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90-min Scenic Sunset Lake Michigan Cruise by Wendella

People enjoying a sunset cruise on Lake Michigan with a view of a lighthouse and Chicago skyline.
Chicago skyline at sunset viewed from Lake Michigan during a 90-minute scenic cruise.
Downtown Chicago skyscrapers at sunset with a cruise boat on Lake Michigan.
Cruise passengers view Chicago skyline at sunset on Lake Michigan.

Duration

1 hr 30 min

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    • 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 DURATION90 minutes
    FREQUENCYOnce per day

    1 Boarding point

    Wendella's Michigan Avenue Docks

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    Sights covered

    Chicago Harbor Lock

    Chicago Harbor Lock

    Navy Pier

    Navy Pier

    Oak Street Beach

    Oak Street Beach

    Chicago Lighthouse

    Chicago Lighthouse

    Museum Campus

    Museum Campus

    Buckingham Fountain

    Buckingham Fountain

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

  • 19 reviews

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    Guests from France, Mexico, United Kingdom and over 8 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Chévrier N

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Yesterday
    What a beautiful moment for you—that sunset over the skyline

    Terry M

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Oct 2025
    The view was exceptional! Wish the boat had priority boarding as an option. The boat was crowded. Overall the trip was memorable!

    Lin S

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Sep 2025
    Wonderful experience！During the one hour tour,you can see different views of Chicago s day and night. The tour guide is very helpful,she talked a lot about Chicago.

    Ella M

    Group
    Verified booking
    Sep 2025
    The tour guide was very informative

    Carole H

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Aug 2025
    The narrator was informative! The sunset was spectacular.

  • 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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