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Odyssey Cruises Lake Michigan

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• Good for special occasions

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• Dining style Casual Elegant
• Price $50 and over
• Cuisines Dinner Cruise, American
• Hours of operation Brunch: Sunday: 11:15am - 2:00pm Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 1:45pm, Saturday: 12:30pm - 3:30pm Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 6:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 7:00pm - 11:30pm, Sunday: 5:30pm - 9:00pm
• Phone number (888) 957-0181
• Website http://www.odysseycruises.com/chicago
• Payment options AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
• Dress code Smart Casual
• Private party facilities Nothing compares to the dynamic, unique experience of a group event on the water. Delicious food and drinks, top entertainment and stunning views combine for an experience your guests won’t forget. Aboard our ships events from business meetings to special celebrations take on a whole new energy.
• Private party contact Professional Event Planner: (866) 944-4086
• Location Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
• Neighborhood River North (Chicago)
• Cross street Lake Shore Drive
• Parking details Public parking is located in an 1800-space lot on Navy Pier, directly across from Mystic Blue Cruises. In the event the Navy Pier parking lot is filled to capacity, a number of nearby lots (3-4 blocks west) offer convenient parking. We suggest allowing an additional 30-minutes to park during the summer, weekends & holidays as space is limited.
• Public transit The CTA provides seven bus lines with more than 200 buses serving Navy Pier daily. These are #29 State St, #65 Grand Ave, #66 Chicago Ave. and the #124 Navy Pier Express.During weekday rush hours, the #2 Hyde Park Express (stops running at 9:10pm), #120 Northwestern/Wacker Express and the #121 Union/Wacker Express (stops running at 10:00pm).
• Entertainment DURING BOARDING: Light music played dockside will help you unwind. AFTER LEAVING THE DOCK: Your DJ will create a chill yet energizing atmosphere with popular music suited to your cruise, setting the tone for a night of dancing on beautiful Lake Michigan. WHILE DINING: Our cruise host will mingle with guests and celebrate everyone’s special occasion. Our rooftop lounge is the perfect place to relax with some light music and take in the world-famous Chicago skyline.
• Additional Banquet, Beer, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Plated menu included on standard dinner cruises

Optional - for additional charge

Shrimp Cocktail

Sriracha Cocktail Sauce

Seafood Tower

Maine Lobster | Alaskan King Crab | Jumbo Shrimp | Bay Scallop Ceviche | Sriracha Cocktail Sauce | Parsley Aioli

First Course

Wedge salad.

Applewood Smoked Bacon | Sun-Dried Tomatoes | Chives & Italian Parsley | Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Lobster Soup

Brioche Croutons | Chives

Smoked Moulard Duck Breast

Cranberry, Cherry & Caramelized Shallot Compote | Pickled Cornichons & Pearl Onions

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

Sweet Corn, Red Bell Pepper & Thyme Succotash | Cajun Cream Sauce

Oven Baked Atlantic Salmon Filet

Lemon Orzo with Red Onions & Sun-Dried Tomatoes | Citrus Dill Sauce

Maple & Mustard Glazed Chicken Breast

Fingerling Potatoes & Chives | Haricot Verts | Dijon Mustard Cream Sauce

Braised Beef Short Rib

Idaho Potato & Horseradish Mash | Baby Carrots | Pearl Onions & English Peas | Cabernet Sauvignon Sauce

Greek Zucchini Fritters

Lemon Orzo with Red Onions & Sun-Dried Tomatoes | Spring Onion & Cucumber Tzatziki

Filet Mignon & Lobster Tail

(for additional charge) Truffle Potatoes | Glazed Baby Carrots | Herb Butter

Duo of Sorbet

Seasonal Sorbet | Fresh Fruit

Granny Smith Apple Parfait

Cinnamon Spiced Apples | Almond & Oat Crumble | Candied Chili Bacon

Salted Caramel Cake

Dark Chocolate Ganache | Raspberry Sauce

Odyssey Signature Warm Butter Cake

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream | Blackberry Sauce

Plated menu included on Prix Fixe Dinner Cruises

Entrée Choices

Lemon Orzo with Red Onion & Sun-Dried Tomatoes | Citrus Dill Sauce

Odyssey Signature Dessert Station

Mini Pastry Cups | Cakes | Pastries | Seasonal Fruit

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• 4.4 Ambience

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Chicago Odyssey Dinner Cruise - One of the best night cruises in Chicago. Excellent views of Chicago skyline at night, plus you can take advantage of fireworks show in summer season.

