Boat tours in Chicago, Illinois
18 boat tours and cruises around Chicago, 12 with prices from the operators' own sites (from $13). Open a listing to see its menu, then request a time. No phone tag.
What boat tours are actually like
Golden hour on the water, a drink in hand, and a skyline or coastline doing its best work.
- Board 15 to 30 minutes before departure. Grab a spot on the rail early.
- Cast off. Most sunset sails run 90 minutes to 2 hours.
- The crew narrates or plays music. Dolphins and sea birds show up more often than you'd think.
- Return to the dock just after dark.
Bring: A light layer, it's cooler on the water, Camera, Cash for the bar or a tip. Good for: Dates, parents in town, and anyone who wants the easiest great evening available.
Questions
How many boat tours and cruises are there in Chicago?
Outset lists 18 boat tours and cruises around Chicago, including places in Chicago, Kenosha and New Buffalo. 17 of them have photos.
How much do boat tours and cruises cost in Chicago?
12 of the 18 operators publish prices on their own site. Starting prices run from $13 to $1,500. The full menu is on each listing.
How long do boat tours and cruises in Chicago take?
Listed durations include 3 hours, 90 min and 60 min, as stated on the operators' own sites.
Which boat tours and cruises in Chicago have the most reviews?
Wendella Tours & Cruises (4.7 stars, 10,410 reviews), Shoreline Sightseeing (4.8 stars, 4,794 reviews) and First Lady (4.8 stars, 4,154 reviews). Review counts are from public listings.
Do the listings show opening hours?
8 of the 18 show hours copied from the operator's website. The rest do not publish them on Outset yet.
Where does this information come from?
From each operator's own website and public listings, one source per fact. Operators can claim their page on Outset and correct anything.