Chicago VIP Halloween Party Cruise | Pier Pressure® Black Pearl

Chicago's Best Halloween Party Cruise, The Black Pearl, is the finest ship in Chicago, the Spirit of Chicago: 2 DJs, 4 Decks, Amazing Views! Tickets for this Cruise may be Purchased Here. This page is no longer functioning due to technical difficulties. Sorry for any inconvenience. VIP Nightlife & CHI Nightlife present ... Pier Pressure® Chicago Black Pearl Halloween Costume Party Cruise Sat, Oct 31, 2026, at 8:45 PM - 12:00 AM CDT "The Legend Lives On ... The Spirit of Chicago Yacht" ... 4 Decks • 2 Top DJs • 2 Floors of Music • 1 MEGA Halloween Yacht Party with sounds by world-class house music & open format DJs … Check-In Begins 8:30 PM aboard The Spirit of Chicago Yacht • 600 E Grand Ave. From the creators of Pier Pressure - Halloween Night (October 31st 2026): Prepare for the ultimate Halloween yacht party cruise packed with 500+ people on the most magnificent, luxurious yacht on Lake Michigan—The Spirit of Chicago. The infamous Black Pearl sets sail this Halloween night to give reveling swashbucklers the finest views of the Lake Michigan. With two of Chicago’s hottest DJs performing live on two decks, this yacht bash will be the jolliest vessel for costumed roisterers (dressed as pirates or otherwise) this holiday. 10 TOP REASONS WHY Pier Pressure™ is the #1 Party this Halloween: • This is the biggest Yacht Party on Lake Michigan this Halloween! • All Star Line-up of Chicago's Top DJs • Multiple Fully Staffed Full Service Bars • Exclusive VIP Area • Endless Insta-Worthy Moments with some of the most gorgeous views of Chicago Skyline • 3hr Party / 2hr Cruise from 10:00 PM to 12:00 AM • 500 of Chicago's hottest party people dressed in costumes having the time of their lives! • The most unique party during the holiday weekend • Fun-filled cruise without leaving Lake Michigan • Massive party with plenty of breathing room to dance your face off This isn't like any other cruise or event. CHI Nightlife & City Cruises' mission is to make sure our Pier Pressure Yacht Party is the perfect one for you and all your friends. Put your best costume on, bring your significant—and or favorite friends—and join us on the ultimate party cruise this Halloween! CURRENT SCHEDULE • 8:30 PM Early Check-in Begins • 8:45 PM VIP Priority Boarding Time • 9:00 PM GA Boarding Begins • 9:55 PM GATE CLOSES Do Not Be Late NO REFUNDS • 10:00 PM Cruise Start Time • 11:45 PM - 12AM Dock and Disembark Don’t be a land lover this Halloween. Join us aboard the biggest and best Halloween yacht party cruise Chicago has to offer! If you have questions—or if you need assistance—please email us at [email protected]. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW All Sales Final: no refunds or exchanges. Prices are subject to change while supplies last. Must be 21+ to participate. Valid Photo ID must be able to compare with guest. ID's will be checked and bag searches will be conducted randomly (discretion of Captain). Find Your Tickets: When you order tickets on Eventbrite, an account is created using the email address you enter during checkout. To access your tickets, log in to the Eventbrite app or website using the email on your order. Then, go to Tickets. Find all you need to know available HERE ONLINE. Important Note: All tickets can be under one name and it should be under the card holder's name who should present during check-in for verification purposes. Tickets: Ticket prices start low and auto-increase to higher prices as the inventory of available tickets decreases and or as the event date approaches. * Ticket prices can jump significantly (even 100%) in matter of minutes. It is important to avoid delays in purchasing so that you get the best price. 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. Do Not Miss the Boat: Gates close at 9:55 PM. Cruise leaves sharply at 10 PM. Absolutely NO Refunds or exchanges. We reserved a spot for you on our cruise. Costume Tips: Pirate costumes preferred with all costumes welcomed. And costumes are not required but strongly encouraged. Masks must be easily removable prior to entering for ID verification. No weapons will be tolerated including: toy swords, knifes and or guns regardless if they do not appear to be real or not. No long flowing or vision impairing costume that may cause a tripping hazard. Disclaimer: VIP Nightlife, CHI Nightlife & City Cruises have the discretion to turn away any guest because of costume or attitude. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone and or to confiscate any props to a costume that may deem inappropriate or dangerous. If you have any questions about dress code please email us: [email protected]. We're happy to answer any questions you may have! Bag Requirements: Large purses or backpacks / camel packs will not be allowed onboard. Please Note: VIP Nightlife & City Cruises are not responsible for personal items unattended for or left on the vessel by its guests. Parking: We recommend you park in the East Garage, using door 10 to most easily access the Spirit of Chicago. Click Here To View Navy Pier Transportation Map. For current parking rates, please 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. Contact Us: Questions? Please email: [email protected]. Let's have fun and party responsibly. Don't forget to thank the event staff as you exit! MORE HALLOWEEN PARTIES TO CHOOSE FROM Help!! Can't decide where to party this Halloween? Fun, flirty or frightening, dress in your best costume and head out to some of the biggest Halloween costume parties for a night full of frightful fun in the city you're living or traveling to: VIPnightlife.com/halloween ADDITIONAL INFORMATION No alcohol, open containers or outside food is permitted. No illegal drugs or controlled substances, including prescription drugs and marijuana, will be tolerated. Using marijuana on the water is illegal; regardless of medical condition(s). The use and or possession of illegal drugs or controlled substances is absolutely prohibited by the US Coast Guard. Hornblower 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're 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 so; and NO REFUNDS will be issued under any circumstances. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Let’s have fun and party safe! 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.