Four ways to get on the water Chicago Boat
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Experiences.
Every way to get out on Lake Michigan and the Chicago River — from a private yacht, captain included.
§ Four Experiences · Pick One or Do Them All 2026
01 Lake Michigan 
The Chicago Playpen
The iconic Lake Michigan anchorage where boats raft up, music plays, and the whole Chicago skyline sits behind you.
Explore02 Lake Michigan 
Monroe Harbor
Calm water, sweeping lakefront views, and the full Chicago skyline — the most scenic anchorage on the lake.
Explore03 Chicago River 
Chicago River
Surrounded by the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, and Marina City — the city at its most cinematic, from the water.
Explore04 Evening 
Navy Pier Fireworks
Front-row seats to Navy Pier's Wednesday and Saturday night fireworks from a private yacht on Lake Michigan.
Explore§ The Full Day · Do Them All One boat, one crew
One boat, one crew,
all of it.
Start on the Chicago River in the morning — bridges, architecture, the city rising around you. Push out to the Playpen by noon, drop anchor, and let the afternoon happen. As the sun drops, head to Monroe Harbor for calm water and the skyline at golden hour. Stay out for Navy Pier fireworks Wednesday or Saturday night. It's a full Chicago day. One boat, one crew, all of it.Book the Full Day
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