I'm embarrassed to say that we spent $1100 on the original booking for 5 people and then an addtl $200 to upgrade to 1 steak and a few drinks. The food was beyond horrible, everything was cold....EVERYTHING. 3 of our family members from Europe had the chicken but it was so dry and tough they couldn't eat it. I ordered the cioppino and sent it back. It was cold and way too spicy (and I love spicy). I sent back the cioppino and ordered the sea bass instead and the taste was extremely fishy and the texture was terrible. I had to spit it out. The couscous under the fish was actually sour and the fish tasted like dirt. I'd be willing to bet that fish was farm raised. Horrible. My husband's steak was ok. Overcooked but ok. What a waste of money. Whatever you do, don't do this dinner cruise. Do the architectural river cruise instead and go out for a nice dinner. I was so embarrassed and disgusted with the whole experience.

The food was terrible and the meat they served us was all bone and they compensate us by giving usb a drink instead of the food that we actually paid for, it’s not worth the money if your looking for all experience but cheap food server at an expensive price then enjoy.

Complete disappointment — Save your money and go elsewhereI don’t usually write reviews, but this one deserves a warning to others: do NOT waste your money on City View Cruise in Chicago.I paid nearly $700 for their so-called “VIP brunch cruise” for two people, expecting a premium experience with beautiful views, good service, and a classy atmosphere. What we got was the opposite of VIP.They sat us in a spot with zero view — literally the whole point of a river cruise — while the actual window seats sat empty for decoration. The “Romance package” we paid extra for (another $200-$300) looked like a cheap birthday setup from a 99¢ store — plastic decorations and zero effort.The DJ was loud and awful, the service was slow and careless, and the food was mediocre at best. Honestly, we’ve had way more fun on simple drinking cruises that cost a fraction of the price.This was a complete scam of an experience. If you’re looking for something special in Chicago, go anywhere else but here. I regret every dollar spent.I don’t usually write reviews, but this one deserves a warning to others: do NOT waste your money on City View Cruise in Chicago.I paid nearly $700 for their so-called “VIP brunch cruise” for two people, expecting a premium experience with beautiful views, good service, and a classy atmosphere. What we got was the opposite of VIP.They sat us in a spot with zero view — literally the whole point of a river cruise — while the actual window seats sat empty for decoration. The “Roman’s package” we paid extra for (another $200-$300) looked like a cheap birthday setup from a 99¢ store — plastic decorations and zero effort.The DJ was loud and awful, the service was slow and careless, and the food was mediocre at best. Honestly, we’ve had way more fun on simple drinking cruises that cost a fraction of the price.This was a complete scam of an experience. If you’re looking for something special in Chicago, go anywhere else but here. I regret every dollar spent.

they steal your money ! i booked for three people and more came after me . others were allowed to go in but us and another group. yet there is jo refund and paid over $200

The architecture brunch cruise was spectacular. The whole experience from boarding and being greeted by the captain, to flowing mimosas, attentive crew and a stellar menu. This Chicago architecture tour is not to be missed. Even on a slight sun/slight rain day, the glass roof allowed amazing viewers of this narrated tour. Cocktails were also creative abd tasty. Don’t miss this horn blower cruise day or night.