Your Shoreline Architecture River Cruise ticket includes a guided tour onboard the ship past all the famous buildings and structures along the river.
The Chicago Explorer Pass is the best choice for maximum savings and flexibility. Choose to use your pass for Shoreline Architecture River Cruise tickets, then look to the list of other top attractions for your other Explorer Pass admission choices!
Present your pass at the Shoreline Sightseeing ticket booth at Michigan Avenue or Navy Pier. You will receive a timed tour ticket. Tour times cannot be changed once ticketed.
Seasonal. Multiple departures daily April through November, 10:00 am-5:30 pm.
Additional departure times may be available; please visit the website for an updated schedule. Schedules are subject to change.
November-April; in the case of good weather in the colder months, the cruise will still run. Please visit the website for departure times.
All cruises are weather permitting and availability is based on Coast Guard capacity. Tour lasts 75 minutes. Does not include Fireworks Cruises. On Peak Days, we recommend departing from the Michigan Avenue location for shorter wait times and greater availability.