Chicago Odyssey Dinner Cruises on Lake Michigan

The Chicago Odyssey Dinner Cruise takes you along the Lake Michigan and offers unmatched views of the world-famous Chicago skyline. This 3 hours long tour is not to be missed even if you visit Chicago for a very short duration of time.

• 3-hour Chicago dinner cruise
• A distinctive 3-course dinner that has been freshly prepared
• A live band to provide on board entertainment
• Views of the world famous Chicago skyline
• Cruise along the Chicago Lakefront for exceptional views and attractions of Chicago like the Willis Tower, the John Hancock, the Shedd Aquarium and Aon Center.

View Pricing and Availability

To enjoy the Chicago Odyssey Dinner Cruise in the best possible manner, arrive well before the departure time and dress in your most festive attire. You get to enjoy the electric atmosphere of Navy Pier, alive with entertainers and remarkable views. These Chicago dinner cruises on Lake Michigan are operated by top dinner cruise lines including  Spirit of Chicago Dinner Cruise and Odyssey dinner cruise Chicago .

As soon as you step aboard, the Captain and crew will greet you and the ship’s photographer will record the moment. When you reach the deck, you are greeted by your host and escorted to a private table. Now the waiting staff will introduce themselves and the experience begins.

There are three climate-controlled dining decks featuring a unique setting with understated Art Deco accents, which is reminiscent of the classic ocean liners. One of the highlights is visiting Captain’s bridge, which is open to all passengers throughout most of the cruise.

The menu is truly creative and appetizing consisting of seasonal hors d’oeuvres, appetizers, entrees and desserts and is freshly prepared on-board daily. The wine list is absolutely impressive and the entire experience is enhanced further by the presence of soft piano music and spacious dance floors with live music provided by a five-piece band.

The entertainment continues until well after the ship returns to the pier. This dinner cruise is perfect to enjoy an unforgettable evening of great food and great music.

Chicago Fireworks Dinner Cruise

During summer season, you can even choose to upgrade your Chicago Dinner Cruise to include a spectacular fireworks display on Wednesdays and Saturdays. You get the opportunity to witness the spectacular show from the decks of the ship as the gorgeous sky is all lit up at night.

Chicago Odyssey Dinner Cruise Schedule Details

Chicago Dinner Cruise

Departure Point: Cruise departs from the south side of Navy Pier

Departure Time: Sunday: 6:30pm Monday-Thursday: 7pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday – 7:30pm

Boarding on Chicago odyssey dinner cruise begins one hour prior to above times. All departure times are subject to change

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• Three-hour dinner cruise
• Three-course dinner with coffee, tea and iced tea
• Service charges
• Local Taxes and fees

Exclusions:

• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Confirmation is subject to availability and will be received within 48 hours of booking
• All interior areas of the ship are non-smoking. Guests who smoke may do so on the outdoor observation decks only.  

Chicago Fireworks Cruises

View the spectacular 30-minute pyro-musical program fireworks display with the world famous Chicago Skyline as a backdrop for your unforgettable evening. If you are looking for something for Sunday brunch, then I also recommend you Sunday brunch cruise on Lake Michigan .

Firework Schedule from June 1 – August 31

• Wednesday 9:30 pm
• Saturday 10:15 pm

Dress Code :

It is strictly recommended that men dress up in jackets and women in cocktail attire.

The cruise does not permit wearing of jeans, shorts, tank tops or halter tops.

