Sightseeing Cruises

90-min Scenic Sunset Lake Michigan Cruise by Wendella

4.8/5(69)

Cristina K

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

It was a great easy ride around the city thanks to the captain. We liked how you timed the cruise so people could see the sunset just in time. Boarding was easy. The guide was informative but not intrusive in letting people enjoy the view to the nice music. It was a very pleasant experience and I will recommend to anyone I know who is visiting Chicago. It was truly the highlight of my visit.

90-min Lake Michigan sunset cruise from the Chicago River

Light narration and insights

Food and beverages (available for purchase by card only)

Tour guide

TOTAL DURATION1 hour 30 minutes
FREQUENCYOnce per day
1 Boarding point
Wendella's Michigan Avenue Docks
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Sights covered
Chicago Harbor Lock

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Cristina K
Couple
Verified booking
5 days ago
It was a great easy ride around the city thanks to the captain. We liked how you timed the cruise so people could see the sunset just in time. Boarding was easy. The guide was informative but not intrusive in letting people enjoy the view to the nice music. It was a very pleasant experience and I will recommend to anyone I know who is visiting Chicago. It was truly the highlight of my visit.
Blaketon I
Solo
Verified booking
Last week
One of the best birthdays to date. The line to board was long but their boarding process was so smooth that it didn't take long at all. The staff were very hospitable and knowledgeable. Best views of the city.
Beate B
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
It was a great tour, even though the smoke over Chicago and Lake Michigan meant we only had a very limited view of the evening skyline. It was very informative.
Alicia L
Family
Verified booking
Last week
Great experience, amazing views. Drinks were great, experience was smooth. We had such a great time with the family and kids. Best part of the trip!
Ashley E
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The cruise was amazing!! We even got a bonus to stay out and watch the fireworks! However, people are allowed to stand up and walk around; which was bad for the ones that wanted to stay seated because it was hard to see anything. We also had to sit at the "lock" for quite some time, both, coming out and then back in. Drinking was allowed; but not a lot of options were available. A bit expensive, too. There was an individual on the boat that had many, many drinks. He was sitting at the bottom of the boat with his legs out and we asked him if he could move them so we could walk to go inside the boat. He wouldn't. There was also a boat crew member standing there talking to him, and he too, thought it was funny that this man was so very intoxicated and wasn't allowing people to walk. In very poor taste, in my opinion. Perhaps a drinking limit per guest. Other then that, it was a very fun time and we WILL be back.

What's not allowed

Alcohol, weapons, flammables, and explosives are not allowed on board.

Additional information

Boarding begins 15 to 30 minutes before the departure time.

Passenger bags are subject to inspection.

Snacks are available for purchase on board. Only credit card payments are accepted.

Please note that this is not a guided tour, though you are free to ask the crew members any questions you may have.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Wendella Tours & Cruises.

Address: 400 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States.

Landmark: The dock is located at the northwest corner of the Michigan Avenue Bridge (now called the DuSable Bridge), at the base of the Wrigley Building on the Chicago River.

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