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Rent a SeaRay cruiser in Chicago, IL near me

$551+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (285 bookings)

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

4 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Cruisers Yachts cruiser in Chicago, IL near me

$538+ /hour

Chicago, IL

4.8 (96 bookings)

BIG BOAT at small boat price.

3 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

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

$468+ /hour

Chicago, IL

Explore the Famous Chicago Playpen! - 46 ft Sea Ray Sundancer

3 - 4 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Chris Craft cruiser in Chicago, IL near me

$554+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (30 bookings)

Queen Myra Yacht Charters on Lake Michigan or Dockside Party @ 31st St

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$725+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (44 bookings)

53' Multi-level Luxury Yacht w/Flybridge & Sundeck

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$765+ /hour

Chicago, IL

4.8 (12 bookings)

Spacious Immaculate 41' Formula Performance Cruiser

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$400+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (42 bookings)

40 Foot Luxury Yacht Perfect for Your Party

2 - 4 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$450+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (122 bookings)

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

3 - 6 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$507+ /hour

Chicago, IL

4.9 (160 bookings)

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

3 - 4 hours Captain optional

Up to 13 passengers

$900+ /hour

Chicago, IL

52' Luxury Cruisers Yacht

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Sea Ray Boats motor yacht in Chicago, IL near me

$600+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (41 bookings)

Luxury 54 Ft Yacht perfect for a day on the water

2 - 6 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$437+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (28 bookings)

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

3 - 4 hours Captain optional

Up to 13 passengers

$440+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (31 bookings)

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

3 - 4 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

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

$452+ /hour

Chicago, IL

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

3 - 4 hours Captain optional

Up to 13 passengers

$1,800+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (16 bookings)

Tiki-Chic Yacht, 40-120 people, one deck option with beverage package!

3 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 120 passengers

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

$481+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (20 bookings)

48' Sea Ray Flybridge (KMB #6) - LUXURY Yacht

3 - 4 hours Captain optional

Up to 13 passengers

$501+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (94 bookings)

50' Sea Ray (KMB #2) - GREAT for Parties!

3 - 4 hours Captain optional

Up to 13 passengers

$910+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (35 bookings)

2020 Sea Ray 40' Lock Leader

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

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

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Customers Reviews

4.95

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5/5 stars

This Sea Ray...

Beautiful boat and easy process. We will be doing this again soon. Highly recommend!

Rachel

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

BIG BOAT at small...

Amazing boat, clean, good communication from the owner, will definitely rent again. Plenty of space for all of my...

Catherine

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

50' Sea Ray (KMB...

The boat was perfect! It was booked for a bachelorette party and couldn’t have worked out better. 100% will make this...

Abygail

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

50' Luxury Yacht....

Tusiime

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

This Sea Ray...

Manny

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

50' Sea Ray (KMB...

Bill

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

50' Sea Ray (KMB...

Nick

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

BIG BOAT at small...

Excellent time on the boat. Garland had everything set up perfectly, boat was in full form. Captain Mark gave us an...

Vishesh

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

BIG BOAT at small...

Zhen

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

2020 Sea Ray 40'...

Nina

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

This Sea Ray...

This was such a spacious and well kept boat. They were easy to coordinate with and communicated effectively. We had...

Ribicca

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Enjoy Chicago on...

My group and I had an excellent experience with Nasco and team! Thank you so much for accommodating us.

Asia

Jun 2025

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.