Itinerary :

SAMPLE MENU: (subject to change)

********************************************* First Course

• Caramelized Duck en Croûte: Duck Confit, Forest Mushrooms, Sage and Monterrey Jack Cheese baked in a Puff Pastry, served over Spaghetti Squash, with Dried Cherries, Candied Pecans and drizzle of Marsala Wine Demi-glace
• Mixed Greens with Apples and Strawberries Fresh salad Greens tossed with Granny Smith Apples, Caramelized Pecans, Strawberries, Grape Tomatoes and crumbled Bleu Cheese, in a Raspberry Vinaigrette
• Lobster Bisque: Lobster simmered in sweet cream Butter and blended with Sherry and Crème Fraiche, served with an herbed Crouton
• Seafood Mélange Fresh Atlantic Sea Scallops, Gulf Shrimp and Blue Crab baked with Peppers and Dijon into a cake, accompanied with toasted Crostini

********************************************* Main Course

• Maple-Glazed Chipotle Chicken: Pan-roasted Smoked Chicken Breast, served with a fiery Vegetable Ratatouille and roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes, topped with a Chipotle Tomato Cream
• Argentinean Salmon: Pan-seared fresh Salmon fillet marinated in spicy Chimichurri Sauce, served over a fried mashed Yucca Cake, topped with a sweet Corn Posole and crispy Corn Tortilla Strips
• Seafood Ravioli Gratinee: Jumbo Ravioli filled with imported Italian Cheeses, topped with Gulf Shrimp, Bay Scallops, and a rustic Pomodoro Sauce
• Mushroom Braised Short Ribs: Braised Beef Short Ribs marinated in a Shallot and Wild Mushroom Gravy, served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Puff Pastry and crispy Onion Straws
• Roasted Vegetable Napoleon: Ragoût of Tomato, Zucchini, Eggplant and Summer Squash, layered with a White Bean Purée between crispy Lavash, served with a fresh Basil Marinara

********************************************* Desserts

• New York Style Cheesecake Traditional rich Cheesecake atop a seasonal Glaze
• Decadent Chocolate Truffle Torte Rich two layer moist Cake filled with a delicate Chocolate Mousse fully enrobed in a smooth Dark Chocolate Ganache
• Bread Pudding Baked with Dried Currants, Cranberries and Coconut, served warm with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream sprinkled with Toasted Coconut
• Peach and Blueberry Crisp Fruit Crisp served warm with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and a light Blueberry Purée

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Odyssey Navy Pier Dinner Cruise - Odyssey Cruises

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“Odyssey Navy Pier Dinner Cruise” Review of Odyssey Cruises

On November 12 my wife and I planned an overnight getaway in downtown Chicago to celebrate our 44th wedding anniversary. A dinner cruise on Lake Michigan was part of our plans. originally we booked our cruise with the Mystic Blue Cruise but, a few days before our getaway, the cruise line called and told us that dinner cruise was canceled and we were being upgrade to their Odyssey cruise. I thought "good for us!" Anyone downtown on Saturday the 12th probably remembers the amazing winds we were having, especially if you walked from the entrance of Navy Pier to the Odyssey cruise boat area. We thought there might even be a change the cruise would be delayed or even canceled but it was not. And, at 7:00 that evening we left the dock and headed out. The Odyssey is a very nice cruise boat with three decks available for dinners, parties, etc. Our dinner was being served in the second deck. Really pretty decor, big windows for viewing, and a terrific three piece band for entertainment and dancing. Those however were the good things about the cruise. On this dinner cruise you were given a menu with three courses to select from. Not very good choices. However, for an additional $12.00 you could upgrade to a couple better entrees'. Since, like most restaurants, you could order when you wanted to, we waited until about 8:00 to place our orders. Then, about 8:30, our wait staff brought us nice and tasty ice cream specialties and wished us a happy anniversary. We thought this was strange since we didn't have our dinner yet. About 8:45 I called our waiter over and asked why our dinner was being delayed. Well, as it turned out, it was not even given to the kitchen to prepare. A foul up on their part. Naturally, they apologized and offered to cover the cost of another beer for me (a $6.00 cost by the way). When the food arrived my wife's was barely warm and sent it back to be heated better. Mine was mediocre at best. Afterwards, dessert was a table with a chocolate fountain and varies fruits and pastries to choose from. Once again, medicre at best. The cost of the Odyssey dinner cruise is $160.00 per person with taxes and fees. For that much one could have a wonderful meal at a top Chicago restaurant and order whatever you want to. Maybe if they didn't have so many crew members (must have seen 20 or more), they could drop the cost down. The cruise itself was a bust! Due to the wind conditions, the captain of the ship only went out about a mile and kept going back and forth about a mile or so in each direction. But, the Chicago skyline is really nice so that made up for it somewhat. Personally, it will be a long time before we book another Odyssey cruise. This turned to be more than half the cost of our entire getaway. Disappointing I must say.

