IMPORTANT!

Our Guests are important. As always, our boats are cleaned and sanitized after every rental. Our rentals are private. This means that only your group will be on a boat during the rental.

Our picnic area is provided for our guests as they wait to board their boats. When people check in, they wait in our picnic area. Oftentimes there are children in that area that can see and hear conversations. Please be respectful to those around you by limiting the use of profanity.

There is a Six (6) Person maximum on the 18ft pontoon and a Ten (10) person max on the 22ft pontoon. This is the total number of bodies on the boat including children, infants, and adults.

Please do not show up with more people than stated above. Our staff cannot make exceptions and it puts them in a difficult situation, especially when trying to check in other Guests. If your group has more than the maximum persons allowed, we cannot let your group out and we will not refund any money paid.

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Living in the area of Chicago is beautiful. Whether you see the structures of the buildings on a daily basis, or come to visit here and there it is one of a kind!

Everyone has walked around the city and visited its landmarks. The Bean, the Riverwalk, Navy Pier, etc. Let me tell you how different it is experiencing Chicago’s sight seeing spots on a sidewalk versus riding down the river yourself. (WAY BETTER)

The perspective you get while driving the boat is unique. You can see how crystal clear the water is as it’s splashing upon the side of the boat.You will stretch your neck trying to gaze at how tall the buildings are. And trust me, people will be pointing and waving at you because the want to rent their own boat too!

Even though the city’s buildings remain the same, it will look different throughout the day. Usually I spend my mornings crabby and half asleep. It’s hard to remain that way when the water sparkles in the sunshine and flows peacefully as you glide down the river. Chicago traffic in the morning is a nightmare but riding down the river is soothing and calming. As the day goes on, the city does get busier. One of my favorite times to hop on a boat is while the sun is setting and getting ready for the moon. The colors of the sky is something a picture can’t even capture. Once night time comes around, it is a blast! Everyone is blasting their music. The river is crowded and surrounded by bright city lights. On Wednesday’s and Saturday’s you can not miss the fireworks at Navy Pier!

With Chicago Boat Rentals, you will be surprised on how many new things you will see and experience. Even if you grew up in the city. You won’t be able to rent with us just once. You will most definitely want to come again and show all your friends.