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SPECIAL EVENTS
Shoreline Sightseeing offers special or additional cruises for the following events:
2008
Looptopia Architecture Tours
Friday, May 2
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We love the idea of an all-night "Looptopia" party highlighting Chicago's famous Loop and the city's many attractions, entertainment and cultural options!
We will have evening Chicago River Architecture Cruises on Friday, May 2nd departing from our Sears Tower dock at 200 S. Wacker Drive.
One-hour tours depart at 7:00, 8:30 and 10:00 pm. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy a dramatic nighttime cruise.
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Buy advance tickets for 7:00 pm and 8:30 pm departures.
FIREWORKS CRUISES FROM NAVY PIER
Navy Pier Fireworks Cruises depart from Shoreline’s Navy Pier Dock every Wednesday & Saturday evening during the summer from late-May through Labor Day weekend. Includes special Memorial and Labor Day displays.
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Tickets are available online or by calling 312.222.9328 or at the dock if space is still available.
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.
Check back in Spring 2008 for more information. 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.
TASTE OF CHICAGO
June 27-July 6, 2008
2008 will be the 28th year for Taste of Chicago, now the largest annual free-admission food and music festival in the United Sates. Over 70 restaurants present everything from hot dogs and hamburgers to gourmet treats. Taste also includes live music, cooking demonstrations, a wine garden and family area. During Taste of Chicago, Shoreline will run Skyline Boat Tours daily from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm from our Buckingham Fountain dock directly across from the Taste site in Grant Park.
Tickets are available at our booth at the taste of Chicago or our Navy Pier kiosks.
VENETIAN NIGHT
July 26, 2008
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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.
2009
ST. PATRICK'S DAY CRUISE
March 2009
Cruise on the historic (and green!) Chicago River and enjoy traditional
Irish fare while docents highlight the role of the Irish in shaping
modern Chicago. Includes traditional Irish Buffet-Corned Beef and Cabbage, Potatoes-soft drinks and coffee, and a cash bar.
Two departures—pre and post parade:
10:00 am – 11:30 am and 2 pm - 3:30 pm
Departs Navy Pier Dock Street, Ogden Slip
Tickets $15 - $29
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Tickets are available online or by calling 312.222.9328 or at the dock if space is still available.