Special Events
Summer Fireworks Cruises |
Spectacular views from the lake |
On Summer Wednesdays and Summer Saturdays we offer special cruises to see the fireworks put on display by the city. On Wednesdays, we will depart our dock at 8:30pm for a One and a Half hour Lakefront Cruise. Tickets will be on sale all day Wednesday for this ride and run $22 for Adults, and $10 for Children. On Saturdays, we will depart our dock at 9pm for a Two Hour Lakefront Cruise. Tickets will be on sale all day Saturday for this ride, and run $24 for Adults and $13 for Children.
Mercury: Chicago's Skyline Cruiseline is located at the South-East corner of the Michigan Avenue Bridge, At Wacker Drive, just 3 blocks North of Millennium Park.
City of Chicago July 3rd Fireworks Extravaganza
Enjoy lakefront seating for Chicago's largest Fireworks Show. The Skyline Queen and Skyline Princess depart from our dock at Michigan Ave. and Wacker Dr. at 8:00pm and will return at 11:00pm. Boarding begins at 7:30pm. The Fireworks Display begins around 9:30pm so you will have ample time to see the Lakefront Skyline as the sun sets and you may also see the Riverfront Lights as you return to the dock. A skyline commentary and WFMT radio simulcast is included. Ticket Prices are $40.00 per person and small lap-top coolers with cans (no glass bottles) are welcome aboard. 2008 Tickets go on sale at the Mercury ticket window beginning Monday, June 2nd - 9am - 6pm daily, cash or travelers checks are accepted for this special event.
Mercury: Chicago's Skyline Cruiseline is located at the South-East corner of the Michigan Avenue Bridge, At Wacker Drive, just 3 blocks North of Millennium Park.
Chicago Venetian Night Fireworks Cruise
Join us for a special seat on the lake to view Chicago’s Venetian Night Fireworks SATURDAY July 26th, 2008. Cruise is from 8:00pm to 10:30pm, Boarding is at 7:30pm. Climb aboard with a small lap-top cooler and enjoy the evening’s fireworks with friends and family. Enjoy the summer breeze and beautiful sunset as you cruise into a lakefront position for fireworks viewing. Please note this cruise does not offer viewing of the boat parade. Tickets on sale beginning Tuesday, July 8th from the Mercury ticket window open 9am – 6pm. Tickets are available for $32.00 per adult and $16.00 for all children under 12 years. Cash or travelers checks accepted.
Mercury: Chicago's Skyline Cruiseline is located at the South-East corner of the Michigan Avenue Bridge, At Wacker Drive, just 3 blocks North of Millennium Park.
Richard Crowe’s Supernatural Cruise
Come join fellow night owls for the coolest cruise in Chicago. Richard Crowe, Chicagoland’s infamous Ghost Hunter guides you through Chicago’s past and present supernatural happenings in and around our River and Lakefront. Mercury’s Skyline Queen offers plenty of outside seating, and room for you to bring a beverage or two of your choice. No items are sold on board, so come ready for a 2- hour adventure cruise that will keep you wondering. Tickets $27.00 per person. For Reservations Call Richard Crowe 708-499-0300 Some Tickets May Be Available At The Dock, If Space Is Available. Boarding at 9:30pm Cruising Haunted Waters 10 pm – Midnight. For more info visit Ghosttours.com Saturdays: July 12, 19, August, 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, and Sunday, August 31st.