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A large group of passengers enjoying a private charter event on the upper deck of a Wendella boat in Chicago

Chicago Boat Tours for Groups: How to Pick the Right Cruise for Your Party

Booking a boat tour for a group is a different problem from booking for yourself: a schedule that works for everyone, mixed interests, seating that keeps you together, and a headcount that keeps changing. This...
Family with young kids enjoying a Wendella architecture boat tour on the Chicago River

Chicago Architecture Tour with Kids: A Family Guide to Wendella Boat Tours

A Chicago architecture tour can be a genuinely great family outing, the trick is picking the right tour for your crew. This family guide covers choosing the 45- or 90-minute Wendella tour for your kids'...
Wendella architecture tour boat cruising down the Chicago River surrounded by historic skyscrapers

Chicago Architecture by Boat: Landmarks and Buildings You'll See on a Wendella Tour

Seeing Chicago's architecture from the river connects the whole cityscape into one frame. This guide walks through the landmarks on Wendella's 90-Minute Architecture Tour, from the Wrigley Building and Marina City to Wolf Point, the...
Chicago Riverwalk and Architecture Boat Tour: A Day Itinerary

Chicago Riverwalk and Architecture Boat Tour: A Day Itinerary

The Chicago Riverwalk and a Wendella architecture boat tour share the same stretch of river, which makes them a natural pair. The Riverwalk gives you the city at eye level; the guided tour gives you...
Chicago skyline glowing at golden hour from Lake Michigan on a Wendella sunset cruise

Chicago Boat Tour at Sunset: A Wendella Planning Guide

A Chicago boat tour at sunset is one of the city's great evening rituals, but timing is everything, sunset shifts by more than four hours across the year. This guide covers when golden hour falls...
What to Wear on a Chicago Architecture Cruise: A Practical Seasonal Guide

What to Wear on a Chicago Architecture Cruise: A Practical Seasonal Guide

Wondering what to wear on a Chicago architecture cruise? It is always cooler and breezier on the water, even in summer, so the answer is comfort, layers, and weather-appropriate clothing. This guide covers season-by-season outfits,...
Chicago Architecture Cruise Seating Guide: Where to Sit for the Best Views

Chicago Architecture Cruise Seating Guide: Where to Sit for the Best Views

Want the best views on your Chicago architecture cruise? This guide breaks down where to sit on a Wendella boat: the open-air upper deck for skyline photos, or the covered lower deck for comfort and...