What Boat Tours Are available in Chicago
Travelers to Chicago may get the lay of the land from a water tour. Passengers who explore the 26 miles of the city of lakefront will find a fresh perspective on the well known Chicago skyline and some of its most well popular attractions, which will include the Shedd Aquarium, one of the largest indoor aquariums in the world; the Adler Planetarium, the older in the nation. A lot of the boat tours which will ply Lake Michigan don`t operate in the winter season.
Tall Ship Windy of Chicago
Tall Ship Windy will sail from the navy Pier, Chicago, during the summer season, providing themed trips for tourists who will be interested in learning about the arts or the maritime history of the city, or just listen to some live entertainment as they cruise past the Chicago skyline. Themed cruise trips will include Sailor`s Paradise, which will tell the story of life as a sailor, and Bio-Sail, which will include info about “green” sailing and hands-on science experiments. The Architectural Cruise will tell guests regarding Chicago`s secret vice district as well as the classic city landmarks.
Tall Ship Windy of Chicago
401 E. Illinois St.
312 731 9689
http://tallshipwindy.com
Kanan Cruises
Kanan Cruises will provide special-event boat tours in Chicago, which will include dinner cruises as well as luxury wedding cruises. The Kanan is able to accommodate up to three hundred guests for lunch and dinner, as well as 400 guests for a cocktail party. The cruise ship includes 4 decks and 4 bars, as well as a piano lounge, an observation deck and 2 dining rooms. Tourists can take a glimpse of the skyline views over breakfast, cocktails or dinner, or just settle in for a moonlight cruise tour on Lake Michigan. During the summer season, evening cruisers are able to catch the Air & Water Show or the wonderful fireworks at Navy Pier.
Kanan Cruises
445 E. Illinois St.
312 222 0088
http://kanancruises.com
Chicago from the Lake
Tourists who are interested in an architectural or historical tour of the city are able to settle in for a guided boat cruise tour with Chicago from the Lake. The architectural cruise tour will tell the story of the high-rise buildings and popular architects which aided create the Chicago skyline. This great tour will include a spotlight on the Trump Tower as well as the Chicago Spire. The historical cruise will discuss the Chicago Harbor over the centuries, landmarks which were affected by the Great Fire and the history of trading meat packing in Chicago.
Chicago from the Lake
455 Illinois St.
212 527 1977
http://chicagoline.com
