Kayaking

HIT THE OPEN WATER FROM THE CLUB’S DOCK ON THE RIVER.

We’ve teamed up with Chicago kayak tour company Wateriders to provide guided programs and boat rentals from our dock. Enjoy incredible views of the city, a sunset paddle, or simply get an excellent workout. All members receive a 35% discount. It’s just one more way in which East Bank Club gives you the best of what Chicago has to offer.

Members and their guests receive the 35% discount on all Wateriders kayaking programs from the EBC dock. To receive the discount, you must enter the promo code 35ebc23 at checkout. The discount is reflected in the prices listed below; tax and a $1 online booking service fee are not included.

Kayak Rentals

Explore the river on your own with private kayak rentals from the Club’s dock.
To book a rental, click here.

History and Architecture Tour 

This tour covers architecture and history on the Chicago River, giving kayakers a kaleidoscopic view of some of the greatest American architecture of the 20th and 21st centuries. You’ll hit six stops along the tour and see Chicago in a way you never have before.
To register, click here.

Ghosts and Gangsters Kayak Tour 

Departing as the sun sets on the city, this tour covers the most infamous gangsters in Chicago history. Kayakers glide through the wonderfully illuminated urban river "canyon" while learning about the city's sordid past.
To register, click here.

Navy Pier Fireworks Paddle

This unforgettable trip through the beating heart of the city provides an elegant and beautiful way to view Chicago at sunset and after dark – including a great Navy Pier fireworks show over Lake Michigan.
To register, click here.

Sunset Paddle

This sunset outing is a great way to learn to paddle, improve your skills and have fun. Participants will explore the south and main branches of the river while basking in the pink and orange reflections of a summer sunset.
To register, click here.

Moonlight Paddle

Take in the glittering lights of the city as they illuminate the river and night sky. Launching after dark, when the river is at it’s calmest, this tour will cruise along the popular Riverwalk on the main branch.
To register, click here.