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Local Reviews

1. LV

   Louie Chelle

   42' Luxury Mediterranean Yacht - 3 Boats Available! Discount on Weekdays!

   We had an amazing time on Captain John's yacht! The boat was very nice, spacious, and exactly as described. It was perfect for a group of girls celebrating a college reunion! Captain John helped coordinate and get us set up right before takeoff, then we had Captain Dee and Hussein with us for the ride. They were all great and courteous! FYI - you will need to reach out to their list of captains to confirm (this was told to us the week of), but honestly, it sounded like they made sure someone was available regardless, so likely a formality. Definitely would book again for future Chicago trips!

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   Haylie

   44' Sea Ray Express Luxury Motor Yacht Rental in Chicago

   We rented a boat in Chicago yesterday for my sister’s bachelorette party, and overall had a great time! First off, Max was an amazing captain — very friendly, helpful, and professional. He made us feel comfortable and ensured we had a smooth ride. The boat itself was clean, spacious, and had a nice downstairs area with a bathroom. We loved being able to lounge on the Lilly pad raft and enjoy the sunshine on the lake! That said, we were disappointed by the lack of transparency with the charges. Before the trip, we were not informed that a 20% automatic tip ($400) would be added on top of the nearly $3,000 we paid, which already included a $300 “service charge.” We had assumed that service charge was the gratuity. We fully intended to tip Max ourselves after the trip, but instead felt blindsided by the pre-added gratuity. The communication from both Get My Boat and the boat company could have been much clearer, and we were never provided with a full contract to review ahead of time. While we had fun and appreciated Max’s service, the surprise charges left us feeling taken advantage of. Transparency is key, and I hope the company addresses this for future customers.

3. JS

   Jay

   MasterCraft XT-25 Smith Mountain Lake for Water Sports Enthusiasts!!!

   This is the best value for the boat you can get on SML. The boat was perfect for water sports (wake surfing and wakeboarding) and is stored up at the best location on the lake. Josh was great to works with. We highly recommend and will be using them again in the future.

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   Husein

   20' Lund Bass Boat for 3 in Chicago, Illinois

   I honestly didn’t expect to walk away from this trip with a whole new hobby, but here I am—hooked for life. Guy has this way of making the entire experience feel effortless and exciting, whether you’re a total beginner or someone who’s been at it for years. From teaching the basics with real patience to creating an atmosphere that’s both laid-back and full of energy, he made it easy to fall in love with fishing. The way he explained the gear, read the water, and shared his stories made every moment out there on the water feel like something special. You can tell he truly loves what he does, and that kind of passion is contagious. I went in thinking this was just a one-time adventure, but now I’m already planning my next trip—and buying my own gear. Can’t thank Guy enough for turning what was supposed to be a relaxing weekend into the start of a lifelong obsession. If you’ve ever been on the fence about trying fishing, let Guy be the reason you dive in—you won’t regret it.

5. KM

   Karlie

   50' Sea Ray Sundancer -12 Passengers in Chicago, Illinois

   This could not have been a better experience booking with Captain Carlos! We had a group of 20 girls for a bachelorette and booked two of his boats to take out and tie up together. His team was professional and ensured we had an amazing time. The boats we rented were clean, spacious, and had awesome speaker systems. Definitely the highlight of our weekend!

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   Sandra

   50' Sea Ray Sundancer -12 Passengers in Chicago, Illinois

   I would highly recommend booking with Captain Carlos. He made the experience stress-free by being great about communicating. The boat is absolutely beautiful and had more than enough room to accommodate all 11 of us. We hired Captain Moni as the driver of the boat and he brought along Lala as a deckhand. Both were SO sweet, personable and made the whole experience that much better. I would recommend this team to anyone booking a boat in Chicago.