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 7
"Chicago's Navy Pier Marina to open next month" | ABC 7 (*Full news conference recording available)
"Chicago's Navy Pier Marina to open to boat traffic next month" | ABC 7
"LIVE | Chicago's Navy Pier Marina to reopen next month" | ABC 7 (*Full news conference recording available)
"Navy Pier to open boat traffic next month" | ABC 7
"Isabel's morning briefing" | Capitol Fax
"Isabel's morning briefing" | Capitol Fax
"Chicago celebrating new Navy Pier Marina" | CBS Chicago
"Navy Pier Marina set to open to Chicago boaters next month" | CBS Chicago
"Lake Michigan's newest luxury stop: Navy Pier Marina set to open in June" | Chicago Star Media
"Long-stalled Navy Pier marina opens" | Chicago Sun Times
"Chicago's Navy Pier Marina Opens to Transients in June 2025" | Cruising World
"Chicago set to open new Navy Pier Marina" | FOX 32
"First-ever Navy Pier marina will open mid-June" | FOX 32
"Navy Pier Marina set to welcome thousands of boat visitors" | FOX 32
"Navy Pier Marina to finally open next month | Paris on Politics" | FOX 32
"Navy Pier Marina to open in June" | International Boat Industry
"Plans unveiled for Navy Pier Marina to open June 2025" | Marine Business World
"Today In Culture, Thursday, May 29, 2025" | Newcity
"Navy Pier Marina in Chicago Becomes a Reality After 10 Years" | Megayacht News
"Chicago set to open new Navy Pier Marina" | NewsBreak
"WBEZ's Weekly News Recap, May 30, 2025" | WBEZ
"Mayor Johnson joins developers, stakeholders for update on long-stalled Navy Pier Marina opening" | WGN (*Full news conference recording available)
"Extremely Local News: Public boaters can now dock at Navy Pier Marina" | WGN – 720
"A new marina for boaters set to open at Navy Pier next month" | WLS-AM
"First-ever Navy Pier marina will open mid-June" | Yahoo! News
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🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸
Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our nation with courage, dedication, and sacrifice.
At Navy Pier Marina, we are deeply grateful for their service and commitment to protecting our freedom — on land, at sea, and in the air.
✨ With respect, honor, and gratitude — Thank You, Veterans. ✨
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🇺🇸 Honoring 250 Years of the United States Marine Corps 🇺🇸
Today, we celebrate 250 years of courage, honor, and dedication.
To all the Marines who have stood the watch, protected our freedoms, and carried the legacy of the Corps — we thank you.
Semper Fidelis.
— From all of us at Navy Pier Marina ⚓️
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From the Chicago Air & Water Show to the International Boat Show -- and even a visit from Santa in July -- we truly got to do (and see) it all this 2025 season.
Thank you to everyone who docked, played, relaxed, partied, and made memories with us at Navy Pier Marina.
Here’s to an incredible first season and even more boating adventures ahead next year.
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For over a century, the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse has guided sailors safely to shore, and now, it’s our turn to guide it into a new era.
The Friends of the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse are on a mission to preserve, restore, and celebrate this historic landmark for generations to come.
Every donation helps cover the start-up costs to protect and restore this iconic piece of Chicago’s waterfront history.
Donate now at savethelighthouse.org.
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That’s a wrap on season one. ⚓️🌅
Our inaugural season at Navy Pier Marina has officially come to a close, and what an unforgettable summer it’s been!
Thank you to everyone who docked with us, visited, and helped make our very first season unforgettable. We’re already counting down to season two, until then, stay tuned here for updates.
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Last call at the dock!
If you’ve been meaning to get one last visit in, now’s the time. Come soak up the lake views, enjoy the fall breeze, and make a few more memories before we close for the season.
We’re open for one more week, weather permitting. We’ll see you at the marina one more time this year! Book your slip via #linkinbio.
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Why book a hotel when you can book a slip with Lake Michigan as your front porch and the Chicago skyline as your backyard?
Come tie up in the heart of Chicago’s iconic Navy Pier, where world-class views meet top-tier amenities. Whether you’re here for the night or a few, we’ve got everything you need to cruise in comfort.
✨Boaters lounge, laundry, restrooms & showers
✨Navy Pier attractions, downtown dining and entertainment, and all the best of Chicago just steps from your slip.
✨Pet-friendly, so bring your four-legged first mates!
Make the most of the season before we close for the year. Book your slip via #linkinbio.
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There’s still time to dock downtown Chicago and cash in on these exclusive boater perks.
Navy Pier Marina is open through October (weather permitting). Enjoy exclusive discounts on the best of Navy Pier’s eats, attractions, and entertainment:
✨20% off the Centennial Ferris Wheel
✨20% off Chef Art Smith’s Reunion restaurant
✨20% off Sable at Navy Pier hotel
✨20% off Chicago Shakespeare Theater
✨20% off Chicago Children’s Museum
✨20% off Bar Sol restaurant
✨20% off Beat Kitchen Cantina
✨20% off Big City Chicken
✨20% off Frankie’s by the Slice
✨$5 off each ticket at Flyover Chicago
Slip, save, and boat straight into Navy Pier to skip the traffic. Reserve your spot via #linkinbio.
Photos via Chef Art Smith’s Reunion, Sable at Navy Pier, Chicago Children’s Museum, Bar Sol restaurant, Navy Pier, Big City Chicken, Frankie’s by the Slice, and Flyover Chicago.
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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 7
"Chicago's Navy Pier Marina to open next month" | ABC 7 (*Full news conference recording available)
"Chicago's Navy Pier Marina to open to boat traffic next month" | ABC 7
"LIVE | Chicago's Navy Pier Marina to reopen next month" | ABC 7 (*Full news conference recording available)
"Navy Pier to open boat traffic next month" | ABC 7
"Isabel's morning briefing" | Capitol Fax
"Isabel's morning briefing" | Capitol Fax
"Chicago celebrating new Navy Pier Marina" | CBS Chicago
"Navy Pier Marina set to open to Chicago boaters next month" | CBS Chicago
"Lake Michigan's newest luxury stop: Navy Pier Marina set to open in June" | Chicago Star Media
"Long-stalled Navy Pier marina opens" | Chicago Sun Times
"Chicago's Navy Pier Marina Opens to Transients in June 2025" | Cruising World
"Chicago set to open new Navy Pier Marina" | FOX 32
"First-ever Navy Pier marina will open mid-June" | FOX 32
"Navy Pier Marina set to welcome thousands of boat visitors" | FOX 32
"Navy Pier Marina to finally open next month | Paris on Politics" | FOX 32
"Navy Pier Marina to open in June" | International Boat Industry
"Plans unveiled for Navy Pier Marina to open June 2025" | Marine Business World
"Today In Culture, Thursday, May 29, 2025" | Newcity
"Navy Pier Marina in Chicago Becomes a Reality After 10 Years" | Megayacht News
"Chicago set to open new Navy Pier Marina" | NewsBreak
"WBEZ's Weekly News Recap, May 30, 2025" | WBEZ
"Mayor Johnson joins developers, stakeholders for update on long-stalled Navy Pier Marina opening" | WGN (*Full news conference recording available)
"Extremely Local News: Public boaters can now dock at Navy Pier Marina" | WGN – 720
"A new marina for boaters set to open at Navy Pier next month" | WLS-AM
"First-ever Navy Pier marina will open mid-June" | Yahoo! News
