Private Sea Ray yacht charter on Lake Michigan with 3–8 hour options
3 to 8 hour options
Up to 12 people
Captain & stewardess, fuel
Charter a fully inspected Sea Ray yacht and cruise along Chicago’s shoreline on Lake Michigan. Bring your own food and drinks, relax on board, and choose a 3–8 hour outing.
Maximum 12 passengers (captain and crew not included). Pets are not allowed. No shoes on the boat; water shoes are ok.
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 start. If there is bad weather on the day of your charter (3 to 5 ft waves on Lake Michigan), reschedule for another day with no additional fee.
You can bring up to 12 passengers. The captain and crew do not count toward the 12-person maximum.
Yes. Bring any food and beverage items you’d like.
Go barefoot on the boat. Water shoes are ok, and the crew provides a basket for your shoes.
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