797 East Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
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25 Reviews
by Timothy M. on Jul 18, 2025
Marina docks are A+, floating with adjustable cleats. Plenty of room to dock and maneuvers your vessel. Tony and team were there to help dock, tie up and hook into power. All the people on staff were pleasant and accommodating. They explained all the details of the marina and Navy Pier and certain discounts offered to marina guests. Highly recommend.
by Denise F. - Verified user on Jul 15, 2025
Excellent facility and terrific staff.
by Keith L. - Verified user on Jul 14, 2025
Awesome new marina! Easy in and out, brand new floating trex docks, well staffed. We will be back!!
by Robert S. - Verified user on Jul 13, 2025
Amazing place and setting! We sailed across the lake to get to Navy Pier and had a wonderful time. So much to do in walking distance and many local transportation options as well. The marina is brand new and very well thought out. Staff were helpful. It is a bit pricey but not out of line for the setting. There were a couple of things not ready yet but I didn't let that reflect in my review. Wifi is on the way and the laundry wasn't up and running yet. Spectacular place!
by Matt J. - Verified user on Jul 10, 2025
Great staff, great facility! Very nice to have brand new equipment everywhere.
by Shemika G. - Verified user on Jul 08, 2025
The marina is in the perfect location. Its location gives an amazing opportunity to see and enjoy the heart of Chicago. Being able to easily access all that Navy Pier has to offer is great, and being able to catch the fireworks as well as the drone show above Nascar was a bonus. Adversely, when arriving to the marina, we did phone ahead as per our email, yet when we arrived, there was still some confusion on where we should dock. There was a dingy in the slip that im assuming should not have been there. Also, there was no hot water for showers and the bathrooms were unavailable from 12:30am to 5:30am for repairs to assist with that issue. There were problems with the gates. After returning to the docks from a walk, I was able to just walk onto the pier without putting in the code. The ship store should have more to offer. It would also be a good idea to sell Navy Pier Marina memorabilia. Which is not particularly
safe with all the foot traffic in the area. Overall, I would definitely come again, but maybe next year after all the kinks have been worked out. I did appreciate the transient pricing. It didn't break the bank.
by Anonymous on Jul 08, 2025
Beautiful scenery, beautiful dock! I loved everything about the location except the WAKE! It made for an extremely difficult night 😖- Definitely worth pulling up for a couple hours to hang out and enjoy the pier, but I will not be doing it again overnight.
Marina Response:
Thank you for your feedback. We have had very quiet and relaxing nights in the marina since we opened. With yesterday's high winds a boat could rock in any marina. I have personally slept onboard almost every night since June 13th and not once was it anything but relaxing and enjoyable. We hope you will try again another time.by jim f. - Verified user on Jul 08, 2025
Dockhands are plentiful. Where I docked the bow cleat was about 15 feet in front of my bow i asked to move the cleat closer and they had it changed in 5 minutes. The dock is brand new so the facilities are very clean. Wednesday and Saturday nights are going to be busy so book early :).
by Jack W. on Jul 07, 2025
Echo many of the other reviews. We were there 4 nights. Incredible location. The people are fantastic and as helpful as they could be. GM Mark is great. Phones were answered immediately. The physical docks are great with adjustable cleats. Plenty of power/water pedestals. We had old boat/new pedestal power issues, but that's on us.
No WiFi and poor cell service. From pre-arrival through our stay we were told the wifi would be up and running within a day. Just be honest and say it'll be a week or so. They don't even have the equipment installed; just poles. We relied on cellular hotspots; that struggled, most likely due to the crowds - again not the marinas issue.
We definitely plan on coming back.
Marina Response:
Thank you for your feedback. We have diligently tried to keep our customers informed of any amenity delays. WiFi is the last thing coming our way just as soon as Comcast activates our already installed fiber network. We will continue to keep everyone posted on our Dockwa account so there are no surprises. We look forward to welcoming you back!by Steven F. - Verified user on Jul 07, 2025
Brand new so some difficulties expected... no hot water, no ice, no 10 pm boater/music noise curfew, no small bench or table in showers to set your toiletries on.....but friendly staff! They just need to work out a few kinks. Beautiful dockage!
Marina Response:
We appreciate your feedback. We regret there was a boat that came in loud that evening and took steps to quiet them down as quickly as possible. And yes, our hot water was a problem for two days after we opened due to a plumbing error. We had that corrected overnight (1AM-4AM) once we learned of the ongoing issue. We made every accommodation we could in the interim and apologize for any inconvenience. The hot water is flowing, so please come back and enjoy the marina when your schedule permits.by Bill S. - Verified user on Jul 07, 2025
Very helpful
Crew was there to help anyone park that needed
by Cesar C. - Verified user on Jul 06, 2025
Great facility and well clean.
by James W. - Verified user on Jul 06, 2025
My day was very nice. I like the docs and the help. I would definitely come back again.
by Steve H. - Verified user on Jul 03, 2025
This marina is a great place to stay in Chicago. We stayed 3 nights and found the staff and docks 1st class. We were checked on by the staff many times during our stay to see if they could get us anything. The accessibility to restaurants and shops on Navy pier is incredible. We were there on a weekend and had a more than comfortable stay.
