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Rent a Sea Ray cruiser in Chicago, IL near me

$220+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (130 bookings)

46' Beautiful Sea Ray Yacht - Perfect for Parties - Explore Chicago

3 - 4 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

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

$275+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (130 bookings)

44ft Luxury Spacious Party Motor Yacht - Paradise

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$406+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (100 bookings)

Fun and pleasure on a spacious and luxurious Yacht!

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Sea Ray Boats cruiser in Chicago, IL near me

$325+ /hour

Chicago, IL

50' Sea Ray - Perfect for Parties!

3 - 4 hours Captain optional

Up to 13 passengers

$800+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (43 bookings)

24 Passenger Captained Party & Event Boat in Chicago, Illinois!

Chicago, IL

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

3 - 6 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$620+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (143 bookings)

51" Searay - The Best Playpen Party Boat in Chicago! Captain included!

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Sea Ray Boats express cruiser in Chicago, IL near me

$288+ /hour

Chicago, IL

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

3 - 4 hours Captain optional

Up to 13 passengers

Rent a Maxum cruiser in Chicago, IL near me

$400+ /hour

Chicago, IL

4.9 (60 bookings)

Play Pen Cruise - 40 foot Yacht - Discounts Available

3 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$392+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (166 bookings)

"Beautiful & Spacious" Huge40ft Luxury Yacht! - Great Value!

2 - 6 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$375+ /hour

Chicago, IL

Livin The Dream Charter Style

3 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$825+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (3 bookings)

34 Guest Custom 40-Foot Pontoon

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 34 passengers

Rent a Regal Boats cruiser in Chicago, IL near me

$450+ /hour

Chicago, IL

New listing 40' Regal luxury Yacht

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Carver Yachts motor yacht in Chicago, IL near me

$458+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (217 bookings)

Luxury 2010 Multi Level Yacht Safe Burnham East Captain Fee Included!

4 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$380+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (103 bookings)

Luxury 40ft Cruisers Yacht-Very Spacious & Clean!

2 - 6 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Azimut mega yacht in Chicago, IL near me

$1,000+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (73 bookings)

62' $2M Italian Luxury Yacht with Captain Party up

Chicago, IL

Best Priced 61 Feet of Gorgeous Luxury!

3 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$400+ /hour

Chicago, IL

4.8 (44 bookings)

50' SEA RAY- 12 Passengers BELIEVE CHICAGO BTC

3 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Top yacht rentals, Chicago, IL, United States reviews in Chicago, IL

281,160

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5/5 stars

34 Guest Custom...

Trishell

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Best Priced 61...

Amazing experience! The boat was clean and the service was great. Also, the captain and the mate were friendly.

Ankit

May 2025
5/5 stars

Best Priced 61...

It was a great 3 hours with Captain Doug and Jake. The yacht itself beat my expectations. It was very clean and...

Itohan

May 2025
5/5 stars

Luxury 2010 Multi...

Unbelievable experience! Dans boat was immaculate! Boat was so clean, stereo system kicked ass! Captain was so good...

Ray

May 2025
5/5 stars

24 Passenger...

We had a great time. Matt & Troy were great. Lots of fun and a great way to see Chicago in the rain.

John

May 2025
5/5 stars

Play Pen Cruise -...

We had the best time! Dee was a great captain and the whole process was very smooth. The safety briefing was concise...

Jesse

May 2025
5/5 stars

Play Pen Cruise -...

Boat and captain were great! Would recommend

Katie

Apr 2025
5/5 stars

44ft Luxury...

Hailey

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

46' Beautiful Sea...

We had a great day on the Sea Ray 410! Nasco was great to rent through. He answered all my questions in a timely...

Annie

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

44ft Luxury...

The boat ride was awesome time, the owner was very nice and our captain Papo was awesome as well! Highly recommended...

Daisy

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

"Beautiful &...

We had a fantastic day on the water. The boat was exactly as described. Captain J was very responsive and kept me...

Catherine

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

51" Searay - The...

Mark and Captain Ted were amazing to work with! We had a great day and can’t wait to come back!

Hanna

Sep 2024

How to rent a yacht, Chicago, IL, United States in Chicago?

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Frequently asked questions

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 charter a yacht?

The cost to charter a yacht varies depending on the boat size and the length of the charter. Prices typically range from less than $1,000 to $5,000 plus if you’re wanting to charter the yacht overnight.