Mercury Cruises kicks off boating season this week on Chicago River, Lake Michigan

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Mercury Cruises is about to kick off its 89th season on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan, and this year it is offering a whole new kind of tour.

The Mercury Cruises season starts this Friday.

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Captain Alejandro Rodriguez joined ABC7 on Wednesday to talk about the boating experience.

New this year is the "Creepy Cruise." It starts after dark.

Rodriguez about the offerings and what makes Mercury unique. He also spoke about his experience as a captain.

The full interview can be viewed in the video player above.

For more information, visit the Mercury Cruises website.