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Chicago River Tiki Bar Cruise 75 min

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

Average

27 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Chicago
  • 1 hr 15 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Cruise the Chicago River aboard a floating tiki bar, taking in iconic skyscraper views from the comfort of an enclosed, climate-controlled space.

About this tour

Set sail aboard the River Star or Island Time for a 75-minute Chicago River cruise with skyline views and a relaxed tiki-bar atmosphere. As the boat glides along the water, admire Chicago’s iconic skyscrapers from a fresh perspective. The vessel offers an enclosed, climate-controlled space and an onboard restroom, so you can settle in and enjoy the ride in comfort. Food is not included. Your cruise meets at the small Island Party Boat ticket booth near the Columbia Yacht Club drop-off and turnaround, a 3–5 minute walk to the right while facing the lake. Choose this Chicago River Tiki Bar Cruise for an easygoing way to take in the city from the water. Book your spot and enjoy Chicago’s skyline from aboard the river.

Highlights

  • Cruise the Chicago River aboard a floating tiki bar
  • Admire Chicago’s iconic skyscrapers from the water
  • Enjoy an enclosed, climate-controlled space

What's included

Included

  • Enclosed climate-controlled space
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Restroom on board
  • Chicago skyline cruise

Not included

  • Food

Ratings on each provider

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Important information

  • Meet at the small Island Party Boat ticket booth near the Columbia Yacht Club drop-off and turnaround; walk right while facing the lake, about a 3–5 minute walk
  • Service animals allowed
  • Dogs welcome
  • Nearby public transportation options are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.81 from 27 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
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • 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 7.1.

Provider rating distribution in Chicago

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