Lake Michigan Fireworks Cruise in Chicago
Overview
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No city embraces summer quite like Chicago. Join in the celebration with friends and family on this epic fireworks cruise. Get up-close and personal every Wednesday and Saturday night with an unobstructed 360-degree view of this exciting and thunderous spectacle.
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
Special requests entered at checkout cannot be guaranteed
Tour time may be longer due to congestion at the lock
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Restroom on board
Food and drinks (full service cash bar available on board)
12 hours Parking at Wendella $12
What To Expect
Navy Pier
Venture though the Chicago Lock and out onto Lake Michigan for an unobstructed 360 view of Navy Pier's spectacular fireworks display. Please note that tour time is roughly 2.5 hours but could be slightly longer due to congestion at the lock.
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.
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Fireworks Cruise
Reviews
113 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fireworks were good but...
David B,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
3.00Fireworks were good but the cruise was probably 2 x as long as it needed to be. And we got very delayed on way back waiting for the lock to cycle. Won't do again.
Summer fun
Jane C,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great evening. Your guide funny, personable, knowledgeable about Chicago history and fun facts. Fantastic evening
A definite must!!
MaryA D,
Jul 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Well worth it Words can't describe Wonderful views Didn't think we would see as much as we did Great narration & 🎶 music!!
Great Experience
Alexis B,
Jul 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a great experience. Out first time on a cruise tour and the conductor and the guy who explained the history behind some of the buildings and river were phenomenal! Such a happy and friendly environment they created and the people we got to be with were dancing and singing, it was so fun and joyful to see so much happiness and laughter. I would highly recomend!
Not worth it!
Beth B,
Jul 15, 2025
- Viator
2.00We lined up early to pick the best seats for the trip. After waiting almost an hour in line, they opened another line and checked in people that arrived after us. I completely understand those that need more time, but these people were behind us that were boarding before us. Very frustrating! The guide spent most of the night on his phone and looked absolutely bored the entire trip.
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