- All-Inclusive only
Up to an hour
Lakefront Speedboat Tour
The most thrilling way to view the city!
- Explore Chicago with Go City®Your pass includes dozens of other top attractions, all for one money-saving price
- Only on the All-Inclusive PassThis attraction is available on the All-Inclusive Pass, but not the Explorer Pass.
What you'll do
Enjoy a Lakefront Speedboat Tour with Go City®
- Our pass gives you access to an exciting speedboat tour on Lake Michigan.
- Departing from Navy Pier, you'll zoom along the water admiring the city's skyline in a 2,000-horsepower boat, your experienced guide will give a detailed and entertaining narration of the city's history and architecture..
- Our app makes sightseeing easy – your pass, plus all the info you’ll need is right there in the palm of your hand.
- No need to worry about buying tickets on the day, Lakefront Speedboat Tour’s admission fee is included with your pass.
Please note: customers may select only one boat/speedboat tour per day between the following options: Architectural River and Lake Tour, Lakefront Speedboat Tour and Extreme Thrill Ride.
About this experience
Hop onboard the Chicago Seadog Speedboat, ready for a ride across Lake Michigan. Your tour departs from Navy Pier and will take you along the lakefront to get the most spectacular views of the city skyline. As you fly along the shoreline in the 2,000-horsepower boat, your experienced guide will give a detailed and entertaining narration of the city's history and architecture.
Why choose Go City®?
- Our app makes sightseeing easy – your pass, plus all the info you’ll need is right there in the palm of your hand.
- No need to worry about buying tickets on the day, Lakefront Speedboat Tour’s admission fee is included with your pass.
Lakefront Speedboat Tour highlights
Skyline views - enjoy unique and impressive views of the city skyline.
Entertaining narration and first-rate crew - your knowledgeable guide, along with the experienced crew, will not only make your experience as comfortable as they can but also as interesting as they can! You'll get an in-depth narration of the waterfront landmarks that you'll pass on the cruise, so be sure to listen up!
Go City is the best choice for maximum savings and flexibility when sightseeing in Chicago. Your pass includes Lakefront Speedboat Tour tickets, plus admission to dozens more top Chicago attractions.
Booking required
This attraction requires advanced booking.
Getting in
Reservations are required. Please arrive 15 minutes before your reserved tour time and show your pass to a City Experiences staff member at the dock queue.
Please note: customers may select only 1 boat/speedboat tour per day between the following options: Architectural River and Lake Tour, Lakefront Speedboat Tour and Extreme Thrill Ride.
Lakefront Speedboat Tour FAQs
How long is the ride? The cruise lasts around 30 minutes.
Can the kids join me? Of course! This is a family-friendly speedboat tour, in fact, even dogs can join! However, please note that children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Can I take food and drink on board? Yes, you can! You may bring your own drinks to enjoy on the water (no glass please).
Can I ride this boat have a neck or back condition or if I'm pregnant? Unfortunately not, this ride is not recommended for those with neck/back conditions or for pregnant guests.
Is there parking nearby? Yes! There are 1,500 indoor parking spaces available at Navy Pier's parking garages.
For more information, visit the City Experiences website.
Where you'll be
Operating hours
Open seasonally, from April to early November.
Daily, frequent departures starting at 11:00 AM, subject to change and weather permitting.
Please visit the Cruise: Lakefront Speedboat Tour website for the most updated departure times.
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