👉IMPORTANT EVENT REMINDERS:All guests must adhere to the dress code requirements, zero tolerance policies, parking info and Covid policies listedh below.
  1. THERE IS NO PARKING AT DUSABLE HARBOR. Use the map below which details parking options in the area. Give yourself plenty of time to park off site and get to the harbor/boat by the scheduled boarding time. We HIGHLY recommend taking public transportation (taxi, Uber, Lyft, etc) to the event. The closest parking lot is a 25 min walk to the boat. We've listed parking lot options below in the event you need to drive. Be sure to allow time to park in one of these off-site parking lot options and arrive at the harbor on-time for boarding and departure.
  2. ENTRY ON BOARD THE YACHT IS STRICTLY DENIED for any person intoxicated with alcohol or narcotics or in possession of weapons, alcohol, tobacco, e-cigarettes, narcotics or contraband; this includes ALL THC related products. There will be absolutely no smoking marijuana, cannabis, weed or THC vape pens at any time during the cruise. It is illegal to possess marijuana, in any quantity, on the boat. The boats are regulated by the United States Coast Guard and individuals in possession of Marijuana or other narcotics are subject to arrest for violation of federal laws).
  3. FIGHTING, THREATS OR AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR: There is a zero tolerance policy before, during or after cruises for any individual(s) fighting or exhibiting aggressive and violent behavior. Individuals making verbal threats or engaging in behavior that is perceived by security or Anita Dee staff as a threat to the safety of others, or fighting in any capacity, will be detained by security and turned over to the Chicago Police Department to be arrested immediately upon returning to dock. Individuals will be blacklisted and denied entry to any future event and no refunds will be issued. If the head of security and/or captain makes a decision to return to the dock and end the event early due to fighting or threatening behavior, there will be no refunds.
  4. COVID: Anita Dee Yacht Charters will enforce the current federal, state or city of Chicago Covid protocols that exist the day of the event. Facemasks are encouraged for the indoor portions of the boat, but not required.
  5. DRESS CODE:  A Semi-Formal Dress code strictly enforced. If you have any doubts, don't wear it! Please see below for additional dress code info.
    • ❌No athletic attire, jogging pants, etc.
    • ❌No baseball, trucker, fitted, snapback, backstrap brimmed hats allowed. 
    • ❌No neck tattoos, facial tattoos, gang tattoos or gang representation of any type
    • ❌No provocative or revealing clothing. No undergarments should be visible. 
    • ❌No bikinis or bathing suits of any kind
    • ❌No gang related tattoos or representation of any type.
    • ✅ Dress appropriately! You are coming on a nice cruise!

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Dropped Off
  • If getting dropped off by taxi, instead of telling the driver an address, tell them to drop off where lower Randolph Street meets the lakefront, DuSable Harbor, or Columbia Yacht Club.
  • Lower Randolph Street, east to the lakefront. Drop off at DuSable Harbor cul-de-sac
  • Walk down to the lake front path and turn left/walk north along the lakefront.
  • Our yachts will be straight ahead at the end of the lakefront path where it ends at the Chicago River.

​Walking
From the Loop
  • Take any stairway down to the Riverwalk on the south side of the Chicago River.
  • Walk east toward the lake (From Michigan Ave. Bridge- 10 min walk).
  • The south side of the Riverwalk ends at our boats just east of the Lake Shore Drive Bridge
From Navy Pier
  • Walk west on Illinois to Lower Lake Shore Drive, the first street on your left.
  • Cross Lower Lake Shore Drive to the west side of the street and turn left.
  • Once you cross over the Chicago River, look for the staircase on your right to walk down to Riverwalk
  • Turn left to go through tunnel on Riverwalk
  • Once you exit tunnel, you’ll see both yachts to your left on the River.
From Millennium Park
  • Head east on Monroe and cross over to the east side of Lake Shore Drive.
  • Turn left or walk north on the lakefront path.
  • Once you pass Columbia Yacht Club, keep walking north for 4-5 mins- Path ends at Chicago River and our Yachts.

Driving (NO PARKING AVAILABLE in DuSable Harbor Parking Lot)
From the West
  • Head east toward the lake on Lower Randolph Street from Michigan Ave. or Columbus Drive. (If coming from Michigan Ave., stay to the left to access lower Randolph St., do not go to the upper level!)
  • Take Randolph Street East all the way till it ends at the lake
From the North Via Lake Shore Drive
  • Take Randolph St. exit off of Lake Shore Drive.
  • Turn left at bottom of Randolph St. exit ramp.
  • Take Randolph Street East all the way till it ends at the lake
From the South Via Lake Shore Drive
  • Exit to Randolph/Wacker Dr. off of Lake Shore Drive. Stay in middle lane of ramp.
  • At bottom of ramp, turn right.
  • Take Randolph Street East all the way till it ends at the lake

Parking Lots Nearby: please note we have no affiliation with the parking lots below, please confirm availability in advance!
  • Millennium Park Garage - 5 S. Columbus - (312) 616-0600
  • ABM Parking Services - 400 N McClurg - (855) 234-0260
  • ABM Parking Services - 323 E. Wacker - (312) 268-8116
  • LAZ Parking - 350 E. Monroe - (312) 616-0600
  • Navy Pier Lots - 600 E Grand - (312) 595-5072

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