Lake Michigan Sunset Cruise in Chicago
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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The Lake Michigan Sunset Cruise departs near the DuSable (Michigan Avenue) Bridge on Wendella's world class tour boats. The Cruise will navigate from the Chicago River, through the Chicago Lock and out onto Lake Michigan. Watch the sun slowly set behind the city from the tranquil waters of Lake Michigan on this serene and romantic cruise.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your departure time
Contact tour operator for wheelchair & ADA access
Indoor and outdoor seating is available on a first come, first served basis
Special requests entered at checkout cannot be guaranteed
No Coolers
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Chicago Skyline
View the beautiful Chicago skyline from Lake Michigan.
John Hancock Center
View this from Lake Michigan aboard the boat.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Enclosed climate-controlled lounge
Local Expert Guide
Restroom on board
Alcoholic, non-alcoholic drinks, and snacks (available to purchase)
Options
Sunset Cruise
Sunset: Watch the sun slowly set behind the city from the tranquil waters of Lake Michigan on this serene and romantic cruise
Reviews
1,542 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unmissable experience in Chicago
N8972TEmarinag,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing experience. The views were so pretty and amazing. The host was also incredible, so friendly, funny but also very well explained the whole thing. 100% recommended
Chicago skyline
ashika s,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was lovely getting out in the lake. The cruise showcases beautiful skyline of Chicago! I would highly recommend this cruise.
Perfect for warm/nice weather. Definitely check the forecast!
bryannac889,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The sunset cruise was perfect outside of the weather. We went late April and we were a little unlucky with low temps and rain. The guides and crew were incredible - helpful, caring, fun, knowledgeable. There were snacks and drinks. We were able to be inside if we wanted to and there was plenty of room underneath covering while still seeing the sights. When I travel back to Chicago in warmer weather I will definitely be seeking out this cruise again!
Such a great place
luvusa13,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great view of the beautiful Chicago skyline would highly recommend and the guide is so knowledgable so makes it even more interesting
Amazing amazing amazing
PAULAANN T,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a fantastic trip and Bob was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable making themselves trip even better - the Chicago skyline is breathtaking from Lake Michigan
Great boat tour
Marge M,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We went on the sunset cruise. It was a chilly cloudy evening, but we were dressed for the weather and enjoyed sitting on the top deck to see all the sights. We did get to see a bright reddish sunset behind the silhouette of skyscrapers. Our guide, Scott D ? was very informativeand entertaining. I would go on this again.
Sunset
Stephen Y,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Boat was clean, on time and the tour was nice Aaaaaaaasssssssssssaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
This experience had...
Dekeyla J,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This experience had excellent views. A nice blanket would have been good. There was a Nice breeze off the water.
Chicago Nightly Sunset Cruise
Lori O,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The sunset cruise was amazing! Seeing the Chicago skyline at night was so cool. Boat ride gave you plenty of time to take in the beauty of the city at night and to take plenty of pictures. You can buy drinks and there is a restroom on board. It does get chilly out on the water. Speaker was a lil loud but once out on the lake they played music and was very relaxing. Definitely would do again.
Incredible views but lower your expectations on the expierence all together especially with bad weather
siddant7hotmailcom,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Worth it for the views but the overal expierence isn’t what you’d expect. There was a lot of waiting time once we entered the lake like for about an hour we didn’t move. Maybe because the weather was bad like we had a lot of fog and we choose the 7/8 pm tour for the sunset. It was almost like they were waiting for it to clear up or for the city to turn on all the lights but it just feels like a long waiting time/waste of time. Especially since there’s not a lot to do and especially not when everyone is cramped inside on the lower deck because of the cold. I wouldn’t recommend if you’re traveling with someone of age like a parent.
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