by Jeff K. - Verified user on Jul 01, 2025
The new marina is absolutely beautiful. A great location and even better staff!
by Lee P. - Verified user on Jun 29, 2025
The attendants were very friendly, checked in on us several times to make sure we had everything we needed. Great location to everything the city has to offer. Incredible view of the city.
by Rocky A. - Verified user on Jun 25, 2025
A Perfect 10 Marina Experience at Navy Pier
From the moment we arrived at Navy Pier Marina, it was clear this was a first-class operation. Harbormaster Mark runs an incredibly tight ship—professional, attentive, and always available to assist. Owner Randy Podolsky has created something truly special here, and it shows in every detail.
The dock hands were outstanding—friendly, efficient, and always ready to help with anything we needed. The security and safety of the marina are top-notch, giving us complete peace of mind throughout our stay.
The entire facility is a perfect 10. Clean, well-maintained, and thoughtfully designed, it’s easily one of the best marinas we’ve ever visited. We were so impressed that we’ve already booked several more stays this season.
Being located right at Navy Pier is a huge bonus. The food offerings were fantastic, with plenty of great options for the whole family. And the entertainment for the kids? Absolutely excellent—there’s never a dull moment.
Five stars aren’t enough. This marina has set a new standard. Highly recommended!
by Paul T. - Verified user on Jun 24, 2025
Still Under Construction...
I was counting on several of the amenities listed, but to my disappointment they were not available:
NO Bathrooms
NO Showers
NO Laundry
NO Pump-out
NO Ice
Additionally - I was assigned to dock 8 where there was quite a bit of wake to deal with. The boat at times was violently rocking and uncomfortable. drinks spilling etc. It may have been better to put the smaller boats further east where some of the turbulence from the opening was less of an issue.
Access- the angled docks make stern entry difficult. This affects us with mobility issues as well as loading stuff on to the boat.
I had planned to spend the night on the boat but was concerned about the sea state at the dock and had to uber home and back instead, adding additional cost to an already expensive mooring that I could not used as planned. The docks seem to be set up for larger boats 50+ but we did what we could to make the best of it...
Please communicate what's actually available. This experience was a big disappointment.
by MICHAEL A. - Verified user on Jun 23, 2025
Terrific experience, and the staff was next level. Location is very safe and secure with an amazing view day or night of the city with a one minute boat ride to either the playpen or lock into the Chicago river. Can't wait to book again!!!
by Michael K. - Verified user on Jun 22, 2025
Great dockhands, great staff, everyone was very helpful and professional. Although the boater's facility and bath house was still under construction we had a very nice stay. The new docks are amazing. The location at Navy Pier is prefect to see the city and convenient to shopping and restaurants.
by Phil K. - Verified user on Jun 19, 2025
First class! Facilities are great but what is even better is the staff. Management has hired and trained a staff that not only understands "Customer Service" but excels at it. They were welcoming, knowledgeable, helpful, available, and so much more. Add all that to immediate access to the entire Navy Pier community and you have a definite 5 star marina.
Marina Response:
Thank You Phil
It was our pleasure you stayed with us, and we look forward to your next visit. Fair winds and following seas!by Christopher S. - Verified user on Jun 16, 2025
We had a great stay. The marina is in its infancy and is still working on the finishing touches for use at being full service, such as bath house accommodations The staff was very accommodating and friendly! We enjoyed how close everything was and in walking distance.
Marina Response:
Thank You Christopher,
It was our pleasure you stayed with us, and we look forward to your next visit. Fair winds and following seas!by JAMES G. - Verified user on Jun 16, 2025
RANDY PODOLSKY, MARK STEVENS AND THE ENTIRE STAFF WERE VERY ACCCOMODATING & FREINDLY
Marina Response:
Thank You James,
It was our pleasure you stayed with us, and we look forward to your next visit. Fair winds and following seas!by Robert M. - Verified user on Jun 16, 2025
Great stay @ Navy Pier. Staff was extremely polite and eager to help with docking, securing power cord attachment, and making sure we were satisfied with our stay at the marina. We had a wonderful time.
Marina Response:
Thank You Robert,
It was our pleasure you stayed with us, and we look forward to your next visit. Fair winds and following seas!by Lee M. - Verified user on Jun 15, 2025
5 star says it all, very professional
About Navy Pier Marina (NPM Venture LLC)
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/boater-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
Navy Pier Marina 2025 Dockage Rates: Overnight dockage starts at $3.95 per linear foot of space for vessels utilizing up to 65 LF, starting at $5.95 for vessels from 65 LF up to 100 LF, starting at $6.95 for vessels from 100 LF up to 120 LF, and starting at $7.95 for vessels 120 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.
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 65' - $50 per hour. Vessels 65' - 80' - $75 per hour. Vessels 80' - 100' - $100 per hour. Vessels 100' and up - $150 per hour.
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!
Note: A credit card convenience fee of 3% will be applied to all credit card transactions.
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