Chicago Lakefront Cruise on 33ft Ciera Bayliner Yacht

Boarding Harbors: Boarding takes place at Chicago harbors. The renter understands that weather conditions or a renter/passenger's violation of the company or Chicago harbors rules of conduct & party guidelines may require docking at the nearest safe harbor. The next renter may need to board at the safe harbor if the weather and/or time constraints doesn't permit the boat to safely return to a particular harbor in a timely manner for their reservation. Recreational Bareboat Charters: By law, the RENTER is required to contact/hire a licensed USCG captain separately. The captain's hourly rate and a 20% gratuity is the minimum industry standard. Captain's fees range from $150-$175. Finalize Your Captains Booking Policy: As of July 2024, GetMyBoat requires charter companies to include captains’ rates with their offers. Captains are paid separately through GetMyBoat. Renters must finalize their captain’s reservation with a pre‑approved company. That company processes all captain bookings. To confirm, renters must send a screenshot of their full GetMyBoat confirmation page, including the reservation number and boat rental details. If renters fail to contact the approved company, there is no guarantee that a licensed USCG captain will be reserved, as availability fills quickly. Renters may not select a non‑approved captain. Our captains have completed sea trials to demonstrate their ability to safely operate our yachts and protect passengers. Renters are required to read all policy information to understand what finalizing a captain’s booking entails. A minimum 20% captain’s gratuity is standard in the industry and must be arranged in advance of the charter. Gas surcharges are required under USCG guidelines. Due to fuel price inflation, the minimum surcharge is $75–$100 per hour. Inclement Weather/Cancellation/Double Booking/No Show/Late Policy: When a watercraft is reserved, it is no longer available to other customers. The company cannot commit the watercraft to another customer during the reserved dates/times. In rare cases of double‑booking or mechanical issues, if the company cancels for reasons other than inclement weather, a full refund will be issued by GetMyBoat. If the renter cancels, changes dates, shortens the rental period, or otherwise seeks to alter the reservation, the full rental total remains due. All payments are non‑refundable in cases of inclement weather (such as small craft advisories, waves of 3 feet or higher, winds over 10 knots, rain, or snow). In these cases, renters must reschedule, as safety is the top priority. Light rain, cool temperatures, or cloudy skies are not considered unsafe boating conditions. Reservations will proceed at the discretion of the company or captain. Non-refundable Inclimate Weather Policy: Full non-refundable payments are required to secure the date and time slot of a rental. Refunds will not be provided due to acts of God, inclimate weather, or Coast Guard Advisories. The captain and/or COMPANY will require the RENTER to reschedule when there is inclimate weather, (e.g., Coast Guard Advisories, Small Craft Advisories, high winds over 10 knots, and/or 3 feet waves or over. Light rain & cloudy skies are not considered inclimate weather). Refund Policy: Full refunds will only be issued if the boat is experiencing mechanical problems and is deemed inoperable by the company. However, if there's a mechanical problem, the company reserves the right to provide the renter with a comparable boat if the renter agrees. Refunds will not be issued if the captain the renter hired separately doesn’t arrive on the date/time the captain was hired. The renter is responsible for securing another approved captain from the list the company provides. The renter understands that once they book a boat on GetMyBoat, they've entered into a binding contractual agreement, and they will not receive a refund if they cancel their reservation or fail to board the vessel at the time of their reservation, irregardless of whether or not they completed their boat rental contract via email, as the same contract is clearly stated on GetMyBoat, that the renter agreed to upon booking a boat rental reservation. Double, Triple, Quadruple Booking Policy: Due to the high demand for rental boats on the weekends, (especially Saturdays), and the large number of inquiries we receive every day, many offers are pending for days and months. Sometimes, renters submit payments simultaneously, and double, triple, and quadruple bookings occur unbeknownst to the company. Thus, once our staff determines that there's an unbeknownst double booking, triple booking, or quadruple booking, the 1st person to submit a payment will have precedence