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How to rent a party boat in Evanston?

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Find the perfect boat

Enter your desired location and date to explore our fleet of party boats.

2

Select a captain

Choose to drive yourself or select a USCG licensed captain.

3

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Connect with your boat owner and complete your booking online.

4

Set sail

Enjoy your day on the water with friends and family!


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As the global leader in peer-to-peer boat rentals, Boatsetter offers an easy, safe and accessible way to experience on-the-water adventure. With boat rentals in 600+ locations, finding a boat is easy and with the option to tap into the largest network of USCG licensed captains, boating experience is not required.

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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.

Top party boat rentals reviews in Evanston, IL

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  • Captain Joe was AMAZING! Very responsive, amazing energy, and super fun & kind. The boat was also beautiful and very...

    Gwen

    Sep 2025

  • Our group of 5 enjoyed a boat ride with James and it was a wonderful time! The boat was clean and smooth and James...

    JESSICA

    Sep 2025

  • Beautiful boat! Owner responds very quickly and is easy to work with. Michael G was our captain and he made our...

    Liliana

    Sep 2025

  • We had a wonderful time. Captain Joe was the best: he was the perfect person to show my family from the East coast...

    Laurie

    Sep 2025

  • Super nice boat! Everything was on time and our captain Mike was great. Would for sure book again!

    Katrina

    Sep 2025

  • We had an incredible afternoon on the water for my best friend's bachelorette party! Dock is super easy to access,...

    Patricia

    Sep 2025

  • Captain Joe and Ryan were amazing! Made my birthday so much fun! 😁

    Alexis

    Sep 2025

  • Steph is absolutely amazing! Highly recommend! Thank you, again.

    Roberta

    Sep 2025

  • I am so glad we did this boat trip! James was an excellent captain and my family loved it! 3 hours is probably long...

    Abbie

    Sep 2025

  • so flexible so nice the best boat ever

    tiana

    Sep 2025

  • My friends and I had the absolute best day on the boat with James! He’s a wonderful captain-laid back, kind, safe,...

    Jordan

    Sep 2025

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

    Matt

    Aug 2025

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