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Rent a Sea Ray cruiser in Chicago, IL near me

$220+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (136 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

4.9 (148 bookings)

44ft Luxury Spacious Party Motor Yacht - Paradise

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$406+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (101 bookings)

Fun and pleasure on a spacious and luxurious Yacht!

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$900+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (13 bookings)

Luxurious 60FT Azimut | Double-deck Yacht

Chicago, IL

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 Maxum cruiser in Chicago, IL near me

$354+ /hour

Chicago, IL

4.9 (38 bookings)

Luxurious 45FT MAXUM !

Chicago, IL

Play Pen Cruise - 40 foot Yacht - Discounts Available

3 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$392+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (169 bookings)

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

2 - 6 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$375+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (2 bookings)

Livin The Dream Charter Style

3 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Regal cruiser in Chicago, IL near me

$388+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (11 bookings)

42FT Regal Commodore Express Cruiser

Chicago, IL

New listing 40' Regal luxury Yacht

2 - 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

$758+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (25 bookings)

61' Sea Ray - Playpen, River, Winery

4 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$450+ /hour

Chicago, IL

50 FT Sea Ray Double Deck Yacht

Chicago, IL

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

3 - 4 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$367+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (5 bookings)

Best Priced 61 Feet of Gorgeous Luxury!

3 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

Top yacht rentals reviews in Illinois

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Customers Reviews

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5/5 stars

Livin The Dream...

We had an amazing time out on the water for black yacht weekend. The boat was lovely top to bottom. Our Captain Steve...

Shamariah

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

44ft Luxury...

Great experience thank you so much for hosting us

Azeez

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Best Priced 61...

Brett was a pleasure to book with. The transaction was easy & and transparent, which can be hard to find these days....

Cherri

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

New listing 40'...

My group had a fantastic time! William was super accommodating and great with communication leading up to our yacht...

Sheronda

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

44ft Luxury...

Amanda and her entire team are awesome! Booking again!

Nads &

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

46' Beautiful Sea...

My group and I had a time. Our captain was Michael and he was very chill. He's also young so that's a plus!...

Val

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

46' Beautiful Sea...

Great boat and great time!

Drew

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

This Sea Ray...

Beautiful boat and love that my entire party could fit comfortably on the front. Captain Jaime and his deckhand were...

Abby

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

46' Beautiful Sea...

We had a great time celebrating my 40th birthday on this boat. Nasco was a great communicator and responded quickly...

Brynn

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

This Sea Ray...

We had such a good time on this boat! We had 12 people and it was very roomy with plenty of space. Captain Jamie was...

Emily

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

This Sea Ray...

I booked this boat for my 22nd birthday on June 7th. 100/10 it was an amazing experience. The boat was nice and...

Destini

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

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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.