Sightseeing Cruises

90-min Scenic Sunset Lake Michigan Cruise by Wendella

4.8/5(101)

Chantal H

Couple

Verified booking

3 days ago

I very much enjoyed the cruise, but it ended up being a lot longer than expected and we had to go to dinner afterwards so if I had known it was gonna be more than 90 minutes, I don't know if I would have planned it so close to dinner. They had explained that this cruise was gonna be a little different but I didn't hear why they said it was gonna be different. We had to pull over a couple times to stop so I don't know what was going on. The views of the buildings and the sunset were really nice. I couldn't really hear what they were saying about the buildings & the history of them because we sat downstairs but if I was to do this again, I would try and get a better seat so I can hear them hear them speaking about what we're seeing.

Sandra R

Group

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Bobby did give quite a bit of architectural history until we got to the locks. He was energetic and lively--making everything interesting. The views were gorgeous at sunset from Lake Michigan! There is room for improvement with their drinks.

Zackary N

Couple

Verified booking

Aug 2026

I love the sky how beautiful it look over the water and getting a picture of me and my girlfriend which set the day perfectly , enjoy the the ride so much I loved it.

Cristina K

Couple

Verified booking

Jul 2026

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

Jul 2026

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

Jul 2026

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.

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
Navy Pier
Oak Street Beach
Chicago Lighthouse
Museum Campus
Buckingham Fountain

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
Chantal H
Couple
Verified booking
3 days ago
I very much enjoyed the cruise, but it ended up being a lot longer than expected and we had to go to dinner afterwards so if I had known it was gonna be more than 90 minutes, I don't know if I would have planned it so close to dinner. They had explained that this cruise was gonna be a little different but I didn't hear why they said it was gonna be different. We had to pull over a couple times to stop so I don't know what was going on. The views of the buildings and the sunset were really nice. I couldn't really hear what they were saying about the buildings & the history of them because we sat downstairs but if I was to do this again, I would try and get a better seat so I can hear them hear them speaking about what we're seeing.
Sandra R
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Bobby did give quite a bit of architectural history until we got to the locks. He was energetic and lively--making everything interesting. The views were gorgeous at sunset from Lake Michigan! There is room for improvement with their drinks.
Celina G
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
The views were incredible. The entertainer was excellent. There was just a strong smell of smog because we were stopped most of the time with the engine running.
Sergio A
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The sights during the sunset and blue hour were beautiful. The explanations about the history of the buildings was very interesting
Renata O
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The views of Chicago skyline were beautiful but the loud music was not needed and it only interfered with otherwise enjoyable tour. I would suggest lowering the volume as it was difficult to talk. Also the tour ended 20 minutes later than expected and as a result I missed the 8:40 pm train and had to wait for 10:10 pm train from the Union Station.

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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