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COME ENJOY AN AFFORDABLE LUXURY BOAT RENTAL EXPERIENCE ON LAKE MICHIGAN Discover Chicago's skyline and vibrant waterfront aboard our spacious boat, ideal and extremely comfortable for groups of up to 12 passengers. Cruise Lake Michigan, passing iconic landmarks like the Willis (Sears) Tower and Navy Pier, or venture to the Playpen for a unique aquatic experience. Perfect for date nights, corporate outings, birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, family outings, or any special occasion, our boats offer comfort and style on the water, equipped with a floaty for enhanced relaxation and enjoyment. After booking your charter, our team will provide you with directions, safety information, and a list of approved captains available for hire for your charter. SPECIAL EVENTS: outings are subject to a price increase- Memorial Day, July 4th, BYW, Blvk Scene, Air & Water Show, Chicago Scene Party, and Labor Day Embrace Chicago from a new perspective – book your boat rental with us today. LOCATION: We are docked at 31st Street Harbor, which is a 10 minute ride from downtown. You could be anywhere in the world but you're here with us! We can't wait to host you!!! WHAT TO BRING: Snacks Beverages (Alcohol is allowed-no red liquids) Towel Sunscreen and good vibes! :-)
Ann and her crew did an awesome job getting us set up, and just provided an all around awesome experience. They really knew how to make you feel at home, took pictures for us, and were so accommodating! I would definitely recommend and book with them again! Captain Phil also did an excellent job making the experience awesome! 10/10
Bad Beaches Only is the ONLY way to go on Lake Michigan! My group of 12 enjoyed a sunset cruise with incredible views of the skyline and an up-close view of the fireworks. The Bad Beaches (as I like to call them) communicated really well with me prior to our trip. I'm not from Chicago, so they helped me choose our destination on the water and share what we wanted to see with Captain Phil (who was also amazing). The boat itself was really nice. We kept our things safe and dry in the cabin and we all fit comfortably in the seating available, since we didn't get in the water because it was nighttime. Thanks to the Bad Beaches Only team, we had a memorable experience on the water. Many people in my group said our cruise was their favorite thing we did on our trip! 12/10 would recommend Bad Beaches Only!
ED
Honestly this is the only boat I ever need to rent. It’s clean, spacious, reasonable and the owner’s are top notch! They make the entire process easy from start to finish. You even get to use their floating lily pad for free. We had a great day on the water and can’t wait to rent from them again. They’ve got a regular customer in me!
KW
Top notch customer service and experience. The boat was clean and well maintained. The captain was was friendly and knowledgeable, and I felt like I was in great hands. I was my first time being on a boat in a very long time and I would book again and refer my friends and family
JB
We had a bachelorette group and everything was perfect! Ann communicated extremely well and was fabulous every step of the way! This is definitely something you have to do and Ann is your girl to make it perfect!!
You’ll get directions to the departure location when you make a booking.
Full refund up to 5 days prior.
A fuel and clean-up fee of $200 total will be added to all bookings.