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COMING SOON ARCHITECTURAL FIREWORKS CRUISE

2 hours — river & lake* , architectural fireworks cruise.

Adults : $48    Seniors : $46    Youths : $26    Children 6 and under : Free

Enjoy your favorite drink while gazing Chicago’s magnificent architecture and finish your cruise with a fabulous light show, at Navy Pier!

Fireworks, one of the Four Great Inventions of ancient China were invented in the 12th century.

Chicago approved City-Wide Use of Fireworks on the 4th of July 1893. Mayor of Chicago Patrick Eugene Prendergast issued a proclamation approving the use of fireworks to celebrate the World’s Colombian Exposition and to celebrate the nation’s 117th Independence Day.

This fascination with fireworks, noise, and color continues today. The City of Chicago offers a fireworks show at Navy Pier on Wednesdays at 9:30pm and Saturday nights at 10:15pm.

Drinks may be purchased individually with a credit card on the boat. Complimentary Coca-Cola soft drinks, lemonade, and cookies are included. Depending on lock traffic, our fireworks cruise will sail along one of two routes, river only or river and lake.

Join us at 8pm on Wednesday nights and 8:30pm on Saturdays for our narrated Architectural Fireworks 2-hour Cruise. There’s something for everyone on this one of a kind cruise!

* Subject to change, depends on lock traffic and weather conditions

• Due to heavy Lake traffic, cruises may return to dock 30 minutes later than scheduled.

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COMPLIMENTARY

Starbucks Coffee, Twinings Tea, Coca-Cola soft drinks and lemonade are all complimentary.

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Beer, wine and cocktails are available for purchase at any time.

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For parties up to 170, we have fully-outfitted boats and onboard amenities to help you create a private event they’ll talk about for years to come.

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This is my 8th time on a Chicago architectural river cruise and this was by far the most informative and biggest bang for your buck. Operagolf / LaHabra

The best guide on our whole USA trip. We took the Architecture tour where the boat meandered in between all of the incredible buildings of the city with the guide knowing EVERYTHING about each building; its style, age, height, architect, cost, purpose, owner ….. Quite brilliant! DrCumbrian / TripAdvisor

I've done several of the architecture cruises since my family moved to Chicago, and this is the best one yet! Allie K / TripAdvisor

If you only have time for one sight-seeing event while in Chicago, do this. We really have no great interest in architecture, but this tour came highly recommended and we did not regret it. Allice I / Oklahoma

My wife and I very much enjoyed the Chicago Line Cruise jazz cruise... My spouse said this was one of the favorite things she has done in Chicago since moving here in the past year, and I agree. I am a jazz snob, and ... I was very pleased with the music offered by the Geordie Kelly group. He's a fine jazz guitarist, and his band was great. Augie R / Yelp

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Lake Michigan Navy Pier Fireworks Cruises (w/ Architecture Tour)

Enjoy your favorite drink while gazing Chicago’s magnificent architecture and finish your cruise with fabulous light show, at Navy Pier.

Fireworks, one of the Four Great Inventions of ancient China were invented in the 12th century.

Chicago approved City-Wide Use of Fireworks on the 4th of July 1893,. Mayor of Chicago Patrick Eugene Prendergast issued a proclamation approving the use of fireworks to celebrate the World’s Colombian Exposition and to celebrate the nation’s 117th Independence Day.

This fascination with fireworks, noise, and color continues today. The City of Chicago offers a fireworks show at Navy Pier on Saturday nights at 10:15 p.m. The Fireworks Cruise sails on both the Chicago River and Lake Michigan each Saturday at 8:30 pm.

The optional bar package, offered on the 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. (8:30 p.m. on Saturdays), can be purchased at the ticket counter on the day of the cruise. Drinks may be purchased individually with a credit card on the boat. Complimentary Coca-Cola soft drinks, lemonade, and cookies are included. Depending on lock traffic, our fireworks cruise will sail along one of two routes, river only or river and lake.