over all other renters who have bookings on the same date and time-slot and will choose the time-slot they prefer out of 4 predetermined time-slots. The 2nd person that pays, will have precedence over the subsequent renters, and will choose the time-slot they prefer from the remaining 3 pre-determined time-slots. The 3rd person to pay, will have precedence over the 4th renter, and will choose the time-slot they prefer from the remaining 2 pre-determined time-slots. The 4th group will get the last time-slot. Note: any group can keep the same time-slot for the next day, if it's available. The predetermined double-booking time slots are as follows: 9:00am-12:00pm, 12:15pm-3:15pm, 3:30pm-6:30pm, 6:45pm-9:45pm. Note: this policy is based off the presumption that renters have 3-hour time-slots. However, 1 of the renters book a reservation for 4-8 hours, that renter will have precedence over all renters, and the other renters will be given different predetermined time-slots to choose from, or they have the option of keeping the same time-slot on a different date that's available. Refunds will not be issued for unbeknownst double, triple, or quadruple bookings. When and if possible, we will try to keep renters' time-slots as close to the slot they booked. This may require sifting groups to a different comparable boat with a different pre-approved captain. Refunds will not be issued. Renter understands flexibility is required. Communication Policy: Please communicate via texting in lieu of calls, so we may maintain a digital record of all communication to reference for reservations. Our staff and the companies we partner with prepare boats for charters and serve as captains and deckhands on charters. Therefore, please allow a 48-hour response time for messages and/or text. Same day reservations will get same day responses. Same week reservations will get same week responses within 24-48 hours. However, reservation booked 3-4 weeks in advance should allow up to a 5-day response time. Our staff has been directed not to use cell phones regularly while on charters, as serving our customers on a charter and customers' safety are the main priorities. Please text during normal business hours: 10:00am-5:00pm. Renters who don't have a same week reservation will receive their boat rental contract via email in 7 days after finalizing their captain's booking. Thank you in advance for your understanding and patience. Boat Out Of Commission Due To Damage: Renter acknowledges and understands that in the event of extensive damage to the watercraft during the renter’s rental period, which damage requires the watercraft to be out of commission, renter shall be liable to pay company for all days the watercraft is out of commission including any time outside of the original rental period during which time the watercraft is unavailable to rent to other customers. Fuel: Renter acknowledges that the fuel is included in the rental price, but renter should make arrangements with company to refuel during their charter or opt to pay a $75 per hour gas surcharge fee. Chicago river cruises or cruises for 2 hours or less require a $100/per hour gas surcharge, when anchoring down is not possible. A licensed captain can't be reserved without arranging to refuel or pay a $75-$100 per hour gas surcharge. Pre/Post Boarding Checklist: Company certifies that the watercraft is in good mechanical and physical condition. Any known damage or problems will be listed on the “Watercraft check-out sheet.” renter will inspect said equipment and will rent the same without any additional representation or warranty by company. If the equipment has damage or problems not listed on the “Watercraft check out sheet,” renter must notify company before the use of the watercraft begins and on the first day of rental. Renter is required to board the vessel and complete a damage inventory assessment prior to renter’s guests boarding the vessel. Renter completes the pre-checklist to indicate items are in working condition and/or provides a written description of pre-existing damages in detail. Captain/crew completes the post-checklist after renter and guest depart from the vessel. Captain/crew notifies company if the renter is responsible for any damages, if the security deposit is forfeited, and if damages exceed the amount of the initial security deposit or authorization. Company notifies renter and GetMyBoat in writing in 24 hours. Please Be Aware: Major Problems That Can Arise Are Few But Costly. The Value Of The Watercraft Can Exceed $85,000 For Full Replacement And Repairs Can Reach Into Thousands Of Dollars.  