I found this boat charter on Yelp! Spoke with Paul and the process to book was so seamless! He…read moreanswered all my questions promptly when wondering how to tip and if we needed to bring coolers. They supplied ice for our trip which was great! At the end of our time we were already trying to book with them again! With the new adjustment we were able to have 30 with proof of vaccines! Highly recommend them!

Captain Paul and team was AMAZING! We had a post graduation cruise for my daughter and best friend,…read morecruising into the sunset. The most memorable trip for my daughter, friends and family. Captain Paul was extremely flexible in making the most beautiful experience. We cruised on both the river, and saw the sunset on Lake Michigan. The experience of a private yacht for my daughter's celebration was priceless. Thank you Captain Paul for your hospitality!

What a fantastic boat and crew! We had such a beautiful evening cruising along the shoreline with…read morethe impressive Chicago backdrop. The crew was very professional and working with Kerbi and Samantha was a pleasure. They were extremely proficient with all of the event planning and were very easy to work with. We had a 70 year old on board with us who was recovering from a minor surgery. We were a bit concerned about the ride for him but he was extremely comfortable in the lovely saloon. I highly recommend this company for any event and will be back again soon!

We had some concerns about renting a yacht sight unseen -- but we were completely amazed! Kirby was…read moreso helpful arranging a beautiful five star dinner down the Chicago river for our small group. Captain Brian is hysterical and kept us laughing through the night!!Our friends weren't from the area and really enjoyed the delicious meals and seeing Chicago. Every member of the crew we interacted with was polite, attentive and greeted us with warmth and kindness. Would highly recommend this yacht trip to anyone seeking a unique group experience! Five stars!! Sea stars!

What a fabulous time we had on Northwest Passage's Crete (Greece) Kayak Adventure. Rick, Zane and…read moreAnna were excellent guides who quickly taught us the skills necessary to paddle a sea kayak. They also knew the area so well that they could point out things or take us places we would never have discovered on our own. The towns chosen for the overnights were well selected; also, the lodgings were comfortable and the restaurants served good Greek food. Having previously done this trip multiple times before, Northwest Passage has it down to a "science" for a seamless trip. It was an outstanding way to experience Crete. We would count this adventure as one providing the proverbial "memories of a lifetime." We highly recommend Northwest Passage Adventures.

Went on the 2 hour sunset kayaking with a bunch of girlfriends recently and had an awesome time…read more Even though they provided maps as to where the boat launch would be--I still went to the wrong area--boo for me and directions. They provided all the equipment: lifejacket, oar, and kayak. I recommend water shoes just because Im not a huge fan of sand or rocks in between my toes. The fabulous trip leader gave us some instruction/safety and then we were off and paddling--ok maybe not at first :) The staff was so patient and nice---especially because I felt like the first half of the trip I definitely needed special attention--since we were veering in the opposite direction of the group---geesh who would've thought it would be so difficult to turn or keep going straight--but with the proper instruction and a little special ed tugging from one of the trip leaders---we were on our way to cruising on lake michigan. Being that this was my first time and I didn't fall out or become traumatized--I definitley will be doing this again.

This place is a hidden gem that's underutilized. For less then $300 bucks, a beachfront clubhouse…read morewith a huge deck including grills, tables, kitchen, showers, equipment, storage, and free to use club equipment such as kayaks, paddle boards, windsurfers... I'm here almost everyday. I can't understand why this place isn't completely packed with members all summer.

Oh la la! Let me polish my monocle and get my double breasted blue blazer and captain's hat out!…read more No way, this isn't that sort of club. It is low key and highlighly welcoming. The North Shore Yacht Club is Highghland Park's gem on the lake. What a great place to sail, paddle, sun, have fun and relax. With the cheap membership (I don't know of any better deal on the North Shore) you may use club boats and the clubhouse/deck for all your beach, boating and social desires. Want to race? Great! Want to sit back and enjoy the lake? Great! Want to hang out with some of the finest folks around? Great! Take advantage of the best feature of NE Illinois- Lake Michigan. NSYC does everything from regattas to outdoor movie nights. Head on down there and check it out. Just grab someone who looks happy and ask for a tour or the details, they will be happy to chat. Don't let the summer go by without heading to the lake!

