Illinois Travel Guide 2009 - (Page 68) Mercury Chicago’s Skyline Cruiseline Michigan Ave. and Wacker Dr. Chicago’s world-famous skyline is the highlight of daytime and evening lake and river cruises in the open-air and enclosed comfort of the Skyline Queen and the Skyline Princess. Cruise season runs May–Oct. 312/332-1353, www.mercuryskylinecruiseline.com $ May–Sept. 888/636-7737, www.seadogcruises.com $ Shoreline Sightseeing Company Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. Enjoy a one-hour architecture cruise on the Chicago River led by a professional docent. Skyline and architecture cruises are available Apr.–Nov.; water taxis between the Sears Tower, Navy Pier and Museum Campus run Memorial Day–Labor Day, with weekend service during the spring and fall. Private charters also available. 312/222-9328, www.shorelinesightseeing.com $ cocktail, dinner and brunch cruises are available year-round. 866/273-2469, www.spiritcruises.com $ Tall Ship Windy Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. Board one of the only certified four-masted sailing vessels in the U.S. Daily 90-minute cruises run May–Sept. 312/595-5555, www.tallshipwindy.com $ Mystic Blue Cruises Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. Enjoy the view through large picture windows during a casual and exciting lunch, afternoon, dinner or moonlight cruise. Bountiful buffets, fun DJs and dancing. 877/299-7783, www.mysticbluecruises.com $ Wendella Sightseeing Boats 400 N. Michigan Ave. Sightseeing cruises depart from the Wrigley Building at Michigan Ave. and lower Wacker Dr. Cruises are available early Apr. to mid-Nov. 312/337-1446, www.wendellaboats.com $ Spirit of Chicago Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. Enjoy a meal on the Spirit of Chicago. Lunch, ROBERT GARCIA Odyssey Cruises Navy Pier, South Dock, 600 E. Grand Ave. A luxurious 200-foot yacht berthed at Navy Pier offers fine dining, impeccable service, entertainment, dancing and cruising while viewing the magnificent Chicago skyline. Tours are offered year-round, weather permitting. 866/305-2469, www.odysseycruises.com $ On the Scene 500 N. Dearborn St., Ste. 550 On the Scene has helped visitors discover Chicago for more than 35 years. They offer 75 half- and full-day tours for groups of 20–6,000. 800/621-5327, www.onthescenechicago.com $ Seadog Cruises Navy Pier, South Dock, 600 E. Grand Ave. Have a blast on a speedboat cruise. Zip around the Adler Planetarium, the lighthouse and North Avenue Beach at 40 mph. Speedboat Cruises run every half-hour, and River & Lake Architecture Cruises run throughout the day, Tall Ship Windy http://www.seadogcruises.com http://www.spiritcruises.com http://www.mercuryskylinecruiseline.com http://www.tallshipwindy.com http://www.shorelinesightseeing.com http://www.mysticbluecruises.com http://www.wendellaboats.com http://www.odysseycruises.com http://www.onthescenechicago.com http://www.amtrack.com http://www.amtrack.com
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