Incidentals/Theft Or Loss: In case of theft or loss, Renter is responsible for the replacement value of the equipment during the rental period. In case of abuse, damage, or theft by any person, the RENTER will be charged for the repair or replacement of the equipment. Damages: Renter understands that all damages will be repaired by Company authorized mechanics and/or repairmen; and no repairs will be allowed by Renter or others. I understand that I as Renter am responsible for all damages, even if they are above the amount of my initial security deposit or authorization. Renter understands GetMyBoat is authorized to withhold a $1000 security deposit for damages/incidentals. No Smoking & No Shoes & No Glass are permitted aboard the vessel. Personal water rafts aren't permitted, as our captains provide a large 12-person water raft with cup holders & lilly pads separately. Passengers are Not Allowed To Touch The Radio, (e.g. power button, volume, equalizer, amp, or speakers), in order to avoid damages to the surround sound speaker system. The RENTER understands damages to the speakers will result in forfeiture of the RENTER'S $1000 security deposit, and an additional charge of $500 per each busted speaker, which is the actual replacement cost per speaker. NOTE: There are 16 JL Audio speakers on the Cruiser Yacht and 8 speakers on the Bayliner for your listening pleasure. Permitted Items: liquor, vape pens, finger food, paper products, ice, 1 small cooler, 2-4 garbage bags, swimwear, and your choice of music for Bluetooth. Glass items, smoking, and shoes are NOT permitted aboard the vessel. Watercraft Use: The Renter understands that conditions (weather, water levels, etc.) are variable, and RENTER must exercise caution, pre-planning, and good judgment in the use of watercraft. At NO TIME should the total weight in the boat exceed the maximum listed weight as marked on the plate in the front of the boat (ballast, persons and equipment must all be added up and should not exceed the listed weight). Even if the weight limit has not been reached, caution must be exercised to prevent waves from entering the boat from rough water or water sports activity.  Authorize/Revoke Use Of Equipment: Lessor or its agents reserves the right to (a) authorize the use of the equipment, and (b) revoke the use of the equipment. Decisions on the part of Lessor or its agents regarding the use of the equipment by Renter are made for safety reasons, including, but not limited to, the following: (a) unsafe operation of the equipment; (b) lack of sobriety of Renter or any other person using the rented equipment; and/or (c) unsafe weather conditions.  ADDITIONAL TERMS: Chicago Harbors Rules of Conduct  - Boaters and their guests must respect the property of their fellow boaters, i.e. boats, personal belongings, etc.  - Boaters should be courteous towards their fellow boaters, their families and their guests.  - No one should in any way impede access on the docks or otherwise interfere with anyone’s access to their boat. In particular, the main walkway on the dock must be kept unobstructed at all times.  - Appropriate attire is required on the docks or elsewhere in the harbor, consistent with that which would be appropriate in any public setting.  - The permit holder is responsible for the conduct and behavior of guests to their boats, regardless of whether they are present.  - Lewd or lascivious behavior, excessive intoxication, verbal abuse or any other dangerous or unsafe behavior are not allowed.  - Obscene or offensive language is not permissible at any time. In addition, boaters should be particularly aware of their language whenever children may be present.  - Alcohol should never be left accessible to minors at any time   Chicago Harbors Party Guidelines - The Harbor Master must be informed, well in advance, of any parties or other gatherings in which musicians, bands, DJ’s, catering, or large groups will be in attendance. - All musicians, bands and DJ’s must cease their performances at 10:00 p.m.  - Music, radios, and or other noise should be kept at a level appropriate to be heard on the dock and area in which the party is held. It should also not interfere with the enjoyment of the harbor by fellow boaters.  - Hosts of parties are not to give out harbor gate codes to guests, either verbally, in print or through any other means. Hosts must arrange to admit guests individually as they arrive. All harbor gates must remain closed and locked at all times.  - Hosts of parties should inform their guests about parking, rest rooms, access to docks and other pertinent information regarding their harbor.  - No parties are allowed unless the boat owner is present.  - Parties larger than 12 people must get prior approval from the Harbor Master.  - The Harbor Master and designated harbor staff reserve the right to end a party at any time.