LABOR DAY WEEKEND DEAL $250/HOUR & UP ON 40' CRUISER OR 33' BAYLINER

MONDAY -THURSDAY RATES: $250 per hour/ 1 additional hour FREE if you book 4 or more hours, (Excluding Holidays or Special Events). FRIDAY-SUNDAY RATES: $250 per hour SPECIAL EVENTS/HOLIDAY RATES: $300-$350 per hour, (e.g., Memorial Day 5/20, Black Yacht Weekend 6/15, Juneteenth 6/19, LGBTQ Pride Day 6/25, Independence Day 7/4, The Black Boat Scene 7/21, The Chicago Scene 7/27, Air & Water Show 8/10/24 & 8/11/24, Labor Day 9/4, Mexican Independence Day 9/16, Wednesday or Saturday Navy Pier Fireworks). *BOAT TIE-UPS: 1 Side: $350 per hour 2 Sides: $400 per hour BOARDING HARBORS: Typically, boarding takes place at the 31st Street Harbor or Monroe Harbor. However, RENTER understands boarding does take place at a variety of Chicago Harbors, (e.g. Jackson Inner Harbor, Jackson Outer Harbor, the 59th Street Harbor, the 31st Street Harbor, & Monroe Harbor). The RENTER understands the boarding harbor is subject to change throughout the reservation process up to, but not less than 24 hours prior to boarding at the COMPANY or captain's discretion for various reasons, (e.g., Weather conditions or a renter/passenger's violation of the COMPANY or Chicago Harbors Rules of Conduct & Party Guidelines may require docking at the nearest safe harbor). The next RENTER may need to board at the safe harbor if the weather and/or time constraints doesn't permit the boat to safely return to a particular harbor in a timely manner for their reservation. The COMPANY and/or captain will notify the RENTER via the GetMyBoat messenger, text, and/or email about boarding harbor changes up to, but not less than 24 hours prior to boarding. RECREATIONAL BAREBOAT CHARTERS: By law, the RENTER is required to contact/hire a licensed USCG captain separately. The captain's hourly rate and a 20% gratuity on the total captain's rate is the minimum industry standard. Captain's fees range from $150-$175. The captain will pay his/her own deckhand(s). IMPORTANT GetMyBoat UPDATES: As of the 2nd week of July 2024, GETMYBOAT is now requiring charter companies to include captains' rates with their offers. GetMyBoat will pay the captains separately. However, the RENTER understands that they must contact a pre-approved company to finalize their captain's reservation. That company will process all captains' bookings. The RENTER must text a screenshot of their entire GetMyBoat confirmation page that includes the GetMyBoat confirmation number and boat rental reservation details. If RENTERS fail to contact the company, there is no guarantee that an approved licensed USCG captain is reserved, as reservations fill up fast. RENTERS may NOT choose a non-approved captain. Our captains have had pre-planned sea-trials to demonstrate they are capable of driving our yachts without damaging them, and keeping passengers safe. Renters MUST read all of our policy information to understand what finalizing their captain's bookings require. A 20% captain's gratuity is the minimum industry standard. Gas surcharges are REQUIRED by USCG Guidelines. INCLEMENT WEATHER/CANCELLATION/DOUBLE BOOKING/NO SHOW/LATE POLICY: RENTER understands that when the watercraft is reserved, it is no longer available for other customers; and therefore, COMPANY cannot commit the watercraft to another customer during the reserved dates/times. However, at times, there's an unbeknownst double-booking. If the COMPANY cancels the reservation for reasons other than inclimate weather, a full refund will be issued by GetMyBoat, (e.g., unbeknownst double bookings or mechanical problems). Consequently, in the event RENTER cancels, changes dates, shortens the rental period, or in any other way, seeks to change the rental period, the entire rental total shall still be due and payable. RENTER understands that all payments are non-refundable due to inclement weather, (e.g., small craft advisories, 3 feet waves or higher, high winds over 10 knots, rain, or snow). RENTER must reschedule reservations in cases of inclement weather, as safety is the #1 priority. Light rain, cool temperatures, and/or cloudy skies aren’t unsafe boating conditions, and reservations will resume at the COMPANY or captain's discretion. NON-REFUNDABLE INCLIMATE WEATHER POLICY: Full non-refundable payments