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Meals included
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Enjoy a scenic dinner cruise featuring a full meal on board paired with front-row views of Navy Pier’s fireworks lighting up the Chicago skyline over the water.
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Choose this experience for a relaxed, all-in-one evening that combines dining, sightseeing, and a unique waterfront perspective of the city’s most iconic show.
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Select from plated or buffet-style dinner options, with a reserved table for your group throughout the cruise.
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Experience Navy Pier’s fireworks from the water for an unobstructed, crowd-free vantage point, with the skyline and lake creating a dramatic nighttime backdrop.
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Includes a reserved table, unlimited coffee, tea, iced tea, and water, plus cruise access along the Chicago River or Lake Michigan, with drinks available for purchase onboard.
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Scenic sightseeing and dinner cruise with Navy Pier Fireworks
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2-3 hour dinner cruise
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Buffet dinner (Menu) (as per option selected)
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Premier plated dinner (Menu) (as per option selected)
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Premier Plus plated dinner (Menu) (as per option selected)
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Scenic Lake Michigan views (as per option selected)
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Scenic Chicago River views (as per option selected)
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Creative cocktails, wine, and beer (available for purchase onboard)
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Freshly prepared entrees, salads, and desserts
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Unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea, and water
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Guaranteed table for your party size
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Views of Navy Pier’s fireworks display (weather permitting)
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Climate-controlled interior deck
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Live DJ entertainment
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Departure from Navy Pier (as per option selected)
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Departure from River Esplanade, near Michigan Avenue (as per option selected)
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Dress code: Casual (as per option selected)
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Dress code: Cocktail (as per option selected)
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Infants under two cruise free
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Additional expenses not included with the ticket
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Parking
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Transportation to/from the departure location
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Guided tour
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Gratuities
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- TOTAL DURATION2 hours 30 minutes - 3 hoursFREQUENCYMemorial Day to Labor Day, on Wednesday & SaturdayMODE OF TRANSFERBoat
1 Boarding point
Sights covered
Navy Pier fireworks
Lake Michigan
Willis Tower
Adler Planetarium
Chicago Harbor Lock
DuSable Harbor
TOTAL DURATION2 hours 30 minutes - 3 hoursFREQUENCYMemorial Day to Labor Day, on Wednesday & SaturdayMODE OF TRANSFERBoat1 Boarding point
Sights covered
Chicago River
Chicago Riverwalk
River Esplanade
NBC Tower
Tribune Tower
Marina City
Merchandise Mart
Adler Planetarium
Willis Tower
Navy Pier fireworks
DuSable Harbor
Chicago Harbor Lock
Lake Michigan
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
What to bring
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Wear clothing that aligns with the cruise dress code for a comfortable onboard experience.
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Bring a light layer, such as a jacket or shawl, as wind can be noticeable on the open deck.
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Keep a valid ID with you for any onboard requirements or verification.
What's not allowed
- Guests are not allowed to bring outside alcoholic beverages onboard, but drinks can be purchased during the cruise.
Additional information
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Boarding typically starts 30 minutes to 1 hour before departure, depending on your selected cruise; confirm exact timing in your confirmation email.
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Cruises depart either from River Esplanade (455 N Cityfront Plaza Drive) or Navy Pier (600 East Grand Avenue), with your assigned location provided in your booking details.
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Operations run on Wednesday and Saturday evenings from Memorial Day through Labor Day, with exact times and durations varying by package and date.
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Dinner cruise schedules vary: Signature (Wed 7–9:30pm, Sat 8–11pm), Premier (Wed 7–9:30pm, Sat 8–11pm), and Premier Plus (Wed 7–9:30pm, Sat 7:30–10:30pm), with boarding windows from 30 minutes up to 1 hour before departure.
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The Navy Pier fireworks show is weather-dependent and subject to cancellation or changes.
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Advance notice is recommended for dietary restrictions so accommodations can be arranged where possible.
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Infants under 2 years old may join the cruise free of charge.
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Alcoholic beverages are not included in the ticket price but are available for purchase onboard.
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- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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