Lights Festival Service - November 18th, 2009

We will have Special Service on Saturday for the Lights Festival. Madison to Michigan Avenue starting at 10:30AM and running through 8PM with a boat about every 15-20 minutes. Check departure times by clicking on dock.

Miss Friendship Ambassador Pageant - November 17th, 2009

Wendella & The Chicago Water Taxi are proud to have sponsored the 1st runner up 2011 Miss Friendship Ambassador winner Christine Trinh. Congratulations! http://www.chicagochinatown.org/cccorg/home.jsp

****2009 SERVICE ALERT**** - November 3rd, 2009

The 2009 season will end as updated below:

Michigan Avenue
Due to the construction project at Michigan Avenue, which will enhance and improve the dock, Service to this stop for the 2009 season will end on November 11th.

LaSalle/Clark Street
Weekday commuter Service to LaSalle/Clark Street will run about every 12 to 15 minutes starting at the normal 6:30 AM and beginning on November 12th with the Taxi Bravo only. This service will run until November 20th.

WEEKEND
The last day for 2009 Normal Weekend Service will be November 8th.

There will be a special schedule from Madison to the Michigan Ave tour boat dock for the Lights festival on November 21st.

Take the boat to The Oprah Winfrey Show - September 3rd, 2009

Avoid the crowds and ride the boat to Michigan Avenue for the show. see link:

http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahshow/20090908-tows-chicago-kickoff-party

CWT Featured in New York Times - August 31st, 2009

Here is the link:

http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/08/30/travel/30explorer.html?scp=1&sq=water%20taxi&st=cse

Free CWT concert - August 18th, 2009

Wendella Boats Presents Rockin’ in the Square, Saturday, August 22nd from 12-5pm. Chinatown Square … Take the CWT right to the Concert.

Featuring The Mugwumps, Captain Blood Orchestra, Xylenes, Hold Everything and more…

Check out WGN’s News Story - August 10th, 2009

We are in the news: Click copy link to WGN.

http://www.wgntv.com/news/coverstory/wgntv-watertaxis-aug0909,0,659118.story

Duck Race - July 27th, 2009

The Special Olympics Rubber Ducky Derby Duck race is Thursday, July 30th at noon. Come out and see the Water Taxi and Duck drop near the Columbus Drive Bridge along the Chicago River. For more information and how to adopt a duck check out.
www.duckrace.com/chicago

or call 1-877-9-splash

Full Weekday Service now Running - May 21st, 2009

This phase of the Trump Construction is complete. CWT weekday commuter service back on full schedule on Friday, May 22nd.

New Ticketing Kiosks - April 17th, 2009

We now have our new ticketing kiosk at our madison street and Michigan ave. dock by the Wendella Boats ticket office. You will be able to purchase any of our tickets on these machines by using your debit or credit card. Starting May 1st, you will only be able to purchase 10 rides and monthly passes by using these kiosks or at the Wendella Boats ticket window at the Wrigley Building. We hope you will find the new kiosks convenient and easy to use. If you have any questions please email us. As we try and improve our service we value your feedback.

Thank you,
The CWT Team

Chicago Climate Action Plan - April 1st, 2009

www.chicagoclimateaction at cityofchicago dot org


The Chicago Climate Action Plan is a comprehensive and detailed strategy to help lower greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change. It builds upon the many efforts the City and its partners have already undertaken to make Chicago the most environmentally friendly city in the nation. Community groups, faith-based organizations, businesses, and chambers of commerce helped craft the plan; each has a role in its implementation. The City of Chicago is committed to fostering partnerships to carry out each recommended action. Working together, we can assure that Chicago will continue to be a place where families and businesses come to live, play and work. Visit www.chicagoclimateaction.org to learn more about the Chicago Climate Action Plan, what you-as a resident or business leader-can do to save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and what the City is doing to protect and preserve the environment.

2009 Fares - February 25th, 2009

Our 2009 10 rides will be $16.00 and our monthly will now be $42.00. One way fares will remain the same. We will also have new ticketing Kiosks where you can purchase these passes. More info to come on this. We appreciate your ridership and look forward to having you onboard in 2009.
The CWT Team

Chicago Flatwater Classic October 5th - September 24th, 2008

Who:
Friends of the Chicago River, and 1,000 paddlers, volunteers and spectators. From first-time paddlers to avid racers and from families to corporate teams, Flatwater Classic participants power down the river in standard canoes and kayaks, as well as 26-foot Voyageur replica boats.

What:
The Chicago River Flatwater Classic, the only canoe and kayak race on the Chicago River. The race begins with our Voyageur Challenge, in which 10 - 12 corporate and other organizational teams compete for the Voyageur trophy. The race then opens up to hundreds of individual racers and non-competitive participants.

Where:
Paddlers begin the 7.25 mile course at Clark Park (3400 N. Rockwell) and paddle south the finish at Ping Tom Memorial Park in Chinatown (300 W. 19th St.). Along the way, participants enjoy all of the visual splendor that the Chicago River has to offer, including the wooded riverbanks of the north side neighborhoods, industrial corridor surrounding Goose Island, and awe-inspiring vista of downtown as seen by the river.

http://www.chicagoriver.org/events/flatwater_classic/

CWT to provide night service and donate - September 11th, 2008

From chicagotribune.com…

Michigan Avenue Bridge to close during nights

Tribune staff report

7:54 AM CDT, September 11, 2008

Beginning Thursday night, the Michigan Avenue Bridge will be closed overnight to facilitate construction of a walkway that will connect to the Wacker Drive Riverwalk.

The bridge will be closed from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. until Sept. 19, weather permitting, according to the Chicago Department of Transportation. The closures are needed to allow crews to install sheet piling under the bridge to create space needed to build the walkway.

Signs will direct pedestrians to Columbus Drive or Wabash Avenue to cross the river, but Wendella Sightseeing tour boats will provide shuttle service across the river “on an as-needed basis,” department officials said.

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Service will be $1.00 of which the majority of proceeds will be donated to the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
www.chicagosfoodbank.org www.northernilfoodbank.org

Rubber Ducky Derby Special Olympics Illinois - August 8th, 2008

A great Derby was had by all. A Ducky day indeed. Thank you for all who came out to support Special Olympics Illinois! Pictures to come soon….. www.duckrace.com/chicago

Chicago Dragon Boat Race for Literacy - July 21st, 2008

Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce
2008 Chicago Dragon Boat Race for Literacy.

Come visit our booth at Ping Tom Park for the race. Free Admission Saturday, July 26, 2008. 9:00AM-4:00PM

Ping Tom Memorial Park
Take the Chicago Water Taxi right to the event.

Experience the races, music, games & crafts
Join us for an action-packed day of Dragon Boat Races as teams compete in a fast-paced tournament along the Chicago river. Enjoy entertainment, fun, and games, plus a special performance by the award-winning acrobats of Cirque Shanghai.

Rockin’ in the Square - July 16th, 2008

Chicago Water Taxi and Wendella Boats presents this free concert July 20th @ 11:30AM til 4:30PM in Chinatown Square. 2100 S. Wentworth Ave. Performing will be A solo acoustic act Stephen Cominus and featuring Uncle Bob and the Bluzers + The Captain Blood Orchestra. Yes! Together again for the first time only…….

How are you going to get there? Take the CWT of course. Service all Day Sunday to Chinatown.