55' Sea Ray Luxury Yacht in Chicago

Our Yacht is a 55-foot oasis on the water. Offering all the amenities and luxuries a group could need for an amazing day on the water. An awesome sound system, cabin air conditioning, large open cockpit layout with lots of room, large tanning area up front and a large swim platform on the back of the boat. This boat stands out from the rest and was voted one of the best charter boats in its class. *NOTE: CAPTAIN WITH DECK HAND, FUEL AND GRATUITY ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE BOOKING PRICE! We will provide you with a captains list for you to choose from to help you secure a captain that is familiar with this boat and is approved by owner and boat insurance. You can provide your own captain but he must have a deck hand all captains on this vessel need a 100 ton merchant marine captain license all captains on the vessel need to be in a drug program must be approved by vessel owner and must get full coverage insurance if they are not on the list and approved by the vessel insurance. PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT TIE UP TO OTHER BOATS IN THE PLAYPEN OR ANY OTHER LOCATIONS. DUE TO PASSENGER SAFETY AND TO PREVENT BOAT DAMAGE FROM TIE UPS. THIS YACHT REQUIRES A CAPTAIN AND DECK HAND. This is a large yacht and will require a deckhand to assist the captain. Captains set their own rates that will include their deckhand (captain rates are about $100 per hour for week days and could be more on holiday, weekends and special events). Charterer must hire and pay for his or her own captain. Owner or owner’s representative will provide the Charterer with a list of approved captains. Charterer can choose from the approved captains list or Charterer can provide their own captain if said Captain has all the necessary USCG maritime credentials and is approved by the Vessel Owner and must provide their own insurance for the vessel. The captain and all crew members are agents and employees of the Charterer. The captain and all crew members are not agents of the Owner. The captain and crew shall receive orders exclusively from the Charterer like general course of the voyage, but the captain shall be responsible for the safe navigation of the Vessel. Fuel is charged at $50 per hour for compensation for river and playpen trips longer trips will require extra fuel charge last It is industry standard and customary (but not mandatory) to include 15-20% gratuity of the overall booking cost to cover the captain and crew that includes the cleaning crew. Rates: Weekdays $325 per hour 3 hour minimum. Friday and Sunday $400per hour 3 hour minimum. Saturday: $450 per hour 3 hour minimum AND SPECIAL EVENTS: UP TO $550 per hour 3 hour minimum.