New this 2020 Season , join us from 8pm to 10pm on Wednesday nights for our Architectural, Cocktail and Fireworks Cruise. There’s something for everyone on this one of a kind cruise!

Tour Information

• Seniors $46
• Kids under 6 go free!
• 8 pm on Wednesdays
• 8:30 pm on Saturdays
• 2 hour duration

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3D Fireworks Cruise

"Ooh" and "aah" with each magnificent burst against Chicago’s unforgettable nighttime skyline. You've never seen fireworks like this!

2024 CRUISING SEASON MAY 24 - OCTOBER 14

Tickets on sale now!

Be Dazzled on our Fireworks Cruise!

Experience a getaway without leaving the city on our 3D Fireworks Cruise, departing Wednesdays and Saturdays from the Chicago Riverwalk every week during the summer months. Enjoy lively narration to the Chicago Harbor Lock and capture stunning photos of Chicago’s skyline. Then put on your complimentary “3D” glasses and enjoy a musical soundtrack as you take in an unbeatable view of a Chicago's fireworks display from Lake Michigan!

• Wednesday departures are 2 hours. • Saturday departures are approximately 2.5 hours (depending on lock traffic).

Priority boarding now available!

• Includes exclusive early boarding period • Skip the queue during general boarding

Ticket Price

• Adults (Priority Boarding) $59
• Adults (General Boarding) $49
• Kids 5-15 (Priority Boarding) $34
• Kids 5-15 (General Boarding) $24
• Under 5 Free

Call us for group reservations at 312-332-1368 or contact us at [email protected].

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Full schedule.

May 25 - August 31 Departing Wednesdays at 8:00pm & Saturdays at 8:30pm (cruises the lake only)

Located on Chicago’s Riverwalk

On the Chicago Riverwalk just off The Magnificent Mile

We love groups!

A fun, relaxing, informative boat tour along Chicago's beautiful waterways is the ultimate way to experience the city and leave a lasting impression on your group.

“My experience on the Fireworks Cruise was phenomenal. We had an awesome narrator who provided an educational, fun and refreshing tour. It was sensational!”

Jordan J., TripAdvisor

Frequently Asked Questions

You will see Chicago’s skyline on a nighttime cruise. Then put on your complimentary “3D” glasses and enjoy a musical soundtrack as you take in a spectacular fireworks display. 

No. Reservations are not necessary for daytime tours, though you are welcome to purchase tickets in advance online . We also encourage advance purchase online or dockside if you desire to cruise a particular date and time and want to guarantee your seats aboard.

We do advise that you buy CHICAGO BY NIGHT! and 3D Fireworks Cruise tickets in advance – online or at the box office – as these tickets are extremely popular.

Online we accept Visa and MasterCard. At our dockside ticket office, we accept cash, Visa and MasterCard.

Beverages – including water, soda, canned cocktails, beer, and wine – are available for purchase on board. Please note, no outside alcoholic beverages are allowed.

Snacks - including small items such as chips, cookies, and nuts - are also available for purchase.

Please note that all ticket sales are final.

All of our Urban Adventure Cruise, Chicago By Night! and 3D Fireworks tours pass through the Chicago River Lock System. Our guide/narrator gives a full explanation of the operation of the lock. You’ll feel the boat rise as you enter Lake Michigan and lower as you return to the River.

Yes. Our cruises depart rain or shine. We have open and covered seating on board.

Yes, of course! There are "Heads" located on board as well as one lined with newspapers for your dog(s) during the Canine Cruises.

The safety of our guests and crew is our number one priority. After more than 80 years providing memorable cruises of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan for millions of guests, we are proud to say we have a perfect safety record.

All of our vessels are regulated, licensed and inspected by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) every year, and have undergone stability testing to ensure our guests are safe on their waterway experience. Our captains and deckhands go through an extensive training and drilling program that goes above and beyond the standards set by the USCG. Because we are committed to continuing education, we provide extra training every day to our crew.

