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City Cruises Chicago: Seadog Lakefront Speedboat Ride

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City Cruises Chicago: Seadog Lakefront Speedboat Ride
4.516696 out of 5 stars
4.5
4.516696 out of 5 stars
569 reviews

Admire Chicago’s skyline and listen to city insights during an exciting speedboat ride on Lake Michigan. Choose the extreme thrills option to enjoy even faster speeds and a chance to be splashed.

About this activity

Free cancellation
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Duration 30 - 75 minutes
Check availability to see starting times
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Nao Lue – United States

A little pricey for a family of 6 but we pretty much had the whole boat to ourselves as we went while it was still cold. Our guide was fantastic! Learned a lot about Chicago! Would go again but when it's warmer weather!

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David – Hong Kong

Great Guide who was v informative and passionate about his subject

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Itinerary

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    2 starting location options:

    600 E Grand Ave #60611, 600 E Grand Ave #60611

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    Grant Park, Chicago

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    Buckingham Fountain

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    Shedd Aquarium

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    Field Museum of Natural History

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    Adler Planetarium

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    Willis Tower

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    Centennial Wheel

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    360 Chicago

  • Timeline stop icon

    Lake Point Tower

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    600 E Grand Ave #60611, 600 E Grand Ave #60611

Main sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Experience a 2,000-horsepower speedboat ride along Chicago's lakefront.
  • Learn about Chicago's history and architecture from your experienced guide.
  • Fun for the entire family!
  • Upgrade to the Extreme Thrill Ride for high speeds, full 360° spins, & splashes!
  • Seadog is BYOB -bring your own drinks to enjoy on the water (no glass)

Full description

This half-hour Seadog Speedboat ride along Chicago’s lakefront is one of the best ways to view the city’s skyline while learning about the city. Combine an exciting speedboat ride with informative and amusing stories about the world-famous Windy City.

As you depart Chicago's Navy Pier, your captain will tell you interesting facts about the pier and the lakefront as he cranks up the music and races to key lakefront landmarks.
Stop near the picturesque lakefront park of the Chicago Museum campus, where you’ll learn about the architecture and history of Chicago. Admire views of the Magnificent Mile neighborhood, including the Buckingham Fountain, Sears Tower, Grant Park, and Chicago's largest shopping district.

Listen to the thrilling sound of the turbo engines as you race around the Lake Michigan waterfront and back to the Navy Pier.

Upgrade to the Extreme Thrill Ride Option and experience exhilarating speeds and full 360° spins. Book this jet-propelled ride for a chance to be splashed! Experience full-throttle slalom runs, sharp twists and turns, and the raw power of Seadog Extreme's 1400 HP engines.

Includes

  • 30-minutes speedboat ride
  • Live guide narrating various sites
  • Scenic views of Chicago's skyline

Not suitable for

  • People under 3 ft 9 in (120 cm)

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

Not allowed

  • Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

  • The Seadog Speedboat is an open-air vehicle, be prepared to get wet
  • This tour operates rain or shine
  • All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult
  • All participants on the Extreme Thrill Ride Option must be over 120cm to ride
  • The Seadog Speedboat is accessible for most wheelchairs. If you have an extra-large wheelchair, the local partner's marine crew will assist you in boarding the vehicle
  • Restrooms are available on the Seadog Speedboat
  • The boat departs at the time of the activity and does not wait

From $30.94 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 569 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5

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Nao Lue – United StatesMarch 27, 2025 – Verified booking
A little pricey for a family of 6 but we pretty much had the whole boat to ourselves as we went while it was still cold. Our guide was fantastic! Learned a lot about Chicago! Would go again but when it's warmer weather!
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David – Hong KongOctober 9, 2024 – Verified booking
Great Guide who was v informative and passionate about his subject
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Jocelyn – United StatesSeptember 15, 2024 – Verified booking
Such a fun activity. Took my 10 year old daughter that is a thrill seeker like me and she loved every second of it.

Product ID: 24790

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