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Chicago’s First Lady Cruises
5,220 reviews
#1 of 91 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Chicago
"The river tour was fabulous, our guide Judith, so knowledgeable and passionate about the city,
boat
was very comfortable and had rest rooms and a full working bar, a truly wonderful way to spend a couple of hours,..."
"If you really want to hear about Chicago Architecture from (in our experience) a truly knowledgable, engaging and entertaining
tour guide
, be sure to find this tour, run by the Chicago Architecture Foundation."
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Tours and Boats
129 reviews
#2 of 91 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Chicago
"We lucked out with perfect weather and spent about 90 minutes sailing around each branch of the
Chicago river
."
"Adam, our
docent
, provided fabulous information with humor."
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Shoreline Sightseeing
5,378 reviews
#3 of 91 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Chicago
"We took this tour on our first trip to Chicago Tour
guide
Brigid was excellent very engaging with everyone & extremely informative We thoroughly enjoyed the trip it was well worth the cost & got lots of photos of..."
"The staff are friendly and enthusiastic and our guide Blake on the Bright Spark was very knowledgeable and funny and made the time pass very quickly with varied stories about the various buildings and the
city
its..."
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Seadog Cruises
2,927 reviews
#4 of 91 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Chicago
"My husband and I went on Seadog Boat Tour with tour guide, Billy, Captain Swag and First Mate Jarion: PHENOMENAL! Amazing!! WORTH IT!! Billy was extremely knowledgeable of the history and
fun facts
about Chicago."
"The Extreme Thrill Ride was so much fun!! Gorgeous views, great
crew
, flying through the water and even a bit through the air, getting soaked, learning a few interesting points about Chicago - it was awesome!"
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Chicago River Boat Architecture Tours
430 reviews
#5 of 91 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Chicago
"She was fun and funny, and so very informative about all things Chicago and
Chicago River
, and it’s history and architecture, and she clearly loves her city and her volunteer job."
"However, for a chance to see Chicago from the water with expert commentary from a well versed docent guide makes it seem a bargain in a lot of ways Do bring a hat if you plan to sit on the outside
top deck
- which..."
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See it All Chicago Tours
500 reviews
#6 of 91 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Chicago
"Told us all about the city,
neighborhoods
, must-see area, etc. Interactive and answered all questions the group had, even about where to eat! Rick truly cares about the folks on his tour and wants them to enjoy th..."
"We are thankful to Rick for giving us a tour that perfectly matched our expectations in terms of narrating the history of the several tourist spots and the iconic
architecture
, in a manner that was humorous, lucid..."
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Wendella
2,527 reviews
#7 of 91 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Chicago
"... a great up close look at several cool Chicago skyscrapers, and the lake portion offered great views of the entire skyline and included some great factoids about the
Chicago river
lock and other cool city history."
"A really good way to see the delightful
architecture
of Chicago with a well informed guide David who was both amusing and interesting- we saw many great views and buildings from throughout the centuries and I woul..."
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Urban Kayaks
486 reviews
#8 of 91 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Chicago
"We had our two children 11 and 13 in tandem kayaks with a
great guide
Spencer who was superb, very friendly and great as a tour guide telling us about the buildings as well as life in Chicago."
"Whether a beginner, intermediate or experienced kayaker, you will have a great time and thoroughly enjoy the architecture that surrounds the
Chicago River
."
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Wateriders
221 reviews
#9 of 91 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Chicago
"I’m so thankful for the time we spent on our private tour during the late afternoon—it was perfect & an awesome way to see the
city
!"
"Very knowledgeable, patient with the super
beginners
, friendly, and most importantly, FUN!"
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Chicago Line Cruises
805 reviews
#10 of 91 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Chicago
"We went on the
architectural cruise
, which is led by an historian so this cruise blended city history, architecture history, current history and the city's plans for the future."
"We booked through groupon which ended up being a great deal, but even at regular price, the incredible knowledge our
guide
had of the city's buildings and history, the friendliness of the staff, and the length of..."
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Tall Ship Windy
1,321 reviews
#11 of 91 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Chicago
"Great night time view of the skyline -
crew
was helpful and great Quiet and peaceful ride - so much fun to be on a sail ship rather than the traditional cruise boat"
"The tall ship windy located on
Navy pier
in Chicago Il, we had 41 guests for our wedding aboard the ship for a evening sail, the saff and captain were amazing, They aere all friendly, personable and helpful."
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Mercury, Chicago's Skyline Cruiseline
227 reviews
#12 of 91 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Chicago
"Our guide, Cameron, was erudite, passionate about his
city
, knowledgeable and entertaining."
"It's Lake Michigan, so dress accordingly and loads down on the Chicago River, so have to go down the steps on Michigan Avenue to get to the
boat
."
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Spirit of Chicago
443 reviews
#13 of 91 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Chicago
"We celebrated our 35th Wedding Anniversary and Father's Day with a brunch
cruise
aboard the Spirit of Chicago."
"Having the experience of a boat out on
Lake Michigan
against the background of a beautiful city could have been enough for a good time."
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Odyssey Chicago River
72 reviews
#14 of 91 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Chicago
"The new boat by Chicago River is very clean, safety and elegant 🛳🛳🛳❤️❤️❤️ This was our visit number 13 since 2006, yesterday in Odyssey Chicago River and the others in Odyssey Lake Michigan at
Navy Pier
😍😍😍..."
"The top and sides of the boat are entirely glass so the scenery was awesome... such interesting
architecture
and the guide provided lots of insight into the buildings as we passed."
