Captain Chris was very kind and respectful in allowing us to say goodbye to my uncle, father,…read moremother, and her 10 cats :), by laying their ashes to rest in Lake Michigan. He made us feel safe and accommodated our needs. He's very professional, calm and personable. Everything went very smoothly and we couldn't have chosen a better captain. We really appreciate Captain Chris and highly recommend Knock Out Charters!!

Captain Chris & the entire crew made our day! We booked a…read moresunday pregame cruise for the Bears vs Cowboys on september 21st. We were able to board & sail around tailgate style for a couple hours before getting dropped off at soldier field. After the game we go picked up & had a nice 20 minute ride back to DuSable harbor. The vessel is awesome & they provided staff to bartend, etc. Awesome day! I highly recommend KnockOut Charters & will definitely book again in the future.

We had an excellent charter experience with Captain Bill on a speedboat. Booking the boat was quite…read moreeasy through the website, then you can contact the captain yourself to see who is available (company gives names/contact info). I would definitely rent from CSC again. Prices were also pretty average compared to other companies! Definitely recommend.

Captain Rob and Jill were great. Everything ran like clockwork and they were accommodating on the…read moreboat. Great conversationalists as well. I appreciated the simplicity of booking and acquiring their services. It felt a little too easy to be true but it was. They just have an efficient and fun operation. Thanks captain Rob and Jill!

Jim was excellent on the Architecture Tour. We travelled from Sheffield, England, and this was our…read morefavourite activity of the week. Jim was passionate, funny, and knowledgeable. The route was stunning, a great way to see the city. Great value for money. He also let us know about the $7 tickets for the lake cruise that we wouldn't have done otherwise.

This experience was fun. Cruising through the river while learning about Chicago's architecture was…read moreamazing. The boat was clean. So were the bathrooms. The view from the boat was stunning. Not to mention Jim, our tour guide. He was super nice. If you're reading this Jim, keep it up.

chicago architecture center boat tour on the "the first lady" was well done. very rainy day but a…read morechoice of remaining upstairs out in the open, where we were given a big umbrella which was nice, or some of our group went downstairs out of the rain. liz our docent was so knowledgable and informing, 11 out of 10 for her.

If you're in Chiago you have to do the Architecture tour at least once. If you're in Chicago…read moreduring the Summer as I was you can seek sanctuary in the air conditioned lower level. I wish the audio was a little bit louder on that level due to the sound of the fans and people talking. If you like my reviews, consider "following" my profile for reviews all across the SF Bay Area . Why "follow" someone? It causes the person you follow's reviews to tier to top when you pull up a business. I find this very handy when researching venues. Rod's Review grading scale explained. Essentially I personally base it on the likelihood of a return visit and I try to be stingy with 5 star reviews since they should be "special" in my eyes. Price/Value also play a role obviously but there are $ and $$$$ littered across my grading scale. 5 stars - "I'll go out of my way" (approx 6 % of my reviews) 4 stars- "If I was in the area I'd go here and would recommend", (approx 38% of my reviews) 3 stars "Maybe if was nearby", (approx 37% of my reviews) 2 stars -"Would likely not return, Only if you want to go", (approx 16% of my reviews) 1 star -"No thanks, even if I was hungry", (approx. 3 % of my reviews)

Phenomenal architecture tours! We had Brad who is an architect who shared so much knowledge about…read morethe river high rises! The way he differentiated the architectural periods since the Chicago Fire taught us so much! If you have a choice of docents, try to get Brad!

Amazing views. Excellent speaker who knew all her histories…read moreon each and every building. She was amazing with her knowledge and facts on building. Service was great but it was cold. Overall wonderful time and amazing view. Highly recommend for the views and for relaxation with the family.

Chicago yachting was an amazing experience ! From great communication to great captain suggestions!…read moreWe used captain dan and he was phenomenal! Can't wait to rent from here again!

We had an awesome time on the boat! Captain was great and super helpful, will use this company…read moreagain in the future

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!

This is pure BUCKET LIST material ... where else can you feel like the city is literally on your…read moreshoulders - in a cool way! The scenery is unmatched. Add to this the boats (clean & reliable) and the staff ... oh, and the price (divide it among the passengers, and it's the best bang for your hard earned buck!

Our family had a great Chicago summer experience thanks to Chicago Boat Rentals. We enjoyed our…read morefavorite picnic foods as we saw some of the best city sights in a clean, well-maintained, easy to navigate pontoon. We started our tour at the time we reserved and were assisted by a friendly, helpful, attentive crew. Thanks and high fives to everyone at CRB for providing an exceptional way to appreciate the best of Chicago!