Navy Pier Marina Named a 2025 Dockwa & Marinas.com Elite Fleet Award Winner
December 30, 2025
We find this award to be especially meaningful because it’s driven by boater feedback and real experiences. Earning a place in the Marinas.com Elite Fleet reflects the dedication of our marina team, the quality of our facilities, and our commitment to creating a welcoming, safe, and memorable destination on the water. From our prime location on Lake Michigan to the energy and excitement of Navy Pier just steps away, we strive to offer an experience that’s truly one of a kind.
Being recognized among the Elite Fleet places Navy Pier Marina in a select group of marinas trusted by the boating community for excellence, reliability, and service. We are incredibly grateful to our loyal guests, seasonal slip holders, and visiting boaters who continue to choose Navy Pier Marina and share their positive experiences.
Thank you also to Dockwa and Marinas.com for this honor, as well as everyone who makes our marina what it is. We look forward to another unforgettable season on the water and can’t wait to welcome you back to the docks at Navy Pier Marina.
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Art meets the water📍 Navy Pier
As EXPO CHICAGO takes over Navy Pier, there’s no better place to stay than right here at the marina.
Arrive by boat, step into the city’s premier art fair, and unwind with skyline views just outside your door.
Get 25% off dockage at Navy Pier Marina now through May 15.
Use code SPRING2026 when booking.
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⚾️ Headed to a Chicago home game?
Skip the traffic and stay on the water. Navy Pier Marina offers a unique way to experience the city—before and after every pitch.
Reserve your slip and make game day unforgettable.
Get 25% off dockage at Navy Pier Marina now through May 15.
Use code SPRING2026 when booking.
📍 Navy Pier Marina
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SAVE this post for April events in Chicago ⬇️
From opening day baseball to international art fairs and early-season sailing, there’s something happening nearly every week.
⚾ White Sox Home Opener
April 2
⚽ Chicago Fire (MLS)
April 4, 11, 25
⛵ Chicago Yacht Club Frostbite Sailing
April 4, 12, 19, 26
🎨 EXPO CHICAGO @ Navy Pier
Apr 9–12
Dock at Navy Pier Marina and experience it all from the heart of Chicago’s waterfront.
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Dock at Navy Pier Marina and you are steps from one of Chicago’s most iconic lakefront destinations.
Ride the Centennial Wheel for skyline views, spend the afternoon at the Chicago Children’s Museum, catch a show at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, then choose from countless spots to grab dinner, dessert, or a waterfront drink. When the day winds down, your boat is right there in the middle of it all.
Stay with us at Navy Pier Marina and make your Chicago visit easy, walkable, and family-friendly.
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Navy Pier Marina opens April 1, marking the start of another season on Chicago’s waterfront.
Whether you`re planning a weekend stop in the city or making Navy Pier your home port for the season, our marina offers protected dockage, modern amenities, and direct access to one of Chicago’s most iconic destinations.
We’re looking forward to welcoming boaters back to the docks.
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Dedication Ceremony for Historic Route 66 New Starting Point at Navy Pier
On March 25, the City of Chicago will officially dedicate Navy Pier as the new starting point of Historic Route 66, celebrating the road’s 100th anniversary and its place in American travel and culture.
📍 Navy Pier South Dock
🕥 10:30 AM
📅 March 25, 2026�
Free and open to the public
Following remarks from city leaders, the new Route 66 starting point sign will be unveiled marking the beginning of the legendary journey from Lake Michigan to the Pacific Ocean.
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It`s true. We`re the only marina in the heart of Chicago designed to accommodate group dockage and rendezvous.
Whether you`re organizing a yacht club gathering, a weekend flotilla, or a multi-boat getaway, our broadside slips and spacious layout make it easy for groups to dock together and enjoy the city.
Stay steps away from dining, entertainment, and the energy of Navy Pier while experiencing Chicago by water.
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If Race to Mackinac is on your July calendar, start planning your dock now.
The Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac brings serious sailing energy to the city, and the best pre-race setups start with a convenient home base. Dock at Navy Pier Marina and keep your crew close to provisioning, last-minute supplies, and an easy step-off point for meals and meetings before race day.
Coming in with multiple boats or a full crew schedule? Book early so you can arrive ready, not rushed.
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