Private Chicago boat & yacht rentals for every occasion, with options for up to 13, 49, or 125 guests.
Destinations Explore all experiences and events
Private boat tours and sightseeing past architecture, bridges, and city canyon views
Your Chicago Moment
Team outings, client entertainment, and company celebrations with catering and a custom itinerary.
Plan a corporate yacht charter
Milestone birthdays with your own deck, your playlist, and BYOB or bar packages. All ages welcome.
Book a birthday cruise
Cruise and celebrate with your crew. Party packages and premium amenities make it the weekend highlight.
Plan a bachelorette boat
Intimate ceremonies, engagement cruises, and proposals with 360° views and custom packages.
Plan a proposal cruise
Yacht ownership perks all season with no maintenance and no storage.
$403 /mo with co-members
View membership plansKnot My Boat Charters is a Chicago boat rental company offering luxury yacht rentals, boat share memberships, and corporate boat and yacht charters for up to 125 guests. Our 23-yacht fleet runs from 37' sport cruisers to 78' luxury yachts, backed by more than 20 years of boating and hospitality experience.
For our 13-guest bareboat charters, we provide a vetted list of licensed captains you can hire from directly. All 49- and 125-guest vessels operate under a USCG Certificate of Inspection with captain and crew included. We cruise from 31st Street Harbor, Burnham Harbor, and River North Marina.
Captain and crew are included on our 49- and 125-guest yachts. For bareboat charters of up to 13 guests, review our list of 25+ licensed captains after checkout and hire one directly.
How hiring a captain worksIf weather makes it unsafe to go out, we'll reschedule you with a non-expiring credit toward a future charter. Other cancellations follow a clear refund schedule.
See the cancellation policySee hourly rates upfront on every yacht page, from $285/hour for bareboat and $1,000/hour for crewed charters. Found a lower price on a comparable charter? We'll beat it.
Compare yacht pricesCheck live availability and book your yacht online in minutes. After checkout, you'll review our approved captain list and hire your captain directly.
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Pick from 23 yachts, from a Sea Ray Sundancer for 13 to a power catamaran for 49 or 125, whether you want a private yacht rental or a captained cruise.
View the FleetReserve your Chicago boat charter for three or more hours on Lake Michigan, the Chicago River, or the Playpen. The season runs March through October, and peak summer weekends often sell out 4–6 weeks ahead, so book early.
Check Availability & PricingHead to the harbor, meet your captain, and cast off. Bluetooth audio, onboard restrooms, coolers, and open lounge space are ready when you board. You bring the guests; we handle the rest.
Questions?Have more questions after checking our FAQs? Submit an inquiry here.
**What a difference a do-over makes!** After sharing feedback about our original yacht experience, the team reached out and generously offered us a do-over—and I’m so glad they did! From start to finish, our second experience was absolutely wonderful. The yacht upgrade was beau…
I’ve booked through knot my boat charters at least 5 times now and every time is always great! We most recently rented a boat for 10 girls and booked Captain David Groover and had the best time! David safely navigated some crazy waves that day and even took really cool drone vide…
We had an absolutely incredible experience with Knot My Boat Charters! From start to finish, everything was seamless, professional, and truly elevated. We chose Knot My Boat for a corporate leadership celebration, and they helped us create an unforgettable evening that exceeded o…
5 star experience from booking to boarding. I purchased a 3hr charter for Wednesday night Fireworks on their new 52ft Sundancer. The Vessel fit my 11 guest comfortably, and had enough room for our drinks and food above and below deck! I ran into a snag when I was told by my ca…
Captain Nick was the absolute BEST!! Super kind and professional. He made sure everyone had a great time while being safe. Will definitely come back to Knot My Boat and use Captain Nick again!
Captain John Kumerer was the absolute BEST! 💙 This was our first time chartering with Knot My Boat, and he made the experience unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, Captain John took the time to clearly explain the plan for the day, where we'd be going, and all of the safet…
We had a ball! We absolutely LOVED Our charter. If I could give six stars, I would. I am the type of person to ask 1 million questions… And knot my boat charters Answered each and every one of them promptly & kindly ! They were also super patient with me as well. Our Captain Cabe…
I booked Captain Groover for my sister’s bachelorette party and can say that we all highly recommend him and Knot my Boat! Communication and directions for our time was seamless and we had such a great time with Captain Groover. He was super knowledgeable of the area and brought …
10/10 recommend! We had the best time with Captain Chase at Knot My Boat Charters. Great views, good jams, and the best vibes all day long. Captain Chase was awesome and made the whole experience so much fun. We’ll definitely be booking again! 🌊☀️🚤🎶
recently booked a 3-hour cruise with Knot My Boat Charters, and it was an absolutely incredible experience from start to finish. The booking process was seamless, and the staff at the dock made check-in quick and welcoming.Our captain Chase was professional and brought amazing en…
Highly recommend KMBC to anyone looking to charter a yacht in Chicago! From the booking process to boarding, everything was smooth, easy, and stress-free thanks to their amazing customer service. The yacht was clean, comfortable, and perfect for our group. The captain made sure …
I went out with Knot My Boat Charters this past August with some friends and had such a great experience. From the moment we booked, everything was simple and easy. The staff onboard were so friendly, professional, and really easy to talk to. They were helpful the entire time an…
I have used Knot My Boat Charters more times than I can count over the past few years. Have never had a bad experience and will continue to use them to enjoy Chicago summers as much as I can!
My friends and I have used Knot My Boat multiple times over the past couple summers for birthdays or the Air and Water show (highly recommend!) and have always had an awesome experience.
Just had an incredible time with Knot My Boat Charters! Their Chicago boat rental service is top-notch, with clean, stylish boats and a super friendly crew. It's a fun and effortless way to enjoy the lake, no matter what the occasion.
