Chicago's Navy Pier Firework Sail Aboard a Tall Ship
4.1
37 Ratings
Chicago
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
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
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(37 Ratings)
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Venture30526260437
Jul 23, 2023
Chicago from the water - Worth every dime! - What a great experience! Beautiful and ever-changing views of the night skyline from the lake. When they hoisted the sails and turned off the moter, it was so peaceful. The incredible fireworks were the perfect ending to this cruise. Highly suggest!!
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Williampn9527ao
Jul 18, 2023
"Windy" was a Hit - Trip was great, well organized, fireworks were outstanding, drone show was really wonderful. Tall ship Windy was a pleasure, I would do it again. One downer, the "emcee" with the microphone overdid it, much too longwinded. (No pun intended). Had a great time......
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Manny_h
Jul 16, 2023
Chi town - The trip was amazing with the fireworks and everything well coordinated. Would recommend it anyone that wants to amaze their other half
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K8577pmtracyr
Jul 9, 2023
Great way to see cityscape along with fireworks - I live in Chicago and played tourist with my friends who were visiting. What a wonderful experience. The crew is so friendly. The ship parks in front of the fireworks boat so you get a front row seat to view the City skyline and fireworks. Well worth it!
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Debra_b
Aug 28, 2022
A fun conclusion to a great trip. - Well managed and entertaining event. The ship is very clean and there is plenty of casual seating. For those concerned about motion sickness, there is very little movement of the boat. The fireworks were great and beautiful.
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401analyz
Aug 27, 2022
Amazing experience! - Nick was such an amazing host. Such an awesome experience. I highly recommend it!!! I will definitely be coming again next year.
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Suzhowell57
Jul 3, 2023
Love Chicago - Wonderful experience! Great how crew involve guests in raising the sails. Viewing fireworks from the water was amaz They should not let regular ticket holders board before VIP ticket holders; wasted our $ and had to sit on very narrow ledge
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Vhadquin
Aug 27, 2022
A wonderful view - We recently treated a friend from out of town to this fireworks tour on the tall sail boat. The three of us had a wonderful time enjoying a gentle sailing trip on Lake Michigan with a spectacular view of the city. The fireworks made it just a perfect evening as the ship takes up a front seat position to view the fireworks. Those 20 minutes were spectacular! And our friend truly enjoyed it and love the Chicago skyline. We will be back!
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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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Harsha_g
Jul 19, 2023
Lacked any type of consideration for genuine concerns!! - Never got to see it , It was my fiancés birthday dinner We were late , The guy at boat said he couldn’t do anything In general they are pretty particular about taking the money but NOT ACCOMODATING TRY some other reasonable vendor There’s a bunch of vendors that go around Lake Michigan There’s nothing special here LOOK ELSEWHERE
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