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Historical and Architectural Chicago Fireboat River & Lake Cruise

Cruises & Sailing
Digital
120 minutes
English

Travel on a piece of history, learning Chicago fire history as well as Architecture! We travel on Lake Michigan and through the Chicago River seeing the sights. Perfect for Fire enthusiasts, families and everyone in between! Our flagship vessel is a retired Chicago fire boat, the Fred A Busse, Engine 41, which served Chicago from 1937 to 1981. Firefighter patches from around the world and memorabilia from Engine 41's time in service, adorn the walls inside the cabin.

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Historical and Architectural Chicago Fireboat River & Lake Cruise

FromNZD $77.18Per Person

What's included in Historical and Architectural Chicago Fireboat River & Lake Cruise

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Chicago River
Pass-by Only

Learn about the Chicago river and the history surrounding it.

Inclusions

  • Bathrooms available onboard
  • Cruise on a piece of Chicago history
  • Expert narration of Chicago's history & architecture
  • Light snacks available for purchase onboard
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase onboard
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Important Note: We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 21 years old and above. Minor travelers below 21 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • CHICAGO FIREBOAT TOURS IS LOCATED ON THE CONCRETE PIER BETWEEN MONROE & DUSABLE HARBORS, JUST EAST OF MILLENNIUM & MAGGIE DALEY PARKS, AND ABOUT A MILE SOUTH OF NAVY PIER. WE ARE ON THE SAME DOCK AS THE MV ABEGWEIT, A 372FT BLUE & WHITE VESSEL HOUSING THE COLUMBIA YACHT CLUB.

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Ticket Redemption

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Operator

Chicago Fireboat Tours