are required to secure the date and time slot of a rental. Refunds will not be provided due to acts of God, inclimate weather, or Coast Guard Advisories. The captain and/or COMPANY will require the RENTER to reschedule when there is inclimate weather, (e.g., Coast Guard Advisories, Small Craft Advisories, high winds over 10 knots, and/or 3 feet waves or over. Light rain & cloudy skies are not considered inclimate weather). REFUND POLICY: Full refunds will only be issued if the boat is experiencing mechanical problems and is deemed inoperable by the COMPANY. However, if there's a mechanical problem, the COMPANY reserves the right to provide the RENTER with a comparable boat if the RENTER agrees. Full refunds will also be issued for cancellations 14 days prior to reservations. Refunds will NOT be issued if the captain the RENTER hired separately doesn’t arrive on the date/time the captain was hired. The RENTER is responsible for securing another approved captain from the list the COMPANY provides. DOUBLE, TRIPLE, QUADRUPLE BOOKING POLICY: Due to the high demand for rental boats on the weekends, (especially Saturdays), and the large number of inquiries we receive every day, many offers are pending for days and months. Sometimes, renters submit payments simultaneously, and double, triple, and quadruple bookings occur unbeknownst to the COMPANY. Thus, once our staff determines that there's an unbeknownst double booking, triple booking, or quadruple booking, the 1st person to submit a payment will have precedence over all other renters who have bookings on the same date and time-slot and will choose the time-slot they prefer out of 4 predetermined time-slots. The 2nd person that pays, will have precedence over the subsequent renters, and will choose the time-slot they prefer from the remaining 3 pre-determined time-slots. The 3rd person to pay, will have precedence over the 4th renter, and will choose the time-slot they prefer from the remaining 2 pre-determined time-slots. The 4th group will get the last time-slot. NOTE: Any group can keep the same time-slot for the next day, if it's available. The predetermined double-booking time slots are as follows: 9:00am-12:00pm, 12:15pm-3:15pm, 3:30pm-6:30pm, 6:45pm-9:45pm. Note: This policy is based off the presumption that renters have 3-hour time-slots. However, 1 of the renters book a reservation for 4-8 hours, that renter will have precedence over all renters, and the other renters will be given different predetermined time-slots to choose from, or they have the option of keeping the same time-slot on a different date that's available. Refunds will NOT be issued for unbeknownst double, triple, or quadruple bookings. When and IF possible, we will try to keep renters' time-slots as close to the slot they booked. This MAY require sifting groups to a different comparable boat with a different pre-approved captain. Refunds will NOT be issued. RENTER understands flexibility is REQUIRED. COMMUNICATION POLICY: Please communicate via texting in lieu of calls, so we may maintain a digital record of all communication to reference for reservations. Our staff and the companies we partner with prepare boats for charters and serve as captains and deckhands on charters. Therefore, please allow a 48-hour response time for messages and/or text. Same day reservations will get same day responses. Same week reservations will get same week responses within 24-48 hours. However, reservation booked 3-4 weeks in advance should allow up to a 5-day response time. Our staff has been directed not to use cell phones regularly while on charters, as serving our customers on a charter and customers' safety are the main priorities. Please text during normal business hours: 10:00am-5:00pm. Thank you in advance for your understanding and patience. BOAT OUT OF COMMISSION DUE TO DAMAGE: RENTER acknowledges and understands that in the event of extensive damage to the watercraft during the RENTER’s rental period, which damage requires the watercraft to be out of commission, RENTER shall be liable to pay COMPANY for all days the watercraft is out of commission including any time outside of the original rental period during which time the watercraft is unavailable to rent to other customers. FUEL: RENTER acknowledges that the fuel is