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Start your New Year’s celebration early with an Eve of the Eve Cocktail Cruise Aboard The Anita Dee II or a New Year’s Eve Sunset Cocktail Cruise. Gather your friends and head out to Burnham Harbor for a night of dancing, drinks and celebratory fun!
Top Chicago DJs will be on board, spinning Top 40, Pop, Dance Music, Party Hits, Retro, Old School and Now Music. There will be something for everyone to enjoy. Get out on the dance floor with old friends and new friends. This will feel like a floating nightclub except with much better views.
Cruise Options
- Eve of the Eve Lake Cocktail Cruise – 12/30/25
- Boarding begins at 7:15 pm. Anita Dee II will depart at 8 pm and return at 11 pm.
- New Year’s Eve Sunset Cruise – 12/31/25
- Boarding will begin at 3:45 pm. The cruise departs at 4:30 pm and returns at 7:30 pm.
On both cruises, there will be professionally staffed fully stocked bars with beer, wine, cocktails and soft drinks available for purchase. The Anita Dee II has lounge areas that are perfect for mixing and mingling when you’re not on the dance floor.
During the evening, be sure to check out the open air top deck. Get stunning views of the Navy Yard, Lincoln Park, famous landmarks, the Gold Coast and so much more. See the twinkling lights and holiday decorations in the Windy City. Marvel at hundreds of thousands of lights plus animated light display and spreading holiday cheer. Everything looks even lovelier from the water.
First time users will get “freebies,” including $5 in free food from DoorDash, $10 in free food from Ritual, $30 from Rakuton and 25% discount o shopping from Blue Apron.
Enter to win the Photo Contest by using #312Cruises in your posts on Instagram or Facebook. A panel of judges will go through the pictures and the winners will be contacted afterwards. Prizes will include cocktail cruises, tasting festivals and much more
So keep the holiday spirit going with friends, great drinks, music, dancing and beautiful views on the Anita Dee II. Rock out on the water!
Coupon
Are you looking for a way to save money on this great cruise? Of course, you are and we can help you with that. Book your ticket here and you can save
- $45 (75% discount) on Eve of the Eve Lake Cocktail Cruise for 1, 8 pm to 11 pm
- $45 (75% discount) on New Year’s Eve Sunset Cruise for 1, 4 pm to 7:30 pm
The saving will be automatic and you won’t even have to enter a discount code or a promo code.






