On a clear, warm and sunny day in Chicago, there could not have been anything better than being on the water. We wanted some shade, so as we were "below deck" so to speak, we didn't hear much of the commentary about the tour but who cared? lol The cocktails, though a bit pricey, were generous, and if you're a lightweight like me, after two margaritas, it made the outing all that much more enjoyable. The coolest thing was to see the water level change as we went through the locks. After a few minutes, strangers became friends, with whom we ended up going to dinner. The next time I do this, and I'm sure we will, just to introduce visitors to Chicago, I will make an attempt to listen to the tour commentator. Highly recommended!