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.
- A 2-hour small-group Chicago sightseeing cruise by RIB
- Enjoy an intimate experience within a group limited to only 6 travelers
- Admire and photograph local landmarks and the city skyline
- Safety first: life jackets are provided
What To Expect
Navy Pier
Departing Navy Pier every Wednesday and Saturday night, Tall Ship Windy offers you some sailing time aboard this historic four-mast schooner to enjoy prior to the fireworks display.
During all of our excursions, you can help us with some of the sailing duties, like hoisting the sails or steering the boat with our large wooden ships wheel.
You can simply relax on deck in quiet, or gather around for storytelling and hands-on fun!
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Lake Michigan
Grab a cool drink from our bar, relax, and enjoy a leisurely evening sail past the brilliant and beautiful Chicago skyline. Then, join our storytellers on the main deck, if you dare. As night falls and the seas grow dim, journey through the misty curtains of time to uncover the mystery, history, legend, and lore of our Spirit Ships and Haunted Harbors.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chicago Skyline
Aboard the 148′ Tall Ship Windy, you will sail along Chicago’s world famous skyline. Aboard the official ship for the City of Chicago, you will be able to see in dramatic style the Wednesday and Friday fireworks in style.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
Please arrive at the dock 30 minutes prior to departure.
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Wed Fireworks Tour Departs at 8:45pm. Saturday departs at 9:15pm.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 140 travelers
Max group – 15
