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Summertime Chi is in full effect and that means…….BOAT TIME! I cannot go a summer without taking a boat ride and taking in the full effect of our BEAUTIFUL CITY. I’m going to start my first summer cruise off aboard Mercury Crusieline Canine Cruise. I thinkย it’s awesome to be able to bring your pooch on a 90 minute boat ride. Animal cruise not for you? Well….you’re in luck because Mercury Cruiseline has various boat cruises to choose from. Check out the press release below!
Mercury, Chicagoโs Skyline Cruiseline Announces 2017 Season
Schedule Filled with Family Fun
Chicagoโs premiere sightseeing experience begins special-themed cruises April 28
Chicago โ Mercury, Chicagoโs Skyline Cruiseline embarks on its 82nd season on Friday, April 28, with a schedule full of fun-filled daytime and evening tours for all ages. Known for lively narrations and panoramic, picture-perfect views, Mercury Cruises offers tourists and locals front row seats to the cityโs breathtaking skyline from the Chicago River and Lake Michigan.
โAs a fourth-generation, local family-owned and operated company, we are excited to offer a variety of excursions for families again this year, allowing them to experience the cityโs vibrant beauty and culture from the water,โ said Holly Agra, Mercury Cruisesโ vice president.
The tours feature unparalleled views of Chicagoโs most magnificent landmarks and skyscrapers โ from the Willis Tower and Marina City to John Hancock Building and Museum Campus โ and are narrated by professionally-trained guides who bring the cityโs rich history to life.
Mercury Cruises offers the following daytime and evening tours for the 2017 season. For a complete schedule and to purchase advance tickets, visit MercuryCruises.com.
Urban Adventure Cruise ยฎ
The Urban Adventure Cruise ยฎ, Mercury Cruisesโ signature tour, dazzles guests with stunning views of legendary skyscrapers and bridges while sailing along the main branch of the Chicago River, through the Chicago River Lock and into the downtown harbor of Lake Michigan. The 90-minute narrated cruise isย a family favorite and offers a picture post-card view of the famous Chicago skyline.
โข April 28 โ Oct. 9: Departs daily at 10:15 a.m.; 12:15 p.m.; 2:15 p.m.; 4:15 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.
โข $35 for adults; $14 for kids under 15; free for children under five.
Chicago By Night Cruise
Guests will be captivated by the sparkling skyline and Buckingham Fountainโs dazzling light display on this 90-minute, river and lakefront evening cruise with live commentary. All guests receive a complimentary neon light wand.
โข May 26 โ Sept. 3: Departs at 8:15 p.m. (excludes Wednesdays and Saturdays).
โข Sept. 8 โ Oct. 8: Departs at 8:15 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays only.
โข $36 for adults; $15 for kids under 15; free for children under five.
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Canine Cruise
Pooches and their people embark on a 90-minute getaway aboard Mercuryโs Skyline Queen with plenty of spacious outdoor seating, water bowls and newspaper-lined restrooms. The canine-centric cruise includes a narrated tour of the cityโs architecture and dog-friendly sites. Leashes are required on this cruise. Guests receive a Chicago Dog-Friendly map and guide at the conclusion of the tour.
โข May 20: Special Riverwalk Opening Day Cruise at 10:15 a.m. Dogs and children ride free on this special day.
โข July 8 โ Sept. 24: Departs at 10:15 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays only.
โข $35 for adults; $14 for kids under 15; $8 for dogs; free for children under five.
3D Fireworks Cruise
The two-hour evening cruise spectacle begins with a lakefront tour of the skyline and concludes with the most unique way to see Chicagoโs fireworks โ through the lens of 3D glasses.
May 27 โ Sept. 2: Departs Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 9:00 p.m.
โข $36 for adults; $15 for kids under 15; free for children under five.
Science Is Fun Cruise
School, summer camp and scout groups can reserve this 90-minute science-themed cruise that gives children a memorable, educational experience through hands-on, interactive science experiments and sweeping skyline views. The cruise turns kids into scientists for the day and educates them about the Chicago River, Lake Michigan, how a skyscraper is built and the invasive species that threaten city waters.
โข April 28 โ Oct. 9: Tour is available for groups only and scheduled by request. Individual tickets are not offered. For group reservations and additional information, please contact 312-332-1368or grouptours@mercurycruises.com.
ย Boarding Location
Mercury Cruises departs Chicagoโs Riverwalk at Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive at the dock with the blue awning (112 E. Wacker Dr.). Follow the stairs on the street level of the southeast corner of the Michigan Avenue Bridge at Wacker Drive. Discounted parking is located across the street at 111 E. Wacker Dr.
Tour Tickets
Guests may purchase tickets in the following ways:
โข Online at MercuryCruises.com, beginning April 1
โข At the Mercury Cruises ticket window, 112 E. Wacker Dr., Riverwalk level, beginning April 27
โข For groups of 20 or more, please call 312-332-1368 for special rates and additional information
About Mercury, Chicagoโs Skyline Cruiseline
Mercury, Chicagoโs Skyline Cruiseline, brings Chicagoโs stunning views and vibrant culture to life through a variety of narrated family-friendly cruises and special tours for both visitors and locals. A cornerstone of the cityโs Riverwalk for more than 80 years, Mercury Cruises is a fourth-generation owned and operated cruise line. It is also the sister company of Chicagoโs First Lady Cruises, an authentic tourism experience that explores the cityโs rich architecture history through the official Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise. Both cruise lines are committed to green initiatives and fuel their vessels with only clean energy sources. All vessels are operated by a U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captain and crew. For more information on Mercury Cruises, visit MercuryCruises.com or call 312-332-1353.
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