Lake Michigan Sightseeing Cruise

Overview

Admire all of Chicago's fabulous lakefront sights and attractions on this Lake Michigan boat tour. Cruise along Lake Michigan and take in amazing views of the city’s famous skyscrapers from a great vantage point. Feel free to bring a lunch and enjoy drinks from the onboard bar as you relax on this sightseeing cruise.

City: Chicago

Fri 27 Dec

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Starting at $28.34

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Fri 27 Dec

Starting at $28.34

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Pre-recorded commentary on board

Scenic skyline cruise on Lake Michigan

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Lake Michigan

Take a sightseeing cruise on Lake Michigan and marvel at all of Chicago's fabulous lakefront sights. Duration of the cruise depends on on weather. The cruise will be 40 minutes during the warmer months and 30 during the colder months.

Chicago Skyline

On this boat tour, pre-recorded audio will tell you about Chicago's colorful history and famous landmarks as you enjoy the panorama of Chicago's famous skyline! See Chicago's major skyscrapers like the John Hancock Center, Aon, Trump Tower, Willis Tower (Sears Tower) and more. Spot downtown areas like the Gold Coast, Streeterville, Grant Park and Buckingham Fountain, and pass by famous landmarks such as Navy Pier.Feel free to purchase beverages at the onboard bar (cash only). You can also bring aboard your own lunch to enjoy as you relax and admire Chicago from the cruise. This is a perfect way for the entire family to experience Chicago's beautiful lakefront!

John Hancock Center

The John Hancock Center, is a 100-story, 1,128-foot supertall skyscraper

Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower

The tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.

Navy Pier

Home to 50 acres of parks, promenades, gardens, shops, eateries and attractions, and the Centennial Ferris Wheel.

Buckingham Fountain

Chicago's landmark is considered one of America's finest fountains due to its Beaux-Arts-style landscape design, finely wrought bronze sculpture and innovative use of technology.

Millennium Park

Located within Grant Park, Millennium Park is home to Cloud Gate, or "the bean."

Chicago Cultural Center

The Chicago Cultural Center is the nation's first free municipal cultural center and one of the most visited attractions in Chicago. The stunning landmark building, opened in 1897 as the city's first public library, is home to two magnificent stained-glass domes.

Historic Water Tower

Chicago-focused gallery, specializing in photos, inside a 19th-century Gothic limestone landmark.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (512)

361jamilm

Sep 2022

I recommend anyone to not book this trip directly through tripadvisor. The emails are unclear with the address. Google searching "shoreline sightseeing" only shows the "river" location and not the navy pier location. Upon arrival, we were told we were at the wrong location and that the only option was changing the time to a later cruise. That's fine and dandy if we didn't already come from navy pier directly to the river spot just before it, so going back was not happening. Instead of allowing us on the river ride, the attendant responded "it's a different ride so the pricing is entirely different" without any other options being presented. There were clearly plenty of spots left on the cruise and it was about to take off in 10 mins...trash customer service. Will not be using this service or website again to book a ride. Do yourselves a favor and book directly with the sightseeing providers to avoid tripadvisor's watered down information.

Donna_D

Sep 2022

Great experience. Directions to get to the boat launch area could be improved though. Beautiful views.

Joseph_S

Sep 2022

Scenery,viewfinder the City but... We couldn't enjoy any cocktails. The friendly bar keep said," the computer wouldn't accept any charges or cash. Oh come on, Cash is King."