Private Tour
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a private two-hour sailing experience for up to six people along Chicago’s beautiful lakefront. Kick back, relax, and let the US Coast Guard licensed captain treat you to stunning views of Chicago’s spectacular skyline. Make the experience your own. The flexibility of a private charter allows customization of virtually any aspect of the sailing adventure from guest list to music selection to sailing route.
This experience is not meant to be an in-depth guided tour; however, our captain is always happy to point out interesting sights with anecdotes and historical information. Just ask you captain. Looking for daytime sailing, see our other product listing "Come Sailing with us at Navy Pier - Sail Beautiful Lake Michigan". Looking to watch the Navy Pier Fireworks from a private sailing charter, see our other product listing "Come Sailing with us at Navy Pier - Saturday Fireworks Sail". All charters are NON-SMOKING experiences.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
NO SMOKING - All charters are NON-SMOKING. Use of any tobacco products, cigars, pipes, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vapor devices, etc. are strictly prohibited. Use of any of these products may result in a non-refundable, early termination of your charter and the assessment of a cleaning fee.
CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL - Customers and guests may bring and consume reasonable amounts of alcoholic beverages within the bounds of Illinois State law.
NO GLASS ON BOARD - Glass containers are prohibited. Please do not bring them. Wine and Champagne bottle are permitted as long as they remain secure in a protective container during charter. Please bring plastic cups for drinking.
CUSTOMER/GUEST BEHAVIOR - Customers and guests are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. Any behavior determined by the captain to be inappropriate (lewd, offensive, unsafe, etc.) may result in a non-refundable, early termination of your charter.
WEAPONS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED - Weapons on any kind are strictly prohibited! Guns, knives, or weapons of any kind are NOT allowed on board our vessels at any time. Bringing any of these prohibited items aboard may result in a non-refundable, early termination of your charter.
ANIMALS ARE PROHIBITED - Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate animals of any type.
SWIMMING IS PROHIBITED - Swimming is not allowed on our Sunset Sails.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE - Food and beverages may be consumed on deck. Please clean up any spilled food or beverage and take your garbage with you. A cleaning fee may be assessed for excessive spillage.
SEASICKNESS/MOTION SICKNESS - Any person that experiences seasickness must remain on deck. The cabin area below deck is NOT an appropriate place for any person to deal with seasickness. A cleaning fee will be assessed for any person vomiting anywhere in the below deck cabin area of the sailboat, including the “head”/bathroom.
GALLEY STOVE AND SINK - The galley stove onboard our sailboat is NOT for use by customers. The sinks on board our boats drain directly into the lake and are NOT intended for food prep nor for disposing of unwanted items. None of the sinks have garbage disposals. Please do NOT treat our sinks like you treat your kitchen sink. They are NOT the same.
CLEANING FEES - Cleaning fees, if applicable, will be equivalent to the standard, full price of your charter.
TERMINATION OF CHARTER - The captain reserves the right to cancel a charter at any time for reasons of weather, mechanical failure, or safety. Charters will be rescheduled at the customer’s convenience. A refund will be offered if rescheduling cannot be agreed upon.
LATE ARRIVALS - The late arrival of customers and guests may result in a shortened charter sail without refund nor adjustment to price.
BOOKING ERRORS - We reserve the right to cancel reservations that are the result of incorrect pricing/availability due to malicious acts or software/website errors.
CONSENT TO BE FILMED/PHOTOGRAPHED - Boarding our sailboats is your implied consent to be filmed, photographed, and recorded. Furthermore, by boarding any of our sailboats you are granting our company, its agents, successors, assignees and affiliates, and their respective employees, officers, directors, shareholders, and representatives the right and permission to use such film, photographs, and recordings of your voice, image, and likeness for the purpose of promoting our company and its related services. You further agree that you will not receive any financial compensation or cash payment for the rights or permissions granted by you. In such case that you are the parent or guardian of any minor child that has accompanied you aboard our sailboat, you further consent to the foregoing on behalf of that minor child.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Use of Bluetooth speakers
Professional captain licensed by the US Coast Guard
Navy Pier Facility Fee
All taxes
Gratuities
Food and drinks (you may bring your own)
Parking
We will depart from Navy Pier Marina along the north side of Navy Pier. Once the safety briefing is completed and all dock lines have been brought on board, our trip will begin. The itinerary, course/route we are sailing for will depend mostly on the wind direction. However, being that this is a private charter, the itinerary remains very flexible and pretty much at your discretion. So, if you’d like to see a particular landmark or prefer to sail a particular route, just ask our captain and they will be happy to oblige. If, instead, you’d prefer to leave all of the decision up to the captain, no problem. Our captain will be happy to take you for an enjoyable sunset sail on Lake Michigan during which you will sail in close proximity to some, or all, of the landmarks listed in the itinerary below.
Navy Pier
One of the most recognized landmarks along Chicago’s lakefront, Navy Pier is also one of the most and visited tourist destinations in Chicago. Sailing passed the east end we’ll have a great view of the Grand Ballroom. This would be another perfect time to snap some selfies or capture a stunning architectural photo. Opened to the public in 1916, Navy Pier has played many roles during its lifetime including an important role during WWII. This piece of Chicago is definitely more than just a photo op!
7:00 PM Departure
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
RENEFERNANDO S,
Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
Michael is a magnificent person. He had flexibility and openness to accept a certain tour, answer questions and tell experiences. That plus the magnificent yacht he has and his expertise in sailing in the waves of the lake... made the experience magnificent. I highly recommend it.










Agnes M,
Jul 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
A fantastic experience - beautiful weather and relaxing atmosphere. Will definitely try again and recommend to others
Xander H,
Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
Mike was a great guide and very friendly!! Nice boat, pretty ride and would 100% book this again. Highly recommend.
ElizabethScott N,
Sep 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
We had a beautiful sunset said with Captain Mike. Wonderful city views, pleasant conversation about sailing, the City of Chicago, and our lives, with milk and chocolate chip cookies to celebrate our Dad's 80th birthday with a memorable experience for us all. Highly Recommended!
Patricia M,
Aug 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
Captain Mike was awesome! We really enjoyed the trip. It was beautiful and definitely unforgettable.



Daniel K,
Jul 3, 2024
- Review from Viator
We went for a birthday celebration, myself and 4 other friends, and it truly was the greatest time I have ever had with my closes friends. Captain Mike was easy to talk to and made you feel safe but also knew that we wanted to experience this great time together on the front oh his boat. He let us eat and play music. I couldn’t ask for anything better.
Rene A,
Aug 29, 2023
- Review from Viator
Capt Rich was an excellent tour guide and helped us have a great experience. Beautiful evening on a beautiful boat.
Christine W,
Aug 20, 2023
- Review from Viator
Capt. Mike was phenomenal! The sunset cruise was gorgeous and perfect! We got day views…. Sunset views…AND night view! So special! Thank You! ♥️
Curtis A,
Jun 20, 2023
- Review from Viator
The ENTIRE experience was WONDERFUL!!! Including the very accomodating Captain Mike. Thank you all for EVERYTHING!!

V9504PSjanej,
Jun 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
This sailing experience was worth it! The sunset views were unparalleled. Will definitely be doing it again
Operated by Come Sailing, Inc.