Below you will find answers to frequently asked questions, if you have any additional questions please feel free to contact us.
What do we need to do to reserve our date and time?
To Confirm Your Date:
A non-refundable deposit is required. We cannot guarantee a date will be available for either of our charter yachts without a deposit.
Terms:
A deposit is required to hold a charter reservation for your event. The deposit is 50% of the Chicago yacht charter fee. The balance, along with final guest count, is due 10 days prior to your charter date.
Any restrictions? There is no smoking inside our yachts; there are designated smoking areas for your Free Spirit Yacht Cruises. And we don’t book bachelor parties (sorry, guys). But we do host bridal and baby showers.
Referrals:
Who would I know who has rented your yachts? You can view a partial client list and check out some of our testimonials on our website or our blog
How far in advance should we book our special event?
Once you know the date and time of day, you should contact us. If you have an alternate date/time, please let us know. Our yachts can be booked many months in advance, so better to book ahead than wait.
Do you provide catering or can we bring our own food aboard the Free Spirit/Gypsy Spirit for our event?
We work with the city’s finest caterers to provide an extraordinary variety of customized menus that will excite your taste buds and delight your guests. You may also customize your own menu. We highly recommended using our existing catering menus since they have been designed specifically for the yachts (and taste tested by thousands of happy guests). Exceptions: If you really want to have your own special caterer, there is a $300. outside catering fee, and you must show proof of insurance.
Do you provide beverage service or can we bring our own?
We have several bar packages, which are broken down on our Bar Menu. . All numbers must be guaranteed 10 days prior when final payment is made on your cruise. At this time, the number of people attending the cruise may be increased; however, there will be no refunds if the numbers are decreased.
You cannot bring your own beverages because we have our own liquor license. Cruise guests will not be permitted to bring aboard liquor or carry it off of the yachts; all liquor must be consumed while on board the ship.
What happens if it rains or the weather won't cooperate?
Your charter will proceed as scheduled. Our yachts are large enough to have your group inside, the food will have been ordered, and your guests invited. We’ve hosted lots of parties and meetings when the weather was less than ideal.
Can I get a refund? Sorry, there are no refunds due to inclement weather. All bookings are non-refundable.
Where are your charter yachts docked?
The Gypsy Spirit is located at dock J slip 25 and the Free Spirit is at dock J slip 24 in Burnham Harbor (Chicago). We’re conveniently located just southeast of Soldier’s Field….about a 5 minute cab ride from downtown Chicago.
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