Overview
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45 minutes
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Join Chicago Water Taxi on Wednesday nights as we depart from the Magnificent Mile to view the City’s fireworks display.
No city embraces summer quite like Chicago. Join the celebration with friends and family on this social fireworks cruise. The River Fireworks Cruise is aboard the Wendella LTD or Robert H, Chicago Water Taxi’s flagship vessels.
The journey begins at Michigan Avenue, cruises up the Chicago River, and ends with a spectacular view of the Chicago Fireworks as seen from the Chicago River.
The vessel has an open-air upper deck, and enclosed climate controlled lounge on the lower deck. There is a bar on board with beer, hard seltzer, and soft drinks.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Chicago River
You'll cruise up and down the main branch of the Chicago River while passing by many of Chicago's famous landmarks. Your tour ends with a spectacular view of the Chicago Fireworks as seen from the Chicago River.
Centennial Fountain And Water Arc
Dedicated in 1989 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, known for reversing the flow of the Chicago River in 1900. For the first five minutes of every hour, the fountain shoots a water arc across the river from a tiered waterfall.
Options
Water Taxi Fireworks Cruise
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Restroom on board
Beer, hard seltzer, and soft drinks available for purchase at bar
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Over all great experience.
734selvanm,Jun 2, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very close fire works facing the city, it was beautiful. And also the lock system experience is good.
Definitely worth the money!!!
Xx1986sc,Aug 27, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was so awesome!!! Great views and the fireworks were very nice. When I visit chicago again I will purchase tickets again!!!
Great night time cruise
John E,Aug 23, 2019
- Review from Viator
4.00Super easy to get on at Clark and Riverwalk. Great nightime view of fireworks and skyline. The music could have been better but that's a minor detail. Impressed with the captain of the boats ability to manuever around all the boats.
NIght time ride
ashort28,Aug 18, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a great option for those who want to see Chicago but do not need a tour guide pointing out the sites. Great view of the fireworks.
✨Great time 🎆
sleepysteff,Aug 11, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We all enjoyed the cruise! It was very relaxing and great views. The fireworks were a wonderful bonus. The only things that was troublesome was the small sign, we got there early but it wasn't clear as to where you load the boat. I did call the company and she was able to explain where to go but I feel a bigger sign would be helpful. I would recommend to other!
Worthwhile for the nighttime river cruise as much as the fireworks
Jasmine38Chichester,Aug 5, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We actually ended up enjoying this more for the night time river cruise than for the fireworks display. Lovely way to see the city all lit up. The fireworks themselves were good but I think Wendella and Shoreline must have a bit of a dispute as the Shoreline boat kept moving to try and block our view which was a bit of a spoiler.
Great view of Fireworks
kwfamily16,Jul 30, 2019
- Review from Viator
4.00The trip up and down the river was interesting but the little commentary provided was difficult to hear due to a large loud group. Definitely worth doing for an evening tour of the river and great view of the fireworks.
Water taxi — fireworks
Noeli2001,Jul 9, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It is a wonderful thing to do with your family and it is really beautiful to see all the buildings of Chicago lit up at night and the fireworks were a lot longer then we expected it’s an amazing experience and not that expensive will recommend for you and your family
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