Tour Highlights
- One hour cruise
- Professional, entertaining guides
- Convenient Navy Pier dock location
5% discount on our Architecture Cruises
and
Skyline Boat Tours and
No Convenience Fees
ever when you buy on our website!
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Passionate about Chicago's architecture and history, they bring the stories of Chicago's growth alive for you on our Chicago Architecture Cruises 7 days a week.
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Shoreline’s new 75-minute combination Architecture / Fireworks Cruise will leave from Ogden Slip at Navy Pier Saturdays from June 12 to August 28 (except July 4th) at 9:15 pm and Wednesdays from June 16 to August 25, 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.
Our latest schedule changes
The Architecture River Tour has ceased operation for the 2009 season and will resume in March of 2010. Check back soon for our spring schedule! Tickets will soon be available for select departure times in 2010!
Last updated Monday, December 14th, 2009 10:21amDid you know?
Shoreline's Architecture Cruises are handicapped accessible. Our convenient Ogden slip dock provides easy access with no stairs or elevators. (Our vessels are not equipped with elevators. Therefore restrooms, which are located on the lower deck, are not accessible to those in wheelchairs.) Details
Our boats have covered lower decks and fully-open top decks for the best views.
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Our online ticket sales are FREE OF EXTRA FEES and offer a 5% discount for advance purchase on our Architecture Cruises and Skyline Boat Tours!
ARCHITECTURE CRUISES
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Join Shoreline on an exciting journey as we tour the Chicago River and its architectural landmarks. Our experienced and entertaining guides recount the dramatic story of Chicago's rise from the Great Fire of 1871 to become the home of the skyscraper and the cradle of modern American architecture. Along the one-hour route are buildings by world-famous architects including Mies van der Rohe, Skidmore Owings & Merrill and Helmut Jahn.
For your convenience, our Architecture Cruise boats have easy boarding ramps and are accessible to people with disabilities.
Shoreline Architecture Cruises depart from our convenient Navy Pier Ogden Slip location. Please call 312-222-9328 or contact us if you have any questions. We want your cruise to be a wonderful experience!
RATES: |
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| Adult | $24-$30 | $22.80-$28.50 |
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| Senior | $21-$27 | $19.95-$25.65 |
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| Child | $12-$15 | $11.40-$14.25 |
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All prices include taxes except for an 9% City Amusement tax.
Prices vary by season and date. Click "Buy Tickets" and choose your desired cruise date to see web prices for that day (reflecting Shoreline's 5% online discount. Walk-up puchase prices may vary.
SCHEDULE:
April 1 through May 30
Frequent departures from 10:00 am to approximately 5:30 pm
June 1 through September 30
Frequent departures from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm; later cruises may be available
October 1 through October 31
Frequent departures from 10:00 am to approximately 5:30 pm
*weather permitting
**check availabilty for specific dates
All rates and schedules are subject to change.