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!

My husband and I had our post-wedding reception on Valara and from beginning to end, it was the…read morebest choice we could have made. Neither of us wanted the night to feel like a standard wedding reception as they aren't our style, and because we are happiest on the water the yacht seemed like an ideal, less-stress way to celebrate the wedding with loved ones. The experience exceeded our expectations in every way. Mary was incredibly detail-oriented, professional, and great to work with from the beginning. Captain Val and crew were personable, professional, incredibly friendly, and accommodating. We lucked out and had beautiful weather, awesome views of the shore and skyline, ample drinks and food, and the crew took every possible responsibility out of our hands. A month and a half later, guests still comment on what a fun, neat experience the evening on Valara was, using words like "magical" to describe the night, and we are already plotting for a 5/10 year anniversary party someday! Thanks to Captain Val, Mary, and Valara VI crew for one of the most memorable nights of life.

This may be a great cruise once you get it booked but I've left messages for several days seeking…read moreinfo. They are also one of the few that doesn't show online availability. I realize I'm looking last minute but there was absolutely no excuse for the lady on the phone to be so rude and condensending. Doesn't matter how big a group or how far in advance - I'll never contact them again.

I booked a boat for 12 people this past Sunday, 8/22. I had been researching charter companies for…read moreliterally a month before booking, and Knot My Boat came out on top for price and charter times! After the captain fee, it was $2,000 for 4 hours. Most places charge that for only 3 hours. And this was the price during the air & water show! Additionally, the mid-level boat I initially booked was down for repairs, so the company upgraded me to a Luxe for no additional cost. Booking was incredibly easy online, and the company reached out immediately via email with instructions on how to book a captain. They also followed up often with reminders about parking, rules, etc. I thought the company's communication was great. Only booking complaint is that I wish they just provided a captain instead of making me do it. It wouldn't be difficult to just integrate a captain calendar system with their booking. My captain didn't respond to me after I paid or at all until immediately before the charter - I was really worried he would no-show and I would be held accountable. The boat itself was spacious and nice but not exceedingly nice. You can tell it's only used for charters, it's definitely not someone's personal boat, so a lot of stuff was kind of shabby. For example, the lights in the bathrooms didn't work, and all the cabinets didn't lock and would fly open every time the boat rocked. The seats were pretty torn and grubby. But listen - we didn't book this to sit in the cabin and chat, so it didn't affect our ability to swim or enjoy the fresh air. Just an observation. The full-size fridge, freezer, and cooler were fantastic amenities! I would consider using Knot My Boat Charters again, and it would be a no-brainer to book again if they were more helpful in booking a captain and holding him accountable for providing us with information leading up to the charter.

We had the best experience with Knot My Boat Charters!! From the second we booked, everything was…read moreextremely seamless and very well organized. The hospitality was absolutely amazing and top tier! The captain was very friendly, ensured we were safe, and made sure we had a blast. The boat was spotless and absolutely gorgeous, plus there were a ton of opportunities for great photos. The views on the water were absolutely stunning! This is an absolute must for any occasion, I will definitely be booking with them again.

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!

Had the best time on the water! We rented the 46' Sea Ray and it was perfect for 12 guests! Captain…read moreDoug was absolutely outstanding from start to finish. We will definitely be renting again in the summer! Highly recommend.

THE Most fun boat rental experience in Chicago! Their Boats are clean, well maintained and fun to…read moreuse year after year. Will be renting regularly!

Mitxi is very nice and so are the dockhands, but their business practices are very…read morequestionable....I was a member for 3 summers and I'm still trying to get my $1500 security deposit back, more than a year later. The boat I was on had engine problems, it literally cut out while I was on the lake a few times. Every time I called about it they would casually say "oh we know about it, but we can't fix it". The toilet/ head was also leaking so there was about an inch of piss water in the cabin at all times. They knew about all these things but instead of fixing them they bought an Azimut mega yacht. And the whole process of going from their dock on the river to the lake takes at least hour plus each way. Most times I couldn't even get out because it was so crowded with commercial boats, because they have preference. I left and went to a different boat club at Burnham harbor. It is so much easier to be at a dock with direct lake access.

We chartered a yacht with Jill as our first mate- and she was AMAZING! She was so attentive and…read moremade sure everyone was taken care of. SO fun and SO sweet. Jill is the first mate that EVERY captain should have!

We did a daytime private charter on the Chicago Motor Yacht for a bachelorette party and the…read moreexperience was perfect. The staff was very attentive and the yacht amenities were wonderful. I would highly recommend this company! Booking with Chicago Motor Yachts is so seamless and Grace is very helpful.

Wanted to leave a review even though we weren't able to venture out due to inclemate weather. I…read moreappreciated how easy it was to get all the info I needed leading up to the trip with Grace. Also, I had to make some changes to the plans and they were very quick to assist me in transferring the reservation to a delegate. Overall, giving a high rating for the ease of booking, the assistance in answering all my questions, and also the expedient processing of the deposit reimbursement due to poor weather. Hope to actually go on a boat ride on a future visit if the weather cooperates!

I recently rented a yacht from this company for my birthday, and the experience exceeded all…read moreexpectations :) From the moment we boarded, the captain was professional, welcoming and very attentive to all of our requests. The yacht itself was super clean, beautifully maintained, and equipped with everything we needed --plenty of space, float rafts to hang out on, great sound system, and perfect views from the top of the yacht. The captain was amazing--knowledgeable, friendly, and made us feel safe and relaxed. He has DECADES of experience and knows the lake Michigan and the Chicago river like the back of his hand. We cruised along stunning views of the Chicago skyline, and we saw the sunset on the way back. It was pure magic and oh so romantic. Perfect for a cancer horoscope sign such as myself;) I highly recommend this yacht rental company for anyone looking to celebrate, relax, or just enjoy an amazing Chicago experience on the water. I will be booking again!!

Great experience, easy departure, fast, transparent communication We had an amazing time.read more