Dog Days of Summer Canine Cruise

EVENT DETAILS:

DATE: Sunday, July 28, 2024

TIME: Must check in with Real Dog Moms by 10:45 AM Depart Time for 11:15 AM Cruise

​LOCATION: Mercury, Chicago's Skyline Cruiseline, 112 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601

Join us for our 7th annual canine cruise!
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Come aboard a 90-minute sightseeing tour along the Chicago River and Lake Michigan with Mercury Cruises! Bring your dog friendly pups, your kids, your friends, and let’s sail away!!
Water, soda, wine, beer, and snacks will be available for purchase aboard the vessel.

Boarding Starts: 10:45 AM
The boat departs promptly at 11:15AM so we have to be ready to board by 10:45AM. Do not be late, the boat doesn't not stop once it embarks the dock.
​Please arrive early enough to park (see parking info below) and walk your pups for potty time if needed.

Restrooms
There are human restrooms on board and a doggy restroom, lined with newspaper. There will also be a water bowl on board for them to keep hydrated. ***Please exercise your pup before the cruise so they are polite with all guests aboard. We want to be welcomed for future cruises.

Beverages
Water, soda, wine and beer are available for purchase on board, as well as a selection of snacks. No outside alcoholic beverages are allowed. Our vessel for the cruise will be the Little Lady and it is a double-decker boat with an open-air upper level and bow, and an enclosed salon with a full bar on the lower level. 


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​Other Policies:
Cruises happen rain or shine, so there will be no refunds since we will still have booked & paid for your tickets.

Parking: Laz Parking Services Garage, 111 E. Wacker Dr. (Illinois Center)
This information is from Mercury's website, please contact them with any parking questions.

The parking garage entrance is the first driveway east of Michigan Avenue, on the south side of Upper East Wacker Drive. This garage is directly across the street from the stairway to our dock and next door to the Chicago Architecture Center. Avoid the need for validation by making a self-parking reservation online.

Discount: Receive a discount for up to 4 hours of parking at the LAZ garage at 111 E. Wacker Dr. If you park longer than 4 hours, the discount is no longer valid
LAZ Discount Rates: 1 – 3 Hours: $14 (with validation); 3 – 4 Hours: $15 (with validation)
After 4 hours, rates revert to: 2 – 12 Hours: $29; 12 – 18 Hours: $35; 18 – 24 Hours: $44

IMPORTANT NOTE FROM MERCURY: You must have your parking ticket stamped at our ticket window or at our onboard bar to receive the discounted rate. Please note: stamped tickets from bar must be further validated at the parking garage office before departing the garage.

Life Vests:
The vessels are fully equipped with life jackets, none are made specifically for dogs. However, our crew conducts regular drills and we are very proud of our perfect safety record. We ask that guests please keep their dogs leashed and although they are not required, guests are more than welcome to bring their own canine life vest.

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