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I have been on the Odyssey many times for an evening cruise and had a lovely time. I was not sure what to expect for a lunch cruise. I found the food,service and entertainment to be very high quality.The daytime cruise is also a great option for the chillier months in Chicago as deck time is much warmer. I would recommend the Odyssey to friends in the Chicago area as well as out of town guests.

I have just booked the Dinnner Cruise for my upcoming trip to Chicago as it was my outstanding memory from our previous trip. It is absolutely the best way to see the windy city. A warm welcome awaits you atop the steps onto the ship and you'll be delighted to see the immaculately dressed tables and immediate service for both drinks and food. Although it was winter the smoothness of the cruise was remarkable. The ambience was of relaxed elegance, from the appearance of the waiters and servers, to the band, the dance floor, not to mention the fabulous chocolate fountain and hand decorated desserts. I can highly recommend this attraction without reservation, it will lighten your purse; it cost us about $130 a head but this was all-inclusive as we did not have alcohol, obviously if you do you will have a bar bill. There was so much to see both on and from the ship; we were able to see and chat to the captain, go up on deck and see the fabulous skyline, dance to the excellent band and when it was time to go home we were already planning our next trip. Treat yourself or whoever you're bringing with you; you won't regret it.

Having lived in Chicago for a long time I was really excited to finally take a dinner cruise on the Odyssey with my husband for our anniversary. Perhaps my expecations were too high, but it definately didn't live up to the hype. The service and food were excellent! There is no rush so you simpy order your next course when you're ready. The food options were great and our server, Caesar, was fantastic! He was professional, polite, and funny. The band was very talented even if some of their music wasn't really my taste. We were seated right next to the dance floor which wasn't a good option for us because we are not dancers and the music was really loud. Luckilly, the cruise wan't full so after we ate we switched to an empty table more out of the way of traffic. The dessert buffet with chocolate fountain was a pleasant surprise as I didn't see that on the website in advance. The atmosphere was "romantic" as it was mostly couples or small groups. There were many anniversary & birthday celebrations. I had always thought that the Odyssey was a formal affair, and most people were dressed up, but there were many people in jeans and other casual apparal. My favorite part was the beautiful view of the city. There are quite a few things that I would have liked to have known in advance and hopefully others will find helpful. 1) We were told as we were being seated that the only way to get a window seat was to request one at the time you make the reservation. The person who took my reservation never told me this so we arrived early thinking we'd get a good seat. 2) They take your photo as you're getting on the boat, but you can only buy the photo as a package which consists of a 5x7, wallets, etc. It would be better if they had the option to just purchase one picture 3) When making our reservation we were told that if we purchased drink tickets in advance we would save 50% off beer & wine. What they didn't tell us that it is only house wine (which wasn't very good) and Miller Lite and Bud Light. Additonally, they stop serving alcohol when the boat docks, but they never announced that they were going to stop serving. 4) If you're not a dancer, there's not much to do. The night we went was cold so we couldn't spend much time on the observation deck and there isn't really any place to "hang around" except at your assigned table. 5) The boat docks at 10:30, but they don't let you off until 11:00. We are not dancers and couldn't purchase more drinks so we really felt like we were just stuck there. 5) The "cruise" is really more of a loop in front of Navy Pier. You don't go out very far and just go back & forth in front of the same stretch of skyline for the whole 3 hours, turning around about every 20 minutes. Ultimately it's an experience I'm glad to finally have tried, but I'm REALLY happy I purchased the cruise on Groupon and didn't pay the full rate!

