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- Many of our cruises sell out early, so buy your tickets online or by phone to make sure you are not disappointed.
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Bright Lights, Big City
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Shoreline’s new 75-minute combination Architecture / Fireworks Cruise will leave from Ogden Slip at Navy Pier Saturdays from May 23 to August 29 (except July 25th) at 9:15 pm* and Wednesdays from June 3 to August 26, at 8:30 pm*. Tours feature an Architecture Cruise plus fireworks viewing from Shoreline’s Ogden Slip dock. A cash bar is available on board.
*Holidays and holiday weekends may have different departure times and rates.
FIREWORKS CRUISES
NAVY PIER FIREWORKS CRUISEs
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Throughout the summer, Navy Pier celebrates Chicago with Fireworks every Wednesday and Saturday evening. And the best way to experience them is on a Shoreline Sighteeing Cruise right from Navy Pier! Fireworks are scheduled Memorial Day weekend in late-May through Labor Day weekend in early-September for 9:30 pm on Wednesdays and 10:15 pm on Saturdays.
Shoreline's one-hour Lake Fireworks Cruises depart from Shoreline’s Navy Pier Dock on Wednesday at 9:00 pm* and on Saturday at 9:45 pm*. (Additional times may be used; please check your confirmation when purchasing tickets.)
Shoreline’s 75-minute combination Architecture / Fireworks Cruises leave from Ogden Slip at Navy Pier Saturdays at 9:15 pm* and Wednesdays at 8:30 pm*.
Extra displays are scheduled 9:30 pm on the Sunday of both Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.
*Holidays and holiday weekends may have different departure times and rates.
RATES:
Adult |
Senior |
Child |
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| Lake Fireworks Cruise: Wednesdays, Saturdays (and Memorial Day & Labor Day Sundays) |
$24 |
$22 |
$12 |
| River Architecture/Fireworks Combo Cruise: Wednesdays | $28 |
$24 |
$12 |
| River Architecture/Fireworks Combo Cruise: Saturdays | $32 |
$29 |
$14 |
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Special Event FIREWORKS CRUISES
Chicago Fireworks Cruises for
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Sunset hors d'oeurves and fireworks —
July 4, 2010
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Celebrates the nation’s birthday in style! Start early with a lake cruise as the sun sets over the Chicago skyline while you enjoy light appetizers (antipasto display of meats cheeses and breads, crudite, and a dessert bar) as well as a cash bar. Then remain on the lake for the best seat for a gigantic Independence fireworks display over Lake Michigan.
$60 all ages. Boat departs from Navy Pier West dock at 8:00 pm for an approximately two-hour cruise. Please note that these cruises sell out quickly, so advance ticketing is strongly suggested.
Lake Fireworks Cruise — July 4, 2010
ON SALE SOON
Chicago celebrates the nation’s birthday with a gigantic fireworks display over Lake Michigan the evening of July 4th. Shoreline's remaining available boat for this special evening Chicago Fireworks Cruise is leaving from the East End of Navy Pier across from the Beer Garden. Please leave yourself 15 minutes to walk to this location and expect heavy traffic to get downtown if you are driving. Approximately one hour cruise on Lake Michigan with an amazing view of the City of Chicago firework display. Fireworks are scheduled for 9:00 pm. Check your ticket confirmation for departure details.
$45 all ages. Please note that these cruises sell out quickly, so advance ticketing is strongly suggested.
River Architecture/Fireworks Cruise —
July 4, 2010
ON SALE SOON
These 75-minute tours feature an Architecture Cruise plus spectacular holiday fireworks viewing from Shoreline’s Ogden Slip dock. A cash bar is available on board. Fireworks are scheduled for 9:00 pm. Check your ticket confirmation for departure details.
$45 all ages. Please note that these cruises sell out quickly, so advance ticketing is strongly suggested.
LABOR DAY WEEKEND
September 4 & 5, 2010
ON SALE SOON
Join us for the final fireworks displays of the summer. Special Shoreline Fireworks Cruises from Navy Pier make your Labor Day weekend special. Choose either Saturday or the special Sunday night display.
ON SALE SOON
On Saturday night we'll also offer our 75-minute combination Architecture / Fireworks Cruise.