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30-Min Lake Michigan Skyline Cruise

Chicago River cruise boat with passengers enjoying views of Lake Michigan skyline.
Chicago River cruise showcasing iconic skyline and architectural landmarks.
Chicago River cruise boat with passengers enjoying views of Lake Michigan skyline.
Chicago River cruise passing under lift bridge with skyline view

This concise yet immersive tour provides a unique perspective of the Chicago's skyline from the waters of Lake Michigan.​

    • This scenic cruise shows you the best of Chicago's skyline from Lake Michigan within 30-mins.

    • Take in sweeping panoramic views of Chicago’s in a different perspective from what is offered on standard river cruises.

    • Cruise past iconic skyscrapers and architectural landmarks like Willis Tower & Water Tower Place while listening to engaging pre-recorded insights about the city.

    • Ideal for tight schedules, this brief tour delivers maximum city views and photo ops without the time commitment of longer cruises.

    • Cruise on Lake Michigan

    • Skip-the-line ticket

    • Pre-recorded commentary in English

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • What's not allowed

    • Do not bring outside food & beverages with you.

    Accessibility

    • Electric wheelchairs are not allowed on board.

    Additional Information

    • Kids 2 years old and under can go on the cruise for free.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

    • Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

    Boarding point

    • Board your cruise at Shoreline Architecture Boats Tours.

    • Address: 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States.

    • Landmark: Join the boarding line for the Skyline Lake Cruise boat on the south side of Navy Pier, about 300 feet from the start of the pier. Look for greeters in bright orange.

    Get directions to the boarding point

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