I'm sorry to hear that one person (maybe two in the same letter), didn't enjoy the cruise. I went with 5 others, mixed company friends, and we had a wonderful time. The waitstaff is incredible, efficient, polite and happy. We had a great time. Two of us don't dance, but we enjoyed watching the others and the only thing I would change is to have a little less loud music and throw in some extra Frankl Sinatra or the like. All 6 of us had a great time and I'd do it all over again with friends.

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In the 19th century, steamships started shipping trade operations along River Dnieper. During that time were constructed several quays (along the river's right bank) that serve as docking / ship berthing locations.

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Ukrainian attacks increasingly sap the power of Russia’s Black Sea fleet

FILE - Russian Black Sea fleet ships are anchored in one of the bays of Sevastopol, Crimea, March 31, 2014. Successful Ukrainian drone and missile strikes have provided a major morale boost for Kyiv at a time when its undermanned and under-gunned forces are facing Russian attacks along the more than 1,000-kilometer front line. Challenging Russia’s naval superiority also has helped create more favorable conditions for Ukrainian grain exports and other shipments from the country’s Black Sea ports. (AP Photo/File)

FILE - In this photo taken from video released by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Jan. 5, 2024, Russian soldiers fire from aboard a Ka-27 helicopter of the Russian Black Sea Fleet during a patrol the Black Sea. Successful Ukrainian drone and missile strikes have provided a major morale boost for Kyiv at a time when its undermanned and under-gunned forces are facing Russian attacks along the more than 1,000-kilometer front line. Challenging Russia’s naval superiority also has helped create more favorable conditions for Ukrainian grain exports and other shipments from the country’s Black Sea ports. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP, File)

FILE - In this undated photo provided by Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, a Magura V5 (maritime autonomous guard unmanned robotic apparatus V-type), Ukrainian multi-purpose unmanned surface boat capable of performing various tasks, is seen in Ukraine. Uncrewed, remote-controlled boats have been around since the end of World War II. Late last century, technological innovations broadened their potential uses. Lethal, advanced sea drones developed and deployed by Ukraine in its war with Russia have opened a new chapter in that story. (Daniyar Sarsenov/Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine via AP, File)

FILE - In this photo released by the Russian Defense Ministry Press Service released on June 19, 2022, the Russian frigate of the Black Sea Fleet from the Black Sea launches a Caliber cruise missile at designated ground targets on a mission at an undisclosed location in Ukraine. Successful Ukrainian drone and missile strikes have provided a major morale boost for Kyiv at a time when its undermanned and under-gunned forces are facing Russian attacks along the more than 1,000-kilometer front line. Challenging Russia’s naval superiority also has helped create more favorable conditions for Ukrainian grain exports and other shipments from the country’s Black Sea ports. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP, File)

FILE - Flame and smoke rise from Crimean Bridge connecting Russian mainland and Crimean peninsula over the Kerch Strait, in Kerch, Crimea, Oct. 8, 2022. Russia’s Black Sea Fleet has suffered heavy damage from Ukrainian drone and missile attacks. (AP Photo/File)

FILE - In this photo released by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Feb. 10, 2022, the Russian navy’s amphibious assault ship Kaliningrad sails into the Sevastopol harbor in Crimea. Successful Ukrainian drone and missile strikes have provided a major morale boost for Kyiv at a time when its undermanned and under-gunned forces are facing Russian attacks along the more than 1,000-kilometer front line. Challenging Russia’s naval superiority also has helped create more favorable conditions for Ukrainian grain exports and other shipments from the country’s Black Sea ports. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP, File)

FILE - Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a parade marking Victory Day in Sevastopol, which hosts a major Russian Black Sea Fleet base, May 9, 2014. Successful Ukrainian drone and missile strikes have provided a major morale boost for Kyiv at a time when its undermanned and under-gunned forces are facing Russian attacks along the more than 1,000-kilometer front line. Challenging Russia’s naval superiority also has helped create more favorable conditions for Ukrainian grain exports and other shipments from the country’s Black Sea ports. (AP Photo/File)

