Private Shoreline Charters are ideal for social get-togethers for 50 to 250 guests
Your guests will enjoy a magical experience as you cruise Lake Michigan or the historic Chicago River. You can even arrange for one of our talented architectural docents to be on hand to lead a dramatic architectural cruise as part of your special occasion. Our caterer offers a wide selection of menus to suit a variety of gatherings from casual cocktail parties to elegant evening affairs with dining and dancing. As always, our professional event-planning staff is available to assist with every detail.
Shoreline offers a choice of large-capacity, open-air vessels: Evening Star and Bright Star are suitable for 50 to 250 guests. Our four-season vessel, Celebration, is ideal for smaller groups up to 70 guests and offers a climate-controlled main cabin plus an open air bow and upper deck. Celebration offers custom menus created by Phil Stefani Catering. Ask our event-planning staff which vessel is best suited to your party plans.
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- Birthdays and Anniversaries
- Family and School Reunions
- Retirement Parties
- Bar and Bat Mitzvahs
- Graduations
Birthdays and Anniversaries
For 50 to 250 Guests
A private Shoreline Charter offers the ideal setting to commemorate a special birthday. Our two
vessels offer great flexibility for day or evening cruises and can be decorated to suit a variety of themes. Our caterer has an array of inviting menus offering casual to sophisticated dining options. We can also assist with music, flowers and photography arrangements as well as provide pickup services for your guests.
Family and School Reunions
For 50 to 250 Guests
What better way to bring classmates or family members together for an unforgettable reunion than on a private Shoreline Charter? Our “Star” vessels, with spacious open-air lower and upper decks, offer ample space for “sign-in” tables as well as for mingling and dining. Our caterer hasa variety of menus to suit your group’s budget. For smaller reunions, we suggest the four-season Celebration.
Retirement Parties
For 50 to 250 Guests
Commemorate special milestones with a private Shoreline Charter for family and friends. Choose the vessel, menu and bar package that best suits your gathering whether it’s a casual buffet luncheon or a sophisticated dinner followed by dancing to band or DJ. Our event-planning staff and helpful crew will work with you to assure your party is a great success.
Bar and Bat Mitzvahs
For 50 to 200 guests
Celebrate this special day in your son or daughter’s life with a private Shoreline Charter for family and friends. Our two vessels offer flexible space for large or small gatherings and our exclusive caterer, Phil Stefani Signature Events has a wide range of menus to suit casual or more lavish parties. Shoreline can also assist with selecting bands or DJs, flowers and photographers.
Graduations
For 50 to 200 guests
A private Shoreline Charter is a unique way to bring together family and friends of all ages to celebrate your graduate’s achievement! Options range from festive brunches to evening buffets followed by live music or a DJ for dancing. Our event-planning staff will work with you to create the type of event that best suits your graduate and your guests.