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Contact: Judi McCullough (847.491.9608), judi2720@aol.com; Matt Collopy (312.321.0429), info@shorelinesightseeing.com
SHORELINE SIGHTSEEING ADDS VOYAGEUR TO THEIR FLEET FOR 2006 SEASON
Architecture Cruises, Boat Tours and Water Taxis among Shoreline’s Services April through November
Mar 25, 2006
Chicago, IL: Shoreline Sightseeing, Chicago’s largest boat touring company, will open their 67th season by welcoming Voyageur to their fleet. Voyageur has been completely redesigned to Shoreline’s exact specifications and will carry up to 250 passengers on the company’s famous Chicago River Architecture Cruises and Lake Michigan Skyline Boat Tours. Voyageur is the company’s ninth major touring vessel in addition to eight water taxis. Co-owners Chip and Matt Collopy represent the third generation to head the family owned and operated company.
“Voyageur” underwent the equivalent of a gut rehab to meet Shoreline’s specifications. “Our new vessel has a single deck with wooden bench seating and excellent, unobstructed views,” said Matt Collopy, who worked with the shipyard on the re-design of Voyageur. “It will be especially good for Architecture Cruises where open views are so important. Photographers will find it perfect for getting their preferred shots.”
Shoreline expects to carry a mix of local national and international passengers in 2006. “A Shoreline Tour is a tradition with many Chicago families,” said Collopy. “It makes a great centerpiece when planning a day in the city. We usually carry visitors from just about every state as well as many foreign countries. Chicago is well-known as a world-class touring destination with many outstanding museums and attractions. Our passengers often tell us Chicago is one of the most exciting and loveliest cities in the United States.”
Shoreline’s Chicago River Architecture Cruises are led by professional guides who point out over 40 famous buildings on the route as they tell the dramatic story of Chicago’s rise from the Great Fire of 1871 to become the acknowledged home of modern American architecture. Shoreline’s famous Skyline Boat tours on Lake Michigan have been a traditional summer outing for visitors as well as generations of Chicagoans since the company began in 1939. Shoreline’s colorful Water Taxis sport names like “Andale, Andale” or “Vamos” – whatever the language, the name means “Let’s Go”. That’s just what the Water Taxis do, providing passengers with fast, convenient and fun transportation from Navy Pier to Sears Tower or to the Museum Campus.
Schedules and Locations
Shoreline’s Architecture Cruises leave from Ogden Slip at Navy Pier with weekend service in April and daily service beginning in May. Passengers receive a complimentary illustrated guide and map as a souvenir of their trip. Skyline boat tours depart from Navy Pier weekends in April and daily from May to September. They also depart weekends in May and September and daily in June, July and August from Shedd Aquarium/ Field Museum. Special evening cruises are also available to view the fireworks displays from Navy Pier. Shoreline’s fast, convenient water taxis connect Navy Pier and Sears Tower and Navy Pier and Shedd Aquarium/Museum Campus daily Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Call 312-222-9328 for additional information, group rates and private charters. Or visit the Shoreline web site at www.shorelinesightseeing.com for information and to purchase advance tickets online with no additional fee.