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Rent a Bayliner bow rider in Watson, IL near me
$37+ /hour

Watson, IL

5.0 (9 bookings)

Enjoy "All Summer Long"! Bow Rider ready to go to your favorite lake!

4 - 8 hours No captain
Up to 6 passengers
Rent a Manitou Pontoon pontoon in Watson, IL near me
$56+ /hour

Watson, IL

5.0 (5 bookings)

“Grama's Get-Away” pontoon has room for the whole family.

4 - 8 hours No captain
Up to 12 passengers
Rent a Sea Ray Boats motor yacht in Chicago, IL near me
Icon $363+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (201 bookings)

Luxury Yacht - Sun, Music ,Party & Celebrate! 50% OFF 4th HOUR BOOKED!

3 - 4 hours Captained
Up to 10 passengers
Rent a Cruisers Yachts cruiser in Chicago, IL near me
Icon $400+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (120 bookings)

Welcome to Victory at Sea! Let's cruise!

3 - 8 hours Captained
Up to 12 passengers
Rent a Larson Boats deck boat in Chicago, IL near me
Icon $162+ /hour

Chicago, IL

4.9 (303 bookings)

26ft – Playpen, Skyline, River and Fireworks

2 - 4 hours Captain optional
Up to 6 passengers
Rent a Bayliner cruiser in Hammond, IN near me
$252+ /hour

Hammond, IN

Chicago playpen fireworks river and more. 28 ft. bayliner 8 passenger

4 - 8 hours Captain optional
Up to 8 passengers
Rent a Sea Ray Boats cruiser in Chicago, IL near me
$499+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (20 bookings)

Affordable Luxury - 40' Spacious Boat w/ Floaty

2 - 6 hours Captained
Up to 12 passengers
Rent a Lowe Boats pontoon in Danville, IL near me
$50+ /hour

Danville, IL

5.0 (10 bookings)

Lake Vermilion Pontoon Boat

4 - 8 hours No captain
Up to 10 passengers
Rent a Chris Craft cruiser in Chicago, IL near me
Icon $250+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (4 bookings)

Chicago's Vintage Boat Charters

2 - 4 hours Captained
Up to 7 passengers
Rent a Catalina catamaran in Chicago, IL near me
$675+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (15 bookings)

Ask about our SPECIAL end of season Sunday Savings!

2 - 8 hours Captained
Up to 13 passengers
Rent a CHAPARRAL BOATS deck boat in Chicago, IL near me
Icon $360+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (12 bookings)

Cruise on the New and Luxurious 2024 Chaparral 30' Yacht!!!

3 - 8 hours No captain
Up to 10 passengers
Rent a GODFREY MARINE pontoon in Chicago, IL near me
Icon $175+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (80 bookings)

Pontoon / Tritoon Charter with Licensed Captain

2 - 8 hours Captained
Up to 7 passengers
Rent a Absolute cruiser in Chicago, IL near me
Icon $600+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (13 bookings)

2015 Absolute 40 STL Motor Yacht for rent in Chicago IL

2 - 8 hours Captained
Up to 8 passengers
Rent a REGAL BOATS commercial in Chicago, IL near me
$525+ /hour

Chicago, IL

The Show Stopper-Chicago Skyline & Play-Pen & River Tour

3 - 8 hours Captained
Up to 12 passengers
Rent a Azimut Yachts motor yacht in Chicago, IL near me
$786+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (42 bookings)

50 ft AZIMUT ITALIAN LUXURY YACHT

3 - 8 hours Captain optional
Up to 12 passengers
Rent a LARSON BOATS cruiser in Chicago, IL near me
$300+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (5 bookings)

31' Larson - Belmont Harbor location

3 - 8 hours Captained
Up to 6 passengers
Rent a Sea Ray Boats cruiser in Chicago, IL near me
$292+ /hour

Chicago, IL

Luxury 33' Sea Ray Yacht Rental in Chicago

3 - 8 hours Captain optional
Up to 10 passengers
Rent a Sea Ray Boats motor yacht in Chicago, IL near me
Icon $402+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (36 bookings)

Beautiful 37' Sea Ray Sundancer Perfect for ANY Occasion!

3 - 6 hours Captain optional
Up to 12 passengers

Top boat rentals, Illinois, United States reviews in Illinois

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  • Great boat, excellent and kind communication - we had such a great time we extended the day an hour and Pam and Kevin...

    Kelsey

    Aug 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Captain Sean was great and we had an amazing time. Thank you!

    Chloe

    Aug 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Very clean and smooth ride, had Captain Eric who also made the experience great. Overall great experience.

    James

    Aug 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    We charter often, and this was one of the best. Beautiful boat, smooth experience, and a fantastic captain. Marcus...

    Jordan

    Aug 2025

  • Ellen

    Aug 2025

  • Layne

    Aug 2025

  • James is great! Very knowledgeable and laid back. Would book again if I ever go back to Chicago.

    The Mott

    Aug 2025

  • He was great and easy to work with. For my first boat ride in Chicago, I highly recommend!

    Roberto

    Aug 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Krystian

    Aug 2025

  • Alicia

    Aug 2025

  • James and his boat were amazing!! Super patient and let us know about bathrooms prior to and during. Lots of...

    Katie

    Aug 2025

  • Could not recommend Albert more! He made our boat ride so fun and informative! He had great music, everything you...

    Erin

    Aug 2025

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