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Kayak Chicago
174 reviews
#15 of 91 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Chicago
"The
Fireworks
paddle is very long and novice kayakers will tire easily I recommend sunset paddles or renting at their lake locations if you're just looking to paddle around and have some fun."
"
Super fun
tour down the river with Brian & David our knowledgable guides- stops on the way to explain architectural points of interest & facts about the city."
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Windy City Sailing
52 reviews
#16 of 91 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Chicago
"Edwina, the owner was so easy to work with in getting everything booked,
captain mike
was fun and easy going, and the boat was beautiful and such a fun activity for while we were in Chicago."
"Awesome afternoon of sailing and a
beautiful boat
with a great crew and captain."
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Chicago Pedal Boats
42 reviews
#17 of 91 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Chicago
"Pedal taverns have been popular in some smaller cities that can withstand the traffic from this type of vehicle.Giving how big Chicago is, I can bet it's almost impossible to provide similar
fun
on the streets, so..."
"Capt Liz and first mate Kevin took us out for a pedal
boat ride
."
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The Salty Dog Sailing Co.
32 reviews
#18 of 91 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Chicago
"We went on a perfect evening for sailing with the Salty Dog Co.
Captain Kirk
and his trusty mate “woody” welcomed us and made us feel comfortable and relaxed."
"The sail was awesome, as the
boat
is was built with racing in mind so it’s fast and stable, making for some great memories for our first “real” sailing experience."
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Chicago Electric Boat Company
53 reviews
#19 of 91 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Chicago
"The little kids in our family also enjoyed being on the water and a one-hour
cruise
was the perfect amount of time for a leaisurely tour."
"
Fun
, Family Friendly and Easy From Start to Finish"
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Chicago Boat Rentals
30 reviews
#20 of 91 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Chicago
"Chicago Boat Rentals is a great place to rent a pontoon and
cruise
the Chicago river with family and friends."
"Chicago boat rentals is a great
fun
time for adults and children alike."
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BBQ Pontoon
23 reviews
#21 of 91 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Chicago
"The
boat
is so easy to drive, the speed is perfectly fitted for this journey, it is so fun to cook our pizza aboard and the view on Chicago buildings from the water is tremendous."
"We did the
Fireworks
time slot & had a awesome time!! Seeing downtown from the river view at night was amazing!"
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Odyssey Cruises
34 reviews
#22 of 91 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Chicago
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Go Chicago
48 reviews
#23 of 91 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Chicago
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Seabird Sailing
18 reviews
#24 of 91 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Chicago
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Chicago River Boat Architecture Tours
26 reviews
#25 of 91 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Chicago
"Hope and I were blessed with an absolutely gorgeous summer day, The trip departs from Wacker Drive and Michigan Ave in the heart of the
city
, and lasts 90 minutes, covering the Chicago River's main branch, as well..."
"This 2 hour
boat tour
of Chicago as seen from a boat on the river, provides an informed and fascinating overview of Chicago architecture from many decades, including award wining architects that have been building..."
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3rd Coast Charters
20 reviews
#26 of 91 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Chicago
"3rd Coast Charters were incredibly helpful with booking, answering questions and making sure that we were well taken care of during the
cruise
."
"Our good friend turned 40 recently and his wife planned an awesome surprise birthday party on
Lake Michigan
with this crew."
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Phenix Sailing Charters
26 reviews
#27 of 91 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Chicago
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Come Sailing, Inc.
15 reviews
#28 of 91 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Chicago
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ChicaGo By Boat
12 reviews
#29 of 91 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Chicago
"
Captain
Conway hooked us up with a parking pass right next to the pier, had a bottle of champagne waiting on board for us, and took us out on a great cruise along the north shore."
"Sometimes my guests and I enjoy a cocktail skyline
sail
, other times it's water, Pellegrino and an athletic day finding the best wind."
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Chicago Sailboat Charters
15 reviews
#30 of 91 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Chicago
"A perfect occasion, a perfect Saturday morning and a wonderful captain (Bill) made this
private sail
the buy of a lifetime."
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Which experiences are best for boat tours & water sports in Chicago?
These experiences are best for boat tours & water sports in Chicago:
Chicago Architecture River Cruise
Chicago Odyssey Dinner Cruise
Chicago Odyssey Lake Michigan Brunch Cruise
Private Chicago City Mini Bus Tour
Lake Michigan Sightseeing Cruise
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What are the best places for boat tours & water sports in Chicago?
These places are best for boat tours & water sports in Chicago:
Go Chicago
See it All Chicago Tours
3rd Coast Charters
Chicago Party Boat
Chicago’s First Lady Cruises
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Which places provide the best boat tours & water sports in Chicago for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly boat tours & water sports in Chicago:
See it All Chicago Tours
Chicago’s First Lady Cruises
Shoreline Sightseeing
Seadog Cruises
Chicago River Boat Architecture Tours
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Which places provide the best boat tours & water sports in Chicago for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking boat tours & water sports in Chicago:
See it All Chicago Tours
3rd Coast Charters
Chicago’s First Lady Cruises
Tours and Boats
Shoreline Sightseeing
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Which places provide the best boat tours & water sports in Chicago for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking boat tours & water sports in Chicago:
See it All Chicago Tours
3rd Coast Charters
Chicago’s First Lady Cruises
Shoreline Sightseeing
Seadog Cruises
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Which places provide the best boat tours & water sports in Chicago for travelers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly boat tours & water sports in Chicago:
See it All Chicago Tours
Chicago’s First Lady Cruises
Shoreline Sightseeing
Seadog Cruises
Chicago River Boat Architecture Tours
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