Mercury, Chicago's Skyline Cruiseline
- Neighborhood: Loop
- 112 E. Wacker Drive
- Chicago, IL 60601
- 312-332-1353
These tours travel as far south as Sears Tower, then go back through the controlling locks and cruise the lakefront. Each boat is partially enclosed so you can get a respite on a particularly windy day. Tours are fully narrated and cover both the river and the lake, with the 2-hour tour also going into Monroe Harbor for a view of Buckingham Fountain's light show. Bathrooms on board; cash bar with soft drinks and chips available.
Tours depart from the southeast corner and lower level of the Michigan Avenue bridge.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Michigan and Wacker.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot. Paid Lot: Executive Plaza Hotel, Wacker Drive and Wabash Avenue.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: #20-Madison, #135-Clarendon LaSalle, #134-Stockton LaSalle, #65-Grand, #2-Hyde Park Express, #6-Jackson Park Express, #4-Cottage Grove, #120-NW/Wacker Express, #145-Wilson Michigan. Red Line Train: State/Lake. Brown Line Train: State/Lake. Green Line Train: State/Lake. Purple Line Train: State/Lake. Orange Line Train: State/Lake.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Go to Lower Wacker Drive staging area through the Clarion Executive Plaza Hotel, 71 E. Wacker Dr.; crew will help with boarding.
The Basics
- Hours:
- Departure schedule changes seasonally.
- Reservations:
- Accepted. For groups of 25 or more; call 312-332-1366.
- Smoking:
- Yes. Outside only.
- Admission Price:
- Adults, $18-$24; kids under age 12, $10-$13.
Features
- Nearby Attractions:
- Tour
- Features:
- Scenic View
- Facilities:
- Pets Allowed. A Canine Cruise is featured from July-September.
- Payment Methods:
- Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Seating :
- Boats seat 110-125 people.
