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45-Min Lake Michigan Tour

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Tour boat on Lake Michigan for 30-min skyline cruise, Chicago.

Duration

45 min

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This concise yet immersive tour provides a unique perspective of the Chicago's skyline from the waters of Lake Michigan.​

    • This scenic cruise shows you the best of Chicago's skyline from Lake Michigan within 45-mins.

    • Take in sweeping panoramic views of Chicago’s in a different perspective from what is offered on standard river cruises.

    • Cruise past iconic skyscrapers and architectural landmarks like Willis Tower & Water Tower Place while listening to engaging pre-recorded insights about the city.

    • Ideal for tight schedules, this brief tour delivers maximum city views and photo ops without the time commitment of longer cruises.

    • Cruise on Lake Michigan

    • Skip-the-line ticket

    • Pre-recorded commentary in English

  • TOTAL DURATION45 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERBoat

    1 Boarding point

    Navy Pier

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    Sights covered

    Hancock Building (875 North Michigan Avenue)

    Hancock Building (875 North Michigan Avenue)

    Chicago Lighthouse

    Chicago Lighthouse

    Willis Tower

    Willis Tower

    The Museum Campus

    The Museum Campus

    Shedd Aquarium

    Shedd Aquarium

    Adler Planetarium

    Adler Planetarium

    Field Museum of Natural History

    Field Museum of Natural History

    Centennial Wheel

    Centennial Wheel

    Aon Center

    Aon Center

    Aqua Tower

    Aqua Tower

    Field Museum of Natural History

    Field Museum of Natural History

    Adler Planetarium

    Adler Planetarium

    Shedd Aquarium

    Shedd Aquarium

    Chicago Harbor Lighthouse

    Chicago Harbor Lighthouse

    Lake Point Tower

    Lake Point Tower

    Grant Park

    Grant Park

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

  • What's not allowed

    • Do not bring outside food & beverages with you.

    Accessibility

    • Electric wheelchairs are not allowed on board.

    Additional Information

    • Kids 2 years old and under can go on the cruise for free.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

    • Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

    Boarding point

    • Board your cruise at Shoreline Architecture Boats Tours.

    • Address: 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States.

    • Landmark: Join the boarding line for the Skyline Lake Cruise boat on the south side of Navy Pier, about 300 feet from the start of the pier. Look for greeters in bright orange.

    Get directions to the boarding point

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