Lake Michigan Skyline Cruise with Pre-Recorded Commentary in Chicago
by Shoreline Sightseeing
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This boat tour on Lake Michigan lasts between 30 and 45 minutes depending on the season and offers views of Chicago's lakefront and skyline. Passengers see major skyscrapers such as the Willis Tower, John Hancock Center, Aon Center, and Trump Tower as the boat moves along the shore near neighborhoods including the Gold Coast, Streeterville, and Grant Park. The route also passes by landmarks like Navy Pier, Buckingham Fountain, Millennium Park, the Chicago Cultural Center, the Chicago Architecture Center, and the Historic Water Tower. The cruise includes pre-recorded narration describing Chicago's history and landmarks when departing before 8:00pm from Sunday to Friday. Cruises after 8:00pm feature music and lake sounds instead. An onboard bar serves drinks for purchase, and guests may bring their own food and beverages. The boat has restrooms and allows dogs on board. Between November and April, the cruise lasts about 30 minutes, while warmer months offer a 45-minute trip. This sightseeing cruise provides an opportunity to see Chicago's skyline and lakeshore from the water with commentary and refreshment options included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lake Michigan
Passengers take a sightseeing cruise on Lake Michigan along Chicago's lakefront. The cruise duration depends on the weather and season, lasting about 45 minutes in warmer months and 30 minutes in colder months.
30 min
Chicago Skyline
The boat passes Chicago's skyline, including major skyscrapers like the John Hancock Center, Aon Center, Trump Tower, and Willis Tower. The tour includes views of downtown neighborhoods such as the Gold Coast, Streeterville, and Grant Park. Guests also see landmarks like Navy Pier and Buckingham Fountain. Pre-recorded audio provides information about the city's history and landmarks. An onboard bar offers drinks, and guests may bring their own food to enjoy during the cruise.
Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower
The tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, Willis Tower, is visible from the boat.
Navy Pier
Navy Pier covers 50 acres of parks, promenades, gardens, shops, eateries, and attractions, including the Centennial Ferris Wheel.
Clarence F. Buckingham Fountain
Buckingham Fountain is a landmark fountain noted for its Beaux-Arts landscape design, bronze sculpture, and innovative technology.
Millennium Park
Located within Grant Park, Millennium Park features Cloud Gate, also known as "the bean."
Chicago Cultural Center
The Chicago Cultural Center, opened in 1897 as the city’s first public library, is the nation's first free municipal cultural center. It is known for its two large stained-glass domes.
Chicago Architecture Center
This center houses a detailed scale model of Chicago containing 4,000 buildings.
Historic Water Tower
The Historic Water Tower is a 19th-century Gothic limestone building that contains a Chicago-focused photo gallery.
Meeting point
Shoreline Sightseeing Lake Tour is on Navy Pier’s Dock Street. Your tour will depart from Shoreline’s dock on the west end of Navy Pier. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your departure time.
End point
Shoreline Sightseeing Lake Tour is on Navy Pier’s Dock Street. Your tour will depart from Shoreline’s dock on the west end of Navy Pier. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your departure time.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Lake Michigan Skyline Cruise with Pre-Recorded Commentary in Chicago
by Shoreline Sightseeing
Choose from 1 available option
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.$68Overview
This boat tour on Lake Michigan lasts between 30 and 45 minutes depending on the season and offers views of Chicago's lakefront and skyline. Passengers see major skyscrapers such as the Willis Tower, John Hancock Center, Aon Center, and Trump Tower as the boat moves along the shore near neighborhoods including the Gold Coast, Streeterville, and Grant Park. The route also passes by landmarks like Navy Pier, Buckingham Fountain, Millennium Park, the Chicago Cultural Center, the Chicago Architecture Center, and the Historic Water Tower. The cruise includes pre-recorded narration describing Chicago's history and landmarks when departing before 8:00pm from Sunday to Friday. Cruises after 8:00pm feature music and lake sounds instead. An onboard bar serves drinks for purchase, and guests may bring their own food and beverages. The boat has restrooms and allows dogs on board. Between November and April, the cruise lasts about 30 minutes, while warmer months offer a 45-minute trip. This sightseeing cruise provides an opportunity to see Chicago's skyline and lakeshore from the water with commentary and refreshment options included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lake Michigan
Passengers take a sightseeing cruise on Lake Michigan along Chicago's lakefront. The cruise duration depends on the weather and season, lasting about 45 minutes in warmer months and 30 minutes in colder months.
30 min
Chicago Skyline
The boat passes Chicago's skyline, including major skyscrapers like the John Hancock Center, Aon Center, Trump Tower, and Willis Tower. The tour includes views of downtown neighborhoods such as the Gold Coast, Streeterville, and Grant Park. Guests also see landmarks like Navy Pier and Buckingham Fountain. Pre-recorded audio provides information about the city's history and landmarks. An onboard bar offers drinks, and guests may bring their own food to enjoy during the cruise.
Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower
The tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, Willis Tower, is visible from the boat.
Navy Pier
Navy Pier covers 50 acres of parks, promenades, gardens, shops, eateries, and attractions, including the Centennial Ferris Wheel.
Clarence F. Buckingham Fountain
Buckingham Fountain is a landmark fountain noted for its Beaux-Arts landscape design, bronze sculpture, and innovative technology.
Millennium Park
Located within Grant Park, Millennium Park features Cloud Gate, also known as "the bean."
Chicago Cultural Center
The Chicago Cultural Center, opened in 1897 as the city’s first public library, is the nation's first free municipal cultural center. It is known for its two large stained-glass domes.
Chicago Architecture Center
This center houses a detailed scale model of Chicago containing 4,000 buildings.
Historic Water Tower
The Historic Water Tower is a 19th-century Gothic limestone building that contains a Chicago-focused photo gallery.
Meeting point
Shoreline Sightseeing Lake Tour is on Navy Pier’s Dock Street. Your tour will depart from Shoreline’s dock on the west end of Navy Pier. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your departure time.
End point
Shoreline Sightseeing Lake Tour is on Navy Pier’s Dock Street. Your tour will depart from Shoreline’s dock on the west end of Navy Pier. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your departure time.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.