Jim was super helpful and communicative throughout the entire purchasing and class scheduling…read moreprocess. I purchased a pair of classes for me and my partner to surprise her for her birthday, and Jim was very accommodating in helping me get everything booked. As for the class itself, Bryan was a great teacher and provided an exceptional experience for us. Additionally, Scott and some of the other more experienced students in the class were very helpful as well. A great day on the water and I would absolutely recommend 3rd Coast to anyone interested in sailing!

Captain Jim is great! He was very helpful in getting my family scheduled for a charter, and then…read morelater in the season, sailing lessons for my friend & I! The others in the sailing lesson were great people, and we had a wonderful time on both excursions.

I rented the 40 ft yacht from this company, making the reservation was really easy Monika is great…read moreI had to change the date and time and she was able to do that without a problem. I rented the yacht for a surprise party the captain contacted me a day before and I was able to explain to him that I wanted to surprise my boyfriend with his family on the yacht and he was able to help me with that, the yacht was very clean. we had a great view of the Saturday night navy pier fireworks, we had an amazing time. I'm renting the same yacht in August again. I definitely recommend renting from them. You won't regret it.

They cancelled and won't give my money back. Lost $1000. They should be ashamed of themselves, how…read moreis this legal??

I was looking to charter an evening fireworks cruise for my birthday this past summer and I was…read morereferred to Skyline by a friend. I reached out and received an immediate response. Veronica was extremely accommodating and great to work with. As the day approached I noticed rain in the forecast and she kept in touch with me up until the moment we boarded with updates and even options for alternate days should we choose to pick another date due to weather. We ended up sticking with the original date and it turned out to be a beautiful night! There was a total of 8 of us and it was extremely comfortable and spacious. They were fully equipped with a full cabin, including bathroom, cups, ice, etc..., even had some unexpected birthday decorations displayed for me We were able to play our own music and basically just enjoy as we saw fit. The Captain, Jose, was also great and extremely accommodating, taking us wherever we wanted to go, including a beautiful skyline cruise down the river. We had an amazing experience and have already booked our next next cruise for late spring. Highly recommend!

Skyline Coasting Yachts Charters offered our party one of the best chartering experience on the…read morewater. The hosts ensured that we had the best experience on their yacht all the while keeping everyone on board safe and well educated. They were so accommodating and lively. The booking process was easy and the entire process was seamless. The yacht was clean and fully functional. I would definitely recommend Skyline to all my friends and family. You won't be disappointed when you choose Skyline Coasting Yacht Charters.

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!

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!

Went here for a sunset sail with my boyfriend. Really…read moreEnjoyed being able to go on a sail boat. They let volunteers from the crowd pull open the sails. Staff is friendly and funny.

Windy City Sailing always exceeds expectations. My family and I look forward to our annual sailing…read moretrip w/ Captain Joe and his crew. Even just unplugging on a three hour tour beats some week long vacations we've taken in terms of the chill factor. Our family and friends pretty much compete every year to be the lucky ones who get invited to join us. Our favorite one is the Air & Water Show. Can't wait for this year's trip.

This is by far my favorite boating experience!!! I have used their services a few times. They will…read morehelp execute your vision and the customer service is TOP NOTCH!! They take pride in their boat and in making sure the passengers are safe while having a good time! This was an awesome and romantic way to spend my birthday on the water. Thank you Pier Pressure!! Not only will I be back, I'm telling everyone I know!

This was the first time my friends and I have booked a rental for an afternoon at The Playpen…read more Quinn quickly corresponded with us from the very start and answered any questions we had leading up to the day. Her instructions via payment, booking, and arrival (via welcome email) were extremely clear, leaving out no details. Upon arrival, she greeted us and gave a quick tour of the boat. She provided water for us and ensured all of our questions were answered before embarking. The boat was as described, included a great Bluetooth speaker/subwoofer, and everyone had a great time. Captain T was a professional and ensured everyone was safe the entire time. We would definitely book with Pier Pressure again.

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.