If you have any questions about our safety training protocols or other concerns, please contact our Company Security Office Captain Tom Hacker at [email protected].

No. Luggage is not allowed aboard the Mercury vessels. Please leave your luggage at your hotel or check your bags in at a hotel near the dock (be sure to confirm in advance the ability for the hotel to accommodate you). Also, please be aware that all bags (purses, backpacks, etc.) are checked before boarding.

Yes, strollers may be brought aboard and will be folded and stored in the indoor salon for the duration of the cruise. They are not allowed on the deck. Please note, children must be removed from strollers before boarding.

In accordance with ADA guidelines, we welcome service dogs onboard. The service animal must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered while in public places unless these devices interfere with the service animal's work or the person's disability prevents use of these devices. Emotional support animals, pets and other animals not covered by the ADA are not permitted. All dogs are welcome on  Mercury's Canine Cruise ! Please visit the ADA's FAQ on service animals for further details. 

We love groups and would be happy to offer you a group discount if you would wish to reserve in advance! Please call 312-332-1368 or [email protected] for more information! 

Please note that we do not offer group discounts for our 3D Fireworks Cruise, but are happy to make a group reservation for full price! 

Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure time. Choose any seat - all offer a great view!

Children under 5 are always welcome free of charge, but do still require a ticket. Folded strollers may be brought on board. Children’s rates available for kids 5-15 years old.

At this time the Riverwalk does not offer any elevators. For those who need ADA ramps, you may access the Riverwalk via the ADA ramp at State Street and Wacker Drive within the Vietnam Memorial Park. Then just follow the Riverwalk to the East under the Michigan Avenue Bridge. Our Ticket Office is marked with a blue awning. Our stairway offers handrails, and shade from the sun. For guests needing special vehicle drop-off assistance, click here for Mobility Assistance directions.

For safety reasons, motorized scooters and electric wheelchairs cannot be accommodated aboard the ship. Guests who can transfer may use the company's manual wheelchair, based upon availability. Please note guests using manual wheelchairs must be accompanied by individuals who are capable of assisting/lifting the wheelchair over the boat’s threshold. Under Federal law and due to special marine safety construction guidelines, USCG-regulated small vessels are not subject to land-based architectural configuration requirements. Although we do our best to accommodate passengers with limited mobility consistent with our vessel capabilities, staffing and the docking space which is publicly owned and controlled, we can do a better job with advance notice .

LAZ Parking Garage at 111 E. Wacker Drive. This garage is across the street from our street-level dock entrance. Make a self-parking reservation online .

Discount rates available for Mercury customers with validation: $14 for 1-3 hours or $15 for 3-4 hours of parking. After 4 hours, standard rates apply. IMPORTANT: You must have your parking ticket stamped at our ticket window or on your boat in order to receive the discounted rate. Stamped tickets must be further validated at the parking garage office before departing the garage. Note: LAZ Parking Services at 111 E. Wacker is not owned or affiliated with Chicago’s First Lady Cruises. The parking information posted here is merely for the convenience of our guests and is not to be construed as a recommendation or endorsement.

We are located on Michigan Avenue just 3 blocks north of Millennium Park. Visit TheMagnificentMile.com or MillenniumPark.org for activities, events and special offers.

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Fireworks Cruise From Navy Pier Aboard Tall Ship Windy!

Quick Details

• Hour Glass Duration: 90 Minutes
• User Ages: All Ages
• Calendar Availability: Wednesdays & Saturdays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend
• Sailboat Sail: Chicago Fireworks Cruise
• Map Marker Departure: Chicago's Navy Pier

The Wednesday Fireworks Sail departs promptly at 8:45pm. The Saturday Fireworks Sail departs promptly at 9:15pm.

