Totally loved our experience with sailing with Carlos and Barb! We went out for my husband's 41st…read morebirthday. It was relaxing, good conversation, a very clean boat and great conversation! I highly recommend this company and will for sure be booking more trips with them. I am looking forward to doing the bed and breakfast package for an overnight stay in the harbor when the weather gets warmer!

Barbara and Carlos are the absolute BEST. Did a half day rental with them and they were so…read moreprofessional, incredibly considerate and patient, always made us feel safe during rocky waters. The boat was so clean and had a speaker for us to bluetooth to. They also went above and beyond and blew up one of our floaties that we brought. 10/10 experience can't wait to book another one in the future!!

I booked the boat through Boat Bound but next time I would contact Offshore 312 directly to save…read more10%. The boat was spacious and large enough for 10 guests plus captain and crew member. 312 suggested a list of captains. We went with Captain Dan and he was awesome and super helpful, knowledgeable and accommodating. I would rent from 312 again and recommend them to others.

I would not recommend this boat to anyone looking for a premium boat experience. The boat was…read moreancient and not kept up well, it smelled, was dirty (think hair everywhere), and the stereo system did not work. The price of this boat does not include the captain, so you're not getting a good deal. I would pay a little more for a better experience. If you do decide to use this company, do not use Captian Larry, he seemed very knowledgeable and friendly over the phone, but he did not know anything about the architecture in the city and things he said could provide proved to be all talk. Very disappointed with the entire experience. On top of this, the weather was nasty on the particular day of the charter, and they did not cancel. I know the weather is not their fault, but the safety of the passengers should always be the first priority, and I believe money is theirs.

I celebrated my bday on Memorial Day and we were shocked to find the city mostly empty…read more I was determined to be on the water for the big day and called the sister company to book a captain and boat but was told I'd have to give 48hrs to procure a captain for a private tour. They directed me to a Chicago Cycleboats public tour instead. I was skeptical about this kind of boat. Would there be a lot of people? Were the bikes plus size friendly? But I was happy that we could bring our own food and drink. I had a hunch we might be the only people on the boat and I WAS RIGHT. My festive party of 5 had the whole boat to ourselves. In the end I got a private tour for a fraction of the price!! Better yet, the seats and cycles were fat friendly and comfortable. When folks get tired of paddling, the captain just flicks the electric on and the boat continues on. Monica was an outstanding captain. She let us do our thing, made sure we were safe, and had interesting stories to tell us about her boating career. Champagne, charcuterie, music, and a riverboat. A perfect way to spend a warm Chicago day!

My group of friends I booked one of the Friday night public tours and enjoyed our trip out on the…read moreboat. We really lucked out and ended up having the whole boat to ourselves. I think it is a fun activity to do with a group of friends or family members. The 90 minutes really flew by.

Such an incredible experience! We booked a sunset sail over Labor Day weekend, and somehow my…read moresister, her boyfriend, and I ended up being the only three guests on a boat that can accommodate around 45 people. We honestly expected that they might cancel with such a small group, but they still took us out and gave us what essentially felt like a private sunset cruise. The entire evening was beautiful and felt incredibly special. The boat itself was fantastic--my sister's boyfriend especially loved the netted areas where you could lie back, relax, and enjoy the water and the views. Being able to spread out and enjoy the sunset with practically the entire boat to ourselves was unforgettable. I really appreciated that they honored the sailing despite having only three guests. They easily could have canceled, but instead they gave us an experience we'll remember for a long time. I would absolutely recommend them and would sail with them again!

Captain Mike was so great!…read more It rained all day but we still were really excited to do this sailboat tour. Our tour was scheduled from 7-9 and Mike checked in numerous times throughout the day to make sure we were feeling comfortable with the weather - he was more than happy to accommodate if not. He was personable, knowledge and made us feel super safe along the way. And the Chicago skyline was STUNNING! Would def recommend!

I cannot say enough great things about our Kingseekers experience with Captain John and crew. We…read morehad to reschedule twice due to weather but the wait was worth it!!! This was our first Lake Michigan charter and it was outstanding. Hit our boat limit by 9 am. Awesome memory and we've already decided to make this an annual experience and have a date reserved for next year!

Highly recommend this company. They go above and beyond and we always have the best time with them…read more Will continue to use them for our future boat rides!

I have always wanted to ride a swan boat and I was so happy I found this place!! It was so cute. It…read morewas raining but we waited for it to stop and it was open. They're located in a tiny shed behind the bigger building. The man working was super friendly too. It's $30 to rent for one hour. It was really fun and relaxing!!

The swan boat ride is a perfect idea for a date, especially in the summer! I came in the morning…read morearound 10 or 11am on the weekend and was able to secure one of the boats with a covering for shade. The worker was super helpful and friendly, everything was straightforward. Steering and pedaling is very simple. The nearest restroom is at the fieldhouse across the street (about a 10 minute walk). Restrooms there are pretty clean. I recommend bringing your own water bottle to hydrate although I did see some vending machines in the fieldhouse. I appreciated that the worker at Wheel Fun Rentals reserved one of the covered boats for us since he knew we went to the fieldhouse to use the restroom. There's lots of free parking here, and it's only about $30 for an hour which was more than enough time for us. They also have surrey bikes for rent too. There's a deal on their website if you come before noon you can get a 2nd hour free!

I found the boating rentals at lake tampier and love it! I take out my own paddle board form this…read moreboat launch and get to enjoy the scenery and the lovely little lake. You're not allowed to swim but it still such a vibe to relax and unwind and soak up the sun in the calmness of a small Chill little lake. There's lots of kayaks, other paddle boarders, and loads of fishermen!

Upon our first visit at Tampier Lake we were able to stop at the boating center directly on the…read morepeninsula of the lake. I was always under the impression people were able to rent kayaks or boats, but I was happy to find out even more information. Staff were very professional, verifying all customers wear a mask. I was promptly reminded to do so upon entering. This is the rule for all, vaccinated or non-vaccinated. I inquired with the staff what the minimum age to ride any water craft was and was told children have to be at least 3 years of age. All boaters are to also wear a life vest and the last rental is at 6PM. Rates seem very reasonable, as kayaks, boats, and paddle boats are $20 per hour. Fishing boats are $25 per hour with a minimum rental of two hours. Whereas it was our first time and we were just visiting the lake we now have all the details moving forward. Leave the little one at home and rent away! We will return.