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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #126 of 514 attractions in Chicago
Traveler Description: Lake Michigan is home to this 148-foot-long, schooner. The ship is docked at Navy Pier in downtown Chicago.
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Attraction type: Maritime museum, Ship
Address: Navy Pier Chicago, IL
Tel: 312/595-5555

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1 of 5 stars
adventuregirlUsa   4 contributions
USA
Oct 11, 2009

We thought we were going to see Chicago from the water, but instead we sat in the harbor for 55 minutes. The boat didn't travel more than 100 yards the entire time. Huge waste of money! Saw nothing, learned nothing and watched other boats go by with envy. more

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4 of 5 stars
lmihal   1 contribution
mid Missouri
Oct 8, 2009

We had a great time on our pirate specialty cruise on Saturday; however, the coupons we had were only good Sunday through Thursday (noted in VERY fine print), so we ended up paying more than we'd normally be willing to pay for a tourist attraction. The "pirate" who was in charge of acquainting us with piracy on the Great Lakes... more

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5 of 5 stars
BVnLJ   17 contributions
Cheswick,Pa.
Oct 4, 2009

My wife and I wanted to see the Navy Pier and we discovered this very cool attraction. Once my wife seen the ship we just had to go and it did not disappoint. We took the fireworks cruise. The view of Chicago from the lake at night was awesome. We headed out at dark under diesel power then once we... more

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3 of 5 stars
anneenna2   10 contributions
IL
Aug 15, 2009

This was our third time to ride on the Windy ship the others in recent years. We loved our first two trips as the ship sailed along the chicago lake shore for a nice distance after the sails were hoisted. This trip there were only light winds and the ship poked along a short distance and back with the sails... more

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5 of 5 stars
onecoolraisin   7 contributions
Des Moines, Iowa
Aug 7, 2009

We chose this tour since it was the most unique ship. The crew didn't disappoint as we were on the Pirates of the Inland tour. It was quite relaxing as the ship gentle rocked with the waves. Definitely a nice breather from the chaos of the Navy Pier. more

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1 of 5 stars
mamabehave   17 contributions
Texas
Jul 7, 2009

Not worth the price. Would have rather been on a paddle boat. It might be fun if you have kids who might enjoy pulling the ropes for the sails. more

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5 of 5 stars
CouleeCat   33 contributions
Coulee Dam, Washington
Sep 22, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

A gentle breeze, warm summer night and a sail on the Tall Ship Windy.. what a great way to end the day in this busy city. We loved our experience with the crew and ship. My husband and a couple other passengers helped raise the sails and we set out at sunset to watch the lights of the city slowly... more

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Navy Pier, Chicago, IL
Tel: 312/595-5555