Cruise Lake Michigan in Chicago With a Licensed Captain
Hire a US Coast Guard licensed captain for your Chicago boat day
Duration
3-4 Hours
Highlights
Spend 3–4 hours on the water with Captain Dave Krell, a US Coast Guard licensed 100-ton captain. Customize your outing for the Playpen, Monroe Harbor, fireworks views, or a city cruise.
- Meet at 31st Street Harbor on J Dock at the southern end of the marina
- Choose to anchor at the Playpen or Monroe Harbor and hang out or swim
- Plan a longer outing to go through the Chicago Lock and cruise the river
- Bring your own food and drinks and use the onboard refrigerator with ice
- Add karaoke with a sound system, microphones, and a tablet of songs
- Confirm captain fee payment on arrival and optional gratuity expectations
What's Included
- Plates, stemware, and utensils
- Refrigerator and ice
- Sea sick patches or pills
- Portable phone batteries and charging cords
- JBL sound system, 2 microphones, and karaoke tablet (on request)
- Insta360 camera for group photos and videos
Things to know
The rental fee is separate from the captain fee, which is usually due upon arrival (cash preferred; Zelle or Venmo accepted). There is an upcharge of $15 per hour for the 56FT Sea Ray, and credit cards have a 3% processing fee. No swimming after dark.
Cancellation Policy
30+ days: 10% non-refundable. 15–29 days: 50% non-refundable. 14 days or fewer: 100% non-refundable. If weather is deemed uncharterable, you get a non-expiring credit for the amount paid, excluding catering.
Product ID: VJB5CY
FAQs
If you plan to go on the river, you typically want a 4-hour rental because you need to go through the Chicago Lock.
You can anchor and hang out or swim at spots like the Playpen or Monroe Harbor, but do not swim after dark.
The rental fee is separate from the captain fee. The captain fee is usually due when you arrive at the boat, but the exact timing is up to the captain.
