Today we’d like to introduce you to Robert Valzonis.
This is “Captain Val,” captain of the Valara VI, president, and owner of Adventure Sea Tours, Inc., which has been in business for over 35 years here in Chicago.
Master, Captain Valzonis, otherwise known as “Captain Val,” started out in 1965 running Chicago fishing charters, when fishing on Lake Michigan was a big attraction. Over the years, the demand for cruising along the Chicago skyline aboard “dinner cruise yachts” began to flourish, and in 1978, while still running fishing charters, he purchased and ran the Valara V for dinner cruises. The Valara V, a 55-foot classic wooden Chris Craft is a very beautiful yacht, designed for private parties up to 40 guests. Because of the attention and care, he gave to Valara V, this yacht is still pleasing its fans and owners, and is now operated by Bemus Point Classic Yacht Cruises in Bemus Point, New York.
He still had bigger dreams. He had the dream of owning a bigger, much more luxurious yacht and he always says “What’s a man without his dreams?” In 1989, Captain Val followed his dreams.
With the help of U.S. Naval architects and U.S. Coast Guard personnel, the 87-foot Luxury Yacht, VALARA VI was designed. After the architectural design was completed, and the outer hull was built, in accordance with the many regulations required of a commercial vessel of this size, Captain Val built, “with his own hands,” all the interior of this fine yacht. His tastes for class are impeccable and his love for the beauty of wood shows when you walk on board. Mahogany, cherry, and teak hardwoods are everywhere, from the buffet area, bathrooms, beverage bars, stairs, walls, ceilings, to all that you see were built by this clever and extravagant minded businessman.
The Luxury Yacht VALARA VI was designed to be distinctive and different than all other yachts in Chicago, in order to serve the needs of Chicago’s corporate businesses, as well as those from around the world. Valara VI also hosts out-of-the-ordinary weddings and the finer family gatherings on the waters of Chicago’s lakeshore.
Captain Val’s “Pride and Joy” has also welcomed many movie stars, famous singers, and news anchor people as well.
You really must see this yacht for yourself. It is truly a delightful place to visit you will not be disappointed holding your event on this very fine and unique yacht! You won’t find another one like the VALARA VI.
Has it been a smooth road?
Once the Valara ship was built, it was moored in the Calumet, IL River at that time; its company, Adventure Sea Tours was looking forward to their first year in business running their new luxury liner ship, and very excited to be booking many special events for the following spring, which was to arrive very soon.
While captain Val was making his plans to take the Valara to its home port in Chicago, he learned that the main river lock that leads out on to the lake was inoperable for the foreseeable future. “What am I going to do?” He was very worried with no answers in sight and no way humanly possible to get his ship out of that river; then soon after, one day it rained and rained cats, dogs, birds and everything else, it rained so hard that the main locks had 4 feet of water over the top of them.
On that same day the lock master called Captain Val and said: “son, if your wish is to get your ship out of the river, today is the day to do it.” With the utmost joyful heart, Captain Val quickly gathered his crew and off they went sailing right over the top of those locks, into Burnham Harbor, their home port! Who has this kind of luck?
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The Luxury Yacht VALARA was designed to be distinctive and different than all other yachts in Chicago, in order to serve the needs of Chicago’s corporate businesses, as well as those from around the world. Valara also hosts out-of-the-ordinary weddings and the finer family gatherings on the waters of Chicago’s lakeshore.
Captain Val’s “Pride and Joy” has also welcomed many movie stars, famous singers, and news anchor people as well.
You really must see this yacht for yourself. It is truly a delightful place to visit you will not be disappointed holding your event on this very fine and unique yacht! You won’t find another one like the VALARA.
Set sail for your next special entertaining event on board the Luxury Yacht VALARA. It will be an event you will want to have again and again!
Let’s touch on your thoughts about our city – what do you like the most and least?
The skyline views, what else : – )) I love that Chicago is a vibrant and beautiful city with so much to offer for world travelers and local visitors alike.
Pricing:
- *We offer all-inclusive packages that range from $60.00 per guest up to $145.00 per guest and everything in between.
- *Packages include your time on board, all food, beverages listed in each package along with Valara’s professional crew.
Contact Info:
- Address: 700 East Waldron Drive, Chicago IL 60605
- Website: http://valara.com
- Phone: 773-788-9494
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdventureSeaTours
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChicagoYacht
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/adventure-sea-tours-chicago
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