'Wendella Tours & Cruises' has been in existence since I was a kid, and I am in my 60s now…read more Everyone visiting Chicago should take this tour of the Chicago River and it's surrounding architecture at least once. Everyone who lives in Chicago should take this tour many times, because when family and friends visit Chi-town, they MUST be taken on this tour. Then the more friends and family coming to see you, the more time you take this tour with them. - It's Obligatory. So every time a visitor comes town, I treat them to an afternoon tour on Wendella Tours & Cruises. It's not just that Wendella offers an amazing service - it's that this service is necessary in order to understand Chicago's unique architectural heritage.

Every time someone proposes to go on a Chicago River Cruise I groan. Why would you want to go on a…read moreboat for an hour when I can see the buildings perfectly fine from here? I've already done the cruise, why would I do it again? I end up going along with the group and doing a cruise, and I love it every time. On the river is the best way to experience the skyline of Chicago. You get to see the best of the best and hear history behind it. Even though this is a tourist trap, it is one of the few that I've been on that I actually think it is worth it.

This lakeside club is the gem of Highland Park! The cozy clubhouse on Lake Michigan with canoes,…read morekayaks, sailboats and friendly members of all ages is our favorite place to be in the summertime.

This place is a hidden gem that's underutilized. For less then $300 bucks, a beachfront clubhouse…read morewith a huge deck including grills, tables, kitchen, showers, equipment, storage, and free to use club equipment such as kayaks, paddle boards, windsurfers... I'm here almost everyday. I can't understand why this place isn't completely packed with members all summer.

We were very disappointed with our service with tikiboat Chicago. We planned a weekend bachelorette…read moreparty and rented a boat for Saturday. 2 weeks before the event, we get an email stating the boat is out of commission and were offered a different boat for Friday afternoon or Sunday afternoon. This was terrible service as we could only use the boat on a Saturday and only had 2 weeks to find a different option. This was almost impossible as boats are booked well in advance for Saturdays in Chicago. Would highly recommend Sofia with Get my Boat if you have a party of 12 looking for a great time. I am giving 2 stars as they were initially easy to book with.

Booked a party for my birthday but had to cancel when members of party tested positive for COVID…read more Captain cancelled the trip but I was never contacted for rescheduling or refund. I made several calls and emails that have not been returned. Very disappointing.

Took the Art Deco tour yesterday, what a great way to learn about some of the history of Chicago as…read morewell as the gorgeous buildings!! Our guide was knowledgeable and kept the tour interesting. Unfortunately I flew out yesterday afterwards, but will definitely be back to check out the Center as well.

Entry to the museum is only five dollars if you show them your ticket from the First Lady boat…read moretour. The ground floor has a short eight minute clip with information about the city. There is also a great display of the city as well as a Wrigley ballpark exhibit. Unfortunately, the upstairs is currently being renovated, so there was not a lot to see this trip. They have a great gift shop.

I accepted an internship at Levin Associates/Pier-Port with the sincere intention to grow, learn,…read moreand gain experience. Unfortunately, my time there turned out to be deeply disheartening. One of the biggest lessons I took away was to be cautious when something seems too good to be true--and to never allow your employer to have control over both your job and your housing. Though the role was advertised as an internship, I was treated like a senior employee. I was the only person in my field--there was no team to learn from, no mentorship, and no one to guide me. While there was a formal onboarding process, there was no meaningful support. I had to teach myself difficult programs under pressure, with little clarity and no guidance. The expectations felt unrealistic and unsupported. Communication was inconsistent. Tasks were often unclear, with expectations that shifted randomly. When I asked for clarification, I was always met with frustration, raised voices, or cursing. The owner was frequently unavailable during the day, often arriving late afternoon when others were already leaving. This made getting direction or feedback extremely difficult. When I got very sick and needed three days off to recover, I was told by the owner that he was considering hiring someone else--described as an industry expert--for my role. As an unpaid intern from out of state, this made me feel like my position and housing were being threatened. I felt like the only way to avoid being left without a place to live was to stay and endure an environment that felt toxic and unpredictable. The housing provided was not what I expected. I was told it was professionally cleaned and part of a formal setup. What I arrived to was a neglected attic loft above his home's garage. It had no kitchen, the furniture was old and worn, and it was hard to live in. I found visible rodent droppings in the kitchen cabinets under the sink. No supplies or help were offered--I had to spend my own money to deal with the issue. It felt deeply stressful, especially as someone new to the state with no backup housing. Before accepting, I had a call with the owner where he made the company sound well-staffed and professional. He described a busy, structured environment. I also checked the company's staff page, which listed several people, reinforcing that idea. But when I arrived, the reality was very different. It was a small team, mostly in unrelated roles, and there was no support system for interns. I had no one to train me--just high expectations and constant pressure. From day one, the owner's tone felt harsh and unpredictable. There was no feedback loop--just ongoing criticism, often delivered in a way that felt demeaning. I also saw others treated unfairly. The workplace culture felt emotionally exhausting. I witnessed people come in for work and never return. While there was one person who had been with the company for a few years, it didn't appear to be continuous. To my knowledge, the most consistently present employee had only been there a little over a year. If you're considering applying--especially if you're from out of state and don't have support--I strongly encourage caution. In my opinion, this internship did not offer the professional, or educational environment I was promised. I left feeling drained, unsupported, and disappointed. Please think carefully, and prioritize your mental and physical well-being before accepting.

