to guests of the Hilton Chicago hotel to go shopping on the Magnificent Mile and State Street.
Hotel 71 is a modern urban boutique hotel experience, perfectly located on the Chicago River at Wacker Drive and Michigan Avenue, “the Magnificent Mile”. The hotel’s fresh style, large rooms and suites, beautifully appointed meeting space, friendly service and an unrivalled location at the epicenter of downtown Chicago, make it the best luxury hotel for both business and leisure travelers. Since its grand opening in 2001, The Peninsula Chicago Hotel has been awarded numerous accolades including the prestigious Mobil Five-Star and the AAA Five-Diamond awards for the last four consecutive years. Located in the heart of Chicago’s “Magnificent Mile,” The Peninsula Chicago is the city’s most luxurious and sophisticated hotel, offering guests all possible amenities and services.The Peninsula Chicago’s 339 luxurious guestrooms and suites are among the largest in the city and are exquisitely furnished in a contemporary yet classical style, with a state-of-the-art electronic system that provides guests the ability to control guestroom features with the touch of a button.Discover a downtown Chicago hotel soaring 46 stories into the city skyline and boasting contemporary, yet comfortable accommodations at the Marriott Downtown Chicago Magnificent Mile Hotel. Situated on Michigan Avenue s Magnificent Mile among world-famous shopping, restaurants, and entertainment, this luxurious Chicago, Illinois hotel is also within walking distance to the Navy Pier, American Girl Place, Theater and Museum Districts, as well as many other top Windy City attractions. Recently renovated hotel rooms offer stunning city views and stylish upgrades, including flat screen TVs, Marriott s Revive® bedding, and ergonomic chairs with sleek, modern desks. Ventoso Restaurant features inspired Italian cuisine and an extensive wine list in a casual atmosphere. With 60,000 sq. ft. of versatile event space, this Chicago luxury hotel creates the perfect setting for a business meeting or social gathering. Experience a downtown Chicago hotel Beyond Magnificent at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. The pride of Chicago, The Drake Hotel has been the choice of celebrities and heads of state since its opening in 1920. Since then, The Drake has combined tradition with elegance and style to wow our guests and accommodate all your needs, whether you are in
Chicago on business or pleasure.
Perfectly located in Chicago’s most exclusive area, the Gold Coast on The Magnificent Mile, The Drake Hotel offers dazzling views of
Lake Shore Drive
and
Oak
Street
Beach and is just steps from
Chicago’s most prestigious boutiques.
The Wyndham Chicago is an oasis of comfort and style in the heart of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. We’re just one block off Michigan Avenue in a neighborhood full of world-class restaurants, shopping, museums and galleries. Lake Michigan, the Symphony Center and the Loop financial district are all nearby.
A Chicago landmark, the Hotel Burnham, a Kimpton Hotel, has become a benchmark for hotels in downtown Chicago. Recently selected by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the best places to stay in the world, this four star luxury hotel is an architectural jewel listed on the National Trust’s Historic Hotels of America register.In 1895, Daniel Burnham, John Root, and Charles Atwood revolutionized the world of architecture. Their radically designed steel and glass Reliance Building ushered in a new era and set the pattern for the modern skyscraper. Over a century later, this National Historic Landmark has been reborn as a 122-room Kimpton Hotel. Seductively extravagant, this Chicago boutique hotel captures the true energy, charisma and history of Chicago.The stylish decor and fantastic view of the city’s skyline make Hotel Burnham a memorable Chicago accommodation. Beautifully decorated rooms and plush amenities exceed expectations, while the colors and textures reflect the elegance and intimacy of one of the best luxury hotels in Chicago. The Hotel Burnham is a Magnificent Mile Hotel in Chicago’s Loop.
One of the most charming hotels in Chicago, the Allerton Crowne Plaza Chicago Hotel is the place to stay in when you visit the Windy City. One of the best Chicago hotels, this hotel on Michigan Avenue is walking distance from great Chicago shopping, Dining, Museums, and beautiful scenic views. Perfect for your next Chicago meeting or for your Wedding, let our professional Catering staff take care of your every need. Our downtown Chicago hotel offers high speed Internet access in every room and has every business convenience you would expect. Other Chicago hotels have nothing on us, so plan your next visit today!
Of all magnificent mile Chicago hotels, our historic location will dazzle you with our quality and excellence. If you are looking for luxury hotels in Chicago stay with us and create memories of lifetime. For sports fans looking to visit Chicago extend your vacation by staying on the Magnificent Mile while visiting us the Bears or Cubs game. Chicago hotels have a lot to offer, and we offer the best. Only 2.5 short blocks from Harpo Studios, complete your Oprah Winfrey experience in Chicago with us!
