Top rated Boat tour agencies in Chicago, United States to elevate your visit (Updated February, 2024)

Top rated Boat tour agencies in Chicago

Experience the best that Chicago has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 16 places from Boat tour agency category.

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ChicaGo By Boat

Boat rental service

👍👍 My husband and I grew up sailing on Lake Michigan. We moved away 15 years ago and the lake is the thing we miss most. We met up with friends over Labor Day Weekend and I surprised everyone by booking a sunset sail with ChicaGo By Boat. Booking and communication was excellent. We totally lucked out w...

5.00 (51 reviews)

Tours & Boats Architecture Tours

Boat tour agency

👍 I understand it's difficult right now with covid, but my experience was pretty good today with getting a renewal. It takes a while outside, but only 20-30 mins when you get inside. Be prepared for the weather I forgot an umbrella so that wasn't fun. All employees I spoke with were nice and helpful,...

4.90 (9.2K reviews)

Urban Kayaks on the Chicago River

Canoe & kayak rental service

👍👍 This is hands down number one must do experience when visiting Chicago. Adventure, physical exertion, architecture and sheer joy are the results of booking a kayak here. The staff are friendly and professional, the whole booking process seamless, the prices are fair, and the experience of kayaking d...

4.90 (1.6K reviews)

Chicago River Boat Architecture Tours

Boat tour agency

👍👍 I need to apologize to my fellow Chicagoans...I thought that Chicago was another Midwest town but, this boat cruise along with just walking the city turned me into a believer that Chicago is one of the most beautiful cities in the United States. My family is from New York and Boston, Two cities that...

4.90 (1.6K reviews)

Shoreline Sightseeing at Navy Pier

Boat tour agency

👍👍 My favorite part of the Navy Pier was the Shoreline architecture tour. It was relaxing and I had a great time learning about Chicago history and the buildings. The tour guides are great and crated a fun and friendly environment.

4.90 (521 reviews)

Chicago Fireboat Tours

Boat tour agency

👍👍 I had such a great time at the Chicago Fireboat tour. The tour guide was wonderful, funny and very knowledgeable about the history and architecture of the city. The rest of the staff were wonderful as well. They have a bar where you can buy drinks and snacks during the tour. This experience is great...

4.90 (367 reviews)

Shoreline Sightseeing

Boat tour agency

👍👍 Splendid views of the city. We started the cruise around 8:30 Pm(close to sunset) and Chicago is a totally different city in the night lights. Joe, the tour guide/architectural guru/voracious guide/funny and charming as he is, made the tour so enjoyable. I appreciate the city so much more because of...

4.80 (3.2K reviews)

Chicago's First Lady

Boat tour agency

👍👍 The Chicago Architecture Cruise is an incredible look at some of the buildings lining the Chicago River. We had tickets for the 10 am cruise, and boarding started around 9:45 am. I would suggest arriving early, as there was already a large line when we visited, and all of the side seats were taken...

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4.80 (2.7K reviews)

Wendella Tours & Cruises

Boat tour agency

Boat tour company started in 1935, offering river and lake cruises plus private boat rentals.

4.70 (8.2K reviews)

Chicago Line Cruises

Sightseeing tour agency

Narrated river cruises focusing on either the city's architecture or its history.

4.70 (754 reviews)

Chicago Water Taxi

Ferry service

👍👍 Super cordial staff. Good drinks.

4.60 (508 reviews)

Mercury Cruises

Boat tour agency

👍 The view of the Chicago skyline at night... that's an easy 5 stars. Bartenders were overwhelmed, and it was hard to hear the tour guide, But, we didn't really want to hear much from her anyway... here's my take: Architecture tours during the day. Night cruise should be music, drinks, jokes, and a li...

4.60 (196 reviews)

Shoreline Water Taxi

Ferry service

👍👍 This is a very pretty boat ride to get to Navy Pier. They run every 20 minutes, so the wait is never long. The price is currently $8 per adult and $4 per kid. You can sit in the sun or in the shade while you travel.

4.60 (50 reviews)

City Cruises Chicago Navy Pier

Boat tour agency

Luxury yacht with a variety of wining-and-dining harbor cruises, including a late-night option.

$$$ $

4.40 (3.2K reviews)

Seadog Cruises

Boat tour agency

4.40 (118 reviews)

City Cruises Chicago Chicago River

Restaurant

😠 We booked a Valentine’s cruise and they gave us the incorrect address to meet at. The address in the email was the office building (listed as the meeting location). We were able to call customer support and finally got the correct address. We were to the boat 3 mins late and they would not let us o...

4.30 (150 reviews)

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Top rated Boat tour agencies in Chicago, United States