2025 Chicago New Years Eve Cruise – The Midnight Kiss – Chicago, IL

VIP Nightlife presents…

The Midnight Kiss New Year’s Eve 2025 Cruise

Sun, Dec 31, 2024, 9:00 PM – 12:30 AM CST

Savor the first wonderful moments of 2025 with a cruise you’ll always remember as you ring in the New Year with a Midnight Kiss!

aboard the Chicago Elite Luxury Yacht

Experience a truly remarkable NYE’25 party on the water in a unique setting that is sure to impress all your guests as you enjoy the sites & beauty of Chicago aboard the fully-heated Chicago Elite Yacht.

PERKS OF THIS VIP CRUISE

• 3.5-hour event with views of the Fireworks
• 150 passenger private cruise
• Passed Hors D’oeuvres
• Fully 3-course dinner buffet (see below menu)
• Live DJ Entertainment
• Three (3) Hour Top Shelf Open Bar
• Complimentary Party Favors: Hats, Tiaras, Horns
• Incredible views of the city skyline and local landmarks
• Spectacular Midnight Countdown
• And more…

CURRENT SCHEDULE

• Check In: 8:45 p.m.
• VIP Boarding: 9:00 p.m.
• GA Boarding: 9:15 p.m.
• Gates Close: 9:25 p.m. Sharp | Do not be late (No refunds for late arrivals)
• Cruise: 9:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. (Midnight Fireworks Show)
• Chicago Elite Yacht | 600 E. Grand Ave – Navy Pier | 21+

Don’t miss out on this exciting affair to ring in the new year with your significant or favorite friends alike; and enjoy a remarkable Mid-Night Kiss on the Chicago Elite Yacht!

FOOD MENU

HOR D’OEUVRES

• Moroccan Chicken Skewer
• Spanakopita (v)
• Cocktail Meatballs
• Mozerralla Caprese Skewer (v) 

SALAD: (With fresh bread and butter)

• Casear Salad (v) 
• Quinoa Salad (v) (g) (vg) 

MAIN

• Honey Seasame Chicken 
• Braised Beef Short Ribs 
• Pasta Al Forno (v)

SIDES

• Roasted Red Skins (G) (VG) (V) 
• Wild Rice Pilaf (G) (VG) (V) 

SOME INFO TO KNOW

Must be 21+ to participate. All Sales are Final. Absolutely NO Refunds or exchanges. Prices are subject to change while supplies last.

Boarding Location: Navy Pier (South Dock), at 600 E Grand Ave Chicago, IL 60611 (near the Tiny Tavern at Navy Pier). Click Here To View Printable Map (PDF) or Click Here To View Navy Pier Map Online.

Dress Code: Upscale, semi-formal, cocktail attire required for entrance. Men will not be allowed to wear ball caps, plain t-shirts, hi-tops or tennis shoes. If you do not meet the dress code, you may NOT be allowed to board and no refund will be given.

Weather Policy: We do not guarantee weather. The Event will operate rain or shine. NO refunds will be given due to weather. Please dress accordingly as outdoor areas are not heated (but indoor areas are temperature controlled, of course).

Bag Requirements: The only permitted bags that are allowed onboard the vessel must meet the following requirements: All bags must be completely clear and no larger than 6 inches long and 5 inches tall. Any other bags or purses will not be allowed onboard.

Parking: Navy Pier’s two on-site parking garages, West Garage and East Garage, can accommodate a total of 1,500 vehicles. Alternative parking is available at 403 E. Grand Ave. (one block from Navy Pier). Click Here To View Navy Pier Transportation Map. For the most current parking information and rates, visit Navy Pier Garages >

Make sure to give yourself plenty of time to find parking. CHI Nightlife and Hornblower Cruises are not responsible for any parking lots.

Party Responsibly: Please DO NOT Drink & Drive. Opt for Ride Share Apps (Lyft or Uber), taxi service or a designated driver.

Covid-19 Protocol (if any at all) For All Guests will be announced closer to the event date, and will be based on current CDC Guideline and City of Chicago’s protocols for us to party safely and responsibly. If the event is canceled due to Covid-19, you’ll be refunded.

