Experience Chicago’s Navy Pier Firework Sail on Tall Ship Windy. Enjoy skyline views, fireworks, and traditional songs aboard a historic schooner.
- 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.
- Taxes
- VIP Boarding
- Trip Insurance
- Fireworks Cruise
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.