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Chicago Thanksgiving Lunch Cruise 2 hr

TourTruth score 6.8 out of 10

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4 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Chicago
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a three-course lunch, DJ entertainment, and striking views of Chicago’s architecture from the river.

About this tour

Celebrate Thanksgiving on the water with a three-course lunch and Chicago’s architectural icons unfolding along the river. This 2-hour Chicago Thanksgiving lunch cruise pairs a festive meal with skyline views from a glass-enclosed vessel and its outdoor deck.

Settle in at your private table for a plated lunch featuring Thanksgiving favorites. The menu may change, and guests can ask their server about food allergies before ordering. Between courses, step outside to admire landmarks such as Merchandise Mart, DuSable Bridge, and Willis Tower. An onboard DJ adds music and a chance to dance, while unlimited coffee, hot tea, and iced tea are included. Alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.

The Chicago Thanksgiving lunch cruise departs near NBC Tower on the Chicago River Esplanade. Make one reservation for your whole party to help ensure you sit together, and arrive ready for a relaxed holiday meal with riverfront views. Book your cruise and enjoy Thanksgiving from a fresh perspective.

Highlights

  • Savor a three-course plated lunch with Thanksgiving favorites
  • Admire Chicago’s celebrated architecture from the river and outdoor deck
  • Spot landmarks including Merchandise Mart, DuSable Bridge, and Willis Tower
  • Enjoy onboard DJ entertainment and a private table
  • Take in skyline views from the glass-enclosed vessel

What's included

Included

  • 2-hour Thanksgiving lunch cruise on the Chicago River
  • Three-course plated lunch
  • Onboard DJ entertainment
  • Unlimited coffee, hot tea, and iced tea
  • Service fee

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Alcoholic drinks, available for purchase
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Make one reservation for your entire party; separate reservations cannot be seated together
  • Cocktail attire is appropriate, such as collared shirts, blouses, sports coats, slacks, and dresses
  • The menu may change; tell your server about food allergies before ordering
  • Smoking is permitted only on outdoor decks; interior areas are non-smoking
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  • Infants ages 0–2 are free; select the free infant ticket option for cruise admission
  • Bring a passport or ID card
  • Departure dock: 455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr, near NBC Tower on the Chicago River Esplanade between Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive
  • Visit the Odyssey Chicago River ticket booth and follow the stairs to the right of NBC Tower down to the river

Frequently asked questions

How long is the cruise?

The Thanksgiving lunch cruise lasts 2 hours.

What is included with the cruise?

The cruise includes a three-course plated lunch, onboard DJ entertainment, unlimited coffee, hot tea, and iced tea, and a service fee.

Can our group sit together?

Make one reservation for your entire party. Separate reservations cannot be seated together.

Are infants allowed?

Infants ages 0–2 are free, but you must select the free infant ticket option for admission.

Where does the cruise depart?

The Odyssey Chicago River departs near NBC Tower at 455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr. Follow the stairs to the right of NBC Tower down to the river and visit the ticket booth.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 3.50 from 4 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.8.

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