Navy Pier Marina - Chicago

Dock
Offered

Mooring
Not Offered

Day Trip
Offered

797 East Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Check-in after 03:00 PM
Check-out before 11:00 AM

+1 312-600-3625

VHF 10

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107 Reviews

by Ryan L. - Verified user on May 30, 2026

beautiful marina, friendly staff, awesome views!

by John H. on May 28, 2026

My first visit to the Marina was very positive. The bathrooms were very modern and clean. More importantly the staff are very helpful and mindful of customer service! Mark the manager can take credit for this. We used the Marina discount card at three Pier restaurants. No one can predict the weather, but two days were awesome and two were not. Getting Ubers off the pier were quick and easy. Overall, will return for fourth of July.

by Ivan G. - Verified user on May 27, 2026

I was there for Memorial Day weekend for the first time and the staff were very nice .

by Andrew S. - Verified user on May 25, 2026

Great time! Great people!

by Jaime C. - Verified user on May 23, 2026

Great facilities, wonderful helpful friendly staff unbeatable location. Right in the heart of vibrant downtown. Easy to dock in any of the available docks.

by Ryan L. - Verified user on May 10, 2026

Great new facilities, friendly staff and cool location.

by Garrett G. - Verified user on Mar 01, 2026

Thank you for opening the docks up for fishing!

Marina Response:

Our pleasure, thank you! We hope you caught the big one.

by Luis C. - Verified user on Feb 28, 2026

Nice place, quiet lugar

Marina Response:

Thank you.

by John L. - Verified user on Feb 28, 2026

I used my fishing pass to go fishing. I didn’t have any luck.

by Chris B. - Verified user on Oct 17, 2025

Very nice in all respects

by Kim V. on Oct 11, 2025

Great stop for Loopers! Marina basin is calm - we watched 6-9 footers breaking over the outer basin walls but slept great at our slip! Staff was accomodating and VERY helpful to planning our trip down the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal. SHORT walk to Chicago boat tours and CTA bus stop. Resturants & shopping near by. NEW docks, pumpout, and a beautiful Captains Lounge that was great for a large docktales. They generously gave an AGLCA discount for our week+ stay.

Marina Response:

Thank you for staying with us and sharing your experience.

by David F. - Verified user on Oct 07, 2025

Simple and easy. Thank you.

by Michael B. on Oct 07, 2025

This is a first rate marina on virtually every level, starting with their responsive communications during approach and arrival. The location is unbeatable! If this is a first visit to Chicago, plan to stay here a couple of days at least as you are directly adjacent to the attractions of Navy Pier while also within a short walk of Michigan Ave and much of downtown. The power pedestals, water spigots and bathroom/shower facilities are all new and spotless, and there is a nice boaters lounge for docktails or other gatherings. Excellent security. We recommend taking the Architectural Tour boat cruise through the Chicago River, especially if your boat is too tall to continue via that route yourself. Expensive marina, but well worth the price!

by Ken P. - Verified user on Oct 06, 2025

Great stop in the heart of Chicago. Can get a little tipsy at times. Not much of a breakwater.

by Karen D. - Verified user on Oct 05, 2025

Navy Pier Marina is awesome! Stayed seven nights and enjoyed Chicago. The bathrooms and laundry room are clean. The boater’s lounge is nice. Our boat did rock and roll a little during day but nights were calm. It is a bit of a hike to green grass for those with dogs. The marina does provide a small pet relief artificial grass area but sadly our dog wouldn’t use it-ha! Highly recommend Wendell Architecture Boat tour and the Flyover (located inside Navy Pier). Of course, we did a lot more and this marina is close to it all! Enjoy!

by Rick M. - Verified user on Oct 04, 2025

This marina is so clean and in a great spot. We had to go to the city for the day, and being able to go by boat and miss all the traffic was amazing!

Marina Response:

Avoiding traffic to enjoy the city is a main benefit to docking at Navy Pier Marina. Thank you.

by Kathleen K. - Verified user on Oct 03, 2025

Staff were great and marina is very nice

by Mike M. - Verified user on Oct 03, 2025

Stay was fine, but didnt have ANY adaptors or rubber tip for pumpout. 1st marina since Florida not to have adaptor

Marina Response:

Mike, our marina has 2 buckets with pump out adapters including the soft-tipped general-purpose ones for boats that the screw-in adapters do not fit. Our staff has been pumping out guest boats with our two new Keko pumps all season. I am not sure what you experienced, however, if you would like to call our office at 312.600.DOCK (3625) and leave a message for me I will call you personally to discuss it. Thank you, Randy

by TED Z. on Oct 02, 2025

3rd time staying overnight last Sunday. Love it. Everyone is very nice and very helpful if you need anything. Plan on many more visits in the future!

by Len L. on Oct 01, 2025

Stayed here for an event. Awesome location, people, and facility!

