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Rent a GODFREY MARINE pontoon in Chicago, IL near me
Icon $175+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (81 bookings)

Pontoon / Tritoon Charter with Licensed Captain

2 - 8 hours Captained
Up to 7 passengers
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 Sea Ray Boats deck boat in Chicago, IL near me
$329+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (93 bookings)

New 27' Sea Ray crusier Playpen summertime

2 - 6 hours Captained
Up to 8 passengers
Rent a Bayliner motor yacht in Chicago, IL near me
Icon $375+ /hour

Chicago, IL

4.8 (82 bookings)

Chicago Boat Rental 30' of Pure Fun

3 - 8 hours Captained
Up to 12 passengers
Rent a Carver Yachts cruiser in Chicago, IL near me
$313+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (27 bookings)

⭐️IF YOU HAVE UP TO 6 IN YOUR GROUP THEN WE’RE "JUST RIGHT" FOR YOU 🌤

2 - 6 hours Captained
Up to 6 passengers
Rent a Sea Ray Boats motor yacht in Chicago, IL near me
Icon $308+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (29 bookings)

4th Hour is FREE! Life Is Good when it's a party on the lake!

3 - 8 hours Captain optional
Up to 12 passengers
Rent a Sea Ray Boats motor yacht in Chicago, IL near me
$340+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (94 bookings)

Beautiful Yacht -comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests. Perfect for

2 - 8 hours Captained
Up to 12 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 Baja Boats deck boat in Chicago, IL near me
$200+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (36 bookings)

Charter boat available with Captain Bob

2 - 8 hours Captained
Up to 5 passengers
Rent a Sea Ray  cruiser in Chicago, IL near me
Icon $478+ /hour

Chicago, IL

4.9 (162 bookings)

50' Sea Ray (KMB #1) - GREAT for Parties!

3 - 4 hours Captain optional
Up to 13 passengers
Rent a Cape Craft Sportfishing Boats offshore sport fishing in Chicago, IL near me
$173+ /hour

Chicago, IL

Luxury boat with a the amenities down below. and a great party boat.

2 - 8 hours Captained
Up to 6 passengers
Rent a Sea Ray Boats cruiser in Chicago, IL near me
$378+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (126 bookings)

This Sea Ray yacht is a 55 foot oasis on the water

3 - 6 hours Captain optional
Up to 12 passengers
Rent a Sea Ray Boats motor yacht in Chicago, IL near me
Icon $426+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (31 bookings)

46’ Sea Ray (KMB #9) - Perfect for PARTIES!

3 - 4 hours Captain optional
Up to 13 passengers
Rent a Sea Ray Boats cruiser in Chicago, IL near me
Icon $400+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (33 bookings)

Enjoy Chicago on this 46' Gorgeous Sea Ray - Perfect for Parties

3 - 4 hours Captain optional
Up to 12 passengers
Rent a Bayliner bow rider in Chicago, IL near me
$224+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (87 bookings)

Boatschicago - Motor Boat for rent at Downtown Chicago

3 - 8 hours No captain
Up to 10 passengers
Rent a Sea Ray Boats express cruiser in Chicago, IL near me
Icon $423+ /hour

Chicago, IL

46' Sea Ray Express - Perfect for fun and relaxation!

3 - 4 hours Captain optional
Up to 13 passengers
Rent a Cruisers Yachts express cruiser in Chicago, IL near me
$375+ /hour

Chicago, IL

AMAZING! Luxury & Huge 40ft Cruiser Yacht…Welcome Home!

2 - 6 hours Captain optional
Up to 12 passengers
Rent a Bayliner cruiser in Hammond, IN near me
$150+ /hour

Hammond, IN

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

4 - 8 hours Captain optional
Up to 8 passengers

Top boat rentals, Illinois, United States reviews in Illinois

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  • James provided great communication, giving us prompt and clear responses and meeting us on location ahead of time. ...

    Matt

    Aug 2025

  • Captain Morgan and his boat were awesome! My friends and I had such a great time on the water. He had floaties for us...

    Delaney

    Aug 2025

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

    The Mott

    Aug 2025

  • Great experience. They were attentive to messages, gave great advice on where to park and meet. Boat was clean and...

    Jessica

    Aug 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    The boat was terrific - something for everyone - and Captain Jamie was the perfect captain for the evening. We hope...

    Alexandra

    Aug 2025

  • Akshatha

    Aug 2025

  • Nasco is very responsive and helpful with any questions about the booking! Justin was an amazing captain. We had an...

    Kristen

    Aug 2025

  • Grayson

    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
  • 5/5 stars

    We had such an incredible day celebrating my Husbands 30th birthday on this Yacht. Everything went so smoothly....

    Nicole

    Aug 2025

  • We had the best experience with Captain James! He took us along the Chicago River and out to Navy Pier to watch the...

    Zynnia

    Aug 2025

  • monica

    Aug 2025

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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.

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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.



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