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DO I NEED TO PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE?
Because many of our cruises become sold out, we highly recommend you purchase tickets in advance, either online or by calling 312-527-1977.
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DO I NEED TO PRINT THE TICKETS I PURCHASED ONLINE?
No. Please check-in 30 minutes prior to departure and provide your last name and booking number (from the confirmation email we sent you).
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ARE TICKETS REFUNDABLE?
No, however tickets (purchased at the ticket counter or from Chicagoline.com) may be exchanged for other dates and/or times. Any special promotional tickets cannot be exchanged for other dates and/or times.
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ARE YOU LOCATED AT NAVY PIER?
No, we are located just north of the Centennial Fountain at 465 N. McClurg Court (on a hidden branch of the Chicago River called the “Ogden Slip”). We are located south or behind the Target Store and Pinstripes.
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ARE THE BOATS HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE?
Our boats and crew will gladly accommodate handicapped passengers.
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ARE YOUR BOATS COVERED?
All our vessels include both sun decks and covered areas.
Please dress accordingly, as all vessels are open-air. -
ARE FOOD AND DRINKS AVAILABLE ONBOARD?
Starbucks Coffee, Twinings Tea, Coca-Cola soft drinks and lemonade are all complimentary. Alcoholic beverages may be purchased with a credit card on the boat.
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ARCHITECTURAL CRUISE AND THE HISTORICAL CRUISE?
There is a overlap between the two cruises, as you cannot speak about one without mentioning the other. The Architectural Cruise will cover Chicago’s World Class Architecture, and is offered daily throughout the entire season. The History Cruise, offered in partnership with the Chicago History Museum, focuses on the historical development of the city, and is only offered during a portion of the season at 3pm (Friday-Sunday). On the History Cruise you will gain access to a booklet of photos from the Chicago History Museum archive, allowing you to picture the historical views of Chicago while looking at the City through a lens of present-day.
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WILL THE CRUISE DROP US OFF AT THE SAME PLACE IT DEPARTS?
Yes, the 90 minute cruise will depart from Illinois and McClurg, 465 N. McClurg Ct., (Ogden Slip) and will return to the same location.
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WHERE CAN I PARK?
We recommend reserving parking in advance with SpotHero. To see all the parking available around us, click the Chicago Line Parking Page to find and reserve convenient parking with rates up to 50% off.
New to SpotHero? Download the SpotHero iPhone | Android app.
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WHAT DRINKS WILL BE AVAILABLE?
Starbucks Coffee, Twinings Tea, Coca-Cola soft drinks and lemonade are all complimentary. Beer, wine and mixed drinks are for sale on board.
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HOW MUCH WILL MY TICKET COST?
All 90-minute cruises are $44 per adult, $41 per senior age 65+, $22 per youth ages 7-12. Prices do not include City and State tax, for a total of 12%. Children 6 and under are provided free passage. Purchase Tickets – online no service fees! The bar package, offered on the 6 p.m., 8 p.m., and 8:30 p.m. can be purchased at the ticket counter on the day of the cruise.
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IF I PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE, WILL A “SERVICE FEE” BE TACKED ON?
No, you will only be charged stated ticket price and tax.
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DO I NEED TO PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE?
Because many of our cruises become sold out, we highly recommend you purchase tickets in advance, either online or by calling 312-527-1977.
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DO I NEED TO PRINT THE TICKETS I PURCHASED ONLINE?
No. Please check-in 30 minutes prior to departure and provide your last name and booking number (from the confirmation email we sent you).
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ARE TICKETS REFUNDABLE?
No, however tickets (purchased at the ticket counter or from Chicagoline.com) may be exchanged for other dates and/or times. Any special promotional tickets cannot be exchanged for other dates and/or times.
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ARE YOU LOCATED AT NAVY PIER?
No, we are located just north of the Centennial Fountain at 465 N. McClurg Court (on a hidden branch of the Chicago River called the “Ogden Slip”). We are located south or behind the Target Store and Pinstripes.
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ARE THE BOATS HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE?
Our boats and crew will gladly accommodate handicapped passengers.
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ARE YOUR BOATS COVERED?
All our vessels include both sun decks and covered areas.
Please dress accordingly, as all vessels are open-air. -
ARE FOOD AND DRINKS AVAILABLE ONBOARD?
Starbucks Coffee, Twinings Tea, Coca-Cola soft drinks and lemonade are all complimentary. Alcoholic beverages may be purchased with a credit card on the boat.
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ARCHITECTURAL CRUISE AND THE HISTORICAL CRUISE?
There is a overlap between the two cruises, as you cannot speak about one without mentioning the other. The Architectural Cruise will cover Chicago’s World Class Architecture, and is offered daily throughout the entire season. The History Cruise, offered in partnership with the Chicago History Museum, focuses on the historical development of the city, and is only offered during a portion of the season at 3pm (Friday-Sunday). On the History Cruise you will gain access to a booklet of photos from the Chicago History Museum archive, allowing you to picture the historical views of Chicago while looking at the City through a lens of present-day.
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WILL THE CRUISE DROP US OFF AT THE SAME PLACE IT DEPARTS?
Yes, the 90 minute cruise will depart from Illinois and McClurg, 465 N. McClurg Ct., (Ogden Slip) and will return to the same location.
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WHERE CAN I PARK?
We recommend reserving parking in advance with SpotHero. To see all the parking available around us, click the Chicago Line Parking Page to find and reserve convenient parking with rates up to 50% off.
New to SpotHero? Download the SpotHero iPhone | Android app.
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WHAT DRINKS WILL BE AVAILABLE?
Starbucks Coffee, Twinings Tea, Coca-Cola soft drinks and lemonade are all complimentary. Beer, wine and mixed drinks are for sale on board.
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COMPLIMENTARY
Starbucks Coffee, Twinings Tea, Coca-Cola soft drinks and lemonade are all complimentary.
BEER, WINE & COCKTAILS
Beer, wine and cocktails are available for purchase at any time.
CHICAGO LINE CRUISES
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PRIVATE EVENTS
For parties up to 170, we have fully-outfitted boats and onboard amenities to help you create a private event they’ll talk about for years to come.
GROUPS
Group discount rates are available for parties of 20 or more aboard any of our river cruises.
GIFT TICKETS
To give a special someone, friend or client the best tour in Chicago, simply ask at our ticket office or contact us.
This is my 8th time on a Chicago architectural river cruise and this was by far the most informative and biggest bang for your buck.Operagolf / LaHabra
The best guide on our whole USA trip. We took the Architecture tour where the boat meandered in between all of the incredible buildings of the city with the guide knowing EVERYTHING about each building; its style, age, height, architect, cost, purpose, owner ….. Quite brilliant!DrCumbrian / TripAdvisor
I've done several of the architecture cruises since my family moved to Chicago, and this is the best one yet! Allie K / TripAdvisor
If you only have time for one sight-seeing event while in Chicago, do this. We really have no great interest in architecture, but this tour came highly recommended and we did not regret it. Allice I / Oklahoma
My wife and I very much enjoyed the Chicago Line Cruise jazz cruise... My spouse said this was one of the favorite things she has done in Chicago since moving here in the past year, and I agree. I am a jazz snob, and ... I was very pleased with the music offered by the Geordie Kelly group. He's a fine jazz guitarist, and his band was great.Augie R / Yelp