Chicago Boat Tours Comparison-Lakefront & River

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This page provides a brief comparison of various Chicago boat tours and cruises which are available to Chicago visitors. Links are provided to allow you to confirm cruise details regarding boat departure times, credit card acceptance, menus, etc. You can also view more choices and descriptions of selected cruises by visiting the Chicago Sightseeing Cruises, Tours & Private Charters page. All information is subject to change.  Be sure to check with the Cruise Company to verify cruise types, pricing and hours/dates of operation.  Price ranges typically indicate differences pertaining to day of week.  Prices generally do not include taxes, fees, or gratuity. Some cruises are summer only, and in general cruise schedules are limited in the cold months.

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SEE HOW THE CHICAGO LAKE MICHIGAN & CHICAGO RIVER BOAT CRUISES COMPARE

INDIVIDUAL & GROUP CRUISES

Cruise Company / Location Cruise Type Duration Price Food/Beverage
odyssey lakefront cruises at chicago's navy pier
Odyssey Cruises
Navy Pier
Sunday Brunch 2 hrs. $52.90 - Kids $15 Brunch, cash bar
Saturday Brunch 2 hrs. $49.90 - Kids $15 Brunch, cash bar
  Mon-Fri Lunch Cruise 2 hrs $41.90 Lunch, cash bar
Dinner Cruise 3 hrs. $89.90 - $106.90 Dinner, cash bar
  Friday Champagne Dinner Cruise 3 hrs. $92.90 Dinner, cash bar
Summer Wed & Sat Fireworks
Dinner Cruises
3 hrs. $94.90 - $106.90 Dinner, cash bar
Sunday Sunset Dinner 2 hrs. $74.90 - Kids 50% off Dinner Buffet, cash bar
  Chicago Moonlight Lounge Cruise 1 1/2 hrs. $36.90 Hors D'oeuvres, cash bar
         
mystic blue cruises at chicago's navy pier
Mystic Blue Cruises
Navy Pier
Sunday Brunch 2 hrs. $41.90 Brunch Buffet
Mon-Sat Lunch Cruise 2 hrs. $32.90 -$38.90 Lunch Buffet, cash bar
  Midday Cruise 1½ hrs. $24.90 Hors' D'oeuvres, cash bar
  Friday Cocktail Cruise 1½ hrs. $29.90 Hors' D'oeuvres, cash bar
  Lake Dinner Cruise 3 hrs. $64.90 - $79.90 Dinner Buffet, cash bar
Lake Dinner Cruise plus
Navy Pier Fireworks
Summer Wed  & Sat.
3 hrs. $73.90 - $79.90 Dinner Buffet,
cash bar
  Early Dinner Cruise (Sat only) 2 hrs. $51.90 Dinner Buffet,
cash bar
Club Mystic-After Hours 1 3/4 hrs. $29.90 After June 15
         
seadog cruises at chicago's navy pier
Seadog Cruises
Navy Pier-All Cruises Apr. to Oct.
Lakefront Speedboat Rides ½ hr. From $17 adult
From $12 military
From $12 child
Free under 3
None
  River & Lake Architectural Cruise 1¼ hr. From $25 adult
From $20 military
From $15 child
Free under 3
 
Fireworks Cruise 1 hr. From $20 adults
From $15 child
None
       
Lakeshore Sail Charters
Lakeshore Sail Charters
Burnham Harbor / Museum Campus

Tall Ship / Schooner Sailing Tours


Wed. Night - Navy Pier Fireworks
3 hours $65 adult
$55 military
$55 senior (55+)
$25 child (4-12)
Free under 3 /
2 hrs of sailing,
then the fireworks!
Free soft drinks, water,  snacks, BYOB is ok.
Saturday Night - Navy Pier Fireworks 3 hours $65 adult
$55 military
$55 senior (55+)
$25 child (4-12)
Free under 3 /
2 hrs of sailing,
then the fireworks!
Free soft drinks, water and snacks, BYOB is ok.
Friday Nights - Whale Watching -  Happy Hour 2 hours $50 adult
$45 military
$45 senior (55+) /
Free soft drinks, water
and snacks
Beer and Wine
BYOB is ok
       
Shoreline Sightseeing Chicago
Shoreline Sightseeing
Navy Pier
Skyline Lake Boat Tour
Seasonal: Apr. to Nov.
½ hr. $14-$15 adult
$13-$14 senior
$6-$7 child (under 12)
Snacks, cash bar
  Architectural Cruise on the
Chicago River (Review)
Seasonal: Apr. to Nov.
1 hr. $24-$26 adult
$21-$23 senior
$12- $13 child (under 12)
Snacks, cash bar
Fireworks Cruises-Navy Pier 1 hr $20-$24 adult
$18-$22 senior
$10-$12 child (under 12)
Wed. & Sat. Evenings
during the summer
Lake Michigan Sunset Cruise
departs Navy Pier approx. 1/2 hr. before sunset, between 7:00 pm &  8:00 pm).
45 minutes Weekdays: $14 adults
$13 seniors
$6 children under 12. Weekends: $15 adults
$14 seniors
 $7 children.
Snacks, cash bar
Water Taxis
Seasonal: During the Summer
varies $3-$13 adult
$3-$12 senior
$2-$7 child (under 12)
River Taxi or Harbor Taxi
Commuter Water Taxis
Sears Tower – Michigan Ave. Bridge.
na Morning and evening commuter fares: $3 one way $2 each way with round trip ticket. na
         
Windy of Chicago
Navy Pier
Schedule varies by season
Skyline Lake Cruise 1½ hrs. $27 adult
$20 senior
$20 child
Concessions
         
