Chicago

Chicago Educational Tour and Sail Aboard a Tall Ship

Badge of ExcellenceChicago, USA

1 hour 15 minutes
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Local taxes
Live audio commentary

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
We are located on the South side of the Pier, between the Billy Goat Tavern and the Riva restaurant.

Start time

11:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Lake Michigan (Pass By)

Tall Ship Windy

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Chicago Skyline (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
Not wheelchair accessible
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship

Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 148 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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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Featured review

Alissa_B

Such a fun tour! The guides are super friendly, fun and so knowledgeable! Highly recommend! Great views of Chicago and the lake.

Reviews

4.5

74 reviews

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The educational part and...

John_M, Oct 2023

The educational part and talking with Matt and the lady about the ship and their experience working on it.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you for joining us, and for the great feedback. I'll let Matt and the crew know you had a nice time. We are so lucky to have such a fun and experienced team! Come join us again soon for another sail!

Sailing Experience

JuliaEgorova, Sep 2023

Great experience! Perfect Crew, wonderful weather. We enjoyed the skyline of the Windy City in a friendly atmosphere. Highly Recommended!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for recommending Tall Ship Windy to others! It was a pleasure to have you aboard. Come SEA us again!

Beautiful experience

Jasmine_A, Sep 2023

We had a great time! The crew was very friendly and fun. It was a beautiful morning. We will definitely be back again.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

We are so glad you had fun with our amazing team! Thank you for joining us!

Definitely check this out!

Alissa_B, Sep 2023

Such a fun tour! The guides are super friendly, fun and so knowledgeable! Highly recommend! Great views of Chicago and the lake.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

I am glad you joined us and I will pass on your kind words to the crew!

Great experience....

Nicholas_D, Aug 2023

Great experience. Entertaining crew. Family friendly but good time for adults as well. Beautiful views of the skyline.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

We are glad you joined us! I will pass on the praise to the crew and hope you can join us again soon

Awesome experience and...

Gregory_G, Aug 2023

Awesome experience and wonderful crew on a perfect weather day! Thank you all for a very memorable experience!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

We are glad you joined us and hope you can sail with again soon!

Sail much fun!

danielle_m, Jul 2023

It was SO much fun! The day was beautiful and the staff was exceptional. My two boys had a blast and we were able to raise a sail - and boy was it hard! 10/10 would do this again.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

We are glad you enjoyed our time with us! We hope you can help raise the sail again soon!

Appreciate the generosity and consideration. Looking forward to a great experience.

Joseph_W, Jul 2023

Unfortunately we were unable to take the tour ride on the Windy schooner on Sunday July 23, 2023 due to an emergency, a death in the family. When I called that morning Mr. Michael Lopez generously allowed us a raincheck to schedule for a future date. We are very much looking forward to our touring experience on the Windy schooner, and very much appreciate the consideration Mr. Lopez offered to us.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you for you kind words, while my hands are tied sometimes as to how I can help a guest, I do what I can when I can and I look forward to when you can come sailing with us.

Watching the sails go up...

Carol_S, Jul 2023

Watching the sails go up and the motor turned off so the quiet was nice. Also snacks on board and a friendly staff. View was city skyline was very awesome.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

We are glad you sailed with us and enjoyed a relaxing sail!

Wonderful time

Denice_P, Jul 2023

We had a wonderful time on the schooner. My boys helped hoist the sails. The weather was perfect for a trip on Lake Michigan. One of my sons wished it was a longer excursion. Hoping to do it again with grandkids next year

Response from Host, Jul 2023

We hope you come back next year as well!

Pleasant sailing.

janny_l, Jul 2023

My grandkids enjoyed the cruise. It was really smooth. The only comment was that during the educational part, the talking crew member handed (cheap) plastic gold coin thing to some kids and not to all kids. The ones who didn't get one felt rejected. These are maybe worth 5 cents each. Should give all kids one.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

We are glad you were able to enjoy the cruise! though for the coins, beaver pelts, and other pirate booty that we show and pass around, if we missed you, you can always ask to see the what we are passing around.

Arrrrsome tirip

Joyce_C, Jul 2023

Such a joyful, relaxing time. Enjoyed the actors and informational talks. Was with family and we all enjoyed the trip.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

We are glad you enjoyed your time with us and I will pass your happy review with the crew!

Great views and fun sail! Relaxing and worth it!

Andrea_L, Jul 2023

Great ship tour! Beautiful views of the city! Plenty of room to move around… staff and captain we very welcoming and fun! Highly recommend this tour!!!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

we appreciate your feedback, and were glad you had a wonderful sail

Rise and Raise

James_C, Jun 2023

Assisting in raising the sails was epic. Had a real prehistoric vibe with current day safety. Highly Recommended tour!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

We are glad you had an epic time!

A perfect experience in Chicago

David_M, Aug 2022

We were on the 11:00 sail Friday morning. It was a perfect time because Navy Pier wasn’t too busy. All of the employees were wonderful. We learned quite a few things while enjoying the skyline and fresh air. My husband and I were with our 13 year old grandson. We all give it our thumbs up and recommend it to all ages.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

I like to think of our Educational charter as the hidden gem on the Navy Pier! Not too crowded, just enough interesting information about sailing, pirates and tying knots to keep it fun. We are glad you enjoyed your time with us and hope to see you again!

Great thing to do rain or shine.

Mary_S, Jul 2022

We had a wonderful time and the crew was great. Watching them set the sails was a lot of fun. Sail boat race was fun to see.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

We are thrilled you enjoyed your time with us aboard Tall Ship Windy! Watching other boats race is also a special treat and we are happy you got that experience; please join us again!

Didn’t take tour…was pouring

Kim_P, Jul 2022

We didn’t take the ride. It was pouring rain and the woman I talked to said there was no cover, and we were concerned because we were going to travel home in a car for 3 hours immediately following the tour. So that wouldn’t work for us. We paid $156 for four tickets which I’m looking at the pricing we paid a higher price for some reason, because we should have had a senior rate. We asked for a refund and we’re told no. So my review was not about the tour, it was about customer service.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Kimberly Pillischafske, We regret you chose not to attend our excursion, we do sail rain or shine. I went through emails; you and I communicated and I did tell you we offered covering in the event of rain, and that we also have an interior Pub. We never discussed a Senior Rate, as we do not offer one. We trust this is simply an error on your part about the circumstances and hope you'll try us another time this season.

Peaceful trip

Jennifer_J, Jul 2022

Absolutely wonderful experience. Great crew. Beautiful views. Smooth process. What more do you want?

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Thank you! We are happy you had a peaceful trip.

Beautiful ship, friendly crew, fun...

Josh C, Aug 2016

Beautiful ship, friendly crew, fun for the kids big and small. If you use electronic tickets check in with the booth to get paper tickets printed.

Staff was friendly and had lots of...

Tina s, Aug 2016

Staff was friendly and had lots of information. Was not aware that it would be so hot on the water and limited shade seating. Did take some time to get tickets staff at the box office did not know how to process my tickets that I purchases online from the site. Was not a bad visit just not what we were looking for thought it would be more sailing on the water and less talking about the skyline with kids.

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