About this Event
Celebrate 56 Years of business with the Frances family.
CHECK-IN TIME
Check-in will begin at noon.
BOARDING TIME
Boarding will begin promptly at 12:15 PM. The gate will close at 12:55 PM. Please be on time to board the boat, as the boat will leave without you.
EARLY ARRIVAL IS HIGHLY SUGGESTED
Questions & Answers
* What is the dress code? White with a splash of Pink.
* Can I bring my own food/drink on the boat?
Answer: Absolutely no outside food or beverage may be brought on the boat.
* What do I need to bring to get on the boat?
Answer: Your printed or emailed ticket from Eventbrite and a valid ID. All guests must Be 30+.
* How do I get to the boat?
Answer: Please see below for a map and a detailed list of directions.
ALL TICKETS SOLD ARE FINAL!! ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS!!
EARLY ARRIVAL IS HIGHLY SUGGESTED TO AVOID MISSING THE CRUISE
DIRECTIONS
The Anita Dee is docked at DuSable Harbor on the South side of the Chicago River at Lake Shore Drive.
** Since the Harbor has no real physical address, GPS and online directions are unreliable. Use the maps along with the directions below to get to the boat!
Driving (Parking in DuSable Harbor Parking Lot) *Parking ranges from $16-$24
FROM THE WEST
Head east toward the lake on Lower Randolph Street from Michigan Ave. or Columbus Drive. (If coming from Michigan Ave., stay to the left to access lower Randolph St., do not go to the upper level!)
Take Randolph Street all the way to the last stop light before the lake and turn left. (Do not enter cul-de-sac)
Immediately after you turn, merge left to ramp leading down to parking lot.
At bottom of ramp, take ticket at the gate (pay upon exit) then drive straight to the end of the lot.
Park, walk out of opening on the right/east side of the lot. Both yachts will be to your left on the River.
From the North Via Lake Shore Drive
Take Randolph St. exit off of Lake Shore Drive.
Turn left at bottom of Randolph St. exit ramp.
Turn left at second light (Do not enter cul-de-sac).
Immediately after you turn, merge left to ramp leading down to parking lot.
At bottom of ramp, take ticket at the gate (pay upon exit) then drive straight to the end of the lot.
Park, walk out of opening on the right/east side of the lot. Both yachts will be to your left on the River.
From the South Via Lake Shore Drive
Exit to Randolph/Wacker Dr. off of Lake Shore Drive. Stay in middle lane of ramp.
At bottom of ramp, proceed straight beyond traffic light.
Merge left to ramp leading down to parking lot.
At bottom of ramp, take ticket at the gate (pay upon exit) then drive straight to the end of the lot.
Park, walk out of opening on the right/east side of the lot. Both yachts will be to your left on the River .
Alternate Parking Locations: In the event that DuSable Harbor Parking Lot is at capacity, we’ve listed additional parking options.
Millennium Park Garage - 5 S. Columbus - (312) 616-0600
ABM Parking Services - 400 N McClurg - (855) 234-0260
Standard - 505 E. Illinois - (312) 494-9770
ABM Parking Services - 323 E. Wacker - (312) 268-8116
LAZ Parking - 350 E. Monroe - (312) 616-0600
Navy Pier Lots - 600 E Grand - (312) 595-5072
Dropped Off
If getting dropped off by taxi, instead of telling the driver an address, tell them to drop off where lower Randolph Street meets the lakefront, DuSable Harbor, or Columbia Yacht Club.
Lower Randolph Street, east to the lakefront. Drop off at DuSable Harbor cul-de-sac
Walk down to the lake front path and turn left/walk north along the lakefront.
Our yachts will be straight ahead at the end of the lakefront path where it ends at the Chicago River.
Taxis can also go inside to the end of the DuSable Harbor Parking Lot which is closer (directions above in ‘Driving’). If they’re there for less than 15 mins, there is no charge.
Walking From the Loop
Take any stairway down to the Riverwalk on the south side of the Chicago River.
Walk east toward the lake (From Michigan Ave. Bridge- 10 min walk)
The south side of the Riverwalk ends at our boats just east of the Lake Shore Drive Bridge
From Navy Pier
Walk west on Illinois to Lower Lake Shore Drive, the first street on your left.
Cross Lower Lake Shore Drive to the west side of the street and turn left.
Once you cross over the Chicago River, look for the staircase on your right to walk down to Riverwalk
Turn left to go through tunnel on Riverwalk
Once you exit the tunnel, you’ll see both yachts to your left on the River.
From Millennium Park
Head east on Monroe and cross over to the east side of Lake Shore Drive.
Turn left or walk north on the lakefront path.
Once you pass Columbia Yacht Club, keep walking north for 4-5 mins- The Path ends at Chicago River and our Yachts.
We hope you can join us!! This will be a sold-out event!
All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. If for some reason you arrive on time and are not granted admission your ticket will be credited towards our next event or we will provide an offering of equal or greater value in exchange for your inconvenience.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Anita Dee Yacht Charters, 200 North Breakwater Access, Chicago, United States