Wide Body Formula Yacht (COMES W/LIST OF CAPTAINS)

5.0
(3 bookings)
35 ft
Boat length
Up to 12
Passengers
No captain
The renter can operate the boat
91%
Owner’s response rate

The boat

Take a leisurely cruise along beautiful Lake Michigan onboard this Formula Yacht which boasts a very roomy cabin and cockpit, with room for the whole family, and then some. Drop-anchor at the Navy Pier's Northside Playpen to enjoy the Chicago skyline with family and friends as you celebrate special life events, or simply treat yourself to a day on the water "just because" you deserve it.



Artesian Chocolate is remarkable for her size and comfort. Notably, the Formula Yacht has expansive single-level interior, as well as her wide roomy space at the helm with lounge seating and a sun pad on the bow for several guests. She is equipped with a full bathroom, kitchen size galley, refrigerator, microwave, coolers, fire extinguishers, first aid kit and other safety equipment, as well as USCG Type-1 life vests for all passengers. Has a bumping Audio Sound System you can plug into either via Bluetooth, AUX or USB. This vessel is perfect for your group of up to 12 guests to take a trip to the playpen (the hub of activity on the lakefront). For groups larger than 12, consider renting our luxury cruiser, or other size power boats in our fleet of 4 boats to accommodate up to 24 guests.



Location/Parking:

We are docked at 31st street harbor which is about a 10-minute taxi from downtown. There is paid parking available onsite, as well nearby, or hop a ride-share as a group.



Cruising Start Times:


We offer pleasure cruises in the daytime (10am); the evening (3pm); at night (8pm) for groups up to 12 passengers to the Playpen for party cruises, fireworks display, and/or up the riverwalk.



Chicago's city lights also boast a beautiful skyline to behold while celebrating your personal events as you cruise Lake Michigan's shoreline for Birthday Parties, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Engagement Parties, Anniversary Cruises, Holidays, to Office Parties and more. You name the party, we'll name the boat, as we have other boats in our fleet to choose. If you have 13 or more guests, we would recommend our luxury yacht, or perhaps suggest doing simultaneous bookings for upwards of 24 guests where you can ride out to the playpen side by side, and we got you!



During the Summertime, every (Wednesday and Saturday) nights the City of Chicago presents a fantastic fireworks display at the heart of Navy Pier which is a sight to behold from the Lake. We offer Fireworks Party Cruises throughout Summer. Firework Cruises are a minimum of three hours in duration with a bit of a price increase.



BOOKING RATES:


Weekday $275/hr. Weekend $300/hr. (3hr-Cruises & Firework Cruises $350/hr). Holidays and Special Boating Days $300 addt'l added on top. Min-3hr bookings. Many clients book 4hrs +.



SPECIAL WATER EVENT CRUISES:


Memorial Day weekend, Juneteenth wknd, the July 4th Fireworks wknd Cruises, The Air & Water Show wknd, Labor Day wknd, Venetian Night, and The Chicago Scene Water Events (as there are 2 "Scene" events). These are major events with spectacular shows, and plenty of activity out on the water, thereby the slight fee increase for these special water event days that BOOK OUT FAST!



BOAT RENTAL ONLY vs CAPTAIN:


Ours is a BARE BOAT RENTAL COMPANY ONLY, called Chez Renee Voyage. Captains are not included in our company's quoted Prices herein. The Captains' fee is a separate transaction between renter and captain (this is a US Coast Guard Law), where you will hire the captain and pay them directly. You are welcome to hire your own licensed captain (with owner approval), or you may hire a captain who is familiar with our boats from a list we shall provide after you complete the reservation. Captains typically charge $85-$100 per hour, with customary gratuity, so budget for that cost separately from the boat rental fee.



FUEL/CLEANING SURCHARGE:
There is an additional fuel and cleaning surcharge you will be expected to pay directly to us the day before departure, (this fee, as well as the *Special Water Event Day Cruise* Fee listed up above to us directly). Fuel reimbursement will be $160 for our most popular itinerary to the playpen anchorage and back. Cleaning fee is $90 flat rate for any of the charter slots, for a combined total of $250, Lastly, if a river cruise you choose, $250 additional for the reasons of extra fuel usage.



If you have any questions, we can answer them through the Boatsetter messaging platform before paying. Simply press inquiry or book and we can take it from there.

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Cheryl
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Cheryl
5.0
(9 ratings)

Amenities

Bathroom
Stereo
Stereo Aux Input
Bluetooth audio
Floating mat
Cooler / Ice chest
Air conditioning
Swim ladder
Children's life jackets
Shower
Wifi
Deck shower
Refrigerator
Anchor
Depth finder
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Specifications

Year
1989
Length
35 ft.
Make
Formula by Thunderbird
Model
Formula 35 PC
Capacity
12
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Boat location

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Boat owner
Cheryl
Cheryl
5.0
(9 bookings)
I have a passion for boat life, as has been demonstrated by the 18 years of being out on Lake Michigan waters, summer after summer. I am a people person that's pretty ambitious, resourceful, goal-oriented, adventurous, fair and fun loving. I seem to take on careers that make people happy because making people happy makes me happy. In so doing, I take on these monumental tasks sometimes bigger than myself, and yet somehow seem to always meet these challenges head-on with strength & tenacity, serendipitously; making things look easier than they actually are; i.e. 3 foot spas for 10 years, called "My Happy Feet" (which was the first of my kind, American and Black-owned); to now renting a fleet of boats, (another first), being the first female to head up, own, and rent a fleet of boats on Lake Michigan. Who knew? Anyway, I would love it if you would come boat with me at the Chez Renee Voyage enclave someday.
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Things to know

Allowed on boat

swimming
alcohol
kids under 12
liveaboard

  • Free cancellations until 30 days before the booking start date.
  • 50% refund for cancellations between 14-30 days before the booking start date.
  • Cancellations within 14 days of the booking start date are non-refundable.
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This boat belongs to a Commercial Owner, an independent boat rental company. A Commercial Owner is an independent, Boatsetter-approved boat rental company who provides their own insurance to their guests.


A security deposit hold (not a charge) will be placed on your credit card 48 hours before your booking starts to cover any incidental damage that may occur during your rental. This hold is released 48 hours after the booking is complete, if no claims are made. The security deposit amount for the boat you are booking will be outlined during the check-out process.

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If requested, the owner can provide a list of available captains for bareboat charter or the renter can use their own qualified captain. If the boat is being time chartered, the owner will provide the Captain.