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Chicago's Navy Pier Firework Sail Aboard a Tall Ship
4.2
60 Ratings
Chicago
Experience Chicago’s Navy Pier Firework Sail on Tall Ship Windy. Enjoy skyline views, fireworks, and traditional songs aboard a historic schooner.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Navy Pier - Departing Navy Pier every Wednesday and Saturday night, Tall Ship Windy offers you some sailing time aboard this historic four-mast schooner to enjoy prior to the fireworks display.
During all of our excursions, you can help us with some of the sailing duties, like hoisting the sails or steering the boat with our large wooden ships wheel.
You can simply relax on deck in quiet, or gather around for storytelling and hands-on fun!
- Lake Michigan - Grab a cool drink from our bar, relax, and enjoy a leisurely evening sail past the brilliant and beautiful Chicago skyline. Then, join our storytellers on the main deck, if you dare. As night falls and the seas grow dim, journey through the misty curtains of time to uncover the mystery, history, legend, and lore of our Spirit Ships and Haunted Harbors.
- Chicago Skyline - Aboard the 148’ Tall Ship Windy, you will sail along Chicago’s world famous skyline. Aboard the official ship for the City of Chicago, you will be able to see in dramatic style the Wednesday and Friday fireworks in style.
What's Included
- Taxes
- VIP Boarding
- Trip Insurance
- Fireworks Cruise
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
A Truly Special Event Sail! During the summer, every Wed & Saturday night, Tall Ship Windy sails from Navy Pier for our guests to enjoy the spectacular night fireworks from the best seat in town. Enjoy the amenities of the 148 foot, four masted Schooner that is the official ship of the City of Chicago. Sail from Navy Pier and see the picturesque Chicago Skyline. Enjoy one of the best summer fireworks displays in the nation aboard a world-class tall ship. Then, get your history fix with a rousing rendition of traditional shipboard working songs against the backdrop of the brilliantly lit Chicago skyline. This is a one of a kind uniquely Chicago experience. The Wednesday Fireworks Boat Tour departs promptly at 8:45pm. The Saturday tour departs promptly at 9:15pm.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- Please arrive at the dock 30 minutes prior to departure.
- Wed Fireworks Tour Departs at 8:45pm. Saturday departs at 9:15pm.
Location
600 E Grand Ave
East Grand Avenue
Tall Ship Windy's dock is located about 400 meters/yards from the front gate, on the South Dock. We are located between the East and West parking garages on the south dock. If taking Uber/cab, go to the Riva Restaurant, it will be about 100 feet from our dock.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(60 Ratings)
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Kamber_s
Jul 14, 2024
A MUST DO! - This is a definite MUST DO! It was one of our best experiences while we were in Chicago the 1st time!
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Heidi_a
Jul 7, 2024
Windy Tall Ship Fireworks for the 4th - Such a neat way to watch the Chicago Navy Pier Fireworks! The captain was able to get us a “front row” seat for the show. The crew did an excellent job of explaining things & made everyone feel comfortable !
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Tomiko_t
Jul 7, 2024
The experience was everything! - The crew and the experience!!!! It was all I needed to finish off my vacation. I loved seeing the fireworks from the lake!
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Patrick_d
Jul 4, 2024
Great experience… - Outstanding. Worth every dime. Easy, smooth, beautiful view. Crew was wonderful. Boat was comfortable.
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Pgdennis
Jul 4, 2024
Great family experience - This was a near perfect experience. The crew, the boat, the view were all great. A large crowd was moved on to and off the beautiful boat quickly. Despite the cruise being completely full, there was plenty of space for everyone to sit and view the fireworks. The crew placed us in the absolute best spot to view the fireworks. This experience was worth every penny. If you can, go!!
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Elizabeth_o
Jun 27, 2024
Fireworks - We pulled out about 15 minutes before fireworks. The crew was very helpful and Captain was very experienced. We sailed near the barge where the fireworks were going to be exploded. It was beautiful. You had the fireworks going off with the backdrop of the city. Afterwards we pulled the sales up and set sail around the lake for a while. It was a beautiful night. Perfect summer cruise. I highly recommend! We left at 8:45, Wednesday. Return approximately 10:00.
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Ildefonso_m
Jun 25, 2024
Good times - Good experience 👍🏽 good view 👀 good people 👌and good drinks 🍻 go and check out the fireworks 🎆
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12mikeli
Sep 4, 2023
Wonderful - The fireworks with the city background and from the sailboat were wonderful. The pity is that it was in English
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Amzielinski
Jul 11, 2024
Probably great for a family with older kids. - The whole
It was just okay. Not worth what we paid. Very nice staff. However we were so tired by this time of the night our manager rating may not be accurate especially with a 10 year old in tow.
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Elizabeth
Sep 3, 2023
BYO earplugs and chair - The ships sails out to the lake and gives a beautiful view of the Chicago skyline and fireworks. However, there were far more passengers than places to sit on the ship. For nearly $90 per ticket, I was really expecting to be able to sit down. Also the crew does a lot of shouting during the voyage. They especially shout at passengers standing in areas that impede the operation of the sail boat. This is understandable, but if all of the passengers had a place to sit the crew wouldn’t need to yell at us to get out of the way all the time. Also the boarding process was extremely inefficient. They didn’t let passengers board until about 15 minutes before departure, but then seemed to let a group onto the ship every 2-3 minutes. The line was barely moving until like 2 minute before departure when the crew decided to let everybody on (while shouting at us of course). Chicago is beautiful and the fireworks were stunning, but I saw a lot of other ships on the water and would book with literally any other company before returning to the Talk Ship Windy.
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