Questions? Please email: info@vipnightlife.com. We look forward to celebrating with you responsibly.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

No alcohol, open containers or outside food permitted. No illegal drugs or controlled substances, including prescription drugs and marijuana, will be tolerated.Using marijuana on the water is illegal, regardless of a medical condition(s). The use and or possession of illegal drugs or controlled substances is absolutely prohibited by Hornblower Cruises & Events and the US Coast Guard.

Hornblower Cruises & Events holds a zero tolerance policy related to illegal substances aboard all vessels and anyone who is caught participating or processing any such items will not be allowed to board and substances will be confiscated.

If you are thought to be under the influence of, or caught participating in, illegal substances on board, you will be quarantined until the boat can safely return to dock and the cruise will be subject to end for all guests immediately upon doing.

PURCHASE POLICY

NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. ALL SALES FINAL: There are NO REFUNDS, NO CANCELLATIONS, no credits, no exchanges, and no transfers after the order has been made.

Credit Card & ID:

You must present the original credit card used to purchase the ticket and a valid Government Issued Photo Identification (along with your e-tickets that have been emailed to you via Eventbrite when your order was placed): the name on both the credit card and ID match the name on your purchased tickets, in order to gain entry to the event. If the name on the Credit Card and/or ID does not match the tickets, or if you do not have both the credit card used to make the purchase and government issued identification, you will be denied entry to event without a refund.

Covid Policy:

No credit or refund will be issued as a result of the ticket purchaser or any person in the party contracting COVID-19 or a variant alike. By purchasing tickets to a VIP Nightlife Event, you understand and agree that tickets are non-refundable and you are assuming the risk that you may not be able to use tickets purchased if you contract COVID-19 or variants alike. You further agree that you will not attend any VIP Nightlife event if you currently have symptoms of COVID-19, have been exposed to COVID-19 prior to attending and/or have tested positive for COVID-19 and have not completed the CDC recommended quarantine period. Be advised attendees may be required to show proof of vaccine and/or a negative test result. As the rules for events vary by location and change often, please check your local listing and respective government authorities for any applicable rules that may apply to you. You will not receive a refund if you are unable to attend an event due to any non-compliance with local rules, event guidelines, vaccine status, or failure to provide a negative test result. However, VIP Nightlife may allow you to transfer your tickets for any reason to another person by having the ticket purchaser email customer service within 24 hours of the event info@vipnightlife.com with a copy of the original ticket purchaser’s photo ID and credit card used to purchase the tickets along with the email address and name of the customer to whom the tickets will be transferred. Please be advised that VIP Nightlife may not be able to honor all requests for transfers if they are made outside of business hours or too close to the time of the actual event.

Support:

If you encounter a problem at the event, you must file a complaint with Promoter within 5 calendar days following the date of the event; failure to contact Promoter within the 5-day period will be a complete waiver of your right to request compensation whether monetary or otherwise. If you need customer support, Promoter’s email is info@vipnightlife.com.

Purchase Policy:

By placing an order, you are confirming that you received this policy and are agreeing to abide by the clauses within. This Purchase Policy is a binding contract between you and event Promoter.

Event Booking:

By purchasing a ticket, package or reservation you’re entitled to entry to event you’re purchasing it for. At the time of your order, Eventbrite will place an order for your ticket(s) in the Promoter’s ticketing system, reducing the number of tickets available for the chosen event. Before purchasing your ticket(s) we urge you to confirm the title, time and location of the event(s) you wish to attend, as there are no refunds. Each event has a definitive date, start time and end time. If you do not show up to the event, you understand that you are forfeiting your ticket(s) and therefore your ticketing fee (the entirety of what you paid) will not be returned to you. If you do not attend your event, you’re still 100% financially liable for your purchase. If you cannot attend event, you will not receive refund.

Event Cancellations:

If the event is canceled you will receive a refund for the face value of the ticket.

