Navy Pier Marina Day A Success
June 4, 2025
On May 28, 2025, we celebrated Navy Pier Marina Day at Navy Pier hosting a well-attended media event including Mayor Brandon Johnson, Navy Pier CEO Marilynn Gardner, Israel Idonije, Chicago Bears' Hall of Fame 10-season defensive end, and Choose Chicago, along with other agency representatives. The announcement was shared by Chicago's primary local news outlets and spanned the marina industry. Some of the stories can be found here:
"A look at Chicago's Navy Pier Marina" | ABC 7Β Β
"Chicago's Navy Pier Marina to open next month" | ABC 7 Β (*Full news conference recording available)Β
"Chicago's Navy Pier Marina to open to boat traffic next month" | ABC 7Β Β
"LIVE | Chicago's Navy Pier Marina to reopen next month" | ABC 7 Β (*Full news conference recording available)Β Β
"Navy Pier to open boat traffic next month" | ABC 7Β Β
"Isabel's morning briefing" | Capitol FaxΒ Β
"Isabel's morning briefing" | Capitol FaxΒ Β
"Chicago celebrating new Navy Pier Marina" | CBS ChicagoΒ Β
"Navy Pier Marina set to open to Chicago boaters next month" | CBS ChicagoΒ Β
"Lake Michigan's newest luxury stop: Navy Pier Marina set to open in June" | Chicago Star MediaΒ Β
"Long-stalled Navy Pier marina opens" | Chicago Sun TimesΒ Β
"Chicago's Navy Pier Marina Opens to Transients in June 2025" | Cruising WorldΒ
"Chicago set to open new Navy Pier Marina" | FOX 32Β Β
"First-ever Navy Pier marina will open mid-June" | FOX 32Β Β
"Navy Pier Marina set to welcome thousands of boat visitors" | FOX 32Β
"Navy Pier Marina to finally open next month | Paris on Politics" | FOX 32Β
"Navy Pier Marina to open in June" | International Boat IndustryΒ
"Plans unveiled for Navy Pier Marina to open June 2025" | Marine Business WorldΒ
"Today In Culture, Thursday, May 29, 2025" | NewcityΒ Β
"Navy Pier Marina in Chicago Becomes a Reality After 10 Years" | Megayacht News
"Chicago set to open new Navy Pier Marina" | NewsBreakΒ Β
"WBEZ's Weekly News Recap, May 30, 2025" | WBEZΒ
"Mayor Johnson joins developers, stakeholders for update on long-stalled Navy Pier Marina opening" | WGN (*Full news conference recording available)Β
"Extremely Local News: Public boaters can now dock at Navy Pier Marina" | WGN β 720Β Β
"A new marina for boaters set to open at Navy Pier next month" | WLS-AMΒ Β
"First-ever Navy Pier marina will open mid-June" | Yahoo! NewsΒ
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π» Bears football is back in Chicago
The Bears take on the Vikings for their home opener this Sunday, September 20. Skip the traffic and make Navy Pier Marina your game day home base. Cruise in, dock downtown, and head to Soldier Field from the waterfront. βοΈπ
#NavyPierMarina #ChicagoBears #ChicagoBoating
Fireworks are back at Navy Pier! π
Chicago Live! Festival will light up the lakefront with a special fireworks display on Saturday, September 19 from 9:45β10:00 PM.
Reserve your slip at Navy Pier Marina and enjoy the show from the water.
#NavyPierMarina #ChicagoLive #NavyPier #ChicagoFireworks
Skrillex is taking over Navy Pier for two nights πΆ
September 11 brings a full lineup featuring Dylan Brady, Frost Children, Knock2, Skrillex, slayr & Tiffany Day, followed by Skrillex open to close on September 12.
Make a weekend of it and experience it all from Navy Pier Marina.
#NavyPierMarina #Skrillex #NavyPier
The Great Loop is coming to Chicago! β
Navy Pier Marina is excited to welcome the AGLCA Fleet of 2026 for two Looper Appreciation celebrations on September 10 and September 13.
Join fellow Loopers at the marina for Chicago Italian beef, drinks, great company, and an evening on the waterfront. In-progress Loopers receive first preference, and registration is required in advance.
We canβt wait to welcome you to Navy Pier!
#NavyPierMarina #GreatLoop #AGLCA
Happy Labor Day from Navy Pier Marina! βοΈπΊπΈ
Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and spirit that keep our community moving forward. We hope your holiday is filled with sunshine, lake breezes, and time spent with the people who matter most.
Have a safe and relaxing Labor Day from all of us at Navy Pier Marina!
#LaborDay #NavyPierMarina #ChicagoLakefront
πΊπΈ Limited slips remain for the holiday weekend, with Navy Pierβs final fireworks show of the summer happening Saturday night. π
Reserve your slip while availability lasts.
#NavyPierMarina #ChicagoBoating #LaborDayWeekend
Thank you Highfield Boats for allowing us to host your 2026 dealer showcase!
β΅ SAIL & SIP on Lake Michigan! πΉ
We love seeing our Navy Pier Marina partners come together to create unforgettable experiences on the Chicago waterfront!
Our Pier Partner, Reunion, and Navy Pier Marina resident charter operator Come Sailing are teaming up for Sail & Sip aboard City Cat β a premium catamaran experience combining incredible Chicago views, great food, drinks, and an afternoon on Lake Michigan.
β 2-Hour Catamaran Cruise
πΉ Open Bar
π΄ Light Bites
π Unbeatable Chicago Skyline Views
π Departing from Navy Pier Marina
September 13 or September 20
Cruises: 1β3 PM or 3:30β5:30 PM
ποΈ $200 per person | Only 44 spots available
Weβre proud to have City Cat call Navy Pier Marina home and excited to see two of our waterfront partners collaborating on such a great Chicago experience.
Good drinks. Great company. Best views in Chicago. βπ₯
Scan the QR code in the flyer to reserve your spot or follow this link - https://www.toasttab.com/catering/chefartsmithreunion.com/menu/reunion%20x%20city%20cat%20boat%20ride/?mode=fulfillment
#NavyPierMarina #SailAndSip #ComeSailing #ReunionChicago #LakeMichigan #ChicagoBoating #ChicagoWaterfront #NavyPier #ChicagoSummer #CatamaranCruise
