Skyline Tour Aboard 148 Ft. Schooner Windy - Chicago's Official Tall Ship

Overview

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.

City: Chicago

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $49.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $49.00

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What's Included

Local taxes

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
Dress code:should be sensible for the weather
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
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Advisory: Exposure to COVID-19 is an inherent risk in any public location where people are present. By completing your ticket purchase, you are acknowledging and accepting that risk, with the understanding that absolute social distancing cannot be maintained in an outdoor space with open seating.

What To Expect

Navy Pier

Departs from the historic Navy Pier, one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city.

Lake Michigan

Sail on the third-largest of the Great Lakes. Lake Michigan is itself a natural wonder.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (335)

Robert_H

Nov 2022

Great relaxing trip, even in a light mist. The crew was super friendly and I really enjoyed steering the ship. Would definitely recommend this to my friends and family.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

We are so glad you enjoyed your trip. Thank you joining us. We look forward to you joining us again for some more time at the helm.

marieebradshaw

Sep 2022

Such a fun tour! We booked day-of and it was great. Sam was the best guide and host. Loved getting to help the team set the sails and learn about the Chicago skyline from Lake Michigan!

Response from Host

Sep 2022

We appreciate you taking time to let us know you had fun and enjoyed Sam's talents and amazing attitude! We agree, she's the Best!

Wanderer559289

Sep 2022

The lifting of the sail while they were singing a song. The kids loved it. The architecture tour. The staff were very friendly

Response from Host

Sep 2022

We are happy you enjoyed the highlights and hope you will join us next season

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Skyline Tour Aboard 148 Ft. Schooner Windy - Chicago's Official Tall Ship

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