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The Best River Cruises in Chicago
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Types of Boats Popular in Chicago
Yachts
From mid-size to mega yachts, these luxury boats are great for groups and celebrations
$200-$1,000
Tours
Explore local waters with a boat rental dedicated to sightseeing and exploration
$175-$710
Sailboats
Set sail with these traditional wind-powered boats
$120-$370
Pontoons
Perfect for casual cruising, sandbar stops, swimming, and parties
$600-$800
Fishing Charters
Let a captain do the driving while you do the fishing
$65-$200
Houseboats
All the comforts of home out on the water, for multi-day boat trips
$350-$750
Jet Skis
Fast, fun, and easy to operate, these are a guaranteed good time on the water
$150-$180
Kayaks
Who says you need a motor to have fun on the water?
$50-$120
Fishing Boats
Boats outfitted for fishing, from small inshore angling boats to deep-sea yachts
$65
Recent Reviews in Chicago
Adam
Diversey Harbor Gorgeous 46' Sea Ray Luxury Yacht
Had an incredible time out on Kevin’s boat. We had Captain Justin and I couldn’t recommend him enough. We were celebrating a bachelor party and this was the highlight of the weekend!
Tay
Diversey Harbor Gorgeous 46' Sea Ray Luxury Yacht
I swear, if I could give 10 stars, I would! :-)My cousins and I had a remarkable experience on our family outing! Kevin is super professional and ensured our boat day went smoothly, we had some rough weather conditions on our initial date, but thankfully Kevin was able to switch us out for the next day—Very accommodating of him and we were truly grateful for that. Don’t hesitate to book his boat. Oh and I can’t forget the best captain ever, Jimmy! 😎 He’s amazing, super fun/chill and knows the all best spots to take great pictures. 11 out of 10 recommend! 👌🏾
ZJ
Diversey Harbor Gorgeous 46' Sea Ray Luxury Yacht
I booked with Kevin for my boyfriends birthday surprise and it was EVERYTHINGGGG !!! my boyfriend was soooo happy and our friends and us had SO MUCH FUN !! 1000000/10 would recommend !! This was the best first time experience EVER !! thank you thank you thank you for helping me make my boyfriends birthday so special and a core memory we’ll have forever 💙 !!
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Sai
27' Chris Craft with Water Toys plus Jet Ski Available
Our experience with Captain Tim Jr was incredible! He is a fantastic captain, the boat was awesome, and he battled a storm to get us to the fountain, I proposed to my girlfriend, and he battled the storm right back to the dock. An experience we will never forget, best captain you could ask for!
Christopher
27' Chris Craft with Water Toys plus Jet Ski Available
This was the perfect end to a long day for my family and me. Captain Tim was personable, attentive, and gracefully navigated a crowded waterfront for the 4th of July fireworks. The kids and I had a blast and enjoyed the relaxation. Would absolutely book again!
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bridget
27' Chris Craft with Water Toys plus Jet Ski Available
We booked a four hour trip for our family of four and absolutely loved it. We needed to reschedule our originally booked day due weather and Tim was very accommodating and flexible. Our experience on the water was perfect and exceeded our expectations for a family day out. I can’t wait to book again soon.
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