Mercury Cruises, Chicago: Photos, Reviews & Location

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#82 of 131 Tourist attractions in Chicago #7 of 10 Boat tour agencies in Chicago

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.61

0.6 km from the center of Chicago

Rating breakdown

5 ★76%
4 ★15%
3 ★3%
2 ★0%
1 ★6%

112 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601

mercurycruises.com

(312) 332-1353

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Mercury Cruises?: Mercury Cruises is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 211 reviews.
How does Mercury Cruises rank in Chicago?: Mercury Cruises is #82 of 131 Tourist attractions in Chicago by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Mercury Cruises located?: 112 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601 — 0.6 km from the center of Chicago.
How can I contact Mercury Cruises?: Phone: (312) 332-1353 · Website: mercurycruises.com

Reviews (8)

Yada Israel 2024 Jul 23

Amazing and relaxing ride by Captain Lee, Doug and Caesar!!! Definitely recommend if you like something more intimate. We did a night cruise and it was the perfect weather and enjoyable.

Chap 2024 Jul 04

Though it was raining at the start, we had a great time ... our guide was helpful making us comfortable under the rain yet patiently and cheerfully explain the architectures along the river.

Matthew Hardinger 2024 Jun 15

They did a great job! Or guide was very informative and she also laid down a few solid dad jokes. Nice little bar with snacks.

Important note: If it’s less than 80 degrees outside, bring warm clothes. We were freezing due to lake winds.

Only thing that disappointed a bit was not hearing the history of the Trump tower. It’s giant and beautiful and we literally went right by it twice. I recall it having to do with his first Apprentice season. Whether you like that guy or not, it would be interesting to hear a little about it. Dropped 1 star for that.

DKCH INDY 2024 Jun 05

We had a good time on the Urban Adventure cruise. The only thing that was a drag was the time spent waiting on the locks to open. Even that is an experience. Weather was great so we highly enjoyed it.

Pil G 2023 Nov 14

90 minute tour with lots of history of the building. I visited on Novemeber so it was a little cold but not bad to be in the upper deck. The guide made it pretty fun. You can get tickets online or at the office.

Fishnet 2023 Oct 11

Took the Chicago Architecture Boat Tour, it was great, it lasted 90 minutes covering all the great architectural buildings Downtown. It was sold out and they had drinks and snacks for sale. There were other river tours sailing at the same time; worth every penny.

Nisha Singh 2023 Jun 16

I had a good time overall. I was almost late getting there because I left my print outs at home but the gentleman taking tickets told me that the ones I downloaded to my phone would have been fine, (however its not their standard policy, I guess because they dont scan them) so dont risk being late for your printouts.

Heres a few tips: this cruise is VERY kid friendly. It wasnt bad but there were quite a few kids running around and just being kids. Dont waste yoir time on the front of the boat, the best views are up top HANDS DOWN. Be sure to bring a sweater or something because it tends to be alot cooler once youre out in the middle of the lake.

There is a bar but the only snacks they have are chips, popcorn, cookies, brownies, and a couple popular candy bars like snickers so be sure to eat first or at least bring some trail mix or something.

If you were on the 3D fireworks cruise like me...save the glasses and enjoy the show without em. The music DOES NOT go with the fireworks, in fact we could barely even hear it once the fireworks started. Most of the people in my section were all jamming to the music blarring from the boat next to us.

If you sit anywhere there are lights on the boat you will be swarmed by bugs. We were in the very back next to the life vest and it was bug party! Mostly gnats and mosquito hawks so they dont really bother you, but they will fly or be blown in your face so be aware. Maybe some bug spray or a personal bug clip wouldnt hurt.

Also if you sit in the back it is very possible people will literally hang over you or hoover behind you trying to take pictures if you are on the end of the back row like us. I personally found it very annoying especially people standing there having a photoshoot. At one point my friend just stood up and movied his chair.

Overall it was a good experience but I will be better prepared next time.

Helena Boulding 2021 Oct 18

This was a beautiful scenic tour of Chicago’s river walk and then out onto to Lake Michigan, we were able to get great views of the navy pier and even go up and down a channel lock. The price was affordable and the drinks were strong. I would do it again.