Sleek 29ft Sport Cruiser | Skyline, Sunset & Playpen | Captain & Fuel Incl.

Owner's Description

There is no better view of Chicago than from the water. We offer fully private experiences on Lake Michigan aboard a 2017 Cruisers 298SS South Beach Edition - a premium 29-foot sport cruiser built exactly for this. Your group of up to 6 has the entire boat. Just your crew, the skyline, and Lake Michigan. We depart from Belmont Harbor on Chicago's North Side - convenient for Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Bucktown, and Andersonville. No fighting downtown traffic, no South Side drives. Pull up, board, and you're on the water in minutes. Every charter is 3 hours and fully private. We run three time slots daily: - Morning — 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Afternoon — 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM (most popular) - Evening — 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Our most popular experiences: - The Playpen: Anchor at Chicago's legendary summer boating scene. Swim, sun, socialize, watch the skyline. The quintessential Chicago lake day. - Sunset cruise: Watch the city go gold from the water as Chicago lights up for the evening. The most photogenic 3 hours in Chicago, period. - Navy Pier Fireworks: Wednesday and Saturday nights all summer — the best fireworks view in the city is not on the pier, it's from the water. Limited slots available. - Celebrations: Bachelorettes, birthdays, anniversaries, proposals, date nights, corporate outings. Private boat, your group, your music, your pace. The Boat: The 2017 Cruisers 298SS South Beach Edition is a premium 29-foot sport cruiser powered by a 380-horsepower MerCruiser 8.2L engine. Built for open water, it handles Lake Michigan conditions with confidence and covers ground quickly when you want to move. - Spacious bow seating area - perfect for sunning and photos - Aft cockpit with rear-facing lounge seating - Swim platform with ladder for easy water access - Bluetooth audio system - connect your own playlist - Cooler with ice - bring whatever you want to drink (no red wine, no glass) - USCG-required safety equipment throughout What's Included -- No Hidden Fees - Licensed USCG captain for the full charter - Fuel - we cover it, you don't - All USCG-required safety equipment - Bluetooth audio - bring your playlist - Cooler - Spacious platform You bring: Food, drinks (BYOB - alcohol welcome, 21+, no red wine & no glass), sunscreen, towels, whatever makes your time on the water yours. Add-ons: Extra hour Perfect For - Bachelorette and bachelor parties - Birthdays and milestone celebrations - Anniversary and date nights - Proposals - Corporate team outings and client entertainment - Friends and family lake days - Navy Pier fireworks from the water - Summer visitors who want the real Chicago experience About Your Captain The company is operated by a USCG-licensed captain. Your captain handles all navigation, safety, and local knowledge so you can focus on enjoying the experience. We know where to anchor at the Playpen, when to position for the best fireworks view, and how to make your 3 hours on the water feel longer than they are. How To Book Select your date and time slot and book directly. We confirm within a few hours and send everything you need to know - exact dock location at Belmont Harbor, parking details, what to bring, and contact info for your captain. The Details - Departure: Belmont Harbor, Chicago North Side - Capacity: Up to 6 passengers (private — your group only) - Duration: 3-hour minimum, additional hours available - BYOB: Yes - alcohol welcome for guests 21+ - Swimming: At captain's discretion based on conditions - Captain fee and fuel: Included in all pricing