Tour Highlights
- Half-Hour Boat Ride—fits busy schedules
- Professional historical tour narration
- Choose between two Navy Pier dock locations for your cruise.
5% discount
and No Convenience Fees
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By day or by night
Shoreline's Skyline Cruise fits early risers or those who enjoy a night on the town. Our passengers find Chicago is beautiful any hour of the day or night.
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During our main summer season, we offer a Sunset Cruise every evening. Enjoy a Chicago Sunset during your Skyline Boat Tour. Times vary by day, so check the time when you buy tickets and be sure to board 15 minutes before departure
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For a special treat, take a Fireworks Cruise Wednesday or Saturday evenings. Enjoy the Navy Pier Fireworks from a new vantage point as you cruise the harbor.
Our latest schedule changes
The Skyline Lake Tour will operate July 3rd hourly between 10 and 6pm. July 4th, Skyline Tours will depart every 45 minutes from 10-7 and on July 5th every hour from 10:30-5:30 plus 6 and 7pm. Additional times may be available based on weather and customer traffic.
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Our tour boats have covered lower decks with a concession stand for refreshments and fully-open top decks for unobstructed views.
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Our online ticket sales are FREE OF EXTRA FEES and offer a 5% discount for advance purchase!
SKYLINE BOAT TOURS
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See all of Chicago's fabulous lakefront sights and attractions with a convenient half-hour Lake Michigan boat ride from either of our two Navy Pier docks.
Learn about Chicago's colorful history and famous landmarks as you enjoy the panorama of Chicago's famous lakefront! Our Chicago Skyline Boat Tours run from April 1 to mid-October. Please call 312-222-9328 or contact us if you have any questions. We want your Lake Michigan cruise from Navy Pier to be a wonderful experience!
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| Weekdays | $14 | $13.30 |
$13 | $12.35 |
$6 | $5.70 |
| Weekends | $15 | $14.25 |
$14 | $13.30 |
$7 | $6.65 |
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All prices include taxes. Walk-up rates on holidays and during special events may vary. Online prices reflect a 5% discount.
SCHEDULES:
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NAVY PIER WEST-END DOCK
SCHEDULE:
(First Boat Dock on Navy Pier)
APril, October
Weekends
- Departs every hour in 11:00 am–4:00 pm
WeekDays
- Departs every hour in 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
MAY
Weekends
- Departs every hour in 11:00 am–4:00 pm
WeekDays
- Departs every hour in 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
JUNE, JULY & AUGUST
Daily
- Mornings: 10:30 am, 11:30 am
- Afternoons: every half-hour Noon to 5:00 pm
- Evenings: every hour until 10:00 pm (except during Saturday Night Fireworks Cruises)
September
Daily
- 10:30 am to sunset
NAVY PIER EAST-END DOCK
SCHEDULE:
(Near the Navy Pier Beer Garden)
Weekends, May 1–JUNE 14
- Regular departures
Daily, June 15–August 16
- Regular departures
Weekends, August 17–September 30
- Regular departures
All prices include taxes. All rates and schedules are subject to change.