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.

A beautiful day on the Lake Michigan. Had a blast on Veteran-owned FIREBOAT-TOURS today! Such a fun…read moreafternoon soaking up Chicago's history and architecture from the water. The itself was comfy and solid, and it's pretty cool to think this fireboat served the city's fire department from 1937 to 1981. Lucky us, we caught a perfect day light winds and clear blue skies. Thank you to Cliff, our tour guide, who had serious knowledge of Chicago history and a fun vibe was fabulous. The bartender, magic manning, was a total character, bringing good energy and making sure everyone had a good time. In fact, the whole crew was super welcoming and made the experience even better. Next time we are going to try the sunset cruise and do this all over again.

This fireboat tour was spectacular! My friend and I both had a wonderful time and can't recommend…read moreit highly enough. The length of 2 hours was perfect so we didn't feel rushed. We motored around near Navy Pier and on the river. While I'm generally not into architecture, the buildings were beautiful and interesting to learn about. I expected that the tour would include a recording of the information about all the sights, but the person narrating the tour did so live. He came up and chatted with all the passengers a couple of times. We felt very well cared-for. Word to the wise though, it can get a bit chilly so wear layers if possible. Highest recommendation!

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.

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!

While in Chicago, my wife scheduled an architectural tour on the Chicago River. In the summertime,…read moreespecially, this is prime time to take one of these tours, where you can enjoy seeing the different architectural designs of the skyscrapers built over the past 100-plus years. When we went, the weather was gorgeous, but it was hot since it was early August. Make sure to hydrate, or at least bring some sort of beverage, even if it's an Aperol spritz. Our tour guide was great and explained the history and stories behind each building we saw, including the Chicago Tribune building. During the 90-minute tour, you go west, south, north, then east along the Chicago River to check out the various buildings and the stories behind them, as well as others under construction, like the Bally's Casino. As a sidebar, that building is pissing off the locals across from it because it is now blocking their view. Make sure you buy tickets in advance and arrive at least 15 minutes before the boat leaves, as the queues build quickly, and you will want a good seat on the top deck to capture the buildings around you and take pictures. Also check whether the staff creates a second queue as they take ticket holders from both at the same time, so if you are in the back of one, they don't go through that queue first before the other. In the summertime, the tickets will sell out quickly, so make sure you buy in advance if you're looking to take a tour.

We took a Saturday morning architectural cruise with Chicago line cruises. The check-in process was…read moreextremely organized, as was the boarding. We had great seats on the back of the boat and the staff was very helpful. After the safety briefing, we got underway. The guide was so knowledgeable about the history and the architecture of Chicago. Highly recommend! They offer free water, lemonade, and soft drinks, as well as alcoholic beverages for purchase. The tour guide was so funny and offered spare hats to the men who had limited hair on the boat to keep them from getting sunburned!

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.

Ryan, Sam, and Francois provide an amazing end to our day filled with excitement, fireworks and…read moreoverall joy for all ages. Our group consists of ages from 10-80 and everyone walked away ready to go back and do it again. If you're hesitant on making a decision while at the pier on which tour to go on this is the one!

We did the Extreme seadog boat cruise. It was an absolute blast. Our first mate had a fantastic dry…read morehumor to him. The captain was funny. We just had a great time. Highly recommend.

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!

Our guide Kevin was friendly, knowledgeable, and very professional. This was our second Segway tour…read moreand we will be back. Thank you for the wonderful experience.

Kevin did a superb job for our visit. Was very knowledgeable and accommodating. One owrson got…read moresick in our party amd he handled it very professionally and coordinated a great recovery and experience. Well done Kevin.