Lake Michigan Sunset Cruise in Chicago
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Chicago, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Drink in a one-of-a-kind perspective on the Windy City when you go for an evening cruise, perfectly timed to coincide with the sunset. Hop aboard your open-top vessel (with an enclosed and climate-controlled lounge) in the heart of the Magnificent Mile, and cruise along the Chicago River. Then, see the skyline from a distance, and watch the skyscrapers light up, when you continue to Lake Michigan for a sunset viewing.
- Admire a perspective of Chicago that most visitors miss on this boat tour
- Explore after dark to see the city's glittering lights come on
- Spy the Wrigley Building, Willis Tower, Hancock Building, and more
- Snacks and drinks are available onboard to purchase
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Restroom on board
- Enclosed climate-controlled lounge
- Local Expert Guide
- Alcoholic, non-alcoholic drinks, and snacks (available to purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 400 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Arrive at 400 N Michigan Avenue 30 minutes before your departure and you will be directed to your boarding dock. Please allow yourself plenty of time to arrive if driving. We do not have parking. It is recommend that you book parking in advance.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Make your way to the meeting point in downtown Chicago to board the sightseeing cruise, and set sail along the Chicago River. As you cruise through the heart of the Windy City, you’ll pass landmarks, including the Magnificent Mile, the John Hancock Building, the Wrigley Building, the Aqua Tower, and the Willis Tower.
Listen to the on-board commentary to learn more about Chicago’s historic sites and striking architecture as you admire the city skyline from the water. Cruise all the way to Lake Michigan, where you’ll watch the sunset from the open-air top deck or climate-controlled lower deck. While on board, you can also pick up some drinks and snacks from the full-service bar (own expense).
After about 1.5 hours on the water, return to the starting point where your tour ends.
Listen to the on-board commentary to learn more about Chicago’s historic sites and striking architecture as you admire the city skyline from the water. Cruise all the way to Lake Michigan, where you’ll watch the sunset from the open-air top deck or climate-controlled lower deck. While on board, you can also pick up some drinks and snacks from the full-service bar (own expense).
After about 1.5 hours on the water, return to the starting point where your tour ends.
Chicago Skyline (Pass By)
John Hancock Center (Pass By)
Aqua Tower (Pass By)
Lake Michigan (Pass By)
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Chicago River
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your departure time
- Contact tour operator for wheelchair & ADA access
- Indoor and outdoor seating is available on a first come, first served basis
- Special requests entered at checkout cannot be guaranteed
- No Coolers
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 300 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q:Where do we meet for the Chicago Sunset Cruise?
A:We are located at 400 N Michigan Avenue at the historic Wrigley Building. Wendella has four dock locations that extend west from the Michigan Avenue (DuSable) Bridge to Wabash Avenue.
Apr 2021
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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The guide was hysterical! Loved every second of the trip. He could have his own comedy show. I’ve never had so much fun on a harbor cruise anywhere.
Great guide and scenery!! It’s the best one out of all the boat tours in the city. The guide is funnier than he credits himself lol
This was a great tour. It wasn’t too long or too short. It was just right. The views made it worth the price. I would highly recommend this tour.
Very comprehensive and John our tour guide was well versed about all buildings. He presented information in a fun way with his upbeat personality and made the tour memorable. The weather was perfect today.
This was fabulous, an amazing way to finish off our trip to Chicago! The sun setting behind the city skyline was breathtaking. Our guide was knowledgeable and had a great rapport with everyone. Onboard drinks and snacks available to purchase were great too! On leaving the Lake back onto the river you are treated to the most enchanting silhouette of the giant buildings in the dark sky dotted with bright squares of light!
It is exactly as advertised: sunset cruise. You get to see the skyline around sunset from a boat. The boat leaves Chicago river and zig zag closed to the shore and heads back. Everyone sits in rows on the upper deck. There is a bar and toilet downstairs. Would have been nice if there are tables and tabel service and some guide/information on the buildings we see in the skyline.
