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SPECIAL EVENTS
Shoreline Sightseeing offers special or additional cruises for the following events:
2010 Events
ST. PATRICK'S DAY CRUISE
March 13, 2010
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 and a cash bar.
Cruise takes place on an open-air vessel with no climate control.
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 $29 adults; $27 seniors; $15 children
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Tickets are available online or by calling 312.222.9328 or at the dock if space is still available.
TASTE OF CHICAGO
June–July, 2010
2010 will be the 30th year for Taste of Chicago, now the largest annual free-admission food and music festival in the United States. 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.
Chicago Fireworks Cruises for
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Sunset hors d'oeurves and fireworks —
July 4, 2010
ON SALE SOON
Celebrates the nation’s birthday in style! Start early with a lake cruise as the sun sets over the Chicago skyline while you enjoy light appetizers (antipasto display of meats cheeses and breads, crudite, and a dessert bar) as well as a cash bar. Then remain on the lake for the best seat for a gigantic Independence fireworks display over Lake Michigan.
$60 all ages. Boat departs from Navy Pier West dock at 8:00 pm for an approximately two-hour cruise. Please note that these cruises sell out quickly, so advance ticketing is strongly suggested.
Lake Fireworks Cruise — July 4, 2010
ON SALE SOON
Chicago celebrates the nation’s birthday with a gigantic fireworks display over Lake Michigan the evening of July 4th. Shoreline's remaining available boat for this special evening Chicago Fireworks Cruise is leaving from the East End of Navy Pier across from the Beer Garden. Please leave yourself 15 minutes to walk to this location and expect heavy traffic to get downtown if you are driving. Approximately one hour cruise on Lake Michigan with an amazing view of the City of Chicago firework display. Fireworks are scheduled for 9:00 pm. Check your ticket confirmation for departure details.
$45 all ages. Please note that these cruises sell out quickly, so advance ticketing is strongly suggested.
River Architecture/Fireworks Cruise —
July 4, 2010
ON SALE SOON
These 75-minute tours feature an Architecture Cruise plus spectacular holiday fireworks viewing from Shoreline’s Ogden Slip dock. A cash bar is available on board. Fireworks are scheduled for 9:00 pm. Check your ticket confirmation for departure details.
$45 all ages. Please note that these cruises sell out quickly, so advance ticketing is strongly suggested.
LABOR DAY WEEKEND
September 4 & 5, 2010
ON SALE SOON
Join us for the final fireworks displays of the summer. Special Shoreline Fireworks Cruises from Navy Pier make your Labor Day weekend special. Choose either Saturday or the special Sunday night display.
ON SALE SOON
On Saturday night we'll also offer our 75-minute combination Architecture / Fireworks Cruise.
Oktoberfest Lunch Cruise
Select Saturdays in September October
A 90-minute cruise with traditional German music, food and fun! Cuises include traditional lunch of brats with all the trimmings plus German background music and docent commentary on Chicago’s famous architecture as well as the role the German community played in shaping modern Chicago. Cash bar.
ON SALE SOON
Tickets $45 for adults, $42 for seniors, and $30 for children, are available online or by calling 312.222.9328 or at the dock if space is still available.