From laid-back sightseeing cruises and elegant dining cruises to heart-pumping thrill rides to upscale private charters, Lake Michigan and Chicago River cruises departing from Navy Pier offer a memorable experience for all.

Enjoy unparalleled dining with a view on Lake Michigan's brunch, lunch, and dinner cruises at Navy Pier. Savor every bite with a backdrop of Chicago.

Ranging from 40-90 minutes in length, sightseeing cruises offer guests panoramic city views along with entertaining and enlightening commentary about Chicago’s architecture and history. Take an Architecture and Sightseeing Cruise when you visit Navy Pier. Enjoy the best of the pier and its surrounding attractions from the deck of the boat.

Take a tour of Chicago from the water! Our architecture river tours, skyline lake tours, and fireworks tours are some of the most popular boat tours in Chicago.

This Navy Pier boat tour sails from 7pm-9pm every Monday this summer. We’ll help you chase your Monday BLUES away aboard the 148-foot Tall Ship Windy as you enjoy the breathtaking views of Chicago at sunset from the waters of Lake Michigan, accompanied by …

Take in the city skyline from the Lake followed by the legendary fireworks show off Navy Pier, before returning back to the dock. Boat departs from and returns to our dock at 111 N Lake Shore Drive. Children and infants ages 3 and under are free. Boarding begins 15min prior to departure.

Outdoor adventures at Navy Pier. Boat cruises and tours: Whatever’s on your cruise wish list, you’ll find it at Navy Pier. Cruise on Lake Michigan and the Chicago River and experience everything from laid-back sightseeing and elegant dining to …

Start the tour at Navy Pier and sail through the Chicago Harbor Locks to the River’s iconic skyscrapers. Buckle up for the Seadog Extreme Thrill Ride on Lake Michigan for a high-speed experience of Chicago’s iconic skyline!

Climb aboard your 2,000-horsepower speed boat at Navy Pier, then hang on for the ride of a lifetime, as you zip past famous attractions like the Willis Tower, Grant Park, and Buckingham Fountain, pausing to learn a little about the history and …

Travel around town in a fun, scenic way. This day pass allows you to hop on and off the water taxi at any of our conveniently located docks: Union Station, Michigan Ave, Navy Pier, and Shedd Aquarium/Museum Campus. Learn more. Get a front-row seat to the Navy Pier fireworks on Wednesday and Saturday evenings in the summer.