Small-Group Sightseeing Boat Tour in Chicago
Description
The ultimate custom sightseeing experience in Chicago! Enjoy the City from great vantage points and photograph the world-famous skyline. We zip you to many sights around the local waterways including the Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Fort Dearborn, Vietnam Memorial, Wolf Point, Shedd Aquarium, and many others. Come aboard our safe and seaworthy US NAVY built Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB), and experience a unique & personal tour of the City!
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Navy Pier is a 3,300-foot-long (1,010 m) pier on the shoreline of Lake Michigan, located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Navy Pier encompasses over 50 acres (20 ha) of parks, gardens, shops, restaurants, family attractions and exhibition facilities and is one of the top destinations in the Midwestern United States, drawing nearly two million visitors annually.
Opened in 1924, the stadium has served as the home of the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) since 1971, as well as the Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer (MLS) since 2020
The Adler Planetarium is a public museum dedicated to the study of astronomy and astrophysics. It was founded in 1930 by Chicago business leader Max Adler. It is located on the northeast tip of Northerly Island at the shore of Lake Michigan in Chicago, Illinois. The Adler was the first planetarium in the United States and is part of Chicago's Museum Campus, which includes the John G. Shedd Aquarium and The Field Museum. The Adler's mission is to inspire exploration and understanding of the universe
Enjoy Chicago's iconic skyline with building like the Wilis Tower, Tribune Tower, Wrigley Building and more
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(97)
Ken is awesome. Avoid the crowds and book this tour. You won’t be disappointed!
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed your experience with Ken. He’s passionate about creating memorable tours, and your kind words mean a lot to our team. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Blackhawk Boat Tours was the highlight of our Chicago visit! Captain Ken made the tour informative, fun, and engaging with great stories and insights about the city. We loved experiencing both the Chicago River and Lake Michigan in one trip, with incredible views of the skyline and architecture. What really sets this tour apart is that it's the only one that passes Lake Shore Drive six times, offering unique perspectives you won't get anywhere else. Beautiful scenery, great information, and an excellent captain—highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're honored that Blackhawk Boat Tours was a highlight of your Chicago visit. Captain Ken loves sharing the stories, history, and unique perspectives that make Chicago such a special city, and we're delighted to hear that you enjoyed both the informative and fun aspects of the tour. We're also glad you appreciated the combination of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan, along with the exceptional skyline and architectural views. Our unique route offers perspectives that few visitors get to experience, and it's great to know that stood out during your trip. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing to tour with us. We hope to welcome you back aboard the next time you're in Chicago!
Captain Ken is a real captain. Nothing better than being on the water on a small boat without the crowds while being in the capable hands of someone who knows the local water and sights…
Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time on the water with Captain Ken. He truly loves what he does, and it means a lot to know his local knowledge and relaxed, crowd-free experience made your trip special. We appreciate you choosing us and hope to welcome you back for another great day on the water soon
I enjoyed the experience. It was very informative. I would recommend that you wear a sweater or jacket because of the winds during the ride.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you found the trip enjoyable and informative. And that’s great advice about bringing a sweater or jacket — the breeze can definitely pick up out on the water. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to have you join us again in the future!
Fantastic trip for a very reasonable price. The host was friendly and knowledgeable and made the trip a real pleasure. We were delighted to find this trip also included the city river tour in the price. One very slight improvement would be to make the location a little better signposted but we would definitely book again.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re really happy to hear you had such a great trip and found it to be a good value. It’s great to know that Capt. Ken helped make the experience enjoyable and that you appreciated the included city river tour — we love being able to offer that as part of the experience. We also truly appreciate the feedback about the signage. That’s very helpful, and we’ll absolutely take it into consideration as we work to improve the experience for future guests. Thanks again for choosing us, and we’d be delighted to have you book with us again!
Captain Ken is experienced/capable on the water, accommodating, and informative. Perfect tour for a couple (or up to six people). We thoroughly enjoyed our time and learned a lot. Guests on other tour boats were jealous of our personalized fun experience.
Thank you so much for this fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed the personalized experience and that Captain Ken’s knowledge and care made the tour special for you. It’s great to know you learned a lot and had such a fun time — and we love hearing that our guests get a little extra enjoyment from being on a smaller, more personal boat. 😄 We truly appreciate you choosing us and hope to welcome you back on the water again soon!
Wonderful! Informative, cool, marvelous. We liked maneuvering through the Chicago river under the skyscrapers.
Thank you so much! We’re delighted to hear you had such a wonderful time and enjoyed cruising through the Chicago River under the skyscrapers — it really is a special experience. We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you back on the water again soon!
We had a fantastic tour with Captain Ken. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and super accommodating. Our tour happened to coincide with the annual air show which was so cool to see from the lake…and Captain navigated all of the extra boat traffic seamlessly. We also did a more traditional river architecture tour with another company the day prior and I can confidently say skip that and do this instead. Our kids (12, 12 and 9 y/o) loved this tour as well (especially the fast parts)!
Best tour ever!! Captain was very friendly and overall great experience !! Bout ride was really fun !
Captain Ken was great. My son and I had a blast on the trip. The RIB was a great vessel to explore Lake Michigan and The Chicago River. Most unique boat on the water.