Other Chicago attractions include the Magnificent Mile, Sears Tower deck, Soldier Field, Chicago Cultural Center, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Chicago Shed Aquarium. You can also attend a few annual favorites — the Taste of Chicago the Chicago Blues Festival or the Chicago Air & Water Show. The Allerton Hotel Chicago Il, will exceed every expectation. The best hotels Chicago has to offer are on the Miracle Mile and the Allerton Hotel is the best choice for your business or vacation needs. So, when choosing from Chicago hotels, stay where luxury and comfort come together, the Allerton Crowne Plaza.
A Downtown Chicago Hotel In The Heart Of It All, Embassy Suites Hotel Chicago. Whether you’re in town for business or pleasure, The Embassy Suites Chicago Hotel, Downtown wants to make your experience at our downtown Chicago hotel a memorable one.
The Elite Choice Of Downtown Chicago Hotels, Embassy Suites Hotel Chicago. The central location of our Chicago hotel puts visitors in the heart of the city’s finest tourism. You can add The Embassy Suites Chicago Hotel, Downtown to your personal map of downtown Chicago by staying with us, and have easy access to the top attractions and the best restaurants. This all-suite hotel is one of the best values in its class. Enjoy our comfortable rooms and in-suite amenities, and let our downtown Chicago hotel be your home away from home.
While you won’t want to miss anything while you’re here, there are many comforts to enjoy within our luxurious Chicago Illinois hotel. The Embassy Suites has a fully equipped health club, an indoor pool, and a whirlpool. One of the premier restaurants in the city is located on the first floor of our Chicago hotel.
The James Chicago Hotel is a new hotel group that effortlessly blends a sense of modern, residential comfort with state-of-the-art technology and exceptional service.
At The James Chicago Hotel, it’s simple: you are the main attraction. Each room was designed with a modern classic style to make you feel right at home, even when you’re on the road. Customize your comfort by dimming the lights and adjusting the temperature, and get down to business with our complimentary Wi-Fi network available in each room.
Stop by our restaurant, David Burke’s Primehouse, a modern interpretation of the classic Chicago steakhouse, and get your night started at our lounge, J Bar. The James Chicago also features The Gym, The Spa, and a friendly 24-hour concierge service to get you exclusive access to all the hottest spots in town.
InterContinental
Chicago on the Magnificent Mile. With its art deco exterior and Roman-style swimming pool, this
Chicago hotel was originally built as the Medinah Athletic Club in 1929 and is a historic
Chicago landmark. Extensive renovation translates into the highest standards for guest comfort, set within an old-world elegance that is combined with the best in modern amenities. An amazing stone staircase in the newly designed
Zest Restaurant, together with innovative cuisine, takes fine dining to another level with a bird’s eye view of famous
Michigan Avenue
. The hotel is within walking distance to many City of Chicago attractions including Navy Pier, Mag Mile Shopping and
Chicago
Museum Campus.
Balance the high pace of travel with the high peace of renewal at the new Hotel Indigo, Chicago Downtown Gold Coast, the most unique of
Chicago
IL hotels. While the decor in this boutique hotel in Downtown Chicago may change seasonally and the rooms are an adventure in unique design, the service never alters. Every detail in this lavish hotel was meticulously chosen to optimize your comfort. When you visit
Hotel Indigo, Chicago Downtown Gold Coast, expect pampering to delight all your senses.
Visit the Blake Chicago Hotel to experience the convenient, cosmopolitan setting that sets us apart from usual collection of hotels in downtown
Chicago,
Illinois. Take advantage of effortless access to the Chicago Financial District — second only in size in midtown
Manhattan. For some fresh air, head to
Millennium
Park or the
Lake Michigan waterfront for miles of jogging, walking, rollerblading and biking trails. And in the evening, stroll down to the vibrant Printer’s Row District — a diverse neighborhood brimming with eclectic restaurants and shops, hopping bars, and funky nightclubs. A perfect sport for work, play, or a little of both, our downtown
Chicago
Illinois hotel offers it all in one radiant location.
Minutes from the Chicago Loop, the hotel is convenient to major medical centers, the Merchandise Mart, and
McCormick
Place
Convention Center.
From intimate board meetings to productive seminars, Four Points Chicago Downtown offers just the space you need! At Rush and
Ontario Street
, a downtown
Chicago hotel in the midst of dining, shopping and entertainment, just off the Magnificent Mile.
