Architectural Cruise

WHERE: Loads at Navy Pier – takes place partially on Lake Michigan and mostly on the Chicago River

WHEN: This 75-minute tour happens throughout the day in several shifts until Navy Pier’s nightly closing.

WHAT: Water, Chicago’s skyline, and the Seadog

What better way to take in the sights of a city by the water than actually viewing it from the refreshing waves? That’s the premise behind Chicago’s water cruises. The Seadog is a giant yellow speedboat with teeth – really, it has actual teeth painted on the bow. The tour guides for these cruises are as entertaining as the boat. But it’s the sights you are really going to love. This one focuses on Chicago’s world-class architecture, specifically its gorgeous skyline (some say it rivals any other in the country!) and famous towering skyscrapers.

Your guide will probably zip onto Lake Michigan for the thrill factor, but most of your tour takes place on the Chicago River. From there (on the massive Seadog itself) you’ll see the John Hancock Center, riverside Plaza, and the Sears Tower like you’ve never seen them before. The tour begins at Navy Pier, so you’ll get an exciting panoramic view of that Chicago tradition as well as over 40 famous sites. We highly recommend this one! A Seadog Cruise is a great way to experience Chicago.