Skyline Tour Aboard 148 Ft. Schooner Windy

$59.00

Category: Experiences

Leave the hustle and bustle behind! Explore Chicago’s shores with a leisurely trip around Lake Michigan. Take in the world-famous skyline, enjoy spectacular views, and discover the Windy City from the water.

Leave the hustle and bustle behind! Explore Chicago’s shores with a leisurely trip around Lake Michigan. Take in the world-famous skyline, enjoy spectacular views, and discover the Windy City from the water. Windy is the Official Ship for the City of Chicago. At 148 feet long, she is one of only a few 4 masted Schooners built in the United States. You will enjoy a relaxing sail around aboard a truly historic vessel. Select from Pirates and Maritime Stories Sail at 1pm, Skyline/Architectural Theme at 3pm and 5pm, and Skyline Sunset Sail at 7pm.

This sail is approximately 75 minutes. The ship leaves promptly at the scheduled time, please allow for time to park, off the pier if necessary.

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What's Included

  • Local taxes

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
We are located on the South dock, on the south side of Navy Pier, immediately in front of the Billy Goat Tavern. If walking on the south dock from the entrance, walk where you see restaurants and boats, walk pass the Ferris wheel, walk past the sign for the Shakespeare theater, then on right!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

  • Embark on a nautical adventure from the South Dock of Chicago’s Navy Pier aboard the magnificent schooner, Windy, which spans 148 feet (45 meters), ensuring plenty of room for guests.
  • Rather than spending hours exploring Chicago on foot, this hassle-free tour allows you to explore the beauty of Lake Michigan and Chicago’s magnificent skyline in just over an hour.
  • Each journey aboard Windy is distinct, defined by the time of day. Choose from the themed pirates and maritime stories tour, appreciate the city's architectural grandeur on a skyline-/architectural-themed tour, or bask in the evening hues during the skyline sunset tour. Whatever excursion you’re on, there are great views, as well as a fantastic atmosphere of being on a vessel steeped in history.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • All Passengers must be present 30 minutes prior to advertised sail time. The Ship leaves on time. Please allow ample time for Chicago traffic, getting lost, and not being able to park close.
  • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
  • Service animals allowed
  • Dress code:should be sensible for the weather
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Children under 16 years of age, must be accompanied by an adult
  • Windy is NOT HANDICAP accessible.
  • Guests must be able to ambulate up and down 6 steps on each side of the boarding ladder.
  • Assistive devices must be left on the dockside storage area and may not be used on the ship while underway.
  • Windy is NOT HANDICAP accessible
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 140 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Description

Leave the hustle and bustle behind! Explore Chicago’s shores with a leisurely trip around Lake Michigan. Take in the world-famous skyline, enjoy spectacular views, and discover the Windy City from the water. Windy is the Official Ship for the City of Chicago. At 148 feet long, she is one of only a few 4 masted Schooners built in the United States. You will enjoy a relaxing sail around aboard a truly historic vessel. Select from Pirates and Maritime Stories Sail at 1pm, Skyline/Architectural Theme at 3pm and 5pm, and Skyline Sunset Sail at 7pm.

This sail is approximately 75 minutes. The ship leaves promptly at the scheduled time, please allow for time to park, off the pier if necessary.