Had a great evening out on a pontoon boat. It was so easy to drive, and we enjoyed seeing beautiful…read moreviews of the city skyline. Such a fun experience for summer in Chicago and it's one of the most affordable ways to rent a boat in the city. Would recommend!

My friends and I booked a private pontoon ride with Chicago Boat Rentals for a Monday night at…read more7:30, and it was the perfect way to soak up a Chicago summer evening on the water! The crew made everything easy -- they showed us how to drive the boat ourselves, and we got to bring our own food and drinks onboard. Such a fun, laid-back way to see the skyline. Highly recommend!

Highly recommend to celebrate a birthday with tailgate the lake for an evening firework cruise!…read more The dock is easy to find, definitely recommend to Uber to the recommended location shown on their website, it's a short walk to the boat after the drop off. There is a bathroom on board which is great! There is a Bluetooth speaker, so you can jam to whatever you like. There is also a cooler for drinks, table for food and games. You can also swim before sundown. The crew was great, shout out to Steve and Captain Jerry! They were a lot of fun, took us super close to the firework show and out to the lighthouse. It was a blast!! We will definitely be back!

I can't speak to the experience on the boat but the captain intentionally drove by my canoe and…read morepartner on a SUP causing a huge wake in the harbor. When I later confronted the captain he said he was "running late," perhaps a sign he doesn't have safety as a top priority.

Captain Kirk Kessler, a United States Coast Guard - Certified Master Captain, goes all out to give…read morehis passengers a wonderful experience. His boat, the Peony, is equipped in a manner to meet the needs of his guests. His first mate, Woody, a chipper mini Golden Doodle, adds a fun touch to each outing. Kirk is extremely professional, going over his shipboard rules with all his charges before they embark. His rule #1 - "Stay on the boat!" Captain Kirk gets a sense of each of his sets of guests, and how comfortable (or apprehensive) they are on the water. Passengers preferring a sedate, "gentle" excursion will get one (to the extent weather and lake conditions permit); those guests up for a more adventurous outing with 15-30 degrees of heeling will have their wishes fulfilled. As a USCG-certified Master Captain, Kirk knows what he needs to do to trim the sails and change his headings to make his cruises pleasant ones for his passengers and their predilections. A charming host/skipper, Captain Kirk will make your sail/cruise an unforgettable one - withe the beautiful Chicago skyline as your sunset backdrop. You can't do better than Salty Dog Sailing Co.!

I highly recommend chartering with Salty Dog. Captain Kirk () was very professional. I was a…read morelittle nervous, but he set everyone in our party at ease. The boat comfortably fits 4 people, and you can just sit back and relax. Woody is extremely friendly, greeting us on the dock when we arrive, and sleeping next to us the entire trip, except when we turned and he had to flip to the other side! And it's true sailing, we went about 3.5 miles from shore, getting some incredible views of the city. It was a great day, great conversation and an overall awesome time!

Amazing location! Gorgeous view of Chicago! Right on the…read morebeach..Get there early for parking if it matters.

Great Jet Skis, But Watch Your Credit Card Statement! The…read morerental experience was actually perfect--the jet skis were fast, comfortable, and 30 minutes was plenty of time. However, I'm rating this 3 stars because of highly questionable deposit practices. They held a $500 incidental deposit for both me and my friend and never refunded it. Luckily, my buddy caught the missing refunds on his statement. While they fixed the issue quickly once confronted, it's alarming that they just kept the money until we said something. $500 would have slipped through the cracks if we hadn't been vigilant.

It was a very fun experience! My friend and I were in…read moreChicago for the weekend only. Our original day of sail was canceled due to weather, but Captain Sanjay was very accommodating and we were able to go sailing the following day. We had a beautiful day and a great time drinking champagne and enjoying our time on the water. The captain and his first mate (his father) were great company and made us feel very comfortable. Captain Sanjay has a medical background in research and he is an athlete; he shared with us his knowledge about nutrition and sports, as well as the role vitamin supplements play in our daily activities. My friend and I are runners and we are currently training for the MCM marathon, thus his tips and recommendations were very useful to us. Our visit in Chicago ended with the sail and it was the perfect ending to a fun weekend!

I do not believe this is in business. I left a voicemail last summer and received no response. The…read moreodd part is his voicemail mentions the business name. Go look at the website link which is defunct. I am giving one stars because leaving a business page up on Yelp when it is no longer operational is a waste of customers' time.

