Moonlight Paddle
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Experience the mighty Chicago River at its calmest and most beautiful time! After the sun sets, the inner lights of the buildings spill into the streets and reflect off of the river, performing a glittering display.
Paddle with us at night through downtown Chicago, illuminated by street lamps and propelled by human muscle. The river is generally calmer and less trafficked after dark. Kayaking at night is one of the most pleasant ways to paddle!
Returning around 10 – 10:15 pm, there is still time to head over to the bar – the night is still young!
Bring water-friendly clothing and shoes. Blue jeans not recommended. Bring electronics at your own risk.
All ages welcome
No prior experience needed! Come ready to learn and practice! Weight limit for a single kayak is 275 lbs (approx.) and 450 lbs (approx.) for a double kayak.
Price per person includes single or double kayak, life vest, paddle, guide(s), paddling lesson, dry bags, sunscreen
48-hour cancellation policy for a refund and a 24-hour policy for rescheduling. All tours are subject to postponement or cancellation due to weather or low registration. We offer complimentary rescheduling or a refund if your tour is canceled by us.
Wateriders offers unique Chicago kayak tours as well as hourly kayak rentals. Since 1997, we have led tens of thousands of adventurous people from all over the globe on recreational kayak tours that reveal the history and magnificent architecture of our great city.
Our tours give you an unforgettable experience from the peaceful platform of a kayak while paddling through the steel and concrete canyons in the heart of downtown Chicago. For twenty years, we have offered our clients a safe, fun and unique adventure on the Chicago River, led by experienced, knowledgeable and professional guides.
We had a great time out on the river, seeing the nightlife from a new perspective, learning some new things about Chicago & its architecture, and getting in a little exercise too!
The guides did a great job keeping us aware of being safe on the river, and providing informed commentary.
And ducks!
We had a great time out on the river, seeing the nightlife from a new perspective, learning some new things about Chicago & its architecture, and getting in a little exercise too!
The guides did a great job keeping us aware of being safe on the river, and providing informed commentary.
And ducks!
So I decided to push my girlfriend's comfort level and do something different to celebrate our 1 year anniversary and being out on the river at night in a tandom kayak will absolutely go down as a top 2 date! One of our guides Ashley was so informative, helpful, and nonjudgemental. Just an overall pleasant person to be around. The whole crew has mastered the art of being present and available yet become invisible when appropriate. We both felt completely safe on the water and have already invited both her parents and mine to come enjoy this amazing adventure together mid August. Sorry this was long winded, we just had so so much positive feedback to share with our Dabble world. TRULY THANKYOU for making this adventurous boy friend look really really good!!! I am looking forward to spending time with y'all next month.
So I decided to push my girlfriend's comfort level and do something different to celebrate our 1 year anniversary and being out on the river at night in a tandom kayak will absolutely go down as a top 2 date! One of our guides Ashley was so informative, helpful, and nonjudgemental. Just an overall pleasant person to be around. The whole crew has mastered the art of being present and available yet become invisible when appropriate. We both felt completely safe on the water and have already invited both her parents and mine to come enjoy this amazing adventure together mid August. Sorry this was long winded, we just had so so much positive feedback to share with our Dabble world. TRULY THANKYOU for making this adventurous boy friend look really really good!!! I am looking forward to spending time with y'all next month.
what a magnificent time out on the river. all of the people working there were very friendly and fun- and knowledgeable. we received a solid orientation and reviewed safety before we headed out. the views of the skyline from a kayak are breathtaking
what a magnificent time out on the river. all of the people working there were very friendly and fun- and knowledgeable. we received a solid orientation and reviewed safety before we headed out. the views of the skyline from a kayak are breathtaking