We were very disappointed with our service with tikiboat Chicago. We planned a weekend bachelorette…read moreparty and rented a boat for Saturday. 2 weeks before the event, we get an email stating the boat is out of commission and were offered a different boat for Friday afternoon or Sunday afternoon. This was terrible service as we could only use the boat on a Saturday and only had 2 weeks to find a different option. This was almost impossible as boats are booked well in advance for Saturdays in Chicago. Would highly recommend Sofia with Get my Boat if you have a party of 12 looking for a great time. I am giving 2 stars as they were initially easy to book with.

Booked a party for my birthday but had to cancel when members of party tested positive for COVID…read more Captain cancelled the trip but I was never contacted for rescheduling or refund. I made several calls and emails that have not been returned. Very disappointing.

What a FUN TIME we had! My niece had a tight budget for her wedding. She reached out to Greg and…read morehis co-captain to have her wedding on his boat in September 2018! EVERYONE HAD A BLAST! He even acted as the wedding officiant for the ceremony since we did not have anyone. My friend and I went a few hours ahead to decorate the boat. Greg was totally willing to help and the wedding was a success!! This was a great budget friendly decision :) Bathroom - Bluetooth - lighted boat and more!.SO MUCH FUN!! THANK YOU :)

Our boat day with Captain Greg was easily the best day of summer 2022! We had the most amazing time…read moreand the entire experience from booking to the trip couldn't have been better. The communication was wonderful, planning was so easy, and the boat was exactly what we were hoping for and more. Highly recommend a boat day with Captain Greg! We will definitely be booking again in the future. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

So fun! Highly recommend this company. They take the time to call you beforehand to make sure all…read moreyour questions are answered. My family and I got captain Larry and he was so kind and told us fun facts about buildings that we passed by. I will for sure be doing another boat tour with them!!

Excellent time on Lake Michigan. We had to reschedule our first appointment due to bad weather and…read morewere so happy we made it back to Chicago just for this trip. We got lucky to have good wind and had a true sailing experience. Captain Conway knew what he was doing and we always felt safe and in good hands. We would certainly recommend this charter to anyone looking for a sailing trip while in Chicago. We will be back!

'Wendella Tours & Cruises' has been in existence since I was a kid, and I am in my 60s now…read more Everyone visiting Chicago should take this tour of the Chicago River and it's surrounding architecture at least once. Everyone who lives in Chicago should take this tour many times, because when family and friends visit Chi-town, they MUST be taken on this tour. Then the more friends and family coming to see you, the more time you take this tour with them. - It's Obligatory. So every time a visitor comes town, I treat them to an afternoon tour on Wendella Tours & Cruises. It's not just that Wendella offers an amazing service - it's that this service is necessary in order to understand Chicago's unique architectural heritage.

Every time someone proposes to go on a Chicago River Cruise I groan. Why would you want to go on a…read moreboat for an hour when I can see the buildings perfectly fine from here? I've already done the cruise, why would I do it again? I end up going along with the group and doing a cruise, and I love it every time. On the river is the best way to experience the skyline of Chicago. You get to see the best of the best and hear history behind it. Even though this is a tourist trap, it is one of the few that I've been on that I actually think it is worth it.

Wow ! This place is like a Bass Pro Shop but a lot more intense. Great customer service ! If you…read moreask a question, you're not just getting an answer. You will get all of the above ! These guys are amazing !

I took my son in tonight to take a look at a fishing pole, we don't know much about. 2 of the most…read morehelpful guys set us up with something to go catch a few fish. Not many gems like this left anymore. Old school, the way things should be. Support small businesses, we need more of them.