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River & Lake Architectural Cruise

Chicago, IL

From: $64

Item #: CRU-CHI-0031

(5 Reviews)

Experience the sights and sounds of the Windy City in a most exceptional way! Take a wander on the water aboard the Seadog Extreme for a Chicago architectural boat tour!

Ride a sleek 'n' speed-hungry boat that boasts more horsepower than any other commercial passenger vessel on the Lake Michigan
This 75-minute river and lake architectural cruise offers exciting views of famed Chicago attractions and landmarks, complete with fascinating narratives
Depart from Navy Pier, traversing along the lakefront, though the locks, and into the river take in the stunning city skyline and up-close views of bridges and skyscrapers
Ending with a high-speed ride along the lakefront, this boat tour gives the full combo of entertainment and adrenaline aboard one of the most extraordinary things to do in Chicago!

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Overview

Experience the sights and sounds of the Windy City in a most exceptional way! Take a wander on the water aboard the Seadog Extreme for a Chicago architectural boat tour!

Ride a sleek 'n' speed-hungry boat that boasts more horsepower than any other commercial passenger vessel on the Lake Michigan
This 75-minute river and lake architectural cruise offers exciting views of famed Chicago attractions and landmarks, complete with fascinating narratives
Depart from Navy Pier, traversing along the lakefront, though the locks, and into the river take in the stunning city skyline and up-close views of bridges and skyscrapers
Ending with a high-speed ride along the lakefront, this boat tour gives the full combo of entertainment and adrenaline aboard one of the most extraordinary things to do in Chicago!

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April - November:
Daily - 11:15 AM - 7:15 PM

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Important Details

Essential Information

Must be at least 48" to ride
Not recommended for anyone suffering from or with a history of heart, neck or back problems or for women who are or may be pregnant

Duration

Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes

Experience Provider Info

Complete information for your Experience Provider, including contact information, will be included on your booking confirmation email once you or your gift recipient have scheduled the experience. Our Product Management team handpicks top-rated experience providers, removing the guesswork for you and ensuring your peace of mind.

Maximum Participants

The vessel can accommodate up to 200 people.

Spectators

This experience is only for those on the cruise.

Weather Dependent

This experience may be affected by weather conditions. In the event of possible inclement weather, always be sure to contact the experience provider.

What To Wear

Comfortable and casual clothing recommended.

COVID-19 Safety

For this experience, our partners are taking extra measures to prevent any potential spread of COVID-19. In those jurisdictions where it is required, all guests over the age of 18 are required to provide their full name and email address prior to boarding the vessels. Guests who self-report they are experiencing any symptoms indicative of COVID-19 will not be permitted to board our partner's vessel. All guests ages 3 and older are required to wear face coverings at all times while on board our vessels, except while dining, unless exempted by the local health authority. Our partners request that each guest face mask fully cover an individual’s nose and mouth and allow the guest to remain hands-free. They also require that the mask fit snugly against the side of the face, be secured with ties or ear loops, and be made of breathable material. Guests who do not have a face mask will not be permitted to board the vessel. If you have travelled internationally in the last 14 days, the CDC advises that you should stay at home and avoid contact with others. Additionally in those jurisdictions where it is required, guests will undergo temperature screening prior to boarding. Based on guidance from health authorities, anyone displaying a temperature of 100.4 F or above will not be allowed entry; those in their party will not be allowed entry either. These Covid-19 safety measures are subject to change.

FAQs

Can I bring food and drink onboard?

Yes, food and drink may be brought on board. Remember, you may wear more than you eat because it's hard to eat while going 30 knots!

Is the vessel wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the vessel is wheelchair accessible. However, if you have an extra-large motorized chair, it may not be able to fit down the ramps. In that case, the crew will be happy to help you out and assist you onto the vessel.

Are there restrooms onboard?

Yes, there are restrooms located on the vessel.

Returns, Exchanges & Cancellations

Returns
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Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Experience Gifts.

Cancellation Policy

Once you have scheduled a date and have received a booking confirmation, all bookings are final and no rescheduling or cancellations will be allowed.

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Customer Reviews

This experience has a customer rating of 4
based on 5 reviews.

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H.W. - This was a nice tour with an enthusiastic guide. The cruise itself was great. The process of buying the experience and working with Virgin was not. I was contacted so many times via email and phone, confirming the wrong experience, times, etc. Buy directly with the vendor instead.

— Holly W | May 16, 2022

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hello Holly, Thanks for sharing your review with us. We're glad to hear you had an amazing tour and an enthusiastic guide. I'm sure it was fun to see the sights and sounds of the windy city. My sincerest apologies for the struggles that occurred with your booking process. We strive to provide a smooth experience from beginning to end and I have shared all of your feedback with my team. We will use this information to help us provide a pleasant and more efficient process. I hope we have an opportunity to create a better first impression. Thanks, Ryan

Tour guide Griffin was great!

— Sandra H | Aug 05, 2019

We enjoyed the cruise very much. The crew was great especially the guide, her name was like Tequila, very informative and entertaining, BUT the trip ended abruptly because of a down pour while in the locks on the way back. She kept order and safety. But we were not able to thank her or tip her for that matter. I would of liked to talk to her at the end.

— Robert K | Jul 19, 2019

On Navy Pier, there needs to be better signage directing patrons to the kiosk. There needs to be a better way to direct people to which line they should be in to board the boat. The tour guide on the boat is extremely negative in his comments about the city of Chicago. We also noted that the guide spent more time talking about how disgusting and dirty the river is, than he did about the architecture of the city. It was also very difficult to hear him from where we were sitting (toward the stern of the boat). Sitting at the back of the boat was a definite mistake as we were sucking in diesel fumes the entire trip. All in all, I'd not recommend this excursion to anyone and am very disappointed.

— Linda A | Jul 18, 2016

Great!

— Carla P | Aug 26, 2015

River & Lake Architectural Cruise