Chicago

Small-Group Sightseeing Boat Tour in Chicago

Chicago, USA
Blackhawk Boat Tours
  • 2 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Get a chance to experience the Windy City from multiple vantage points during this two-hour, small-group boat tour in Chicago. Hop aboard a secure and reliable US Navy-built Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) for a unique sightseeing experience. Pass by iconic sights such as Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Fort Dearborn, Vietnam Memorial, Wolf Point, Shedd Aquarium, and more, all while comfortably seated in a group capped at only six people.
  • 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's Included

  • Life Jackets

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Blackhawk Boat Tours
      S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

      Located at the River City Marina, once you have parked next door, please meet us by the gate, where we will proceed to give a brief overview of boat safety, and then guide you to our departure dock!

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Navy Pier (Pass By)

    Soldier Field (Pass By)

    Adler Planetarium (Pass By)

    Chicago Skyline (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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    Deana_J
    The water in Lake Michigan was beautiful. We really enjoyed our personal tour on with Ken. The shoreline pics were amazing.

    Reviews

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    Totally recommend
    Jamie_C, Aug 2023
    Great time, so much better than the big boat cruises. We had a fantastic time with our Captain. Definitively a great decision to go with a smaller boat for a more relaxing and personalized experience!
    Response from Host, Sep 2023
    That is our goal. We are thankful you decided to go with us.
    Great fun on a fast boat passing by the tourist ships…
    Roger_G, Jul 2023
    Great way to experience Chicago with Captain Ken. He spontaneously found the right time window between thunderstorms - we got extremely lucky, thanks to our Captain! And he took the boat out just for the three of us. Very informative trip through downtown and a lot of fund on the lake!
    Response from Host, Aug 2023
    Thank you Roger! Capt. Ken is always monitoring the weather and advising the passengers if there is inclement weather approaching. This is something he is used to after serving in the US Coast Guard for 20 years.
    Can we go every weekend?
    Lara_C, Jul 2023
    Fun 4th of July early morning boat ride. The 8:30am time slot gets you out on the lake before any river traffic. It’s great!
    Response from Host, Jul 2023
    Lara, of course you can go every weekend! And you are correct the 0830 tour is the best especially for photos.
    Amazing Experience!!!
    Jake_M, May 2023
    My family had an amazing time, Captain Ken was great! This is a great way to see Chicago from a new perspective. The tour offered incredible views and was very informative, while also providing an adrenaline rush as we sped around Lake Michigan. I highly recommend this tour!
    Response from Host, Jun 2023
    Thank you for the review Jake. We are happy you and your guests enjoyed the tour.
    Without stress and full of enthusiasm
    placido, Oct 2022
    A brilliant private botstoor to six on the Zodiac. Quite comfortable and yet the guide has given the most important information about the architectural highlights. It was quite adventurous outside the watergate, where our guide turned up the throttle and steered the bot at high speed across Lake Michigan. Breathtaking view of the majestic Skylight. We can recommend it to all who want to avoid the hustle and bustle.
    Response from Host, Oct 2022
    Thank you for the wonderful review. Capt. Ken is an enthusiastic person and brings a lot of his character when he is out on the water.
    Chi town shoreline
    Deana_J, Sep 2022
    The water in Lake Michigan was beautiful. We really enjoyed our personal tour on with Ken. The shoreline pics were amazing.
    Response from Host, Sep 2022
    Thank you for choosing us! Please come back and see us again.
    Absolutely Amazing
    Jay_T, Jul 2022
    We can’t say enough about how great this experience was. The best possible way to see Chicago and have a blast. From a slow river tour of downtown to speeding past other boats on the open lake, this trip was great. The best words to describe it are personal, adventurous, and scenic.
    Response from Host, Jul 2022
    Thank you Jay and those are the best words to describe this tour boat company. We cherish the small details here at Blackhawk Boat Tours

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    -You will not receive a refund if you cancel.

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