Boat trips · CHICAGO BOAT TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 chicago boat tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you board.
See Chicago’s skyline from the river on a guided architecture cruise with expert commentary, famous buildings, drinks, restrooms, and flexible times.
“It was a wonderful experience !! Punctual start, Great guide, lots of information and amazing views!”
Review of Chicago’s 90-minute Wendella architecture cruise, with river views, expert guides, practical tips, pricing, seating, and stops.
“The activity was very interesting. I got to know a lot about the history of Chicago as well.”
Cruise Chicago’s river with expert docents, iconic towers, and practical tips for choosing the best 90-minute architecture tour.
“I’m really glad I took the tour. It’s a great way to spend 90 minutes if you want to learn more about Chicago during a short trip. The guide was fantastic, she knew so much about Chicago’s history, especially the river, the bridges, and the buildings. The bar was great too: warm and cosy, and a perfect place to enjoy a couple of beers with friends. You won’t regret it.”
See 40 Chicago landmarks from the river on a live architecture cruise covering all three branches, with skip-the-line boarding and expert commentary.
“Enjoyed the cruise, our guide was fun and very informed! Our flight was late and we missed our scheduled time. The company allowed us to move to the next day to be able to use our tickets. Great service!! Thank you!”
Review of Chicago’s 45-minute family architecture cruise, with river views, lively guides, onboard drinks, pricing, timing, and practical tips.
“Great tour! We learned a lot. It was just the perfect duration.”
Cruise Chicago’s river and lakefront for 90 minutes of architecture, skyline views, expert stories, and a memorable trip through the city lock.
“Kenny was one of the best tour guides we have ever had!!! So much fun and so informative. Would recommend to everyone!”
See Chicago glowing from the river and Lake Michigan on a 90-minute night cruise with skyline views, live stories, and a lock passage.
“It was a very pleasant, informative and interactive trip. Our guide, Jacob, was witty and knowledgeable. We learned new facts about some of the landmarks and history of the city. He also made it fun and offered to take pics and answer questions from anyone on the boat. I would highly recommend this tour.”
Review of Shoreline’s 30-minute Chicago skyline cruise, with practical tips on boarding, views, commentary, pricing, weather, and who should go.
“Loved the length of the trip and fantastic views of the skyline.”
Watch Chicago’s skyline glow at sunset on a 90-minute river and Lake Michigan cruise with lock passage, open decks, and onboard drinks.
“Wonderful tour!, it was breathtaking view It was nice to celebrate my wife and I s Wedding anniversary!”
Review of Chicago’s Seadog speedboat ride, with skyline views, lively guides, family tips, prices, wet-weather advice, and thrill-ride details.
“We had a lot of fun on the speed boat. Ted the Bear was very entertaining”
Compare Chicago’s river and Lake Michigan fireworks cruises, with skyline views, architecture, lock passage, pricing, tips, and family advice.
“It’s was fun. The ride was nice, the music was great and our host was knowledgeable, funny and awesome!!”
Cruise Chicago’s three river branches for 90 minutes of architecture, skyline views, live commentary, and complimentary nonalcoholic drinks.
“Edward, our tour guide was fantastic! Cant think of a better way to see and better get to know Chicago!”
Review of Chicago’s First Lady architecture cruise, with expert docents, river views, practical tips, pricing, accessibility, and value.
“Amazing guide who was very knowledgable & did it for the love of it. Outstanding trip & great facilities. Would highly recommend”
Review of City Cruises Chicago’s Premier Lunch or Dinner Cruise, with skyline views, plated dining, DJ entertainment, pricing, tips, and drawbacks.
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Review of Chicago’s 90-minute First Lady river and Lake Michigan cruise, with skyline views, live narration, lock passage, tips, and value advice.
“The speaker was great & surprised how well we could hear him with all the other noises around. He gave great information to the Texan, who knew very little about Chicago. I loved the fact that this tour let us bring aboard our own food & snacks! I highly recommend to anyone.”
River hour, cave run, whale ground or a deck with lunch on it.