included in the rental price, but RENTER should make arrangements with COMPANY to refuel during their charter or opt to pay a $50 per hour gas surcharge fee. Chicago River Cruises or cruises for 2 hours or less require a $75/per hour gas surcharge, when anchoring down is not possible. A licensed captain can't be reserved without arranging to refuel or pay a $50-$75 per hour gas surcharge. PRE/POST BOARDING CHECKLIST: COMPANY certifies that the watercraft is in good mechanical and physical condition. Any known damage or problems will be listed on the “Watercraft Check-Out Sheet.” RENTER will inspect said equipment and will rent the same without any additional representation or warranty by COMPANY. If the equipment has damage or problems not listed on the “Watercraft Check Out Sheet,” RENTER must notify COMPANY before the use of the watercraft begins and on the first day of rental. RENTER is required to board the vessel and complete a damage inventory assessment prior to RENTER’S guests boarding the vessel. RENTER completes the pre-checklist to indicate items are in working condition and/or provides a written description of pre-existing damages in detail. CAPTAIN/CREW completes the post-checklist after RENTER and guest depart from the vessel. CAPTAIN/CREW notifies COMPANY if the RENTER is responsible for any damages, if the security deposit is forfeited, and if damages exceed the amount of the initial security deposit or authorization. COMPANY notifies RENTER and GetMyBoat in writing in 24 hours. PLEASE BE AWARE: MAJOR PROBLEMS THAT CAN ARISE ARE FEW BUT COSTLY. THE VALUE OF THE WATERCRAFT CAN EXCEED $85,000 FOR FULL REPLACEMENT AND REPAIRS CAN REACH INTO THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS.  INCIDENTALS/THEFT OR LOSS: In case of theft or loss, RENTER is responsible for the replacement value of the equipment during the rental period. In case of abuse, damage, or theft by any person, the RENTER will be charged for the repair or replacement of the equipment. DAMAGES: RENTER understands that all damages will be repaired by COMPANY authorized mechanics and/or repairmen; and no repairs will be allowed by RENTER or others. I understand that I as RENTER am responsible for all damages, even if they are above the amount of my initial security deposit or authorization.  NO SMOKING 🚭 & NO SHOES & NO GLASS are permitted aboard the vessel. Personal water rafts aren't permitted, as our captains provide a large 12-person water raft with cup holders & lilly pads separately. Passengers are NOT ALLOWED TO TOUCH THE RADIO, (e.g. power button, volume, equalizer, amp, or speakers), in order to avoid damages to the surround sound speaker system. The RENTER understands damages to the speakers will result in forfeiture of the RENTER'S $1000 security deposit, and an additional charge of $500 per each busted speaker, which is the actual replacement cost per speaker. NOTE: There are 16 JL Audio speakers on the Cruiser Yacht and 8 speakers on the Bayliner for your listening pleasure. PERMITTED ITEMS: liquor, vape pens, finger food, paper products, ice, 1 small cooler, 2-4 garbage bags, swimwear, and your choice of music for Bluetooth. WATERCRAFT USE: The RENTER understands that conditions (weather, water levels, etc.) are variable, and RENTER must exercise caution, pre-planning, and good judgment in the use of watercraft. At NO TIME should the total weight in the boat exceed the maximum listed weight as marked on the plate in the front of the boat (ballast, persons and equipment must all be added up and should not exceed the listed weight). Even if the weight limit has not been reached, caution must be exercised to prevent waves from entering the boat from rough water or water sports activity.  AUTHORIZE/REVOKE USE OF EQUIPMENT: LESSOR or its agents reserves the right to (a) authorize the use of the equipment, and (b) revoke the use of the equipment. Decisions on the part of LESSOR or its agents regarding the use of the equipment by RENTER are made for safety reasons, including, but not limited to, the following: (a) unsafe operation of the equipment; (b) lack of sobriety of RENTER or any other person using the rented equipment; and/or (c) unsafe weather conditions.  