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Every Chicago boater should know these dates. ⤵️
⚓ Navy Pier Marina Opening Day
April 1
🎆 Navy Pier Summer Fireworks
Begin May 23
Wednesdays and Saturdays through Labor Day
⛵ Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac
July 10–11
✈️ Chicago Air & Water Show
August 15–16
🚤 Navy Pier Marina Boat Show
August 20–23
If Chicago is on your boating calendar this year, plan your visit and experience it from the docks.
#NavyPierMarina #NavyPier #ChicagoWaterfront #LakeMichigan #ChicagoBoating #VisitChicago
25% off dockage plus Navy Pier perks means your stay might pay for itself.
Get 25% off dockage at Navy Pier Marina for stays April 1 – May 15.
Use code SPRING2026 when booking.
While you`re here, enjoy exclusive Navy Pier discounts:
🎡 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
✈️ $5 off each ticket at Flyover Chicago
🦋 20% off admissions at The Butterfly House
🍗🍕 20% off Big City Chicken & Frankie’s Pizza by the Slice
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🚤 NOW HIRING FOR SUMMER 2026! ☀️
Want to spend your summer on the water in the heart of Chicago?
Join the team at Navy Pier Marina and work where boating, the skyline, and Lake Michigan meet.
We’re looking for energetic, reliable team members to join our dock crew and marina staff for the upcoming boating season.
⚓ Why Work at Navy Pier Marina?
• Work on the waterfront at iconic Navy Pier
• Be part of Chicago’s vibrant boating community
• Great summer job with an active outdoor environment
• Flexible scheduling
• Fun team atmosphere
🌊 Positions Available:
Dock Attendants • Guest Services • Overnight Attendants
📅 Season: April – October
📍 Location: Navy Pier, Chicago
👉 Apply Here:
https://navypiermarina.com/careers/
Tag someone who should spend their summer working on the water! ☀️⚓
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Featuring thousands of feet of broadside (side-tie) mooring for watercrafts up to 183 feet, a wave fence, modern electrical systems, a channel-protecting wave attenuator system, and a state-of-the-art Boater Amenities Building, construction of Navy Pier Marina started in December 2024, with the final piling driven on April 16, 2025. We opened our docks in June 2025, and the rest is history.
A resounding thank you to Brennan Companies for your incredible work as general contractor, as well as the Edgewater Resources design team and Structurmarine docking systems.
Reservations are now open for the 2026 season:
https://navypiermarina.com/transient-boater-reservations/
We can`t wait to see you on the docks!
@teamedgewater @navypierchicago #navypier #chicago #chicagoboating
🚤 That’s a Wrap on Boat Show Season! 🚤
Boat show season has officially come to a close for Navy Pier Marina, and what an incredible run it was!
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by our booths at the
⚓️ Milwaukee Boat Show
⚓️ Discover Boating Chicago Boat Show
⚓️ Grand Rapids Boat Show
We loved meeting so many fellow boaters, reconnecting with familiar faces, and talking all things Chicago boating. Your energy and excitement for the 2026 season has us counting down the days!
We look forward to welcoming each of you to the docks at Navy Pier Marina this season.
Now… let’s get ready to BOAT! 🌊⚓️
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🚤☀️ BOATING SEASON IS ALMOST HERE! ☀️🚤
The weather is getting warmer… who’s ready to get back on the water?! 🌊⚓️
If you’re dreaming about 2026 boating in Chicago, now is the time to start planning! Stop by Navy Pier Marina’s Booth #9 today at the Grand Rapids Boat Show and let’s talk about your next Lake Michigan adventure.
🔥 Exclusive Boat Show Specials
📍 Prime downtown Chicago location
⚓️ Group rendezvous opportunities
🌆 Unmatched skyline views
Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a full boating season in Chicago, our team is ready to help you make it happen.
See you at the show!
#NavyPierMarina #GrandRapidsBoatShow #BoatingSeason #LakeMichigan #ChicagoBoating #BoatShowSeason #SeeYouAtTheShow 🚤
🚤🎉 THE SHOW STARTS TODAY! 🎉🚤
We’re kicking off the Grand Rapids Boat Show and we can’t wait to see you!
Stop by Booth #9 to meet the team from Navy Pier Marina and learn about exclusive boat show offers for the 2026 boating season in Chicago. ⚓🌊
Whether you’re dreaming about summer cruising on Lake Michigan or planning your next trip to Chicago, we’ve got everything you need to make 2026 your best season yet.
📍 Grand Rapids Boat Show
📅 Wednesday, February 11 – Sunday, February 15, 2026
🎯 Booth #9
Let’s talk boating. Let’s plan summer. Let’s make waves. 🌊
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🚤 ONE WEEK AWAY! 🚤
Boaters heading to the Grand Rapids Boat Show — make sure Navy Pier Marina is on your must-visit list!
📍 Booth 9
Join us for exclusive boat show discounts on 2026 transient reservations and connect with our team to start planning your next Lake Michigan destination.
📅 February 11 - 15, 2026
📍 Grand Rapids Boat Show
We look forward to seeing you in Grand Rapids and welcoming you to Navy Pier Marina for the 2026 season!
⚓️ See you at the show!
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#NavyPierMarina #GrandRapidsBoatShow #LakeMichigan #SeeYouOnTheDocks #BoatShowSeason #LakeMichiganBoating #TransientDockage #BoatersLife #2026Boating #navypierchicago
