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Chicago Fireworks Dinner Cruises
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Highlights

  • Enjoy a scenic dinner cruise featuring a full meal on board paired with front-row views of Navy Pier’s fireworks lighting up the Chicago skyline over the water.
  • Choose this experience for a relaxed, all-in-one evening that combines dining, sightseeing, and a unique waterfront perspective of the city’s most iconic show.
  • Select from plated or buffet-style dinner options, with a reserved table for your group throughout the cruise.
  • Experience Navy Pier’s fireworks from the water for an unobstructed, crowd-free vantage point, with the skyline and lake creating a dramatic nighttime backdrop.
  • Includes a reserved table, unlimited coffee, tea, iced tea, and water, plus cruise access along the Chicago River or Lake Michigan, with drinks available for purchase onboard.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Scenic sightseeing and dinner cruise with Navy Pier Fireworks
  • 2-3 hour dinner cruise
  • Buffet dinner (Menu) (as per option selected)
  • Premier plated dinner (Menu) (as per option selected)
  • Premier Plus plated dinner (Menu) (as per option selected)
  • Scenic Lake Michigan views (as per option selected)
  • Scenic Chicago River views (as per option selected)
  • Creative cocktails, wine, and beer (available for purchase onboard)
  • Freshly prepared entrees, salads, and desserts
  • Unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea, and water
  • Guaranteed table for your party size
  • Views of Navy Pier’s fireworks display (weather permitting)
  • Climate-controlled interior deck
  • Live DJ entertainment
  • Departure from Navy Pier (as per option selected)
  • Departure from River Esplanade, near Michigan Avenue (as per option selected)
  • Dress code: Casual (as per option selected)
  • Dress code: Cocktail (as per option selected)
  • Infants under two cruise free
  • Additional expenses not included with the ticket
  • Parking
  • Transportation to/from the departure location
  • Guided tour
  • Gratuities

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

Wear clothing that aligns with the cruise dress code for a comfortable onboard experience. Bring a light layer, such as a jacket or shawl, as wind can be noticeable on the open deck. Keep a valid ID with you for any onboard requirements or verification.

Guests are not allowed to bring outside alcoholic beverages onboard, but drinks can be purchased during the cruise.

Boarding typically starts 30 minutes to 1 hour before departure, depending on your selected cruise; confirm exact timing in your confirmation email. Cruises depart either from River Esplanade (455 N Cityfront Plaza Drive) or Navy Pier (600 East Grand Avenue), with your assigned location provided in your booking details. Operations run on Wednesday and Saturday evenings from Memorial Day through Labor Day, with exact times and durations varying by package and date. Dinner cruise schedules vary: Signature (Wed 7–9:30pm, Sat 8–11pm), Premier (Wed 7–9:30pm, Sat 8–11pm), and Premier Plus (Wed 7–9:30pm, Sat 7:30–10:30pm), with boarding windows from 30 minutes up to 1 hour before departure. The Navy Pier fireworks show is weather-dependent and subject to cancellation or changes. Advance notice is recommended for dietary restrictions so accommodations can be arranged where possible. Infants under 2 years old may join the cruise free of charge. Alcoholic beverages are not included in the ticket price but are available for purchase onboard.

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3.7 (23 reviews)

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