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.

I was in town and rented a Jetski with these guys. They are very cool and super flexible. They'll…read moregive you a rundown of how to ride the jetski and send you out. I'd definitely recommend them to someone looking to rent a jetski in Chicago!

Captain Tim is the best and so is his beautiful, clean boat! He can help create the perfect vibes…read morefor your party with all the accommodations needed to have a great time. This is the only charter I recommend to people!

if you are looking for a wonderful experience on the water in Chicago, this is the boat tour to…read moretake! Captain Tim is very accommodating and his boat tours are always a blast! I highly recommend if you are looking for someone on time, fun and entertaining and most importantly a great tour! Dor Sea Tours should be your top pick!

Kirsten (the instructor) was FANTASTIC to work with! Communicative, patient, friendly, flexible…read more(with scheduling, skill level, etc.) - inspiring. We are so grateful we got to meet and learn from her!

Just got back from Chicago stand up paddle boarding and honestly had a really fun time. I went to…read morethe diversity harbor location as most of the beaches continue to be closed due to COVID. The view and paddle boarding towards the city is quite scenic and it is cool to be able to merge the thundering city with being on the water. It is right next to a public park so there are many people walking, biking, and having picnics which is also a nice sight, however, on the other side of the park is a highway so that takes away from some of the scenery. There are not great parking instructions on the website but we managed to find a spot hero nearby which was pretty easy. Booking a same-day reservation was not a hassle and you simply fill out a liability waiver on the phone once you get there. I was not super sure about how clean the rented equipment was which could be a concern for some people right now, otherwise the rental process was easy. Some other concerns I had were that they give you a box to store your belongings in, but the box is just sitting out in the back of a trailer and I am not sure how well guarded they were. There is also a very low bridge that I had to lay down to go under, and while I thought it was a fun little challenge others may think of it as a nuisance. Overall, good way to paddle board near the city.

EXCELLENT experience at Next Wave!!!…read more Amazing company with employees who truly care about their customers. Thanks Next Wave! Keep up the amazing work!

Don't go here unless you want to have a $500 charge on your credit card just to ride a jet skiread more

I've kayaked all over the world, but never through a canyon of steel and glass. With only a couple…read moreof days left of summer, I'm trying to squeeze in every single drop of it before cold weather comes to Chicago. Combining architecture, history, exercise, adventure, and only $69, this was an ideal activity for me. I'm very athletic. I exercise 7 days a week, including power lifting 3 days a week. It didn't feel like a workout at all yesterday, but by 3am, my biceps, triceps, and shoulders were actually sore enough to wake me up. While it is an activity for every skill level, it is a 6.5 mile journey, so how much you enjoy it might depend on what kind of shape you're in. The Chicago River has a lot of traffic during the summer. -A lot of party boats, large architectural boat tours, water taxis, speedboats, and jet skis. Being in a humble kayak while navigating all of that traffic can be a bit stressful, but our tour guides were excellent at instructing us how to stay safe while we share the water. They offer architectural tours, sunset tours, and a city lights tour. I'd love to squeeze in a city lights tour before the season ends. Chicago is the most beautiful city in America and ranked 2nd most beautiful in the world. Get a view of it from the river and you'll easily understand why.

A great experience but exhausting…read more We signed up for the fireworks tour on a Saturday night and it was excellent. Essentially, you paddle your way to Navy Pier area, watch the fireworks, and then paddle all the way back. The distance covered is around 6 miles and can be exhausting. Anyone can do this but I would not attempt it if you're not at least a physically active person. Overall, the experience was fantastic and the entire staff was very accommodating. Highly recommend if you're an active person and want an unbelievable experience on the Chicago River.

The Bad: This place is a joke. They are very overpriced,…read moreuse old jet skis, and literally follow you around the entire time your renting. They make you stay between their boundaries which include "the building with the two shafts on top" and "the building right there" out of the 1000 building downtown. Get real. Oh yeah, don't bother going as a group because you need to stay 250 feet away from all others on jet skis and will be pulled over IMMEDIATELY by the owner who is chasing you if you break this rule. The Good: Out of the 3 strikes you're aloud in the 30 min rental, we were lucky enough to receive 4. I think as long as you're okay to be constantly pulled over and cursed at, you'll be fine.

Ok, I love jet skiing. I don't like the prices, by the end of the day you may as well own one. The…read morehourly cost is way steep. Everyone knows time flys when your having fun. But here you really need to check your watch or get charged additional fees if your a bit late. Staff was rude, if you don't like your job quit.

Great harbor. Needed help with a slip and the staff made sure all was taken care of…read more Bathrooms and showers were clean! Harbor store staff was helpful and had what I needed.

Easy to get here, parking near the Belmont Yacht Club is $20 for 24 hours! Not bad at all…read more.. Beautiful views of the city and easy access to the lakefront path and lake itself.

I would NEVER refer this boat company to anyone. The weather was terrible today--gloomy and rainy…read morepretty much all day. I understand we live in bipolar Chicago, but who wants to be out on a boat in the rain all day? Their policy clearly states that you cannot cancel due to weather or receive a refund, but you can reschedule. I had been communicating with Jesus since Monday about the weather, and he kept telling us to wait until the day of the event. Well, today came, and the weather was exactly what was forecasted--gloomy and rainy. We asked to simply reschedule for another date. We NEVER asked for a refund. In fact, we paid more because of the Air and Water Show and weren't even asking for the price difference back. We just wanted to reschedule, which is exactly what their policy says is allowed. Instead of honoring their own policy, Jesus was extremely rude and difficult to deal with. The customer service was very disappointing, and the way this situation was handled completely ruined the experience for us. I would absolutely NOT recommend this company to anyone. If you have a weather concern, don't expect them to actually stand behind the rescheduling policy they advertise.

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