FILE - Russian Black Sea fleet Missile Cruiser “Moskva” is anchored in one of the bays of Sevastopol, Crimea, March 31, 2014. Successful Ukrainian drone and missile strikes have provided a major morale boost for Kyiv at a time when its undermanned and under-gunned forces are facing Russian attacks along the more than 1,000-kilometer front line. Challenging Russia’s naval superiority also has helped create more favorable conditions for Ukrainian grain exports and other shipments from the country’s Black Sea ports. (AP Photo/File)

FILE - Local fishermen try to catch fish in front of Russia Navy ships in Sevastopol, Crimea, Oct. 27, 2014. Successful Ukrainian drone and missile strikes have provided a major morale boost for Kyiv at a time when its undermanned and under-gunned forces are facing Russian attacks along the more than 1,000-kilometer front line. Challenging Russia’s naval superiority also has helped create more favorable conditions for Ukrainian grain exports and other shipments from the country’s Black Sea ports. (AP Photo/File)

FILE - In this photo taken taken from video on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, smoke rises over the Headquarters of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol, Crimea. Successful Ukrainian drone and missile strikes have provided a major morale boost for Kyiv at a time when its undermanned and under-gunned forces are facing Russian attacks along the more than 1,000-kilometer front line. Challenging Russia’s naval superiority also has helped create more favorable conditions for Ukrainian grain exports and other shipments from the country’s Black Sea ports. (AP Photo/File)

FILE - In this photo taken from video released by the Governor of Sevastopol Mikhail Razvozhaev telegram channel on April 29, 2023, smoke and flame rise from a burning fuel tank in Sevastopol, Crimea. Successful Ukrainian drone and missile strikes have provided a major morale boost for Kyiv at a time when its undermanned and under-gunned forces are facing Russian attacks along the more than 1,000-kilometer front line. Challenging Russia’s naval superiority also has helped create more favorable conditions for Ukrainian grain exports and other shipments from the country’s Black Sea ports. (Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozhaev telegram channel via AP, File)

FILE - This image taken from video shows smoke rising from the headquarters of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol, Crimea. Sept. 22, 2023. Russia’s Black Sea Fleet has suffered heavy damage from Ukrainian drone and missile attacks. (Crimean Telegram channel via AP, File)

FILE - A Russian Orthodox priest carries the Holy Fire which was delivered to the Easter service with Russian Black Sea fleet sailors in Sevastopol, Crimea, April 12, 2015, with a Russian Navy Ship in the background. Successful Ukrainian drone and missile strikes have provided a major morale boost for Kyiv at a time when its undermanned and under-gunned forces are facing Russian attacks along the more than 1,000-kilometer front line. Challenging Russia’s naval superiority also has helped create more favorable conditions for Ukrainian grain exports and other shipments from the country’s Black Sea ports. (AP Photo/File)

FILE - Smoke rises over the site of explosion at an ammunition storage of the Russian army near the village of Mayskoye, Crimea, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022. Russia’s Black Sea Fleet has suffered heavy damage from Ukrainian drone and missile attacks. (AP Photo/File)

FILE - Rising smoke can be seen from the beach at Saky after explosions were heard from the direction of a Russian military airbase near Novofedorivka, Crimea, Aug. 9, 2022. Russia’s Black Sea Fleet has suffered heavy damage from Ukrainian drone and missile attacks. (UGC via AP/File)

FILE - In this photo released by Sevastopol mayor Mikhail Razvozhaev telegram channel on July 31, 2022, Governor of Sevastopol Mikhail Vladimirovich Razvozhayev, center, stands at the scene of explosion at the headquarters of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol, Crimea. Russia’s Black Sea Fleet has suffered heavy damage from Ukrainian drone and missile attacks. (Sevastopol mayor Mikhail Razvozhaev telegram channel via AP/File)

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Ukrainian sea drones reportedly sank another Russian warship in the Black Sea on Tuesday, the latest in a series of strikes that has crippled Moscow’s naval capability and limited its operations with the war now in its third year .

