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Lake Michigan & Chicago River: 75 Minute Speedboat Cruise

See Chicago's highlights as you speed up the river and locks!

  1. Duration 1h 15mins

  2. Live guide English

Included

  • 75-minute River & Lake Architectural cruise
  • The best views of Chicago's famous buildings and unique architecture with entertaining narrations

Not included

  • Transportation to and from the pier
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Seadog is BYOB - please bring your own drinks to enjoy on the water (no glass containers)

Starting point

Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, 60611, Chicago

Enjoy Chicago’s iconic skyline with an exciting architecture cruise on the Chicago River. Departing from Navy Pier, this 75-minute, narrated cruise is the best way to get up-close views of Chicago’s unique architecture and famous landmarks.

Seadog offers fun for the whole family (and the dog, too!) with live narration along the city’s shore. Enjoy the speed of Seadog afterward during a short speedboat ride on the lake!

This is the only tour that takes you on an unforgettable journey from the lakefront, through the impressive locks, and along the iconic Chicago River, all the way to the famous Willis Tower. As an added thrill, the ride includes a portion where you'll experience the exhilaration of a short speedboat ride on the lake!

Feel free to bring your own drinks aboard Seadog to enhance your experience (please note: glass containers are not allowed for safety reasons).

Show your smartphone ticket at the ticket booth 45 minutes before the scheduled departure.

  1. Wheelchair accessible

  2. Provider: City Cruises East
    4.3 58 provider reviews
    Registered address: Pratap Sapkota, 94111, San Francisco CA, US

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Getting There

Bus: From the Loop, take either the 29-State, 56-Milwaukee, 65-Grand or 66-Chicago routes to Navy Pier.
  • Cancel for free until 24 hours before you visit and get a full refund
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit

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