Chicago Boating Tours

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Chicago Land and Lake Half-Day Tour
Day Cruises
See Chicago from the land and the water on this scenic half-day tour. This comprehensive tour shows you the South Shore business district, the Loop and the exclusive shopping areas and neighborhoods. Then, you will see Chicago from the water as you cruise past the shoreline in a beautiful streamliner yacht!

Chicago River and Lake Architecture Tour
Day Cruises
Chicago is renowned for its stunning and original architecture ñ and the most relaxing way to see it is on a cruise on the Chicago River! You'll learn all about Chicago's history and landmarks before the tour's grand finale, a thrilling speedboat ride on Lake Michigan.

Chicago Lunch Cruise
Day Cruises
Welcome aboard Chicago's largest luxury yacht at Navy Pier! Tantalize your taste buds and discover Chicago's wonderful city skyline on this two-hour lunch cruise. While you cruise, and enjoy a freshly prepared three-course meal, youíll enjoy magnificent views of the Windy City skyline and hear your favorite music from a live trio.

Chicago Brunch Cruise
Day Cruises
Experience Chicago's amazing skyline views from a unique vantage point on board this unforgettable 2 hour brunch cruise. With unsurpassed views of the Sears Tower, the John Hancock Tower, to the Museum campus and the Aon Center, you'll be seduced by the luxury and spaciousness of the three climate-controlled dining and observation decks while sailing on the world-famous harbor.

Lake Michigan Speedboat Ride
Jet Boats & Speed Boats
Feel the need for speed? This exhilarating speedboat ride takes you out onto Lake Michigan for the ride of a lifetime. Experience the roar of the 2000-horsepower engines as you race along Chicago's famous Lake Michigan. The best way to view Chicago is always from the lake!

Chicago Dinner Cruise
Night Cruises
Step aboard the Chicago Dinner Cruise and enjoy a three-hour escape on Lake Michigan. Relaxing in the elegant ambiance that only a true luxury cruising vessel can provide, you'll sail along the lake shore and have unmatched views of the world-famous Chicago skyline.

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Near North Side
Streeterville

Things to do on the
Magnificent Mile

• Chicago Water Tower
• Hancock Tower
• Tribune Tower
• Wrigley Building

Things to do in
Streeterville

• Museum of Contemporary Art
• Navy Pier
• Photos of Navy Pier

Michigan Avenue Shopping

• 900 North Michigan Shops
• American Girl Place
• Bloomingdale's
• Chicago Place
• Neiman Marcus
• Tiffany and Co
• Water Tower Place
• Westfield North Bridge

Restaurants Near
Magnificent Mile

Hotels Near Navy Pier

• Affinia Hotel
• W Lakeshore

Map of Navy Pier Hotels

Magnificent Mile Hotels

• Affinia Hotel
• Conrad Hotel
• Four Seasons
• Hilton Suites
• Omni Hotel
• Peninsula Chicago
• Marriott Mag Mile
• Westin Michigan Ave.
• Radisson Hotel Suites
• Park Hyatt Hotel
• Ritz Carlton

Magnificent Mile Map

Hotel Map Michigan Ave

Boat Cruises and Trips