Successful Ukrainian drone and missile strikes have provided a major morale boost for Kyiv at a time when its undermanned and under-gunned forces are facing Russian attacks along the more than 1,000-kilometer (600-mile) front line.

Challenging Russia’s naval superiority also has helped create more favorable conditions for Ukrainian grain exports and other shipments from the country’s Black Sea ports.

Here’s a look at recent Ukrainian attacks against Russian naval assets and their consequences.

RELENTLESS STRIKES

In the latest reported strike, Ukrainian naval drones attacked the Sergei Kotov patrol ship near the Kerch Strait, which links the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, according to the Ukraine’s military intelligence agency. The strike, which couldn’t be independently verified, killed seven members of the Russian crew and injured six others, while 52 were rescued, the agency said.

The Russian Defense Ministry didn’t comment on the claim, but some Russian military bloggers confirmed the ship’s loss and said its crew had been rescued.

The strike, if verified, would mark the latest successful use of Ukraine’s domestically produced Magura drones , the agile uncrewed boats that have become the Russian navy’s nemesis. Just last month, drones sank Russia’s Caesar Kunikov amphibious landing ship and Ivanovets missile corvette . The Russian military hasn’t acknowledged those losses, either, but they have been reported by Russian military bloggers and some media.

In another attack in late December, Ukraine said it destroyed the Novocherkassk landing vessel in Crimea’s port of Feodosia with long-range cruise missiles. The Russian Defense Ministry said the ship was damaged in the attack, but Russian war bloggers said it was lost.

The Ukrainian military also has launched a series of persistent cruise missile and drone strikes on Russian radar facilities, air defense assets and air bases in Crimea, a region of Ukraine that Russia annexed in 2014 . Increasing the pain for Moscow, Ukrainian troops also downed two Russian early warning and control aircraft over the Sea of Azov in January and February, depriving the Russian military of some of its most precious intelligence-gathering assets.

The strikes followed other highly efficient Ukrainian attacks earlier in the war, including the April 2022 sinking of the Black Sea fleet’s flagship missile cruiser, the Moskva, and a missile strike last September on the fleet’s headquarters in the port of Sevastopol.

UKRAINE’S DEADLY WEAPONS

The smart use of remote-controlled drone boats laden with explosives has allowed Ukraine to tip the scales of naval warfare in its favor despite Russia’s massive superiority in firepower. The Magura drones are equipped with advanced GPS and cameras, and have a low radar signature that makes them hard to detect.

Its latest version, the Magura V5, is 5.5 meters (18 feet) long, weighs up to 1,000 kilograms (2,200 pounds) and has a range of up to 800 kilometers (500 miles), 60 hours of battery life, and a 200-kilogram (440-pound) payload, according to Ukrainian authorities. It also beams live video to operators.

Ukraine also has relied on cruise missiles provided by the U.K. and France for striking Russian assets in Crimea. The missiles — produced jointly by Britain and France and called Storm Shadow by the U.K. and SCALP-EG by France — are launched from Ukraine’s Soviet-era warplanes and have a range of more than 250 kilometers (155 miles).

Western officials praise the efficiency of the Ukrainian attacks, noting that Kyiv has smartly used its limited resources to defeat far stronger Russian forces and destroy about 20% of the Black Sea fleet, effectively blunting Moscow’s naval dominance.

ENDING THE RUSSIAN BLOCKADE

The successful strikes on Russian naval assets have allowed Ukraine to increase its food and other Black Sea exports despite Russia’s withdrawal last summer from a deal that guaranteed safe shipment of Ukrainian grain.

Moscow’s pullback from the deal raised the possibility of Russian attacks on ships carrying Ukrainian grain and other products, posing a threat to the Ukrainian economy and global food security.

But the steady series of successful Ukrainian attacks on Russian warships and other military assets in the area have put Russia’s fleet on the defensive, limiting its offensive capability.

HOW DID RUSSIA REACT?