See Stunning Fireworks over the Chicago Skyline

Watching Fireworks from Navy Pier has become a Chicago tradition and there is no better seat in the house to watch the show than sailing aboard 148′ Tall Ship Windy – the Official Flagship of the City of Chicago!

Order a cold drink from our bar and enjoy a thrilling fireworks performance as you sail along the stunning and iconic Chicago skyline during this special event sail. Sailing on Lake Michigan past the beaches and skyline, you will not only enjoy the stunning fireworks show, but also great music, stories and drinks. This is the famous fireworks sail on Lake Michigan, so book early as it sells out quickly.

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All seating on board Tall Ship Windy is first come, first served. Guests with  VIP Captains Boarding  tickets board first before General Admission ticket holders. A limited number of VIP tickets are available and are likely to sell out. Board first to choose your seat on one of Windy’s three decks: the forward, middle or aft.

All VIP Captains Boarding tickets also include trip insurance. On special sails like this one, trip insurance allows you to change or cancel your reservation and receive a refund up to 24 hours before your scheduled sail time. General Admission tickets on special sails without trip insurance may not change or cancel a reservation.

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$8.00 Per Guest | Add to your ticket at checkout

On special sails like this one, trip insurance allows you to change or cancel your reservation and receive a refund up to 24 hours before your scheduled sail time. Refunds for cancelled charters are less the $8.00 cost of insurance and 3% booking fees.

General Admission tickets on special sails without trip insurance may not change or cancel a reservation.

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All sales are final. General Admission tickets on special sails without trip insurance may not change or cancel a reservation.

• RAIN OR SHINE EVENT: In the unlikely event that your tour is cancelled, you may exchange your ticket for another day or receive a refund.
• No-shows will not be eligible for rescheduling or refund. Guests must arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time or risk forfeiture.
• The Captain reserves the right to postpone a sail for up to 15 minutes in the case of passing inclement weather.
• Add-on Trip Insurance: Allows you to change or cancel your reservation and receive a refund up to 24 hours before your scheduled sail time.

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Chicago riverwalk fireworks cruise, please note: all fireworks shows are canceled at this time. additional details and decisions related to future fireworks and special events will be made with guidance from state and city officials throughout the summer..

Join Chicago Water Taxi on Wednesday and Saturday nights as we depart from the Riverwalk to view the City’s magnificent fireworks display.

No city embraces summer quite like Chicago. Join the celebration with friends and family on this social fireworks cruise featuring  City Winery ‘s unique Chicago inspired wine selection. The Riverwalk Fireworks Cruise is aboard the Wendella LTD, Chicago Water Taxi’s flagship vessel.

The journey begins at the Chicago Riverwalk, cruises up and down the main branch of the Chicago River, and ends with a spectacular view of the Chicago Fireworks as seen from the Chicago River.

General Cruise Information

Located on the bottom deck of our vessel is a climate controlled lounge with a limited selection of beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). There is also a restroom available on board. There is no narration, but light music for you to enjoy as the vessel cruises up and down the Chicago River. Boarding for each tour will begin 15 minutes before the departure time at the Chicago Water Taxi’s Riverwalk Clark Street Water Taxi Stop, located on the southwest corner of the Clark Street bridge on the Chicago Riverwalk.

60 – 75 Minutes Adult : $25.00  | Child : $10.00

Tickets can also be purchased by calling 312-337-1446, or on the vessel.

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Celebrate Independence Day with the best views of Chicago’s jaw-dropping fireworks display! Join us aboard our Signature Chicago 4th of July Fireworks Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan for a delicious chef-curated buffet for all ages and dancing beneath the glittering night sky. You’ll soak in views of Chicago’s iconic landmarks, such as the Adler Planetarium and the the Willis Tower from the breezy open-air decks and comfortable indoor spaces while our DJ spins today’s top hits. This unforgettable 4th of July bash is complete with a fully stocked cash bar, games, and dancing into the night!

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