Shoreline Sightseeing

Shoreline Sightseeing, established in 1939, began with one vessel offering Lake Michigan Boat Tours showcasing Chicago’s fabulous skyline. We're now in our third generation of family ownership and operation and celebrated our 75th anniversary in 2014 and Shoreline Sightseeing is Chicago's favorite tour boat company. Shoreline began with one vessel offering Lake Michigan Boat Tours showcasing...

Call Ahead: Since hours vary and tour themes change seasonally, always make sure to call first to find the right cruise for you.

The Extras: Shoreline Sightseeing also offers water taxis between major Chicago attractions, as well as private chartered tours for 50 to 275 guests, where you can select which boat, menu, drinks, and music you would like.

Providing architecture, skyline and various holiday and special event tours, this cruise line remains both educational and fun. Read More

Shoreline launches 30-minute lake cruises every half-hour from its two dock locations at the Shedd Aquarium and Navy Pier. Shoreline has also gotten in on the popularity of architecture tours. Narrated by architectural guides, they cost more than regular tours. A water taxi also runs every half-hour between Navy Pier and the Sears Tower, Michigan Avenue, and the Shedd Aquarium. Tickets for the...

Take to Shoreline Sightseeing for extraordinary tours of Chicago's beautiful coast. Choose from a selection of tours designed for specific audiences including the Classic Lake Michigan tour as well as the Architecture Tour and even a Lake Fireworks Tour. Your guide will note cultural attractions and offer a brief history of the area. Printed translations of the tour are available in numerous...

Explore your Chicago on Shoreline's 75-minute Architecture River Tour led by our famously knowledgeable and entertaining guides! Hear the inside stories on Chicago's dramatic history and world-renowned landmarks . Learn how Chicago rose from the ashes of the Great Fire of 1871 to become the birthplace of modern architecture and the home of the skyscraper. Architecture Tours depart from two...