ADDITIONAL TERMS: Chicago Harbors Rules of Conduct  - Boaters and their guests must respect the property of their fellow boaters, i.e. boats, personal belongings, etc.  - Boaters should be courteous towards their fellow boaters, their families and their guests.  - No one should in any way impede access on the docks or otherwise interfere with anyone’s access to their boat. In particular, the main walkway on the dock must be kept unobstructed at all times.  - Appropriate attire is required on the docks or elsewhere in the harbor, consistent with that which would be appropriate in any public setting.  - The permit holder is responsible for the conduct and behavior of guests to their boats, regardless of whether they are present.  - Lewd or lascivious behavior, excessive intoxication, verbal abuse or any other dangerous or unsafe behavior are not allowed.  - Obscene or offensive language is not permissible at any time. In addition, boaters should be particularly aware of their language whenever children may be present.  - Alcohol should never be left accessible to minors at any time   Chicago Harbors Party Guidelines - The Harbor Master must be informed, well in advance, of any parties or other gatherings in which musicians, bands, DJ’s, catering, or large groups will be in attendance. - All musicians, bands and DJ’s must cease their performances at 10:00 p.m.  - Music, radios, and or other noise should be kept at a level appropriate to be heard on the dock and area in which the party is held. It should also not interfere with the enjoyment of the harbor by fellow boaters.  - Hosts of parties are not to give out harbor gate codes to guests, either verbally, in print or through any other means. Hosts must arrange to admit guests individually as they arrive. All harbor gates must remain closed and locked at all times.  - Hosts of parties should inform their guests about parking, rest rooms, access to docks and other pertinent information regarding their harbor.  - No parties are allowed unless the boat owner is present.  - Parties larger than 12 people must get prior approval from the Harbor Master.  - The Harbor Master and designated harbor staff reserve the right to end a party at any time. AGREEMENT: The RENTER must initial each line below to indicate they read, understand, and agree to the United States Coast Guard’s Federal laws and the company policies for renting recreational vessels. No Passengers for hire –The RENTER acknowledges that no consideration should be given whether it be food, drink, or money as a requirement for passage on the vessel. No passenger should be required to pay the RENTER fuel, food, beverage, or other supplies to get on the vessel other than the charterer. _______ (Renter’s initials) No Captain or Crew is provided by the owner including boats owned by LLCs that include the Owner/Captain or Captains/Crew on staff. RENTER acknowledges an approved USCG Licensed Captain was contacted/ hired separately. _______ (Renter’s initials) RENTER is required to choose a USCG Licensed Captain from a list of approved captains. RENTER is required to contact and pay approved captains. The company will provide renters with a list of approved captains to contact. The captain’s rate is NOT included in the rental boat rate. _______ (Renter’s initials) The Lake and its tributaries (e.g., the Chicago & Calumet Rivers) are under Federal Regulations. The use of marijuana is prohibited on the federal waters, though it’s legal in the state of Illinois. LESSOR or its agents, and the captain, reserve the right to revoke the use of the equipment and end the charter. The RENTER and passengers will be taken to the nearest safe harbor and escorted from the vessel if marijuana is used aboard the vessel. _______ (Renter’s initials) RENTER has read and understands the Chicago Harbors Rules of Conduct & Party Guidelines. LESSOR or its agents, and the captain, reserve the right to revoke the use of the equipment and end the charter. The RENTER and passengers will be taken to the nearest safe harbor and escorted from the vessel and dock if the Rules of Conduct are not upheld. _______ (Renter’s initials) May carry up to 10 or 12 persons (who are NOT passengers for hire) not including the Captain and Charterer. The RENTER must complete the information below for each person that is his or her guest. _______ (Renter’s initials)