Navy Pier has a wide range of vessels that offer everything from elegant dinner cruises that include dancing and live entertainemnt to speedboats and taxi tours.

Fireworks Rides & Attractions Entertainment Boats/Cruises Buy Tickets Online Calendar of Events Navy Pier Home	Things to do - Boats and Cruises Board one of the many pleasure boats docked along Navy Pier's Dock Street for an experience you won't soon forget. A wide range of vessels offers visitors everything from elegant dinner cruises that include dancing and live entertainment to thrilling speedboat rides along Lake Michigan and water taxi rides between lakefront attractions. From the extravagant to the low-key, there is a boat for every occasion at Navy Pier! SIGHTSEEING CRUISES Tall Ship Windy Tall Ship Windy is Navy Pier's resident 148-foot, four-masted schooner. Several 90-minute cruises, as well as charter and educational trips, are offered each day. The ship pays tribute to the Great Lakes' rich maritime heritage by featuring a design reminiscent of a traditional American schooner. Windy holds up to 150 passengers per cruise and visiting landlubbers are encouraged to help raise and trim her 11 sails and often take turns at the ship's wheel. Tall Ship Windy is docked near the west end of Festival Hall, across from RIVA Restaurant. Cruises are available daytime and evenings from May to October. For more information about Tall Ship Windy, please call (312) 595-5555. For more information, visit their website at www.tallshipwindy.com. Seadog I, II, IV and Extreme Prepare for the ultimate speedboat adventure offering fun and excitement for all ages! Seadogs I, II, and IV offer exhilarating 30-minute Lakefront Speedboat Rides and amusing 75-minute River Architectural Tours. And now, cruise into a truly wet and wild experience with the newest member of the canine family, the Seadog EXTREME! For an even more intense and jet-propelled thrill, this puppy is 30% faster than her doggie siblings and offers a 30-minute EXTREME ride, complete with 180°-360° spins, slalom runs and sharp twists and turns! All Seadog vessels depart daily from the Pier’s Dock Street. Cruises run April – October, weather permitting. For more information about these exciting Seadog excursions, please call (312) 822-7200 or visit their website at www.seadogcruises.com/chicago/. Shoreline Sightseeing/Water taxis/Architecture Cruises/Charters Offering 30-minute skyline tours from the west end of Navy Pier, Shoreline Sightseeing boats are the perfect way for the entire family to experience the majesty of Chicago's lakefront. Shoreline Sightseeing also offers water taxis on two routes: between the southwest corner of Navy Pier and the Museum Campus or the Sears Tower. Shoreline's popular one-hour architecture cruises depart from Ogden Slip at Navy Pier and travel the Chicago River viewing over 40 masterpieces of modern architecture. All cruises are led by architectural guides. Passengers receive a complimentary map and guide outlining the famous buildings along the route. Shoreline also offers private event charters on four vessels, including "Star of Chicago" and the brand new "Evening Star". Professional event planning staff available to assist with charter arrangements. For more information, including exact schedules, please call (312) 222-9328 or visit the Shoreline website at www.shorelinesightseeing.com. DINNER CRUISES Spirit of Chicago For great entertainment at a great value, choose the festive and vibrant Spirit of Chicago. Come aboard for a Brunch, Lunch, Cocktail or Dinner Cruise year-round and be dazzled by a unique combination of buffet dining, dancing, engaging entertainment and breathtaking views. With a capacity of up to 600 passengers, the Spirit of Chicago cruises year-round and is available for group or individual reservations. For more information on cruise options and tickets, please call (866) 273-2469 or visit the website at www.SpiritofChicago.com. Buy Tickets Now! The Odyssey Escape from the ordinary with an elegant yet affordable Odyssey Dining Cruise. Enjoy distinctive plated menus, attentive service, live entertainment, dancing and the most spectacular Chicago skyline views. With three climate-controlled decks, cruise the lakefront in comfort year-round. The Odyssey accommodates up to 700 guests and is perfect for a special night out for two, group outings, weddings and more. For more information on cruise options and tickets, please call (800) 947-9367 or visit the website at www.OdysseyCruises.com/Chicago/. Buy Tickets Now! Mystic Blue Cruises Mystic Blue is the place to be for those who want to experience the best of Chicago's hip downtown scene at a value. Complete with great food, cool entertainment and dancing, step aboard a Brunch, Lunch, Lake-Breeze Dinner Lounge or Blue After-Dark Cruise for a trendy scene with awesome Chicago skyline views. Mystic Blue cruises year-round and is perfect for parties of 2 all the way up to groups of 500. For more information on cruise options and tickets, please call (888) 957-2634 or visit the website at www.mysticbluecruises.com. Buy Tickets Now! PRIVATE CHARTERS Anita Dee I & II A BRAND NEW LOOK for 2009! From, bow to stern, every inch of our magnificent vessels have been refurbished to continue providing the best in premier yachting Chicago has to offer. Located on the south side of Navy Pier, Anita Dee Yacht Charters has specialized in private, customized cruises for groups of 50-400 along Chicago's magnificent skyline for more than 25 years. A unique venue, offering two exclusive yachts, flexible charter times, directions of sail and alternate docking locations, Anita Dee is the perfect choice for your next event, whatever the occasion! So, Make Chicago Yours, Exclusively, with Anita Dee Yacht Charters! Contact a sales associate today at 312.379.3191 or visit our website at www.anitadee.com. Kanan Cruises Cruises are available for group and private charters along Chicago's Lakefront for groups of 50 to 400 passengers. Whatever the occasion, Kanan Cruises will provide an unforgettable event for you and your guests, which will be the talk of the town for years to come! Kanan Cruises offers a unique venue for businesses and private functions along Chicago's magnificent skyline, from hosting corporate outings to wedding receptions, Kanan Cruises, Inc. will provide a spectacular setting for your special event. Kanan Cruises, Inc. offers seating for up to 300 guests for lunch or dinner and up to 400 guests for cocktail receptions. Cruises are from 2 to 5 hours and we operate year round. Kanan Cruises, Inc. offers handicap accessibility and has an elevator to all levels of the vessel. Please contact one of our sales executives to assist with planning your event. Please call us 312-222-0088 or visit our website at www.kanancruises.com. Shoreline Charters and Events For a memorable event, cruise the Chicago River and Lake Michigan on a private Shoreline charter. Our custom vessels, including the four-season Celebration, are equipped for 50 to 250 guests and offer full bar capabilities and ample space for dining and dancing. We offer catering options to suit any budget from a selection of excellent vendors. We can also provice a professional architecture guide upon request. Convenient departures from our Navy Pier location. Our professional event planning staff will handle every detail. Visit our website for complete information. www.shorelinechartersandevents.com

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