Chicago Boat Tour: Skyline Views & Relaxation

Discover Chicago’s skyline with private boat tours. Cruise the river and lake, enjoy iconic views, and relax with friends. Book your adventure today.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • River North - Discover Chicago’s renowned Riverwalk in a unique way — aboard your private boat. As the boat glides through the city’s core, you’ll witness iconic architecture, historic bridges, and the lively Riverwalk bustling with cafés, art, and locals soaking in the scenery. Enjoy a prime view of the city’s top photo opportunities, serene…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Admission fees
  • Water Toys
  • Surcharges on fuel
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information

Embark on an extraordinary adventure on the water with exclusive boat tours and captained rentals along the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. Whether you’re eager to discover the city’s historic waterways or indulge in a serene cruise with skyline vistas, we have everything you need.
Sail past renowned landmarks such as the Wrigley Building on the Chicago…

Location
110 W Wacker Dr
West Wacker Drive
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lincoln_t
Sep 28, 2025
We had an amazing time!... - We had an amazing time! The views are spectacular! Definately doing it again. Our captain was super cool and friendly. Shout out to him.🔥🙏🏾
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Daydream46403953766
Jul 26, 2025
A Different Way to See Chicago That’s Totally Worth It - I wasn’t sure if a boat tour would be exciting, but this one surprised me. Being on the river gives you a unique angle of the city that you don’t get on land. It’s a slow, chill ride that lets you enjoy the architecture in a peaceful setting.
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Jenevieve_c
Jun 27, 2025
What a beautiful... - What a beautiful afternoon we had!!!! We started on the river and moved out to Lake Michigan, got to take in the city a totally different way!
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Sarahdebrah
Jun 10, 2025
Highly Recommend – Best Boat Day Ever! - We had an incredible time with our 6-hour boat rental! The boat was in great condition—clean, comfortable, and perfect for a fun day out on the water. What really made the experience stand out was our captain—he was professional, friendly, and made sure we had a safe and smooth ride the entire time. He knew the best spots to stop, relax, and enjoy the views. Whether we were cruising, sunbathing, or just hanging out, it was an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend this service for anyone looking to enjoy a perfect day on the water!
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V1986yolisac
Sep 11, 2025
AVOID THIS TOUR! - AVOID THIS TOUR! Here’s why…This tour operator never showed up today (Thursday 9/11) for the private boat tour I paid $300 for. I waited for 45 minutes and called them. The information on the Viator site is wrong; the phone numbers and meeting locations are incorrect. Initially, I signed up for the private boat tour for Wednesday, 9/10 and never received any email to schedule the tour. I received a general purchase email with a tour ticket from Viator with no specific time for the private tour. I called the number on the website before my flight Tuesday and it was a wrong number. I reached Chicago and called the Viator phone number asap Wednesday morning and received incorrect information from the Viator operator; he said I just needed to go to the location and boats ran all day. That seemed weird. I went to the Wacker location listed on the boat tour web page but there only a dock. I called Victor back and complained. They said they’d investigate. In that time, the boat tour operator emailed and told me they only had 5p and 715p times open. I had important dinner plans, and those times didn’t work. Had I known they only did evening private tours I wouldn’t have booked the tour. The tour manager (Ilyas) offered me an evening ride on Thursday and we settled for 715p. He gave me an address far from our hotel but we decided to go anyway because we wanted the boat tour. He recommended the sunset tour at 715p, so I booked it. We hurried dinner and showed up early to a weird bar and patio which didn’t feel all that safe. We arrived at 645p (he asked us to arrive at 7p). I called him at 720p and received voice mail. The sunset was gone. At 730p we left. This experience was a huge let down because we only had 2 nights in Chicago. We could’ve had a nicer dinner and done something better with our time. I still haven’t heard back from the tour operator. I’m going to try to get refunded, but I would very strongly advise to avoid this tour. This guy is a mess, and I’m hugely disappointed.
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