The Best Western Chicago River North Hotel is full-service, downtown Chicago hotel offering convenient amenities and services, exceptional value, and a central downtown location for business and leisure travelers. For a memorable and unbeatable downtown Chicago hotel experience, and the friendliest service in the Windy City, join the Best Western Chicago River North Hotel for a few days of heavenly Chicago hospitality. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Chicago, the River North Hotel Chicago is minutes away from Navy Pier, Michigan Avenue/Magnificent Mile shopping, Sears Tower, Wrigley Field, United Center, McCormick Convention Center, and many famous Chicago restaurants, attractions and businesses.
For a list of Planner Preferred Chicago Hotels for your next meeting, conference or convention in Chicago, visit Chicago’s Group Friendly list of Chicago Hotels on Hereschicago.com, Chicago’s Online Resource Directory for Meeting and Event Hotels.
The MPI-CAC Hall of Fame inducts Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises into the MPI-CAC Hall of Fame.
The staff of Lettuce Planet and Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants - Lettuce Planet is the Meeting & Event Planners Universal Source to “Out of This World” group dining and special events. Lettuce Planet is a division of Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants developed solely for the purpose of assisting the Professional Planner with finding the perfect venue for meetings and private dining events from amongst our 28 restaurant concepts.
Deborah Sexton is this year’s recipient of the Kathy Osterman Industry Award. As the CEO and President of the Professional Convention Management Association based here in Chicago, Deborah is an incredibly visible icon of the meetings industry. Deborah has been a member of MPI for over 30 years and has served as a role model and mentor to many of her colleagues. She has encouraged countless industry professionals to get involved in our industry and to volunteer. This award is intended to recognize “a seasoned professional that has brought a heartfelt passion to the meetings industry” and someone who is a “recognized leader within the meetings industry or influential in the community at large.” The numerous chapter members who nominated Deborah for this award shared these exact sentiments about Deborah. It is our distinct honor to present this award to Deborah Sexton.
Jim Peterik and the Ides Of March perform for MPI CAC. Photo courtesy of Hereschicago.com
Kim Corcoran, Meetings Up North, Beth Proszek, EVED, Bill O’Donnell, Source 4, Monika Lotter, Trump International Hotel and Tower. Photo courtesy of Hereschicago.com
Kim Corcoran, Meetings Up North, Beth Proszek, EVED, Monika Lotter, Trump International Hotel and Tower. Photo courtesy of Hereschicago.com
Laurel McCarthy, Krisam Group, Char Shada, Experient, and Jamie Shamhart, Four Seasons Hotel Chicago. Photo courtesy of Hereschicago.com
Kim Corcoran, Meetings Up North, Jim Grillo, CMP, Hereschicago.com, Bill O’Donnell, Source 4, Monika Lotter, Trump International Hotel and Tower. Photo courtesy of Hereschicago.com
The MPI-CAC Hall of Fame added one individual and one organization to its membership this year. It is our pleasure to announce that MPI CAC inducted Tony Lorenz, CMM of ProActive, Inc. and Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises into the MPI-CAC Hall of Fame.
Tony Lorenz, CMM is the President and founder of ProActive, Inc, a strategic events and communications company which was recently acquired by the Freeman Companies. Tony was the President of MPI-CAC in 1998-1999 and left a legacy of strategic thinking and communications to the chapter. Since his term as president, Tony has remained an active chapter member and has elevated the visibility of our chapter in the international area of MPI by serving on the MPI Foundation Board of Trustees. He currently is serving as the Vice Chairman of Marketing and Chapter Relations on the Board of Trustees. In recent years, under Tony’s direction, ProActive, Inc. has had in excess of six employees as members of MPI-CAC and many have served the chapter in volunteer roles. Tony is a visionary, leader, mentor and friend. The MPI-CAC Hall of Fame is better for having Tony Lorenz join its ranks.
Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises is an icon in the hospitality industry as a whole and in Chicago’s meeting and events industry specifically. Aside from their 58 well-known restaurants throughout the United States, Lettuce has over 40 semi-private and private event options and has served the meetings industry for over 30 years. As a sign of their dedication to our industry, over 50% of their Lettuce Planet corporate office staff are members of MPI-CAC and they are a frequent partner to our chapter. Just this year, they supported our Committee Volunteer of the Month Program, our Holiday Party at Scoozi and many other chapter events and programs. Additionally, their employees are encouraged to be volunteers and active committee participants. We are honored to present Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises for induction into the MPI-CAC Hall of Fame.
