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6 Best Chicago Speedboat Rides

The Seadog fleet off Navy Pier: 30-minute lakefront blasts, 75-minute speedboat architecture runs and the spray that comes standard. The skyline tour at thirty knots is the same lecture, faster and louder.

1.City Cruises Chicago: Seadog Lakefront Speedboat Ride

Experience Chicago’s skyline from Lake Michigan on a 30-minute speedboat ride. Enjoy expert guides, stunning views, and optional thrills for an exciting, authentic adventure.

Most Popular★ 4.4

“Paul the tour guide was amazing!! He really knew his history about Chicago and was so funny and so much fun! John the captain was great!”

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2.Lake Michigan 30-Minute Speedboat Ride

Experience Chicago from Lake Michigan on a 30-minute speedboat ride, enjoying iconic skyline views, lively narration, and a thrill for under $31.

★ 4.0

“Most definitely recommend something fun to do as a big group in family and with kids, boat ride was amazing with amazing views.”

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3.City Cruises Chicago: 75-min Speedboat Architecture Cruise

Experience Chicago’s iconic skyline and architecture on a 75-minute speedboat cruise departing from Navy Pier, combining thrilling ride with insightful narration.

★ 4.5

“The architecture cruise on Sea dog boat was amazing. Curtane our tour guide was informative & funny. Swag the Captain was amazing he took made sure we were able to see most of Navy pier. Grace the 1st mate was very nice & she gave…”

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4.Chicago Seadog River & Lake Architectural Tour

Discover Chicago’s iconic architecture with a 75-minute water tour combining a relaxing river cruise and an exhilarating speedboat ride along Lake Michigan for stunning views and authentic stories.

★ 4.5

“Very fun experience, informative and the guide was very entertaining. Was worried about getting to wet but did not get wet other then a misting that felt great on a hot day.”

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5.City Cruises Chicago: Seadog Speedboat Lake Firework Cruise

Experience Chicago’s skyline and fireworks from a thrilling speedboat ride on Lake Michigan. Perfect for a fun, scenic night out with memorable views.

★ 4.3

“Es buena actividad, aunque lo mismo para ver los fuegos artificiales mejor un barco más tranquilo y esta lancha rápida para por el día! La música mejorable…”

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6.City Cruises Chicago: Seadog Fireworks Cruise

Experience Chicago’s skyline and fireworks from the water on a 1-hour Seadog Fireworks Cruise. Enjoy unobstructed views, lively guides, and iconic sights.

★ 4.5

“Bring a waterproof jacket or change of clothes. We are soaked. Fireworks were good. Only downside was that the speed boating lasted less that 5 minutes. The entire trip from loading onto and exiting the boat was 45 minutes.”

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