Sightseeing Cruises

Chicago Sea Dog Architecture Cruise

Willis Tower view from Chicago River Architecture Cruise.

Tourists on a boat viewing Chicago skyline during Sea Dog Architecture Cruise.

Tourists taking a selfie on the Chicago Sea Dog Architecture Cruise.

Duration

45 min - 1 hr 15 min

Open today

10:00am - 5:00pm

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Guided tour

Enjoy a narrated architectural cruise along the Chicago River and Lake Michigan, featuring iconic skyline views and engaging commentary on Chicago’s most famous buildings.

Cruise past celebrated architectural icons as your guide shares insights into their design, history, and significance within Chicago’s skyline.

Experience an exciting speedboat segment on Lake Michigan that adds a thrilling contrast to the otherwise scenic, architecture-focused journey.

Bring your own beverages (non-glass containers only), and enjoy a dog-friendly cruise where your pet can join you on the adventure.

Choose between a 45-minute cruise for the architecture boat tour on the Chicago River, or a 75-minute cruise that includes a ride on Lake Michigan along with the architecture boat tour.

Guided architecture cruise on the Chicago River on an open-air speedboat

Expert guide onboard

Live commentary

45-minute speedboat cruise with an architecture tour on the Chicago River (as per option selected)

75-minute speedboat cruise with an architecture tour on the Chicago River and a ride on Lake Michigan (as per option selected)

Food and beverages (BYOB option available)

Parking

Transportation to/from the departure location

Gratuities

TOTAL DURATION45 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERSpeedboat
1 Boarding point
Chicago Harbor Lock (Lakefront)
Get direction
Sights covered
NBC Tower
Tribune Tower
Wrigley Building
Trump International Hotel & Tower
AMA Plaza
Marina City
Merchandise Mart
Reid-Murdoch Center
Residences at River Bend
Kinzie Park
River Point
150 N Riverside Plaza
100 N Riverside Plaza
2 North Riverside Plaza
Old Post Office
Union Station Power House
Canal Street Railroad Bridge
River City
The Southbank
311 South Wacker
Willis Tower
Chicago Board of Trade
CME Center
Civic Opera Building
333 West Wacker
LaSalle/Wacker Building
Chicago Riverwalk
77 West Wacker
Leo Burnett Building
35 East Wacker
Carbide and Carbon Building
London Guarantee Building
Aon Center
Aqua Tower
Vista Tower
Crain Communications Building
Chicago Marine Safety Station
Goose Island
The Domain
TOTAL DURATION75 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERSpeedboat
1 Boarding point
Chicago Harbor Lock (Riverwalk)
Get direction
Sights covered
NBC Tower
Tribune Tower
Wrigley Building
Trump International Hotel & Tower
AMA Plaza
Marina City
Merchandise Mart
Reid-Murdoch Center
Residences at River Bend
Kinzie Park
River Point
150 N Riverside Plaza
100 N Riverside Plaza
2 North Riverside Plaza
Old Post Office
Union Station Power House
Canal Street Railroad Bridge
River City
The Southbank
311 South Wacker
Willis Tower
Chicago Board of Trade
CME Center
Civic Opera Building
333 West Wacker
LaSalle/Wacker Building
Chicago Riverwalk
77 West Wacker
Leo Burnett Building
35 East Wacker
Carbide and Carbon Building
London Guarantee Building
Aon Center
Aqua Tower
Vista Tower
Crain Communications Building
Chicago Marine Safety Station
Goose Island
The Domain
Chicago Harbor Lock
Navy Pier
Lake Michigan

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What to bring

Wear comfortable, casual clothing such as khakis, nice jeans, dresses, button-up shirts, or blouses, as a casual dress code is recommended for this cruise.

You can bring your own preferred beverages on board for the cruise, though glass containers are not allowed.

What's not allowed

Glass containers are not permitted on board, so please bring your beverages in non-glass containers.

Accessibility

This experience is not recommended for guests with neck or back conditions or for those who are pregnant.

Additional information

Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult during the cruise.

Arrive before your scheduled boarding time, as cruise times may vary and are confirmed in your email after booking.

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.