Cruise on a 46 ft Sea Ray Express with up to 13 guests
3-4 Hours
Up to 13 people
Private yacht charter, BYOB
Celebrate, anchor in the Playpen, or cruise with friends and family on a 46 ft Sea Ray Express. This is a bareboat charter, so you’ll hire your captain separately.
Children 13 and under must wear life jackets. No drugs, weapons, or open flames (including gas/propane). Tie-ups are discouraged.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 13 guests.
30+ days: 25% non-refundable. 15–29 days: 50% non-refundable. 14 days or fewer: 100% non-refundable. If weather is deemed uncharterable, you receive a non-expiring credit for the amount paid, excluding catering.
This is a bareboat charter, so you hire your captain separately. You can choose a captain from a vetted list after booking, or provide your own captain for approval.
Plan to pay your hired captain and crew separately. Gratuity for your hired captain/crew is customary at 15–20% of the original charter price. You may also be charged additional funds for damage, excessive cleaning, missing/damaged equipment, damage to the head (toilet), smoking-related damage, or vessel damage.
Bring a valid ID, food, drinks, and water. Also bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and (if you plan to swim) a swimsuit and towel.
Knot My Boat Charters has clearly figured out the formula for creating memorable lake experiences. The standout feature here is the impressive roster of captains who consistently deliver exceptional service. John Brown gets multiple shout-outs for being friendly, informative, and creating a relaxed vibe that lets groups truly enjoy themselves. Captain Brian earns high marks not just for his professionalism and safety focus, but for going above and beyond (one reviewer mentioned how he secured a forgotten bag and coordinated its return after hours). Captain Rudy and Captain Josh also receive praise for being accommodating and laid-back, giving groups the freedom to customize their trips. The booking process gets thumbs up for being seamless and straightforward, with the nice perk of choosing your captain upfront. Reviewers consistently mention bringing their own snacks, playlists, and comfort items like blankets and hoodies, which suggests this is a BYOB-style charter where you control the atmosphere. Groups have used the service for everything from bachelor parties to Northwestern game day excursions, with stops at popular spots like "the playpen." The company also helps coordinate catering if needed. With such consistently glowing feedback about the captains' personalities, boat quality, and overall experience, this looks like a solid choice for anyone wanting a fun, stress-free day on the water without unnecessary frills or complications.
Captain Groover is phenomenal highly recommend such a wonderful person to have as a captain!!
Nicola Thompson-Hill
May 24, 2026
Captain Groover is phenomenal highly recommend such a wonderful person to have as a captain!!
Nicola Thompson-Hill
May 24, 2026