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
127 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Spectacular fireworks
Keith H,
Aug 31, 2025
- Viator
4.00The fireworks are spectacular. The tour guide is cheesy and fun and knows a lot about Chicago. It was quite amazing to feel the waves rock the boat. Waiting for the locks twice was aggravatingly slow.
It’s a big commitment, be...
Deisi A,
Aug 31, 2025
- Viator
3.00It’s a big commitment, be prepared to sit and wait for the locks to be opened. But the fireworks were nice!
Experience was great. The...
Amanda K,
Aug 17, 2025
- Viator
4.00Experience was great. The fireworks show was so nice. We also had a great guide who knew tons about Chicago!
just wonderful so...
Eleanor D,
Aug 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00just wonderful so beautiful and the best birthday present for my dad who flew from the bay area to experience this. he was in shock and amazed and in awe the entire ride. best ride ever!
Amazing firework show....
Karla S,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing firework show. Boat was nice and clean. The city was beautiful and it was a great way to see it on the river
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