No matter if you are local or just visiting, lakefront and river cruises offer stunning cityscapes to experience at their fullest potential. From relaxing sightseeing tours to elegant dining experiences, you will surely find one suitable to both your taste and budget.
Experience Chicago's famed architecture during an all-encompassing architectural tour along the River and Lake Michigan, with up-close perspectives and entertaining commentary provided by an experienced guide.
Wendella offers a selection of cruises and tours that explore Chicago's impressive skyline, such as their signature Lake & River Tour which provides guests with an immersive experience to learn the history behind some of Chicago's iconic landmarks.
This 90-minute architectural boat tour reveals more than what meets the eye. Our experienced guides will share tales behind Chicago's classic structures while traveling all three branches of the Chicago River.
The company offers specialty cruises such as BBQ and Wine & Cheese on a regular basis; their latest schedule can be found online. Furthermore, you can book private tours or charter a vessel for special events through them.
Chicago can be enjoyed from many perspectives: strolls along Michigan Avenue or rooftop bars can be enjoyable experiences; but to truly appreciate its breathtaking architecture one needs to go on an excursion on water. Cruises offer this opportunity - from simple sightseeing voyages and romantic journeys, romantic excursions or pirate-themed family fun; they all give visitors an unrivaled perspective of Chicago.
Architectural enthusiasts will appreciate the Chicago Architecture Center's riverboat tour as an enjoyable way to appreciate Chicago's distinctive skyline. Tripadvisor reviews praise their tours highly; reviewers often use phrases such as 'amazing experience' and 'perfect duration' when reviewing them. A narrator keeps things lively as you pass over 40 buildings and sail under historic bridges on this adventure!
Navy Pier is an iconic Chicago attraction with more than a century of memories behind it and offers plenty of activities for its visitors to do and experience. Its bench-lined walkways make for great postcard views of Lake Michigan and Chicago skylines from bench seating along its paths.
Miller Lite Beer Garden: Open from May through October, this open-air venue hosts live music performances while providing stunning views of Lake Michigan and Chicago skyline. Don't forget to stop in at People Energy Welcome Pavilion for guest maps and more!
Navy Pier offers numerous boat tours, offering sightseeing, dining, nightly fireworks displays and extreme thrill rides. Architecture enthusiasts may prefer Shoreline Sightseeing tours of Chicago landmarks while brunch-goers and ladies who lunch can experience luxurious dinner cruises aboard Odyssey, Spirit of Chicago or Mystic Blue.
Experience Chicago's iconic skyline at full speed aboard a Seadog speedboat cruise! Choose between our Lake and River Architecture Tour or more thrilling Extreme Thrill Ride options; both are popular with visitors of all ages.
A captain will engage guests with entertaining facts about the pier and city while blasting upbeat party music from speakers. Leashed dogs are welcome on Lakefront and Architecture tours.
Tiki-themed Island Party Boats provide drinks packages and spectacular views aboard an entertaining vessel, offering private charters as well as public day and evening cruises from March through late October. Please check our seasonal schedule for available dates and times; cruises typically run daily.
Island Party Boats bring the beauty and vibrance of island culture right to Chicago! Select from various private cruise options accommodating up to 36 guests for an unforgettable Caribbean experience with island music, tropical drinks and plenty of room for dancing!
Planning a bachelor or bachelorette party doesn't need to be stressful! Take your guests on an unforgettable experience aboard a Chicago River Booze Cruise for an unforgettable group adventure experience that is sure to excite.
Navigating a city skyline from an entirely unique angle? Aboard a tiki bar river cruise, take in its beauty while sipping your beverage as the captain plays tropical tunes for an unforgettable experience!
Walking along Michigan Avenue or rooftop bars provide stunning views of Chicago's world-renowned architecture, but to truly grasp its cultural history you need to experience it from the water - this lake and river boat tours provide ample opportunities to do just that!
Erich Totsch and Ray Novak, Navy veterans and co-owners, brought back into use an iconic fireboat from retirement by offering historic tours on both rivers and lakes of Toronto. The Fred A. Busse Engine 41 once pumped 10,000 gallons per minute and shot water dozens of stories into the air; making it one of the most advanced fireboats ever constructed.
