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Chicago River Fireworks Cruise 45 min

TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10

Average

3 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Chicago
  • 45 min
  • Updated October 31, 2026

See Navy Pier fireworks from the Chicago River on a 45-minute cruise with an air-conditioned vessel and live English-speaking guide.

About this tour

Watch Navy Pier fireworks light up the night sky on a 45-minute Chicago River cruise. Departing from 400 N Michigan Avenue beside the Wrigley Building, this shorter version of Wendella’s Lake Michigan fireworks cruise stays on the river and does not travel out to Lake Michigan.

Settle into an air-conditioned vessel with a restroom on board as you take in the fireworks from the water. A live English-speaking guide accompanies the experience. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase at the full-service bar on board.

Meet at the northwest corner of the Michigan Avenue (DuSable) Bridge and enjoy a memorable view of the show. Book your Chicago River Fireworks Cruise for an easygoing evening on the water.

Highlights

  • Watch Navy Pier fireworks from the Chicago River
  • See the city from a comfortable, air-conditioned vessel

What's included

Included

  • All fees and taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Restroom on board

Not included

  • Snacks and beverages available for purchase on board

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Important information

  • Departure point: 400 N Michigan Avenue, at the northwest corner of the Michigan Avenue (DuSable) Bridge beside the Wrigley Building
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Special requests entered at checkout cannot be guaranteed

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.33 from 3 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Chicago
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  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.9.

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