Fireworks Cruise Tips
- Many of our cruises sell out early, so buy your tickets online or by phone to make sure you are not disappointed.
- All Aboard—don't miss the boat. Be sure you know our depature and boarding times
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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 24 to August 30 at 9:15 pm and Wednesdays from June 18 to August 27, 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.
FIREWORKS CRUISES
NAVY PIER FIREWORKS CRUISEs
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Throughout the summer, Navy Pier celebrates Chicago with Fireworks every Wednesday and Saturday evenings. 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 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.)
Extra displays are scheduled 9:30 pm on the Sunday of for Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.
RATES:
Adult |
Senior |
Child |
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| Wednesday | $20 |
$18 |
$10 |
| Saturday (and holiday Sundays) | $24 |
$22 |
$12 |
Buy TicketsGroup RatesSeniors over 65; Children under 12 Group Rates for group of 20 or more |
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Special Event FIREWORKS CRUISEs
Chicago Fireworks Cruises for
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
July 3, 2008
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Chicago celebrates the Nation’s Birthday with a gigantic fireworks display over Lake Michigan the evening of July 3rd. Shoreline will run special evening Chicago Fireworks Cruises from our Navy Pier dock with advance reservations. Approximately one hour cruise on Lake Michigan with an amazing view of the City of Chicago firework display. Fireworks are scheduled for 9:30 pm. Check your ticket confirmation for departure details.
Please note that these cruises sell out quickly, so advance ticketing is strongly suggested.
July 4, 2008
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Approximately one and a half hour cruise on Lake Michigan with an amazing view of the patriotic fireworks display. Fireworks are schedule for 9:30 pm. Boat departs at 9:00 pm from Navy Pier West dock.
VENETIAN NIGHT
July 26, 2008; 8:50 pm
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Chicago’s Venetian Night celebration features a spectacular lighted boat parade, live music and the largest fireworks display of the summer. Special Shoreline Fireworks Cruises from Navy Pier let you enjoy this magical night (but, due to harbor traffic restrictions, the boat parade-of-sail is not visible from this cruise). Boat departs at 8:30 pm for the 9:30 pm Fireworks.