by Tammy S. - Verified user on Sep 30, 2025

Lovely marina, very close to all the attractions. Very clean, friendly staff. Only issue was a long walk to get the dog off for potty although they did have a pet relief station if your dog is happy with that.

by Julie E. - Verified user on Sep 29, 2025

Very Clean !! staff was right at our slip when we arrived. Staff were very helpful for letting us know what was in the area. Will definitely go back 5 Star

by Ryan R. on Sep 29, 2025

Our first trip down to Navy Pier was during the air and water show which would put any marina to the test! The staff and dock help was super friendly and responsive during a very busy and frantic weekend making our stay for the two days seamless.

by Karly N. on Sep 27, 2025

You can't ask for a better location while visiting Chicago. Navy Pier Marina was attentive to all our needs and the staff were absolutely wonderful. Very clean facilities that made us feel more than comfortable. Will definitely be staying again!

by Carmelo R. - Verified user on Sep 27, 2025

It was. Great experience! Red at the front desk is the best!

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About Navy Pier Marina - Chicago

We are OPEN!. Reservations are NOW AVAILABLE!

BOOK ONLINE: Overnight transient, hourly or touch and go dockage.

Navy Pier Marina, the newest boating destination on Lake Michigan, offers boaters a one-of-a-kind boating experience on Lake Michigan!

Located on the iconic Navy Pier we will accommodate transient boaters with world-class amenities and concierge service - with myriad attractions, dining, shopping & entertainment venues just a few steps away. It is Chicago's best boat location with easy access to the city center.

Our customers will receive a boatload of exclusive Pier discounts (see our website for details) – utilizing them can pay for your transient stay!

https://navypiermarina.com/guest-resources/

Boaters in Chicago and nearby harbors, around Lake Michigan, transiting the Great Lakes - or navigating the Great Loop - will find short-term docking options from hourly for lunch or dinner, to overnight stays through a user-friendly, quick and convenient, online reservation system.

To make reservations or sign up for our newsletter visit: navypiermarina.com

2026 Navy Pier Marina Rates - https://navypiermarina.com/2026-dockage-price-list/

Navy Pier Marina 2026 Dockage Rates: Overnight dockage starts at $3.95 per linear foot of space for vessels utilizing up to 60 LF, starting at $5.95 for vessels from 61 LF up to 80 LF, starting at $6.95 for vessels from 81 LF up to 99 LF, and starting at $7.95 for vessels 100 LF and up.

• All vessels charged for space required including maneuvering buffer, dinghy’s and other vessel extensions.

• Rates are variable and may increase during peak periods, special events, holidays and weekends.

• THE TOTAL RATE FOR YOUR STAY WILL BE CONFIRMED BEFORE YOU COMPLETE YOUR CHECKOUT AND AGREE TO THE TERMS & CONDITIONS AND PAY, subject to an additional 3% credit card processing fee.

• There is a $10 cancellation fee once a reservation is confirmed.

• Electric rates start at $7 per night for a single 30 AMP service and increase by amperage use. 30-amp $7 per night, Double 30-amp $12 per night, 50-amp $12 per night, Double 50-amp $20 per night, 100-amp $25 per night

HOURLY / TOUCH & GO DOCKAGE RESERVATIONS

Book online through our website or the Dockwa app just as you would for an overnight transient reservation, just select arrival and departure date as the same day and your 1st hour or touch and go is included.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Select your arrival date and departure date as the same day, complete the vessel and owner information, add payment info for initial minimum charge that includes your 1st hour or touch and go dockage. NOTE: In the Special Request section, place anticipated dockage times and disclose if you are a charter boat. Final item check box to confirm Navy Pier Marina and Dockwa's Terms and Conditions and request reservation.

Once the marina confirms your reservation you will receive a confirmation email with further instructions.

Upon arriving at the marina, if you wish to stay longer than 1 hour, additional hours may be added to your reservation at the time of docking or upon your departure for your total stay minus the initial 1st hour.

Hourly rates start at $50 per hour and increase based upon size of the vessel. Vessels up to 40' - $50 per hour. Vessels 41' - 60' - $75 per hour. Vessels 61' - 85' - $100 per hour. Vessels above 85' upon request.

Commercial Seasonal “Touch & Go” will be offered on a limited basis starting at $100 LF for the season. Frequency limits and contract terms will apply.

• Docking will not be allowed without a confirmed, advanced reservation.

• All rates are subject to change without notice - but will continue to be shown before agreeing to complete payment.

Commercial Users Only may apply for a seasonal slip via the Reserve a Slip tab at navypiermarina.com

See you on the docks!

Please Note: The marina is contained within Chicago Harbor and is semi-protected from external wave action with a new integrated wave attenuation system at the entrance that mitigates, but does not at all times eliminate all, waves created outside the marina from entering the marina, especially during high traffic times during busy days. Night times have been substantially calm and relaxing. Please consider this when booking your stay.

Note: A credit card convenience fee of 3% will be applied to all credit card transactions.