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Are you looking to experience the best part of Chicago this summer? Join us for a private excursion along the beautiful Chicago shoreline, on the 46 foot luxury yacht, “Great Laker,” located at north Belmont Harbor. MAXIMUM # OF PASSENGERS IS 6. WE DO NOT GO DOWN THE CHICAGO RIVER. Rates as follows: • Weekdays (Monday - Thursday) $350/hour with 3 hour minimum. • Weekends (Friday - Sunday) $400/hour with 3 hour minimum. • Holidays (Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day) $450/hour with 3 hour minimum. • Special Event Days - Black Yacht Weekend, Scene Party, Air Show (Friday - Sunday) $450/hour with 3 hour minimum. Captained by a USCG fully licensed merchant mariner. Vessel is in full compliance with all USCG and city of Chicago licensing, rules and regulations.
TP
We had the absolute BEST experience with Captain Terry and Vanessa on our Lake Michigan boat charter in Chicago! From the moment we stepped aboard, we were warmly welcomed and felt completely at ease. Terry and Vanessa are not only experienced and professional, but also genuinely kind and fun people — they truly made our time on the water unforgettable. Their boat was beautiful, clean, and incredibly well-maintained. You can tell they take pride in every detail. We especially appreciated how safety-conscious they were, which made it easy for us to relax and enjoy the ride. They gave us the perfect balance of hosting and letting us do our own thing — we never felt rushed or restricted, just completely cared for and free to enjoy the experience. We had such a wonderful time cruising along the Chicago skyline and taking in the amazing views. Whether you’re celebrating something special or just looking to enjoy a peaceful and memorable day on the lake, Terry and Vanessa are the crew you want. We would absolutely book with them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for an exceptional boat day!
AB
Terry and his wife made are trip amazing. They were super polite and helpful the whole trip. They took us out on the lake and gave us a nice small tour. We arrived 30 mins late and they were kind enough to still give us our full time. I will be booking with them again.
AA
we had such a wonderful time with Terry and Vanessa on their boat! They were so hospitable, fun, knowledgeable, and low-key. They made sure we had a great time from the minute we got to the boat to the minute we left (we were all sad to leave). It was a magical day on the water - credit to Terry/Vanessa and a perfect sunny day! Definitely going to book with them again; we feel so lucky we met them!
Truly one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had. If you are looking to tour Chicago in style you HAVE to book this excursion. The views, the boat and the atmosphere are nothing short of stunning, but that’s not even the best part. Terry and Vanessa are a bundle of AWESOME, they truly made the entire trip that much better.
Terry and Vanessa were the best! Everything went perfect, couldn’t ask for anything better. They went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, took us where we wanted to go, and overall made it a very enjoyable experience. Would definitely go again!
TP
I am a USCG licensed merchant mariner and have been boating for over 40 years. Safety is my main concern. Providing a memorable fun experience for my passengers is second!
You’ll get directions to the departure location when you make a booking.
Full refund up to 7 days prior.
Because the weather in Chicago can be unpredictable we reserve the right to cancel the charter at any time. We will do our best to monitor the waves and weather. You will be fully refunded if we need to cancel.