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Wendella private event boat on the Chicago River with the downtown skyline

Private Boat Events in Chicago: The Wendella Guide

Private boat events in Chicago done right. Wendella offers two boat classes for groups from 40 to 250, custom routes on the river or Lake Michigan, a full bar with two drink packages, nine recommended...
Wendella Lake Michigan Fireworks Cruise with fireworks bursting over the Chicago skyline

Chicago Fireworks Cruise: Wendella's Guide to Every Option

Chicago's best fireworks views are from the water. Wendella runs five fireworks cruises: Lake Michigan, River, July 4th, Holiday, and New Year's Eve. Compare them by route, duration, fares, and best fit before you book.
Wendella architecture tour boat cruising the Chicago River with the downtown skyline in the background

Chicago Architecture Boat Tour: How to Choose the Right Wendella Experience

Wendella runs three Chicago architecture boat tours: a 45-minute river intro, a 90-minute deep dive covering all three river branches, and a Lake and River tour that adds Lake Michigan to the mix. This guide...
Chicago skyline reflected on Lake Michigan at golden hour during a Wendella sunset cruis

Wendella Sunset Cruise: What to Know Before You Book

Wendella's Chicago Sunset Cruise spends 90 minutes on the river and Lake Michigan as the city lights come alive. This guide covers the route, what you'll see, fares, what to bring, and everything worth knowing...
St Regis Chicago skyscraper from the river tour

90 Minute vs 45 Minute Chicago Architecture Tour

45 vs 90 Minute Chicago Architecture Tour: Which Wendella Cruise Should You Book? Wendella Boats runs two narrated Chicago River architecture cruises departing from 400 N Michigan Avenue. The 45-minute tour is built for visitors...
Chicago River architectural boat tour skyline view

How to Get to Wendella's Michigan Avenue Dock

Wendella's dock is at 400 N Michigan Avenue, beside the historic Wrigley Building and DuSable Bridge — one of the most recognizable riverfront spots in Chicago. Whether you are joining an architecture tour, a fireworks...