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Judi McCullough: press relations, 847-491-9608 judi2720@aol.com
Amy Hartnett, 312-373-7254 ah@shorelinesightseeing.com
September 2, 2008
Shoreline Sightseeing Plans Fall Events
Oktoberfest Lunch Cruises, Weekend Fireworks Highlight Fall season
Chicago, IL: Shoreline Sightseeing celebrates Chicago’s spectacular fall season with special events, including Oktoberfest Lunch Cruises September 27 and October 4th and Fireworks Cruises on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Shoreline’s 90-minute Oktoberfest River Cruises depart from Navy Pier at 12:00 noon, returning at 1:30. The Cruise includes traditional lunch of brats and beer or soda plus German music and docent commentary on Chicago’s famous architecture as well as the role the German community played in shaping modern Chicago. Fireworks Cruises will take place every Friday and Saturday evening from September 12th through November 1st, departing Navy Pier at 8:30 pm for a skyline tour and front row seat for the 9:00 pm special fall Navy Pier fireworks. In addition to their special fall cruises, Shoreline will run their regular Architecture Cruises and Skyline Boat Tours daily through November.
“Fall is a busy season in Chicago and we wanted to add some special options for our local and out of town visitors,” said Chip Collopy, co-owner of Shoreline Sightseeing. “Our Oktoberfest Cruise is a great opportunity to enjoy a one last beer and brats lunch plus a custom tour and some traditional German music while cruising on the historic Chicago River. We’re delighted that Navy Pier has added their Fall Fireworks – it’s a great way to celebrate fall in Chicago.”
Shoreline’s one-hour cruises on the historic Chicago River feature over 40 American architectural landmarks including works by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Halmut Jahn. Cruises are led by professional, entertaining guides and passengers receive a professionally illustrated map / guide as a souvenir of their trip. Shoreline’s classic Skyline Boat Tours showcase the city’s dramatic skyline on half-hour Lake Michigan tours. The narrated cruises cover Chicago’s colorful history and famous landmarks.
Shoreline Sightseeing Fall Schedule (all service weather permitting):
Oktoberfest Lunch Cruises: Saturdays, September 27 and October 4.
Ninety minute Chicago River tour led by professional docent includes Architecture Cruise with added commentary highlighting the role of the German community in shaping modern Chicago. With German music and Oktoberfest lunch featuring brats, beer ticket or non-alcoholic beverages and cash bar. Depart Ogden Slip at Navy Pier 12:00 noon, return 1:30 pm. Fares: $45 adults, $42 seniors, $30 children under 12.
SHORELINE SIGHTSEEING: One-hour Chicago River Architecture Cruise with professional guide departs from Ogden Slip at Navy Pier. Multiple tours daily at 11:30 am, 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm through November 30th, with additional times if weather allows. Complimentary map/guide included. Fares: $12 to $28.
Narrated Lake Michigan Skyline Boat Tours from Navy Pier, weekends every hour 11 am- 5 pm and weekdays every hour from 1:00 – 4:00 pm through October 31st with later tours if weather allows. Fares: $6 to $15. All Lake tours weather permitting.
One-hour Fall Fireworks Cruises depart Navy Pier Friday and Saturday evenings from Sept. 12th to Nov. 1st at 8:30 pm for the 9:00 Navy Pier fireworks. Advance tickets available online for Saturdays, Sept 13, 20 and 27. All other fireworks tickets will be sold online the week prior to display dates…tickets also sold dockside. Fares: $12 to $24.
Prices subject to change – 5% discount for advance tickets for many products purchased online or by phone. For updated information, group rates or to purchase tickets visit www.shorelinesightseeing.com or call: 312-222-9328.