Congratulation to all MPI CAC award winners:
Tomorrow’s Leaders - Cynthia Balcer, Jeff Gassaway, Jacqueline Ingram, Karen Jarboe, Erin Seal, Bobbie Soeder
Planner Member of the Year - Gayle Bonforte, CMP
Supplier Member of the Year - Eduardo Chaillo, CMP, CMM
Chapter Leader of the Year - Alisa Peters, CMP
Hall of Fame Organization - Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises
Hall of Fame Individual - Tony Lorenz, CMM
Kathy Osterman Industry Award - Deborah Sexton
Committee of the Year - News & Views
President’s Awards - Golf Committee and Claudia Hinton
Your Private Yacht Charter or cruise in Chicago on Navy Pier. Tips from the Pros that every event planner should know before booking a private Yacht Charter or cruise in Chicago on Navy Pier.
The City of Chicago has some of the most fantastic scenery. What a better way to experience it than on a private boat while entertaining corporate clients or friends, cruising along the shoreline. Boat Charters in
Chicago provide a great chance to Cruise and see fireworks off of Navy Pier but planning a private Yacht Charter can be made easier when one knows some of the insiders tips to a successful Charter. The following are
some insights for booking a Corporate, Private, Group, Moonlight, Cocktail, Dinner or lunch
cruise or charter from the Staff at
Kanan Cruises on Navy Pier in
Chicago.
-Tip #1 that every event planner should know before booking a private Yacht Charter or cruise in
Chicago on Navy Pier:
Have a Date for your Charter in Mind and a guest count that you plan to have aboard the boat for the cruise. This information is key to give your sales representative a good starting point to give you exactly what you are looking for during your boat cruise.
-Tip#2 that every event planner should know before booking a private Yacht Charter or cruise in
Chicago on Navy Pier:
Decide on a budget for your boat charter or corporate cruise prior to contacting a representative. Often, sales offices take your budget and work to meet or beat it. Private boat cruises for Lunch, Dinner, Cocktail or moonlight are very client specific. Services can be customized to meet a specific budget for the cruise.
-Tip #3 that every event planner should know before booking a private Yacht Charter or cruise in
Chicago on Navy Pier:
Know your Cuisine options. Boats in
Chicago offer a wide variety of food. You can have a buffet lunch or Dinner, a private plated cuisine, or a moonlight or cocktail cruise menu to accompany an open bar. Kanan Cruises for example host four distinctly separate caterers that offer a wide array of cuisine for every palate. Don’t hesitate to get a quote and or tasting from a few caterers to see which dinner, lunch, moonlight or cocktail cruise package best meets your private charter and entertainment needs.
-Tip #4 that every event planner should know before booking a private Yacht Charter or cruise in
Chicago on Navy Pier:
Be Flexible. Private and group charter cruise lines in
Chicago and on Navy Pier book many of there cruises years in advance. Thus, some of the prime days including fireworks cruises, and weekend nights book up long in advance. Thus, the date one may be looking for for a charter may be booked up on that cruise date. If you have the opportunity to be flexible in your cruise time or cruise date, you may be able to save quite a bit on a charter close to your initial cruise request.
Tip #5 that every event planner should know before booking a private yacht charter or cruise in
Chicago on Navy Pier:
Take a Tour of the Private charter cruise vessel prior to booking your cruise. Most cruise line sales representatives are happy to schedule a private showing of a charter cruise vessel at a time that suits you. This will give you a chance to see where dinner, cocktails, and entertainment will be. Pictures can only do so much to give a feel for the true feeling of a cruise charter vessel.
Tip #6 that every event planner should know before booking a private yacht charter or cruise in
Chicago on Navy Pier:
Read your contract. Today’s environment is full of disclosure statements and terms and conditions and contract. All too often, one may sign on the dotted line and not take a moment to read what they are signing off on. The cruise and private charter industry is quite perishable. As a result, cancellation procedures are quite stern. Make sure to read and confirm all terms and conditions before locking into a charter or cruise.
If you have any questions about chartering a private boat in Chicago, please give the staff at Kanan Cruises a call. We can work with you to make your corporate entertainment charter or cruise one to remember! Contact Ryan FieldsSales Manager
Kanan Cruises
445
E. Illinois #440
Chicago, IL
60611
Phone:
312-222-0088
Click here to contact Kanan Cruises
Kanan Cruises is a Planner Preferred of Hereschicago.com, Chicago’s Meetings and Special Events Directory.
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