Although the Russian Defense Ministry has mostly kept quiet about the Ukrainian drone and missile attacks on its naval assets, Russian military bloggers and commentators have harshly criticized the military brass for its slow and sloppy response to the threat.

The strikes have forced the Russian navy to take precautions that have affected its operations, including relocating some of its ships from ports in Crimea farther east to Novorossiysk to better protect them.

Despite the damage from Ukrainian attacks, the Black Sea fleet remains a powerful force and is still capable of launching long-range cruise missile strikes at Ukraine. Russian air bases in Crimea also have remained operational, hosting warplanes that have continued flying combat sorties to support its ground operations in the region.

Russian military bloggers reported that the head of the Black Sea fleet, Adm. Viktor Sokolov, was dismissed last month following the latest losses of warships. There was no official confirmation of his ouster.

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Russian Black Sea Fleet Has One 'Loser' Missile Ship Left in Crimea: Kyiv

Russia's military has pulled almost all of its combat vessels able to fire cruise missiles from Crimea, according to Ukraine's navy, as Kyiv repeatedly hits Russia's Black Sea fleet presence close to the coastline of the war-torn country.

"Most of the combat units, if you take the carriers of cruise missiles, actually all relocated, except for one," Captain Dmytro Pletenchuk said on Saturday, according to Ukrainian media.

Russia's Cyclone warship remains in Crimea, Pletenchuk said, describing the vessel as a "loser" that "still has not launched a single missile."

Newsweek has reached out to the Russian Defense Ministry for comment via email.

Ukraine's navy is small, but Kyiv has been inventive in its use of missiles and naval drones against Moscow's Black Sea Fleet, partially based in Crimea. Russia's military has been ill-equipped to fend off frequent attacks, sustaining heavy losses in sharp contrast to the relative success it has had in gaining territory on land.

The Cyclone, or Tsiklon, is a Karakurt -class corvette that joined the Black Sea Fleet in July 2023, according to Russian state media. It can fire Kalibr cruise missiles, and was built in the Crimean city of Kerch, the state-run Tass news agency reported.

Ukrainian officials estimate that Russia has now lost up to a third of its Black Sea Fleet at Kyiv's hands.

Earlier this month, Ukraine said it had taken out several Russian vessels based around Crimea. Moscow has controlled the Crimean Peninsula for a decade—Kyiv has vowed to reclaim the territory.

Ukraine said on March 24 that it had successfully hit two of Russia's large landing ships, the Yamal and the Azov , in strikes on the Crimean port city of Sevastopol. Kyiv later said it had also destroyed the Konstantin Olshansky landing ship and a key reconnaissance vessel, the Ivan Khurs .

Russia's amphibious vessels, like the Yamal and Azov , are one of Ukraine's many targets in the Black Sea. Kyiv has destroyed a Russian submarine, the Rostov-on-Don , and has taken out other enemy vessels since the start of the year, such as a patrol ship and a missile-armed corvette.

Shortly after the outbreak of all-out war in Ukraine, Kyiv struck the Black Sea fleet flagship, the Moskva , in a strike attributed to domestically built Neptune anti-ship missiles.

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Ukraine has succeeded in jeopardizing Russia's operations in the northwestern Black Sea and the frequent drone and missile strikes have forced Moscow to relocate some of its naval assets in the region further away from Ukraine's reach, including to its Novorossiysk base.

Russia is still dominant across much of the Black Sea, even if it is restrained in the northwestern corner closest to Ukraine because of attacks by Kyiv's forces, retired Ukrainian Navy Captain Andrii Ryzhenko told Newsweek in early March.

Reports have also suggested the Kremlin is planning a new military base at the port of Ochamchire in Abkhazia , a breakaway region of Georgia. This would put Russian Black Sea assets even further from Ukraine's coastline.

The U.K. government said earlier this month that Russia had likely restricted most of its operations to the eastern Black Sea.

Moscow has also announced it will beef up the protection around its fleet with large-caliber machine guns to shoot at incoming naval drones before they strike Russian vessels.

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