The Urban Adventure Cruise
90 Minutes • River & Lake Cruise
Departing Daily from May 5th - October 8th, 2012
10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:30pm
Welcome Aboard! Join your Mercury guide for a 90-minute voyage on Chicago's River and Lakefront. This is our most popular tour! You will see all of Chicago's tallest buildings, so don't forget your camera! Marvel at Chicago's skyscrapers and bridges as the boat glides smoothly along the main & south branches of the Chicago River as well as the north & south harbor skyline of Lake Michigan. Our knowledgeable tour guides provide insightful and fun commentary of more than 82 significant architectural structures and bridges. Acquaint yourself with our City! Fun for visitors and families of all ages. No reservations necessary. Tickets go on sale at the Mercury Box Office the day of cruise. Call 312.332.1353 for information & 312.332.1368 for group sales.
Adults $28 • Kids under 12 $10
The Chicago By Night Tour
90 Minutes • River & Lake Cruise
Departing Friday, Saturday, Sunday from May 5th - September 1st, 2012
7:30pm, 8:30pm (Wednesdays only), 9:15pm (Saturdays only)
See Chicago's skyline as the sun sets and thousands of twinkling lights appear. This is a complete Chicago River and Lake Michigan tour, the only cruise that includes a view of the Buckingham Fountain light display. This cruise is available weekends during the summer months, so don't miss the best way to see Chicago at night. Guests are welcome to bring along some of Chicago's famous cuisine, or enjoy dinner from one of Chicago's Riverwalk Cafe's before or after your cruise. No reservations necessary. Tickets go on sale at the Mercury Box Office the day of cruise. Call 312.332.1353 for information & 312.332.1368 for group sales.
Adults $28 • Kids under 12 $10
The Canine Cruise
90 Minutes • River & Lake Cruise
Departing Sundays from July 8th - September 30th, 2012
10:00am (Tickets Available Day-of at Box Office starting at 8:30am)
Dogs on Boats? Yes, bring your pooch on a leash and enjoy quality time with your dog while cruising on Chicago's waterways. This tour highlights dog-friendly hotels, restaurants, dog parks & fire hydrants. Enjoy the cool breeze in your face and fur, the Skyline Queen offers plenty of safe outdoor-seating. Dogs may choose to sit on your lap, in a seat, or on the deck. Don't worry we have one-restroom for humans and one lined with newspapers for your pet. Water bowls are also onboard. No reservations necessary. Tickets go on sale at the Mercury Box Office the day of cruise. Call 312.332.1353 for information & 312.332.1368 for group sales.
Adults $28 • Kids under 12 $10 • Dogs $7
The Urban Adventure Package
90mn Cruise + John Hancock Observatory Entry
Package Available from May 26th - September 3rd, 2012
10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm, 6:00pm
Two top attractions together for one low price! Enjoy a Mercury Urban Adventure Cruise AND a visit to the John Hancock Observatory together in the Urban Adventure Package! This is the best way to see all of Chicago from every angle. No advance reservations necessary. Purchase your tickets at the Mercury Ticket Window or at the John Hancock Observatory ticket booth. Perched 1,000 feet above downtown Chicago, John Hancock Observatory gives you great 360° views spanning Lake Michigan and four states. Then enjoy a cuisine high at our award-winning Lavazza Espression café, feel the wind on your face in our open-air Skywalk, be amused by a free multimedia tour of Chicago's hotspots and don't forget to quiz our concierge team for a little local knowledge. Tickets may be purchased at the Mercury box office or John Hancock Center box office in person.
Adults $35 • Kids under 12 $15
Lakefront Fireworks Cruises
90 Minutes • Lakefront Cruise
Departing June 2nd - September 1st, 2012
8:30pm on Wednesdays • 9:15pm on Saturdays
Join us for lakefront fireworks cruises each week during the summer months. Chicago's lakefront is the perfect place to capture unique photos of Chicago at night as fireworks light up the sky. Don't miss this family attraction, picnic baskets welcome, cruises offer a look at Chicago's most famous buildings and millions of twinkling lights. This cruise also showcases the Buckingham Fountain and Museum Campus and Chicago River Lock.
Adults $28 • Kids under 12 $10 • Kids under 3 ride free