Assistive devices must be left on the dockside storage area and may not be used on the ship while underway. We made an entire day of it. The experience would had been better had the boat not been so crowded. We participated in hoisting the sails which was fantastic. We drifted for awhile, talked to the crew, then turned on the motor to get back to the harbor. It was fun to be able to choose if we wanted to help or just relax. The Captain and crew was knowledgeable and entertaining. No need to! Sip a complimentary drink as you soak in views of landmarks along the waterfront and the Great Lakes. Guests must be able to ambulate up and down 6 steps on each side of the boarding ladder. We had a fantastic time! You expect this from the big corporate people, not the small family owned business, and thats fine, he can do as he pleases, but I, too, will do as I please. Cruise time was too short! For Fast forward, Im in the city by 12:15 but parking is hard to find, Im a local and I know where to find free parking (or unregulated as the city calls it) so I was hoping to wait it out, get a spot, walk to Navy Pier and enjoy myself with a beverage of my choice for the ride, I didnt like the drinks they served the first time. We had a perfect day. Windy is the Official Ship for the City of Chicago. The boat was nice and as expected. The weather was beautiful and the 'pirates' were informative and fun. Select from Pirates and Maritime Stories Sail at 1pm, Skyline/Architectural Theme at 3pm and 5pm, and Skyline Sunset Sail at 7pm. This one was just 75 minutes long. Guests 2019 proved to be a wonderful weekend for water, wind, Tall Ships food, and entertainment. I went on Labor Day and they sold more tickets than seats available. It was a beautiful day to be on the lake. I tried to enjoy the ride and that was that. Certificates are valid for one year from the date of purchase. We would do it again. Participants may have their temperature taken upon arrival and will be asked to sanitize their hands. Best romantic day ever. They emailed the info right after they talked with me and it was all very easy. We had a driving rain before our arrival, but the weather cleared and we had a fine time. The crew was very friendly and made time to stop and chat. Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experiences start time will not be accepted. Aboard Chicago's Official Tall Ship Windy! He was very gracious. I loved being able to see the Chicago city from the lake with the fireworks above. Select from Pirates and Maritime Stories Sail at 1pm, Skyline/Architectural Theme at 3pm and 5pm, and Skyline Sunset Sail at 7pm. Only improvement would be, is to make it a longer cruise!! 90-minute tall ship sailing tour on Lake Michigan, from Chicago, Glide along Lake Michigan aboard a majestic tall ship, Listen to commentary about the Windy City from the knowledgeable crew, Fully stocked bar with drinks available for purchase, Confirmation will be received at time of booking, Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship, This tour/activity will have a maximum of 148 travelers. He lost out on ten times that and more because of the classes I, and my students, were going to take. The Ship leaves on time. Germs everywhere and no comfort for an hour and fifteen which felt like three hours. I finally ask him if he can squeeze me into the 3pm tour: my pitch was: Im a local, I went before, I already paid, can you make it happen? He did his best to hear me before he flat out rejected my request. The policy on face masks and attendee health is: The policies on staff health & safety are: Skydeck Chicago at Willis Tower (Sears Tower) Tours & Tickets, Chicago Pizza Tours: Where to Find the Best Slice, How to Get Off the Beaten Path in Chicago, 360 Chicago Observation Deck (Formerly John Hancock Observatory) Tours & Tickets, Chicago Board of Trade Building Tours & Tickets, Lookingglass Theatre Company Tours & Tickets, Face masks required for guides in public areas, Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff, Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons, Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms. It was a beautiful boat! We had a nice time and enjoyed great city views and a leisurely cruise past the city. This experience is not suitable for non-paying guests. I start thinking about what I could have done with that $32.00 dollars. If you come to this area, you must come to this event. This Experience, Gifts are delivered as an open dated Gift Certificate, making it easy to book a date in the future. 600 E Grand Ave Navy Pier, Chicago, IL 60611-3419, Create an itinerary including Tall Ship Windy, A full day by day itinerary based on your preferences, Choose from the best hotels and activities. installment payments Although the overall experience was great, I wish I had known it was 'themed,' may have gone a different route as this was a gift for my mom for Mother's day. Ltd. All rights reserved, 600 E. Grand Ave, Navy Pier, Chicago, IL 60611-3419. Leave the hustle and bustle behind! We were on deck the entire ride, this is not a 'dinner cabin cruise'. The Tall Ship Sails of Chicago are typically offered seven days a week May to August, subject to availability. The conversation has been friendly up to this point. Gratuity for the Captain and Crew are not included and may be extended at the end of your