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Chicago Boat Company
Chicago Boat Company: BYOB electric river adventures with friendly, expert crews.
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Chicago Boat Company: BYOB electric river adventures with friendly, expert crews.
Chicago Boat Company offers electric boat adventures on the Chicago River. Guests can arrive in regular clothes, use private lockers, and borrow gear like a Bluetooth speaker and coolers; towels and flip flops are available for purchase. The team, including Joe, David, Numu, and Alex, earns praise for friendly, smooth check-in and memorable sunset views along the River Walk. BYOB is welcome.
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Rent eco-friendly, easy-to-operate electric boats for self-guided tours on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan, perfect for groups of up to 10 people.
Bring your own beverages and enjoy a customizable, fun-filled cruise with provided coolers and Bluetooth speakers for music.
Experience breathtaking views of Chicago's skyline during sunset or evening hours, with optional guided tips from staff.
Ideal for bachelor parties, birthdays, or corporate outings, with accommodating staff and seamless logistics for special occasions.
Access private locker rooms, towels, flip-flops, waterproof phone pouches, and a corner store for drinks and snacks at the check-in office.
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Overall rating
Mary Creten
This was so much fun! It couldn't have gone more smoothly, and Alex and the team were so great. A few logistical things I'd worried about but didn't need to: - You can show up in normal clothes and change before getting in the boat - and then change into dry warm stuff easily afterwards. There's a little locker room area they have set up that's private with locking lockers for valuables. Bring towels and flip flops, but you can buy them if you forget. - They provide a bluetooth speaker, and have coolers you can borrow. - All you bring on the boat are your drinks, hats, and phones (they have a waterproof case for 1 phone). You leave your shoes / towels right by the boat in a little box, so you can have them immediately when you get back off. - Their office to check in is on the first floor, not down at the Marina like I'd seen in an email. We got lost initially but asked someone and they directed us. - There's a rather robust little corner store that sells drinks right by their check-in office (e.g., cans of beer, wine, water, etc) - The warnings and rules seem like a lot but were all totally reasonable once we were there. They had a very chill fun vibe, not a "rules police" feel at all. Just in case it seemed like a lot! We had so much fun! They totally have this thing figured out logistically. Thank you to the team!
Jessica Kuhn
SO MUCH FUN! And we went in the middle of December! The water was perfectly chemically balanced, we had 104 degree water, the views were incredible and the staff is friendly and accommodating. 😊 We thought ahead to bring a towel and flip flops but they can sell you towels, flip flops, waterproof phone pouches and they have a Bluetooth speaker for you. We will definitely be back!
Matthew Busanic
Wow!! Wow!! Wow!!! What a great experience!! The entire process was seamless, and welcoming! Our safety officer, David S. And Numu, were extremely wonderful! Our entire party was grateful! Thank you Chicago Boat Company for being GREAT!
Cesar-Anthony Batista
This an an amazing experience! I booked with a group of my guys for a bachelor weekend. Our host, Joe, was amazing and kind! He made the ride enjoyable and smooth. The BYOB aspect of this service was great for the occasion. We laughed a ton and got to see the beauty over the River Walk! 10/10-- would highly recommend! Pro Tip: book around the evening to catch the sunset.
Michael Gables
Had a great time with the our rental from Chicago electric boat company. David was great as our crew member guide. We got in our boat fast and enjoyed a relaxing boat drive down the river. Been on the big tour boats this was a lot more fun!