No Refunds:

Unforeseen circumstances beyond promoter’s control will not be grounds for a refund, including but not limited to the following: local or national weather conditions, natural disasters, waiting in lines, extended waits in lines, family emergencies, medical emergencies, employment issues including layoffs, traffic, parking, public or private transportation issues, etc. If you purchased for the incorrect date, location, event, etc, promoter is not obligated to provide a refund, credit, exchange or transfer. If cancellation or transfer request is approved, promoter reserves the right to charge a $10 administrative fee for its time, in addition to charging a $10 restocking fee per ticket if tickets are placed back on sale. Promoters, Venue Owners, Venue Management, Security, Event Staff, and other agents of the event, have the right to refuse entry to any ticket-holder, without a refund, for any reason at their discretion , including but not limited to: disorderly behavior, failing to comply with the rules of the venue, incorrect attire, intoxication, venue capacity, breach of security, and other restrictions. Ticket-holder is aware that the Venue and Talent are subject to change without notice, which are not grounds for a refund. Ticket-holder is aware that amenities promised by Promoter are not guaranteed, and are not grounds for a refund, including but not limited to: VIP amenities, drink specials, drink tickets, gifts, express entry, special areas, celebrity guests, etc. Dissatisfaction with any aspect of the event is not grounds for a refund, including but not limited to: music, DJ(s), decorations or lack thereof, party favors or lack thereof, beverages or lack thereof, alcohol selection, bar staff, food availability and selection, fellow patrons/attendees, venue staff, event staff, security, performances, ambiance, amenities, venue, check-in process, seating or lack of seating, wait in lines, emergency closures of event, emergency return of boats or yachts, delayed commencing of events, early ending of events, public amenities such as fireworks or public performances or the lack thereof, line of sight of public amenities such as fireworks or public performances being blocked by trees, buildings, boats, people, and/or other things, etc.

Release of Liability:

By purchasing the tickets through Eventbrite, you hereby release and forever discharge Promoter from any liability or claims for damages that may arise as a result of your attendance at, and voluntary participation in, the event(s), including claims for personal injury, or damage to personal property, or any other claims for negligence on the part of the event’s Promoter. By purchasing the tickets through Eventbrite for this event, you hereby release and forever discharge event Promoter, and their officers and agents, from any liability or claims for damages that may arise as a result of your attendance and participation at the event(s). It is hereby understood that the purchase of tickets by you and your participation in the events shall not be construed as an assumption on the part of Promoter of responsibility, liability, or control of the events.

Indemnity:

By Purchasing tickets for this event, ticket purchaser agrees to indemnify and hold harmless event Promoter, said entities officers, owners, employees, and agents, from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees arising out of or by reason of complying with this Indemnity Clause. Ticket purchaser, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, hereby release, remise, and forever discharge event Promoter and its entities owners, officers, employees and agents, from all manner of actions, causes of actions, suits, debts, judgments, executions, claims, demands whatsoever, known or unknown, in law or equity, which ticket-holder has ever had, now have, may have, or claim against event Promoter.

Collections & Legal Action Against Debt:

Once you make a purchase, if those funds are removed from the Promoter’s account and given back to you, you owe the Promoter that money back, plus applicable fees as outlined below. If you owe money to Promoter, Promoter reserves the right to take legal action against you and/or send you to collections for the recovery of said debt. If you are sent to collection or there is legal action taken against you, you are fiscally responsible for any and all legal costs and fees, directly associated and/or indirectly associated, with recovering the debt owed by you. Promoter’s collection’s agencies reserve the right to negatively affect your personal credit score until your debt is paid. Once an account has been placed in collections, the only way to get yourself out of Collections is to pay the debt owed by you to the collections agency.

Arbitration Agreement:

In the event there are any legal disputes against Promoter, by agreeing to this Purchase Policy, you agree that such disputes will be arbitrated. You further agree that the location of arbitration will be set in Los Angeles County, California.

Severability:

If any clause, aspect, part or provisions of this Purchase Policy is found to be null, void, illegal or otherwise unenforceable, the rest of this Purchase Policy remains in full binding effect, and the unenforceable provision(s) shall be deemed modified to the limited extent required to permit the enforcement of said clause that required modification and of the agreement as a whole.

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