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Shoreline Cruises Chicago

Shoreline Cruises Chicago operates the city’s largest fleet; 11 tour vessels and 7 water taxis-delivering architecture river cruises, skyline lake excursions, festive fireworks sails and custom private charters. Guests enjoy open‑air observation decks, fully climate‑controlled cabins and entertaining expert commentary on Chicago’s architectural heritage.
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Tour boat on Chicago River with city skyline and bridge in background.
Tour guide speaking on a Chicago River Architecture Cruise with skyscrapers in the background.
Tour boat cruising on the Chicago River with city skyline and bridge in the background.
Cruise boat on Chicago River with city skyscrapers and Wrigley Building in view.
Cruise boat on Chicago River with city skyscrapers in the background.
Chicago River cruise boat passing iconic skyscrapers and bridges.
Willis Tower view from Chicago River Architecture Cruise.

75-Minute Chicago River Architecture Cruise by Shoreline

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1 hr

  • Set sail from Michigan Avenue or Navy Pier in the heart of Chicago for an insightful 75-minute architecture river cruise.

  • Board a vessel offering unparalleled views of over 40 landmarks, including the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower and the 398-foot Wrigley Building.

  • The cruise features live commentary from a knowledgeable guide, vividly depicting Chicago's architectural history and evolution.

  • Choose the preferred language for your tour with expert narration offered in both English and Spanish for tours departing from Michigan Avenue.

  • Did you know? The Tribune Tower has fragments of famous world structures like the Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal embedded in its walls.

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  • Set sail from Michigan Avenue or Navy Pier in the heart of Chicago for an insightful 75-minute architecture river cruise.

  • Board a vessel offering unparalleled views of over 40 landmarks, including the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower and the 398-foot Wrigley Building.

  • The cruise features live commentary from a knowledgeable guide, vividly depicting Chicago's architectural history and evolution.

  • Choose the preferred language for your tour with expert narration offered in both English and Spanish for tours departing from Michigan Avenue.

  • Did you know? The Tribune Tower has fragments of famous world structures like the Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal embedded in its walls.

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$39
Cruise boat on Lake Michigan with Chicago skyline in the background.
Guests smiling on Lake Michigan Skyline Cruise.
Guests enjoying drinks on Lake Michigan Skyline Cruise.
Bartender serving drinks on Lake Michigan Skyline Cruise.
Tour boat on Lake Michigan for 30-min skyline cruise, Chicago.

45-Min Lake Michigan Tour by Shoreline

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45 min
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Moored tour boats on the Chicago River at sunrise with city skyline.
Tour boat on Chicago River at sunset, surrounded by tall buildings and orange sky.
DuSable Bridge illuminated at twilight with Chicago skyline in the background.
Boat tour on Chicago River with group, surrounded by modern skyscrapers and bridges.
People on a boat deck viewing Chicago skyline at dusk with water and cloudy sky.
Group on boat deck watching sunset over water with distant lighthouse.

Chicago Architecture Evening Cruise by Shoreline

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1 hr 15 min
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$46

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