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Best Boat Rentals Near Deerfield, IL

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Top Deerfield Boat Rentals and Yacht Charters

$158+ /hour

Chicago, IL

4.9 (266 bookings)

26ft – Playpen, Skyline, River & Fireworks - No Captain Fee*

2 - 4 hours Captain optional

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a GODFREY MARINE pontoon in Chicago, IL near me

$141+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (29 bookings)

Pontoon / Tritoon Charter with Licensed Captain

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 7 passengers

Rent a Chris Craft deck boat in Chicago, IL near me

$225+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (46 bookings)

27' Chris Craft with Water Toys plus Jet Ski Available

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$525+ /hour

Chicago, IL

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

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$200+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (31 bookings)

Charter boat available with Captain Bob

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 5 passengers

Rent a Sea Ray Boats deck boat in Chicago, IL near me

$192+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (70 bookings)

New 27' Sea Ray crusier Playpen summertime

2 - 6 hours Captain optional

Up to 8 passengers

$202+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (80 bookings)

Boatschicago - Motor Boat for rent at Downtown Chicago

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 9 passengers

Rent a Maxum cruiser in Chicago, IL near me

$242+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (215 bookings)

CAPTAIN & FUEL INCLUDED Burnham Harbor

3 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 7 passengers

Rent a CANADIAN ELECTRIC BOAT classic in Chicago, IL near me

$113+ /hour

Chicago, IL

Private Boat Charter - Classic Electric Boat

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 5 passengers

Rent a Chris Craft motor yacht in Chicago, IL near me

$1,500+ /hour

Chicago, IL

49 Passenger 72' Chris Craft - Perfect for Events!

3 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 49 passengers

Rent a VIAGGIO BY MISTY HARBOR pontoon in Fox Lake, IL near me

$127+ /hour

Fox Lake, IL

5.0 (38 bookings)

Brand New Viaggo 22S Pontoon Boat

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$150+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (104 bookings)

Playpen bound on 25' Yamaha Jetboat!

3 - 6 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a A&M Manufacturing catamaran in Chicago, IL near me

$1,000+ /hour

Chicago, IL

49 Passenger 57' Power Catamaran - Perfect for Events!

3 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 49 passengers

Rent a Absolute cruiser in Chicago, IL near me

$600+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (7 bookings)

2015 Absolute 40 STL Motor Yacht for rent in Chicago IL

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 8 passengers

$127+ /hour

Fox Lake, IL

5.0 (21 bookings)

Brand New 2023 Sweetwater Pontoon w/ 115 HP Yamaha

3 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a SeaRay cruiser in Chicago, IL near me

$353+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (272 bookings)

50' Luxury Yacht. Playpen, River cruises up to 12. Captain included!

4 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$338+ /hour

Chicago, IL

31' Sea Ray Romantic or Family or Fun Getaway Waiting for you !!!

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$283+ /hour

Chicago, IL

Chicago's Vintage Boat Charters

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 7 passengers

Top boat rentals reviews in Deerfield, IL

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Customers Reviews

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5/5 stars

Pontoon / Tritoon...

Lisa

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

New 27' Sea Ray...

sarah

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Pontoon / Tritoon...

James was a great captain. Very responsive. I found the boat to be clean and well-maintained. We took this cruise...

Chelsie

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

New 27' Sea Ray...

William provided a great boat and a great captain. My friends and I had a great experience. I would recommend this...

Mike

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

27' Chris Craft...

Kamala

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Pontoon / Tritoon...

We had an amazing 3-hour ride with James on Lake Michigan! He was incredibly friendly, professional, and...

Suneet

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

CAPTAIN &...

Great day trip with Captain Joe and Ryan. We had a multigenerational group and their boat was perfect for our group....

Michael

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Charter boat...

We had an awesome time with Captain Bob! He went out of his way to show our guests the entire Chicago coast line....

Laura

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

CAPTAIN &...

Captain Joe and Ryan were excellent hosts! The boat was nice and provided a great way to explore the lakefront....

Brant

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Pontoon / Tritoon...

We had an unforgettable private boat tour on the Chicago River, and Captain James made the whole experience...

Gagan

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Pontoon / Tritoon...

We had a really great time on James’s boat. Would highly recommend it to everyone!

Shaurya

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

26ft – Playpen,...

Our group of 6 had a great day in the Playpen and exploring Navy Pier area by boat. James was very easy to coordinate...

Garrett

Jul 2025

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to rent a boat?

The cost to rent a boat depends on whether you are renting for a half-day or a full day, the boat features and the boat size can impact your boat rental price. Rental prices can range from $200 to $1,000 plus depending on the boat rental itself and the length of time of the rental.

How many people can fit on the boat rental?

The number of people who can fit on boat rental largely depends on the boat’s size and how many life jackets are on board. Currently the coast guard allows a maximum of 10-12 people on a Boatsetter boat rental.

How old do you have to be to rent a boat?

You must be 18 years old to rent a captained boat and 25 years old if you would like to rent a bareboat charter.

Do I need a boating license to rent a boat?

Boating license requirements vary from state to state. As a renter, you are responsible for understanding local state requirements.

How much does it cost to rent a boat for the day?

The cost of renting a boat for the day on average ranges from $200 to $1200. The cost to rent a boat varies depending on the size of the boat and the length of time that you will be using the boat.