I spent $8000.00 on a pier shelter that broke down after three days, damaging my boat…read more The owner, Kerry Levin refuses to pay back the money after guaranteeing his product with a warranty. Call the better business bureau on him Fraud

Offshore contacted Eddyline and changed their order with them so I could have two matching colored…read morekayaks, a Caribbean 12 FS and a Caribbean 14 FS, and delivered them to my home in Noblesville Indiana. My local Eddyline retailer was unable/unwilling to do the same. Great communication and pleasant demeanor. Highly recommend Offshore in Lake Bluff.

We spoke with Sam from Offshore, regarding repairs to our Zodiac boat…read more After much discussion with Sam his integrity became apparent in that his honest opinion was that spending additional money to repair this boat would not be worth while. He is to be commended for his honesty in appraising the return value for the expenditure for the need repairs. He took the time to honestly evaluate our Zodiac boat rather than turn just a "quick profit". We honestly would not have know the difference. He runs his business in a forthright manner to be commended in this day and age the "Quick Profit". Thank You M. Jens

Curated review of Chicagos built environment. Learned a lot…read moreand enjoyed a boat ride without the massive crowd.

The Chicago skyline is truly iconic and being able to see it from the water is really special…read more However, this tour did not fully meet my expectations. If you did not get there 30 minutes early, you had to sit on the sides of the boat and for the majority of the tour you could not see what the tour guide was talking about unless you happen to be on the side they were narrating about. I'd say for about 75% of the tour we were on the wrong side of the boat and we passed by several other tour boats that were open in the middle so that you had a 360 view no matter where you were sitting. I think for the price of this tour we should've been guaranteed to be able to see the sights no matter where we were sitting and this tour wasn't any cheaper than some of the other ones that we saw. I appreciated the free beverages and the tour guide was super knowledgeable, but not being able to see really put a damper on things.

As far my experience, having kept my boat here for the last four years, this is a great place for…read morean annual slip as well as over the winter. I think there were some updates in management and they have been treating me really great. I always have something small that I need or requests or whatever it is, it gets handled. I appreciate their attention and care for my boat.

John has always treated his customers with kindness and respect He always would explain what he was…read moreselling and would back it up

I went to Munson ski and was very grateful to have met Jenny, she helped me find a chaparral. She…read morewas really knowledgeable and sweet. She understands that this is a big purchase and made sure that I understood what I was getting into and what all my options were. I was on the fence on different models and brands and she helped me with a side by side comparison so I picked the right one with options that I need. It was a big purchase for me so she wasn't pushy, on the other hand she also welcomed me with open arms and made me feel comfortable since I have had trouble in the past with sales people not wanting to approach me since I don't have the appearance of being rich. She didn't hesitate to greet me and help me out. Later after we made sure that we had the right make and model she introduced me to one of the owners Matt. We sat down and he dialed me in with the price. It was like a no haggle thing since I was shopping and knew what this should cost and he was below anyone else. He was very very helpful and was a pleasure to do business with. This is a family business and they treated me like family. Not only do I recommend Munson to strangers on the internet but would recommend them to my friends and family. All of their boats and products are top notch and they been in the business for like over 60years (I think). So that tells you something right there they would not be around for so long if they didn't know what they were doing and doing things right.

Peter is amazing, made us feel super comfortable and like family. we love our Bennington!!! Thank…read moreyou to Bill for being friendly and easy with my dumb questions. We had a 1000/10 experience with Munson, thank you!

Highly recommend this company. They go above and beyond and we always have the best time with them…read more Will continue to use them for our future boat rides!

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