Cruise Lake Michigan with a full kitchen, two bathrooms, and skyline views
3 to 6 hours
Up to 12 people
Captain, fuel, life jackets
Explore Chicago by yacht with room to relax, a full kitchen, two bathrooms, and a bedroom. Cruise Lake Michigan, take in the skyline, and anchor for time on the water. A lily pad rental is available for $125.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 12 guests.
Cancel for a full refund within 24 hours of purchase or at least 14 days before the booking starts. Bad weather, including 3 to 5 ft waves on Lake Michigan, can be rescheduled at no additional fee.
Product ID: B3MJXX
Bring up to 12 passengers. Children count as passengers; the captain and crew do not.
Bring your own alcohol if you wish. Do not serve alcohol to anyone under the legal drinking age, and follow the captain's direction if drinking affects safety or comfort onboard.
Chicago Vibes may cruise near Navy Pier during fireworks scheduled for Wednesdays at 9 PM and Saturdays at 10 PM.
3155 South Lakeshore Drive, Chicago, IL, 60616
Captain Carlos is the name you'll see come up again and again in these reviews, and for good reason. Guests consistently praise his professionalism, warmth, and deep knowledge of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. The boats are described as clean, well-maintained, and genuinely impressive, and the crew is noted for going above and beyond to make people feel taken care of, whether it's a birthday, anniversary, or a casual outing with friends. One reviewer did raise a concern about a booking mix-up involving a deposit, which is worth keeping in mind. It seems to have been resolved, though the experience left them uneasy. That said, the overwhelming majority of guests report smooth bookings and seamless experiences from start to finish. For anyone looking to see Chicago from the water, this appears to be a genuinely memorable way to do it. First-timers and repeat visitors alike tend to leave raving, and many mention they're already planning their next trip out on the lake.
I absolutely LOVED this attraction!!! Definitely doing it again next time.
Monica Jasper
August 28, 2025
I absolutely LOVED this attraction!!! Definitely doing it again next time.
Monica Jasper
August 28, 2025
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