Chicago Elite Private Yachts

I had the fortune to attend a 2 hour cruise aboard this yacht on last Thursday. It was a heaven on earth experience. The boat is in pristine condition and the seating inside, in back and up top were beautiful and comfortable. The staff (bartenders, attendants and servers alike) were extremely attentive, professional and friendly. I enjoyed the food a little more than I should have but I could not help myself. I have been dreaming about the Italian sausage stuffed mushrooms and my specialty cocktail created by the bartender. They were as memorable as the view from this amazing vessel.
Our event was absolutely amazing and the services provided by Elite were an integral part of our fun filled evening.
If you ever have a need for a chartered cruise in Lake Michigan, I highly recommend Elite. It was time well spent for visitors and natives alike.

Thank you Chicago Elite Private Yacht!
Left the dock on an otherwise stormy Chicago afternoon and the crew was right there waiting with umbrellas on hand escorting each VIP completely unaware that a Ninja was about to board their ship keeping a keen eye on everything they are doing. The storm blew right through and the crew immediately went about the daunting task of making sure the decks were swabbed and dry enough for the passengers to enjoy the gorgeous Chicago Skyline. The SS Chicago Elite Yacht trolled along lake Michigan giving the VIP passengers on board a great view of the Chicago Skyline. This Ninja was impressed at the professionalism displayed by the crew but that was just the half of it.
A group of servers dressed all in black holding trays filled with appetizers came rushing out of the galley door. It was good thing they came out with smiling faces and food on hand because the Ninja almost mistook them for something else and let’s just say if they hadn’t been smiling or were not carrying food this Ninja would have reacted differently and instead of reading this review you will be reading something else in the front headlines of the Chicago Tribune. :)
The trays were filled with an assortment of delectable appetizers. That’s when I retracted my sword and proceeded to help myself to some amazing food.
Shrimp, crab cakes and chicken skewers are just a sample of the appetizers that were offered. If you were smart you’d wait by the front door of the galley located close to the bow of the ship so you can have first dibs ;)
The bars! Well… There was one on each deck. It was an open bar and honestly that’s all I can say is that the bartenders kept the liquor flowing and the beer was ice cold. They provided service with a smile and made some really good drinks and had suggestions if you were not quite sure on what you’re having. There was a good selection of liquor, beer and wine.
The evening from what I can remember went pretty well. The meeting on board was completely black-​ops and I am confident Chicago Elite Yacht have been made aware prior so as to keep any details under wraps.
When the evening was over all the VIP on board was dropped off back at dock in Navy Pier and slowly disappeared in the cover of darkness. Some stumbled and others left somethings behind that probably needed to be power-​washed the following morning. All in all it was a great experience and Chicago Private Yachts you earned yourself 4 Ninja Stars!
So why not 5? Well… you have to realize that my judgment was clouded by all the alcohol from having an open bar. Also, since the food was free I cannot give a complete, unbiased opinion because as I have mentioned in my past reviews. Ninja’s cannot provide an unbiased review to the taste and quality of the food when they are not paying. A Ninja’s pallete tends to open up over free food. This is why we love pot-​lucks!