Chicago Night Cruise on River and Lake with Live Commentary
by First Lady
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This 90-minute boat cruise moves along the Chicago River and Lake Michigan after dark, showing the city’s skyline lit up. The trip begins on the Chicago River, where guides share stories about the city's development and landmarks. The cruise continues onto Lake Michigan, offering broad views of the downtown skyline, Navy Pier with its shopping and dining options, and the Centennial Wheel. Along the route, passengers see the John Hancock Center, a 100-story skyscraper standing 1,128 feet tall, known for its 360 Chicago Observation Deck. The boat passes the museum campus, including the Adler Planetarium, the Field Museum - one of the world’s largest natural history museums - and the historic Shedd Aquarium, once the largest indoor aquarium globally. The tour also goes by Soldier Field, home stadium of the Chicago Bears. Additional landmarks on the route include the Clarence F. Buckingham Fountain, which features a nightly light display, the Wrigley Building headquarters, Tribune Tower, Marina City, and Merchandise Mart. Onboard restrooms are available, and a live commentary narrates the sights. All taxes, fees, and handling charges are included. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Chicago River
Travel along the Chicago River while guides share stories about Chicago's history and landmarks.
Lake Michigan
Cruise along Lake Michigan with views of the Chicago skyline.
Navy Pier
See Navy Pier’s shopping and dining area and the Centennial Wheel from the water.
John Hancock Center
View the 100-story, 1,128-foot tall John Hancock Center at 875 N Michigan, home to the 360 Chicago Observation Deck.
Adler Planetarium
Pass by the Adler Planetarium on Chicago’s museum campus.
Field Museum
See the Field Museum, one of the world’s largest natural history museums.
Shedd Aquarium
View Shedd Aquarium, which was once the largest indoor aquarium in the world.
Soldier Field
Pass Soldier Field, home stadium of the Chicago Bears.
Clarence F. Buckingham Fountain
Enjoy views of Buckingham Fountain’s spectacular light display.
Wrigley Building
View the Wrigley Building, built as corporate headquarters of the Wrigley Company.
Tribune Tower
Pass and view the Tribune Tower landmark.
Marina City
Pass and view the Marina City landmark.
Merchandise Mart
Pass and view the Merchandise Mart landmark.
Meeting point
On Michigan & Wacker Drive, at the northeast corner of the intersection. Upon arrival, please take the stairs down to Chicago's Riverwalk and visit the box office (right after/bottom of the stairs) for guidance to your cruise boarding dock. A departure board is available for your reference.
End point
On Michigan & Wacker Drive, at the northeast corner of the intersection. Upon arrival, please take the stairs down to Chicago's Riverwalk and visit the box office (right after/bottom of the stairs) for guidance to your cruise boarding dock. A departure board is available for your reference.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Chicago Night Cruise on River and Lake with Live Commentary
by First Lady
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$100Overview
This 90-minute boat cruise moves along the Chicago River and Lake Michigan after dark, showing the city’s skyline lit up. The trip begins on the Chicago River, where guides share stories about the city's development and landmarks. The cruise continues onto Lake Michigan, offering broad views of the downtown skyline, Navy Pier with its shopping and dining options, and the Centennial Wheel. Along the route, passengers see the John Hancock Center, a 100-story skyscraper standing 1,128 feet tall, known for its 360 Chicago Observation Deck. The boat passes the museum campus, including the Adler Planetarium, the Field Museum - one of the world’s largest natural history museums - and the historic Shedd Aquarium, once the largest indoor aquarium globally. The tour also goes by Soldier Field, home stadium of the Chicago Bears. Additional landmarks on the route include the Clarence F. Buckingham Fountain, which features a nightly light display, the Wrigley Building headquarters, Tribune Tower, Marina City, and Merchandise Mart. Onboard restrooms are available, and a live commentary narrates the sights. All taxes, fees, and handling charges are included. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Chicago River
Travel along the Chicago River while guides share stories about Chicago's history and landmarks.
Lake Michigan
Cruise along Lake Michigan with views of the Chicago skyline.
Navy Pier
See Navy Pier’s shopping and dining area and the Centennial Wheel from the water.
John Hancock Center
View the 100-story, 1,128-foot tall John Hancock Center at 875 N Michigan, home to the 360 Chicago Observation Deck.
Adler Planetarium
Pass by the Adler Planetarium on Chicago’s museum campus.
Field Museum
See the Field Museum, one of the world’s largest natural history museums.
Shedd Aquarium
View Shedd Aquarium, which was once the largest indoor aquarium in the world.
Soldier Field
Pass Soldier Field, home stadium of the Chicago Bears.
Clarence F. Buckingham Fountain
Enjoy views of Buckingham Fountain’s spectacular light display.
Wrigley Building
View the Wrigley Building, built as corporate headquarters of the Wrigley Company.
Tribune Tower
Pass and view the Tribune Tower landmark.
Marina City
Pass and view the Marina City landmark.
Merchandise Mart
Pass and view the Merchandise Mart landmark.
Meeting point
On Michigan & Wacker Drive, at the northeast corner of the intersection. Upon arrival, please take the stairs down to Chicago's Riverwalk and visit the box office (right after/bottom of the stairs) for guidance to your cruise boarding dock. A departure board is available for your reference.
End point
On Michigan & Wacker Drive, at the northeast corner of the intersection. Upon arrival, please take the stairs down to Chicago's Riverwalk and visit the box office (right after/bottom of the stairs) for guidance to your cruise boarding dock. A departure board is available for your reference.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.