CHICAGO LINE CRUISES, HOME OF THE CITY’S ORIGINAL ARCHITECTURE RIVER CRUISE, KICKS OFF 2026 SEASON, CELEBRATING 40 YEARS ON
THE OGDEN SLIP
Seasonal Schedule Includes Wine Tasting Cruises, Summer Fireworks Cruises and Special programming Alongside Signature Architecture River Tour Tickets for Milestone Season on Sale Now at www.ChicagoLine.com
Photo: Courtesy of Chicago Line Cruises
Chicago Line Cruises, home to the city’s original architecture river cruise, kicked off the 2026 season, marking a major milestone as the family-owned company celebrates 40 years operating from the historic Ogden Slip. Once again guests are welcomed aboard for the signature architecture tours and full lineup of specialty cruises offering Chicagoans and visitors alike a unique opportunity to explore Chicago’s iconic waterways.
The 2026 season Chicago Line Cruises’ signature 90-minute architecture river tour, navigates the Chicago River’s main, north and south branches while highlighting the history, design and engineering behind many of the city’s most celebrated buildings. Led by knowledgeable docents, the tours offer thoughtful storytelling and a close-upview of Chicago’s skyline in an intimate setting. In addition to the popular architecture cruise, Chicago Line Cruises will offer a variety of specialty and themed 90-minute cruises from Memorial Day to Labor Day, including a Fireworks Tour on Wednesday evenings ending with the Navy Pier fireworks show from the River; and Wine and Whiskey Tasting Tours on Thursday evenings featuring three tastings and specialty cocktails.
For four decades, family owned and operated Chicago Line Cruises has pioneered the premier way to experience the city’s renowned skyline and architectural heritage from the Chicago River since the architecture tour’s first iteration for 1983’s NeoCon convention at Merchandise Mart. Today, the company operates four vessels from its Ogden Slip docks: the 200-passenger Ft.Dearborn, 100-passenger Inn is free, 50-passenger Marquette and 20-passenger Tender No. 1.
Chicago Line Cruises’ 2026 season runs from Thursday, March 12 through late Fall, weatherdependent. Cruises depart from the Ogden Slip, located at River East Plaza, 465 N McClurg Ct. Tickets for architecture tours and specialty cruises are available now at www.ChicagoLine.com.
