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Brunch, lunch, dinner and midnight cruises aboard a 700-passenger vessel. Appetizers, entrees and desserts prepared fresh onboard. Live entertainment and spectacular skyline views. Berthed at Navy Pier with
3 enclosed decks and 1 observation deck.
Address: E 600 Grand Avenue Chicago IL USA 60611
 1 312 321-7600
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American Waterways Adventures Woodridge
Board a private luxury yacht and embark on a cruise that re-traces the experiences of original Illinois River voyagers. The tours can be booked private and include an in-depth interpretation about the history of the waterway.
Address: 2 Martin Court Woodridge IL USA 60517
1 630 969-0291
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The Great Lakes Cruise Company offers many different cruises on ships of varying size throughout the Great Lakes. Cruises depart from Chicago, Buffalo and Port Huron. All sailings visit cities in Canada and the United States.
Address: 600 Fort Street, Suite 101 Port Huron Michigan USA 48060
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Guests can charter this luxury yacht for a trip from Joliet to Ottawa. The boat travels up the Illinois River while passengers relax on the deck, enjoy a drink or play in the games room.
Address: 81 N. Chicago Street Joliet IL USA 60432
1 251 421-4211
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Go on an architecture cruise and see the sights of Chicago, book for a private dinner cruise for corporate or social events, or use the river and city as your backdrop for your wedding ceremony.
Address: Michigan Ave. and Lower Wacker Dr. Chicago IL USA
1 312 332-1353
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Having the Mississippi River near by makes a tour from Old Blanding Charters a great addition to a trip while in Hanover. Fishing and sight seeing tours are offered. Both treks take approximately five hours. The fishing excursions can take up to four people and up to six people can go sight seeing. A shuttle tour is also offered to the Island Beaches, with one boat leaving at 7am and another at 2pm.
Address: 6846 S. River Rd. Hanover IL USA 61041
Send an Email (1) 1 815 591-3346
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Spirit of Peoria
The Spirit of Peoria is a turn-of-the-century paddle wheeler that is used for sight-seeing tours, themed cruises and private charters.
Address: 225 N. E. Adams Street Peoria IL USA 61602
1 309 636-6166
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Schmidt's offers Canoe and Kayak tours of the Fox River. The trip lasts two to three hours starting in Buffalo Park in Algonquin and ending at Voyageur Landing in Elgin. They also rent kayaks and canoes for those experienced visitors.
Address: . Elgin IL USA
1 847 697-1678
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While sailing down the Rock River on the Forest City Queen, guests can view many of the sites that Rockford has to offer. Narrated tours, family trips or dining cruises are just a few of the tours availalbe. The boat can be rented for private occasions, with catering services provided. The cruises are only run from the beginning of June until the end of August.
Address: 324 N. Madison St. Rockford IL USA 61107
1 815 987-8894
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Take a ride on the Sherri Lynn Riverboat in Ottawa from May to October. While floating on the water, tour guides will explain the history of the area as they pass significant sites along the Illinois River. The trips are available Wednesday to Sunday at various times and reservations are recommended.
Address: Downtown Ottawa on the Illinois River Ottawa IL USA 61350
1 815 228-5772
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Shawnee Queen Boat Tours offers scenic cruises of the Ohio River, stopping at several river towns and passing a number of sights. Guests have the chance to see riverfront homes and a variety of wildlife. The boat operates from early May to the beginning of November.
Address: . Rosiclare IL USA 62982
1 877 677-6123
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Enjoy a cruise tour on the Michigan and Chicago River or take the water taxi to see Chicago's attractions.
Address: 474 N. Lake Shore Drive, Suite 3511 Chicago IL USA 60611
1 312 222-9328
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Charter Boat Chicago offers chartered sport fishing, sunset and skyline cruises, Chicago River tours, Navy Pier fireworks viewing and bachelor and bachelorette parties. Entertain clients ?and reward the office with Charter Boat Chicago.
Address: 111 N. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago IL USA 60601
Send an Email (7) 1 312 213-2628
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This company offers tours of Lake Michigan and Chicago river, including the history and architecture in Chicago. They have different length tours lasting between one and two hours, and feature live narration. The 90 minute tours depart several times per day right into the evening. They also offer riverbus service between Madison, Michigan, and River East.
Address: 400 N Michigan Ave Chicago IL USA 60611
1 312 337-1446
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Fox River Paddlewheel Riverboats Saint Charles
Theres no better way to explore the Fox River then on one of these large traditional paddle-wheel riverboats. Tours go daily from May to mid-October.
Address: 2 North Avenue Saint Charles IL USA 60174
1 630 584-2334
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Departing from the Starved Rock State Park, the Belle of the Rock offers tours of the Illinois River. The excursions last for roughly an hour long and sail daily during the spring, summer and early fall.
Address: Route 178 Utica IL USA 61373
1 815 434-9200
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Sail along the Mississippi River on an air boat with Captain Ron's Adventures. Up to six people can go on a tour of the area or go rock climbing. Fishing trips are also available for two people. Reservations are recommended.
Address: . Savanna IL USA 61074
Send an Email (3) 1 630 531-1172
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Talisman Riverboat
The Talisman Riverboat was the only steamboat to successfully navigate the Sangamon River. Today a replica of the boat gives tours of the area. It is open from mid-May to mid-October. Visitors can get on board at the New Salem Historic Site.
Address: Route 97 Petersburg IL USA 62675
1 217 632-2219
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Located at Chicago's Navy Pier, Seadog Cruises provides boat tours of the Chicago area, including a speedboat tour and a river and lake architecture tour. As well, from October 1 to 31, Seadog Cruises offers a Haunted Tour, which includes live narration of dark and spooky occurences that have taken place in Chicago since the city's inception.
Address: 401 E Illinois St #425 Chicago IL USA 60611
Send an Email (3) 1 312 321-7631
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This company offers architectural and historical boat tours, as well as
charter boat services. They provide complimentary coffee, lemonade,
and muffins from Starbucks on their cruises. The cruises last 90 minutes.
Address: 455 East Illinois Chicago IL USA 60611
Send an Email (56) 1 312 527-1977
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The Newest dining cruise ship at Navy Pier, Mystic Blue Cruises offers the most exciting and entertaining experiences on the water. Enjoy this 500-passenger ship, its buffet dining, DJ entertainment and dancing. Cruises available for lunch, brunch, dinner, and moonlight year'round.
Address: 600 E Grand Avenue Chicago IL USA 60611
Send an Email (72) 1 312 321-7600
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