Are you planning a wedding, corporate event, birthday party, fundraiser, or other private event in Chicago? Anita Dee’s luxurious private yachts could serve as an unforgettable venue for your event. Take in the city from a rare perspective aboard one of our two stunning yachts.
At Anita Dee Yacht Charters, we have over 50 years of history giving guests incredible, customized experiences on our yachts. Every detail on our ships is designed to show elegance and luxury. Make your special occasion truly one-of-a-kind with a private yacht from Anita Dee.
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We offer two yachts to cater to events of various sizes. Which ship is right for your event? Learn more, or contact us today to discuss your ideas for your event!
Anita Dee is a 90 foot yacht that accommodates groups of up to 135 passengers. Perfect for more intimate gatherings, parties, and exclusive corporate events.
Anita Dee II is a 140 foot yacht that is perfect for large gatherings of up to 400 guests. It is equipped with a piano lounge, formal seating for up to 120 people, and an observation deck.
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Anita Dee works with some of Chicago’s premiere catering and entertainment companies. While we have our preferred vendors that know our ships inside and out, you are free to customize your charter to your specific needs.
No special event is complete without awesome food. Anita Dee works with outstanding caterers, who offer excellent customer service, flexibility, and, of course, delicious food.
Turn your event up a notch with a live band, DJ, or other entertainment offering.
Floral decorations bring a special elegance to any event. If you are hosting a wedding on one of our yachts, our preferred florists are completely able to meet any of your needs and will go above and beyond to ensure your special day is beautiful.
While we maintain that events aboard Anita Dee’s yachts are unforgettable, it never hurts to have photos! Professional photographs are the perfect way to keep the experience with you forever.
We offer three convenient docking locations: River Roast, McCormick Place, and the Sheraton Grand.
While evening cruises are most popular, we also offer breakfast, lunch, and late night charters.
While both of our yachts are docked at Dusable Harbor, they can both pick up for cruises in several locations throughout Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Contact our staff to learn more about our specific docking locations.
On Anita Dee’s yacht charters, your cruise is completely private. This means your group gets the entire vessel to itself. We never book multiple events for any of our cruises.
Anita Dee offers two ships, Anita Dee I and the Anita Dee II, each with a minimum three-hour charter time. Prices vary by day and time. The minimum prices for our charters are:
There is special pricing for the 4th of July and New Years Eve. A typical quote will consist of a 3-Hour minimum rental rate, per person bar package, and 10.25% sales tax.
The yacht charter experts at Anita Dee have decades of experience in creating unique experiences for our passengers. Our crew are well trained to give your event the dignified attention and service it deserves. We go above and beyond to make sure your event is perfect.
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