Chicago Navy Pier, Illinois
38
Cruises availables
At departure or passage at this port
Viking Ocean Cruises (38 Cruises)
Viking Octantis
18 Cruises
Viking Polaris
20 Cruises
Frequently Asked Questions
At Navy Pier, the historic pier reaching into the lake, or at anchor behind the breakwater with tender transfer to the pier, depending on the line. Either way, you land in the middle of the city.
Yes. About twenty minutes west brings you to the Magnificent Mile on Michigan Avenue. From there, the Chicago River and its Riverwalk are close by.
An architecture river cruise, Millennium Park and its mirror sculpture, the Magnificent Mile, and a stop for deep dish pizza or a Chicago-style hot dog. Navy Pier itself easily fills a half day with family.
Lake cruises, a Ferris wheel, a Shakespeare theatre and lively pavilions. Families spend a whole half day there without boredom, between street performers, excursion boats and ice cream facing the sailboats.
It's one of the city's most appreciated activities. An hour on the river to understand how Chicago, rebuilt after its great fire, invented the modern skyscraper. Even travellers indifferent to architecture come off won over.
The mirrored sculpture that has become every visitor's photo stop. The skyline reflects in it, gently distorted. The park also holds gardens, performance stages and screen fountains where children run.
Deep dish pizza baked in a pan, and the Chicago-style hot dog — never with ketchup, purists insist. Riverwalk cafés offer a lighter break.
Yes. The lakefront trail runs past urban beaches and works on foot or by bike, with the tower line on one side and fresh water to the horizon on the other. In fine weather sailboats go out by the dozen.
US dollars and English. Cards are accepted absolutely everywhere; keep some cash for tips, which are expected in restaurants and taxis.
June through September, the Great Lakes cruise season. The lake wind cools things even in summer: a windbreaker stays useful, especially in the evening on open decks.
