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    Drive a 2-Hour Chicago River Fireworks Pontoon Rental

    Self-drive pontoon on the Chicago River with Navy Pier fireworks

    4.6 stars• 114 reviews
    From$14incl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    2 Hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 10 people

    Includes

    Fuel, life jackets, pontoon

    Highlights

    Cruise the Chicago River on a self-driven pontoon during the Navy Pier fireworks window. Choose your boat size and enjoy a 2-hour evening on the water.

    • Drive your own gas-powered, automatic pontoon
    • Cruise the Chicago River for 2 hours
    • Watch the fireworks show near Navy Pier
    • Bring your own drinks and snacks or choose optional catering
    • Bring your own speaker for music

    What's Included

    • Fuel
    • Life jackets

    Things to know

    Driver must have a standard driver’s license. Fireworks timing and availability are set by the City of Chicago and are not guaranteed. This rental is offered Wednesday and Saturday nights, Memorial Day through Labor Day.

    Cancellation Policy

    There are no refunds for any reason. Reschedules for pontoons must be made 48 hours prior to avoid reschedule charges.

    FAQs

    Yes. The driver must have a standard driver’s license.

    Have the person renting and the person driving fill out the waiver.

    The credit card holder must be present at check-in with a valid ID.

    Meeting details

    1177 North Elston Ave., Chicago, IL 60642

    Experience provided by Chicago Boat Rentals
    Experience provided by Chicago Boat Rentals

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    $14.84

    Pink Sport Boat

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    18 Ft Pontoon

    $597.84

    6 Person Max Capacity | Select the number of boats you would like to rent from dropdown

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    18ft Pontoon (Staff Only)

    $14.84

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    22 Ft Pontoon

    $756.84

    10 Person Max Capacity | Select the number of boats you would like to rent from dropdown

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    12 Person Rental (Staff Only)

    $14.84

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    Review summary

    4.6
    Excellent
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    Pontoon rentals on the Chicago River with genuinely friendly staff and clean, well-maintained boats seem to be the consistent experience here. Reviewers regularly highlight how smooth and beginner-friendly the whole process is, with easy instructions and a crew that keeps things stress-free from start to finish. The location is accessible by metro and has on-site parking, which is a nice bonus for city outings. A few customers have raised concerns about communication when trying to reschedule or handle weather cancellations, which is worth keeping in mind if your plans might need flexibility. That said, the large majority of guests come away raving, many saying they've booked multiple times and keep coming back. For a few hours on the water with sweeping views of the city skyline, this seems like a genuinely fun summer activity for families, friend groups, or anyone looking to see Chicago from a different angle. Just make sure to do a quick equipment check with staff before you head out, and if flexibility matters to your group, it may be worth confirming their change and cancellation policies upfront.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 3
    5/5

    Great experience highly recommended, parking available on site

    Photo of Alex Goodman

    Alex Goodman

    September 13, 2025

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Great experience highly recommended, parking available on site

    Photo of Alex Goodman

    Alex Goodman

    September 13, 2025

    Great for groups

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