sail. But all in all the experience was interesting and we left smiling. There are no set courses; as authentic sailing ships, the WINDY sails with the wind so every cruise is unique. She is silently pushed by the winds once her sails are set and engine turned off. Thank you all for your help and a fun experience! Thank you to the ships, volunteers, vendors and partners who helped make this event possible. We had a wonderful time. I could have gotten my toes done, I could have bought 6 Starbucks lattes, I could have gone on another water tour. So I drive off to make it in time for the 1pm tour, and I PAY for parking at NAVY PIER because I realize I cant let this ticket go to waste and everything around navy pier is either too far or just as expensive so I end up using Spothero which saved me $10 but whatever, I get there with 5 minutes to kill, and as I approach the ticket booth stand, I notice the line is kinda short, which is weird because the first time the line was super long, and then I look at the ticket booth, and no one is standing there, which is also weird, because its usually packed with people trying to purchase the next tour, and then I walk up to the guy in front of the ticket booth and ask to buy a ticket for the 3pm show, I dont know why I did this, a part of me wanted to feel like I was making it up in my head, and that this guy wasnt being a lazy jerk, I needed to be sure so I could settle the issue and blame myself and do better next time. Text SHIPS to 79489 to receive event updates and special announcements! US: www.XperienceDays.com Xperience Certificates cannot be exchanged once a reservation for the experience has been made. Yet an announcement went off about putting masks on when we docked, only a few complied. Honestly, Im over this. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level, This experience requires good weather. Thank you. Xperience Days only works with the best in-class Activity Providers. At 148 feet long, she is one of only a few 4 masted Schooners built in the United States. Your actual The Chicago Skyline Tall Ship Sail Experience Gifts Certificate is valid for one participant, unless additional participants are added onto the certificate. This sail is approximately 75 minutes. There may be up to a 100 additional participants on the cruise. There was no wind, so we didn't actually get to sail at all which was disappointing. The cruise on the Tall Ship 'Windy' and her crew was most wonderful. Thanks to the habibis, we had tickets for the very last cruise of the season. It was hot too hot people were sweating, it was sticky, and people were sitting too close. From the beginning, her mission was intended to bring tall ship sailing to the public for enjoyment, personal and spiritual growth, and self-discovery. Its one thing to have a firm exchange policy its another thing to be unethical and to lie to a loyal paying customer. Now I didnt know what to expect the first time, so I wore sneakers like they suggested, which was not cute, but this time I was more picture ready with my summer dress and flip-flops, but I was too bummed out to even pose for a picture. It was a bit chilly as expected at night on a lake. It is larger than most but still has that close to the action feel. so the Captain cancelled our cruise and delayed it for two hours so the wind would be less. I wouldnt have expected any sort of accommodation unless I was told by the sales employee, Mads, that vouchers are good forever even after the season is over. So my thinking is, why be so generous in accepting old, expired Groupon vouchers but so strict about same day exchanges. Otherwise, it was a great experience and one I would definitely do again soon! This was really fun and would do it again. I thought it would be a more hands on experience. Participants At this point, he sounded disingenuous and I tried to finesse my way in thinking you get more bees with honey than with vinegar. After exchanging a few remarks to see what he could do. 4th of July Fireworks! You may want to bring a light jacket as temperatures are cooler on the water. I thought cool, let me at least try to make it on time. All Passengers must be present 30 minutes prior to advertised sail time. If you're cold easily, bring a blanket/jeans, as even with 85 degree temps on land, it got chilly on the lake. Built of modern materials, but like the old trading schooners and sail training ships, the WINDY has all the character and charm of the great days of sailing. Leave the hustle and bustle behind! I would like to receive Evendo newsletters, 2035 Sunset Lake Road, 19702, Newark, Delaware, Skyline Tour Aboard 148 Ft. Schooner Windy - Chicago's Official Tall Ship, Windy of chicago Inc, DBA: Tall Ship Windy. It was a wonderful gift from my husband! Windy is the Official Ship for the City of Chicago. The crew was awesome and very safety conscious which put us at ease. We had a lot of fun. Couldn't have asked for a better afternoon the crew was wonderful (I'd read some reviews that the pirate-thing was a little over the top but definitely wasn't the case) and though the day started overcast, it turned out to be sunny, warm, clear and perfect for sailing. Very experienced crew, knowledgeable about the Chicago skyline. Q:What is the policy on sanitization during 4th of July Independence Celebration Aboard Chicago's Official Tall Ship Windy!?