This is the best experience! So calming So much fun. So educational. So wonderful!!! I recommend this to everyone!
Everything about this is fantastic from the boarding of the boat to docking, There is a guide who shared interesting information about Chicago, but it isn’t so loud that you can’t carry on a conversation. The views of Chicago as the sun goes down are spectacular.
Might need a sweater or blanket if you get cold. Great music, perfect for all kinds, couples in love, best friends, solo people just needing a chance to rest.
Great experience. Beautiful start to the evening. I give this tour a high recommendation. We'll worth it!!!
I have always wanted to have a fun adventure. My bucket list of my things to do includes riding the Subway Train, Boat Ride on Lake Michigan as the Sun sets and be Solo. It's been a challenging year for me. I lost a family member, a personal friend and a professional colleague of mine. This is my way of honoring my friends and family and celebrating them.
It was absolutely amazing, commentator was great and views were beautiful
He definitely will come back again!!
The best skyline pictures during the sunset ever. The best way to see Chicago from the Lake Michigan!
Great views of the city and lots of interesting information about Chicago. Fun evening with friends!
Lucas was excellent! Funny, knowledgeable…I was worried about the tour being 90 minutes but it went by fast.
This was a great trip. Informative with beautiful views. I would highly recommend if you have 1.5 hours to kill.
We booked the 5:30pm tour, which provided us a view of day and night of the city and the lake. It gets cold and windy once out on the water. Definitely bring a jacket
Bring your camera and a jacket. It could be very windy. Sit on the isle for easy up and down access. Bring your own wine. It cost $13.00 a can.
Our guide, Shannon, was very knowledgeable
and friendly—she led a thoroughly enjoyable cruise…would definitely do it again next time in Chicago and recommend it highly to others.
EXCELLENT, THE guide tour was great, very knowledgeable and attentive, we enjoyed every moment of this tour cruise . Highly recommend 👌
Beautiful views of the skyline and great music made our evening! The host provided some interesting commentary and history about Chicago, but didn’t talk the whole time so we were also able to enjoy our own conversation. We arrived about 25 minutes before the boat was scheduled to leave and there were a ton of people lined up. Seating is first-come, first-serve, so arrive earlier if you want to get prime seating on deck near the edge or back of the boat for the best photo ops. The back will give you the skyline as the boat drives out of the city onto Lake Michigan. Either side will give photo ops as the boat drives up and down Lake Michigan a couple times each after dusk. People move around a lot, so you can still get good photos no matter where you sit, you may just have a bunch of people in your photos. This was a great experience!
Amazing experience! Kenneth deserves a raise. The views were perfection. The boat staff was efficient and helpful. Kenneth deserves a raise
Awesome experience with beautiful skyline of Chicago It was cloudy so no sunset but still a very enjoyable time. Viator is very good at taking care of adjustment of working with your schedule
Nice trip. Started with a few architectural and city facts, and once we were out on Lake Michigan, music played as my husband and I had a couple drinks and took some pictures. We left at 6pm and returned about 7:30pm. Plenty of time to get a late dinner.
Our tour guide, John, was wonderful!! We enjoyed his humor and he was very knowledgeable about the City of Chicago.
I highly recommend trying to go just before sunset! We got to see the city during the day and watch it light up at night!! Not to mention the gorgeous sunset!!!
We really enjoyed the cruise. Emma was a great guide. The description didn’t prepare us for amount of time we spent in the lock. I know the captain can’t control that but it would’ve been nice to know part of the time is spent sitting still.
Great way to see the city in a different light. We went on the 6pm boat in September, bring a jumper ! It's warm during the day but can get cold at night. A few facts about the buildings at the start were interesting, but the view was just spectacular. A definite must do !
Highly recommend booking this experience. Perfect weather, great views of the city from the water. Boat was crowded but plenty of room to stand.
Not an architecture tour so don’t take this if that is what you’re looking for. A great way to see the sites at night. A very enjoyable evening and Bobby are guide was knowledgeable and available to everyone for any question they may have had! Highly recommend this tour!
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