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Chicago Lakefront Speedboat Ride - Weekends

Are you ready for a thrilling cruise experience along Chicago's scenic lakefront?
Our 30-minute Speedboat Lake Tour is the best way to view Chicago from the lake, combining an exciting speedboat ride along the shoreline with informative and amusing descriptions of the world famous Chicago skyline!

Prices apply to Saturdays and Sundays only.

Length:

30 minutes

Prices - including tax
All amounts in US Dollar $

Our Adult Telephone Rate :	$29.75
Our Adult Internet Rate"Internet Rate" is the Alcatraz Media Inc. rate for orders placed online. :	$24.75
Your Internet Order Savings:	$5.00
Our Child Rate (ages 4-12):	$16.84
Child - Free (under 4):	$0.00
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Time:

11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:15 pm, 4:00 pm, 4:45 pm, 5:30 pm, 6:15 pm and 7:00 pm
-Late May through October
See Special Schedule Notes below.

To order this tour on weekdays from Late May through September, please order Chicago Lakefront Speedboat Ride - Weekdays.

Summary:

72 HOURS MINIMUM ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED. Tour does NOT include hotel pickup. Price is per person and includes taxes and fees. Child rate applies to children ages 4 to 12. Children 3 and under are free. Please order online or call us toll-free at 888-881-3284.

There is a $5.95 USD processing fee per order. This is a flat fee regardless of the number of tickets or tours purchased on an order.
There is a service charge per ticket. This charge will be reflected on your summary before you checkout. The total shown includes any and all taxes, fuel surcharges, and service fees. There are no additional charges, unless otherwise specified.

Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds. All sales are final.

Change Fee Policy: If changes are allowed on a tour or activity, a $20.00 per reservation change fee will be applied for any change to a reservation. Please note that some tours and activities do not allow any changes. Date changes can be made only if we can confirm availability on the new date. While we cannot guarantee any changes can be made, all change requests must be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to the tour departure and must be handled on an individual basis through our Reservations Center.

Schedule Notes

This tour is not available on July 3 and 4 when they fall on a Saturday or Sunday, Venetian Night (Saturday in late July), or during the Air and Water Show Weekend in August. This tour is not available Labor Day weekend.

More Info

As you depart Chicago's Navy Pier, your Captain will tell you interesting facts about the Pier and Chicago's lakefront. The Captain will then crank up the music and race south past Navy Pier to Chicago's Museum Campus where you will pause to hear about Chicago's interesting lakefront landmarks, architecture and history.
The speedboat will then race north past Navy Pier to cruise the Magnificent Mile, giving you unique views of the Willis Tower, Buckingham Fountain and Grant Park along the way.

Finally, you will race back to Navy Pier to the thrilling sound of our turbo-charged engines.

Notes
-Child price applies to children ages 4 to 12. Children 3 and under are free.
-Dogs ride free if there is space available.

FAQ
-Can anyone ride?
Yes, unless you have a bad back, bad neck, heart condition or late term pregnancy.

-Can I smoke on board?
Sorry, City ordinances prohibit smoking aboard the boat.

-Can I bring food and drink?
Yes, food and drink may be brought on board, but remember, you may wear more than you ingest. It is hard to eat while going 30 knots.

-Will I get wet?
You may, we cannot insure that you will or will not. However, the boat is an open-air speedboat; if conditions are windy and the lake has a chop, there is a good chance you might get wet.

Is the vessel handicap accessible?
Yes, the vessel is handicap accessible. Once your party arrives, our marine crew can assist you as you embark our boarding ramp. Please indicate when buying your ticket that you have handicapped guests in your party.

-Are there restrooms on board?
Yes, restrooms are located on every boat.

See exciting views and hear descriptions of Chicago's most famous architecture!

See a spectacular view of the Chicago skyline from Lake Michigan!

You will race back to the pier to the thrilling sound of our turbo-charged engines!

You'll have fun on this exciting boat ride!

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