Spirit of Chicago
Navy Pier
Lake Lunch Cruise 2 hrs. $35-$45 All-You-Can-Eat
Buffet, cash bar
  Lake Dinner Cruise 3 hrs. $79-$99 Plated Dinner,
cash bar
Mid-Day Lake
Celebration Cruise
2 hrs. $35 Hors d'oeuvres
cash bar
         
Chicago's First Lady
Michigan Avenue & Chicago River
Architectural River Cruise
Seasonal: May to Nov.
1½ hrs. $25-$27 Snack Bar
       

Chicago Architecture Foundation
Michigan Ave. Bridge at Wacker Drive
Lower level/Southeast corner
Architecture River Cruise 1 1/2 hr $28/person (Mon-Fri) $30/person (Sat/Sun/Holidays) Snacks & beverages
 available for purchase
         
Chicago Line Cruises-Lake Boat Tours & Charters
Chicago Line Cruises
North Pier/River East Plaza
Architectural Cruise
Seasonal: Apr. to Oct.
1½ hrs. $32 adult
$30 senior (60+)
$18 child (7-18)
7 and under free
Complimentary Starbucks coffee, lemonade & cookies
  Historical Cruise
Seasonal: Jun. to Oct.
1½ hrs. $32 adult
$28 senior
$18 child
7 and under free
Complimentary Starbucks coffee, lemonade & cookies
         
Wendella Boats
Michigan & River (Wrigley Building)
(see website for river bus info)
Chicago at Sunset Lake Cruise
Seasonal: Summer
2 hrs. $22 adult
$20 senior
$11 child
Snacks & beverages available for purchase
  Lake & River Cruise
Seasonal: Apr. to Nov.
1½ hrs. $20 adult
$18 senior
$10 child
Snacks & beverages available for purchase
  Lake & River Cruise
Seasonal: Apr. to Nov.
1 hr. $20 adult
$18 senior
$10 child
Snacks & beverages available for purchase

PRIVATE CRUISE CHARTERS ONLY

Cruise Company/Location

Type

Duration Price Food/Bar/Entertainment
Anita Dee
Navy Pier
Custom Yacht Charters      
Kanan Cruises Chicago
Kanan Cruises, Inc.
Navy Pier

Seated Dinner & Lunch cruises for up to 300.

Private events from 150-400. Group events from 50.

Private Post Prom Cruise

2 hours

All pricing INCLUDES vessel fee, bar service and taxes!

(Discounted rates for larger private groups)

$44/person

Live DJ, Soda/Juice Service, Snack Buffet
  Private Cocktail Cruise 2 hours $55/person Hors D'oeuvres, open bar,
live pianist after 5 pm
  Group Lunch Cruise 3 hours Contact us for pricing. Buffet, open bar, piano music
  Private Lunch Cruise 3 hours $60/person Open bar, piano music
  Group Dinner Cruise 4 hours Contact us for pricing. Buffet, open bar, live pianist
  Private Dinner Cruise 4 hours $75-98/person Open bar, live pianist
         
Lakeshore Sail Charters
Lakeshore Sail Charters
Burnham Harbor / Museum Campus

Tall Ship Red Witch Charter
Everyone encouraged to raise the sails!



Weekday Private Cruise
We'll accommodate your schedule
2 or more hours Hourly $575 – up to 49 guests / Free soft drinks,
water and snacks
Perfect for private parties
BYOB is always ok
Catering is available, or bring your own food.
  Weekend Private Cruise
We'll accommodate your schedule
3 or more hours Hourly $650 – up to 49 guests / Same as above.
  Weekday Cruise – We will accommodate your schedule/ 2 or more hours Hourly starting from $300, for the first 10 guests Free soft drinks,
water and snacks
Perfect for private parties
BYOB is always ok
  Weekend Cruise
We'll accommodate your schedule
3 or more hours Hourly starting from $300, for the first 10 guests Same as above.
  School Sponsored Sailing Instructional tour/

We can be flexible to fit your classrooms curriculum.
2 or more hours Hourly starting from $300 per hour Instruction material provided, including sailing terms and nomenclature
Make the next field trip a memorable one.
Crescendo Charter Tours Weekday - Private Luxury Sailing Charter 2 or more hours $140 per hour Free soda, water, and snack
Can be a private sailing lesson if you want!
Swimming is allowed!
Up to 6 passengers
  Weekend - Private Luxury Sailing Charter 3 or more hours $165 per hour Same as above.
Cruise Chicago
Cruise Chicago
Chicago River & State Street
Weekday Private Charter Cruise 2 or more hours Hourly $775 -
up to 200 guests
Customized Catering & Bar Packages, Live DJ or Live Band, Custom Décor ~ Accommodate private charters of all kinds.
  Weekend Private Charter Cruise 2 or more hours Hourly $995
up to 200 guests
Same as above.
  Private Charter Fireworks Cruise 2 or more hours Hourly
$1,275-Saturday
$975-Wednesday
up to 200 guests
Same as above.

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Shoreline Sightseeing's Summer Season in Full Swing!

Shoreline Skyline Lake Tours & Architectural Cruises

 Some of Shoreline's exciting Summer choices:
 ● Chicago River Architecture Cruises-join Shoreline's entertaining guides & view more than 40 famous landmarks. More info.
 ● Skyline Tours-choose a narrated tour featuring the panorama of Chicago’s famous lakefront & skyline. More info.
 ● Water Taxis-hop on Shoreline’s fast fun taxis from Sears Tower, Michigan Ave Bridge, Navy Pier & the Museum Campus. More info.
 ● Fireworks Cruises-Wed/Sat. evenings thru Labor Day, special Fireworks Cruises for July 3 ,4 & Venetian Night July 25th! More info.



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