We learned a lot about kayaking from the owner, John. He and his staff took their time in…read moreexplaining every detail of the equipment to us. We had a lot of fun paddling in the harbor and checking out all the boats docked there. There was quite a bit of boat traffic this Sunday afternoon so we rolled with the waves as boats come in and out. Some might find that unpleasant but we thought it was a good opportunity to get a taste of what kayaking on the lake could be like. Kayaks and paddle boards stay within the harbor, which is about 9 miles of boat docks. It's quite an different experience from other kayaking locations; it's manmade and urban and the only wildlife is seagulls. There is a parking lot though its $28 for 0-12hrs during the weekends. We chose to park on the other side of the trail and walked to this location. It's a beautiful walk! The best amenity is the private bathroom with shower. We usually don't get wet with kayak but since this is the lake, we were drenched. Highly recommend wearing swimsuit for any water activities. We'll be back to try the jet skis.

So the weekend is approaching! It's July! It's Hot! Chicago is surrounded by water, at least on the…read moreEast side. What are your plans? Might I suggest Jet Skiing?! Let me tell you about my 4th of July Adventure....... My plans were to hang out and eat BBQ with a friend, but she wasn't feeling too well and had to cancel our plans. After making sure she was ok, I was on the verge of catching up on a series on MAX. Then it hit me, "It's a BEAUTIFUL holiday, and you are about to watch tv? What are you doing? You said you wanted to go jet skiing before the summer is over. What are you waiting for? Let's Do It!" I called Chicago Water Sport Rentals on 31st and spoke with the owner who assured me that the day was perfect and the water was fine, code for: "No Danger Here". After an exchange of "God Bless You", I hung up the phone, quickly put sunscreen on, gathered my wetsuit and sunglasses and headed out the door toward the lake. When I got to the harbor and my jet ski rental destination, that's where the magic happened. After a thorough tutorial about how to properly use and have fun on the jet ski that I was sitting on, off I went to the high seas, I mean out toward open waters with the rest of the water sports lovers. Once I got past the channel filled with boat lovers, sailers, and jet ski pros, I played around in open-calm waters while the sun and the city were beaming down on me. The views are absolutely spectacular and the experience was exhilarating! I was on that thing for an hour. Yes, an hour. Last time it was 30 minutes. This time I wanted to challenge myself. Once I got into my groove, there was NO STOPPING ME, until my time was up. ‍ Lol. I highly recommend you try something new this weekend. If you have been jet skiing before, try a new venue off the 31st Street Harbor. Then treat yourself to lunch at the restaurant directly next door. This experience will make you feel ALIVE!

We did a daytime private charter on the Chicago Motor Yacht for a bachelorette party and the…read moreexperience was perfect. The staff was very attentive and the yacht amenities were wonderful. I would highly recommend this company! Booking with Chicago Motor Yachts is so seamless and Grace is very helpful.

Wanted to leave a review even though we weren't able to venture out due to inclemate weather. I…read moreappreciated how easy it was to get all the info I needed leading up to the trip with Grace. Also, I had to make some changes to the plans and they were very quick to assist me in transferring the reservation to a delegate. Overall, giving a high rating for the ease of booking, the assistance in answering all my questions, and also the expedient processing of the deposit reimbursement due to poor weather. Hope to actually go on a boat ride on a future visit if the weather cooperates!

Trying this tour was a highlight of my visit, offering a fun way to explore the city without…read morefeeling like a typical sightseeing trip. The equipment was easy to get comfortable with, and the guidance made the experience enjoyable even for a beginner. I appreciated learning interesting details about the surrounding landmarks while taking in the views along the route. The staff created an upbeat atmosphere that kept everyone engaged and made the activity feel approachable. Everything came together for a memorable outing with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the scenery and take photos. I'd definitely recommend this experience to visitors looking for an entertaining way to discover the city.

My kids really wanted to try this out, promising me that they would pedal and I could relax and…read moreenjoy the scenery. Listen, after being the one to pedal by bike and boat, I was going to take them up on their offer. It was $34.51 (including taxes) for an hour. Kind of steep but not so bad when you realize that there are three of us enjoying the quadcycle. While the staff were nice - and they really were - the directions on where to go weren't great. It was confusing where the path was and we ended up spending 20 minutes going away only to come back and ask for more details of where to go. They really should provide a map. Also, we had to ask them to remove the dead spiders and cobwebs we discovered while we were literally off the beaten path. Would we do it again? Yes. But pay close attention to where they say to go and, again, could've used a map. Also, be on the lookout for spiders, webs and other dirt and ask them to remove them prior to leaving the area.