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Enjoy a dazzling fireworks display like you've never seen before: against the backdrop of Chicago's lit-up skyline from a kayak in the Chicago river and Goose Island Channel.
Duration: 
3hrs 30mins - 4hrs
Cancellation: 
168.0hrs
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Highlights
Kayak the Chicago River and Goose Island Channel to watch the colorful fireworks display at Navy Pier
Follow your guide into the heart of downtown for water-level views of the city’s sparkling urban landscape, then enjoy the shimmering lights as you paddle past Lake Shore Drive for views of the city and fireworks
Get a crash-course in kayaking, including on-land instruction in paddling basics and the safety rules of the waterways
Enjoy a snack and a leisurely paddle back to the dock after the show
What's Included
Guided kayak tour and fireworks display
Additional Information
Choose single or double boats upon arrival. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure. Dress for the weather; lightweight, synthetic clothing is best. Be prepared to get a little wet from the drip and splash of your paddle.
Cancellation policy
We make the call on weather at the time we start the event; if there are signs of severe weather, we will cancel and reschedule. If we cancel due to weather, you will receive a rain check to reschedule for another date of your choice. In the event your tour is cut short due to weather, you will receive a voucher to join us on another tour. No refunds are given if your event is cut short due to weather.
Cancellations must be made seven days prior to an event for a full refund. Cancellations four days prior to an event will receive a 50% refund, or may reschedule. A $25 rescheduling fee per boat is applied for cancellations made within 48 hours.
Customer Reviews
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379 Ratings
5 Star
73 %
4 Star
17 %
3 Star
3 %
2 Star
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1 Star
3 %
Kent
Jul 10, 2020
We had a great time
Spencer
Aug 13, 2019
The tour was amazing. The guides were helpful and nice and they even found my keys that I had left behind within a couple hours of me emailing them!
Dan
Aug 13, 2019
Experience was fun. Guides good. They need to make sure someone is outside at the waiver table checking people in. It was a little confusing for the first half of people.
One person tipped over and the guides were there to help and get them back in their kayak very fast. That was impressive.
I would do another trip with this group.
Halil
Aug 12, 2019
Because i couldn't get money from vending machine (Machine ate my money ) and ppl didn't help me out for this.
Kristen
Aug 12, 2019
Couldn’t have asked for a better experience! The guides are so friendly, helpful, and on top of their game. I kayak a lot back home, and honestly didn’t expect a genuine experience in such a big city, but I was totally wrong. Can’t wait to go on another tour with them!
Zandra
Aug 12, 2019
This was the 3rd time I have attended the Fireworks paddle and I love it! It's fun & very mediating. The staff is very professional, caring, understanding, and knowledgeable. Keep up the GREAT work & Thank You
Sylvester
Aug 12, 2019
great tour and experience, I even fell in the river but the crew helped me get back on track asap and it didn't affect my experience much at all!
Emily
Aug 5, 2019
Loved this experience! The guides gave us a run down of what to expect and then showed us on land how to paddle and maneuver our kayaks. Once we got to the launch spot they again made sure each of us understood how to paddle as well as stay upright if there were waves from boats. The city lights were amazing to see and the fireworks were mesmerizing to watch! It felt like a super long trip on the way back and im definitely sore but it was a great time with my family and I love the pictures I was able to take.
Theresa
Aug 5, 2019
Great guides, great tour, came back two days in a row :)
Ann
Jul 29, 2019
Everything was wonderful. Guys leading tour were fun, deeply experienced and it was a nice balance of keeping us safe but not being too restrictive. And really appreciated the waterproof case for phones. Am recommending to friends!
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