Feel the need for speed? This exhilarating speedboat ride takes you out onto Lake Michigan for the ride of a lifetime. Experience the roar of the 2000-horsepower engines as you race along Chicago's famous Lake Michigan. The best way to view Chicago is always from the lake!
Your exciting speedboat ride along the shoreline is combined with informative and amusing descriptions of the world-famous Chicago skyline.
As you depart Chicago's Navy Pier, your Captain will tell you interesting facts about the Pier and Chicago's Lake Michigan. Then, with the music cranked up, you'll race south past Navy Pier to Chicago's Museum Campus. The tour pauses here so you can hear about Chicago's interesting lakefront landmarks, architecture and history.
Then you'll race north past Navy Pier to cruise the Magnificent Mile, providing unique views of the Sears Tower, Buckingham Fountain and Grant Park along the way!
Finally, you will race back to Navy Pier to the thrilling sound of turbo-charged engines!
Schedule Details
Lake Michigan Speedboat Ride
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Cruise departs from Navy Pier, Chicago
Departure Time:May 28 to October 2
- 11:00am
- 12:00pm
- 1:00pm
- 2:00pm
- 3:00pm
- 4:00pm
- 5:00pm
- 6:00pm
- 7:00pm
30 minutes
Return details:Returns to original departure point
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Additional Information
- 30-minute Lakefront Speedboat Ride
- Discount coupon to Amazing Chicago's Funhouse Maze
- Gratuities
- Local fees and taxes
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Coast Guard regulations require a photo ID for each guest to board
- All cruises are weather permitting
- Not recommended for participants with back problems
- Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant women
- Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
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Lots of fun!!!! We had a great guide...I would highly recommend the architecture tour to anyone! ... Read more ›
Danielle F, USA, March 2011
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