Just got back from Chicago stand up paddle boarding and honestly had a really fun time. I went to…read morethe diversity harbor location as most of the beaches continue to be closed due to COVID. The view and paddle boarding towards the city is quite scenic and it is cool to be able to merge the thundering city with being on the water. It is right next to a public park so there are many people walking, biking, and having picnics which is also a nice sight, however, on the other side of the park is a highway so that takes away from some of the scenery. There are not great parking instructions on the website but we managed to find a spot hero nearby which was pretty easy. Booking a same-day reservation was not a hassle and you simply fill out a liability waiver on the phone once you get there. I was not super sure about how clean the rented equipment was which could be a concern for some people right now, otherwise the rental process was easy. Some other concerns I had were that they give you a box to store your belongings in, but the box is just sitting out in the back of a trailer and I am not sure how well guarded they were. There is also a very low bridge that I had to lay down to go under, and while I thought it was a fun little challenge others may think of it as a nuisance. Overall, good way to paddle board near the city.

I took advantage of the awesome weather this past weekend to try paddle boarding out on Lake…read moreMichigan. Gotta love that view of city while you're out on the lake! The Good: We scored a Groupon for two hours for two people for $60 bucks. Plus the 20% off Groupon special and that put us right at $48 for two! Not bad and comparable to rates that I'm use to paying back in California. AND.. spectacular view of the city! The Bad: If it's your first time paddle boarding the conditions will have you loving it or hating it. Lake Michigan is comparable to trying to paddle around in an open ocean. Currents can pull you easily one way or another, and you can get some gnarly wakes coming off passing by boats/jet skis. If it's your first time, I'd recommend staying closer to shore until you feel comfortable maneuvering around before adventuring out. Other than that, aside from the choppy conditions, we had an excellent time. The shop is located on North Ave Beach. Look for the Jet Ski and boat rental signs. 'Til next time, cheers!

They were Awsome! Our boat trip on the Chicago River was so fun and interesting. Chicago Boat…read moreRentals were perfect. They were so nice and set us up where we were completely comfortable driving this boat!! Also - a must do - is the take our "on the river" with Taco place ... QR code at boat hut where you check in.

This is pure BUCKET LIST material ... where else can you feel like the city is literally on your…read moreshoulders - in a cool way! The scenery is unmatched. Add to this the boats (clean & reliable) and the staff ... oh, and the price (divide it among the passengers, and it's the best bang for your hard earned buck!

Chicago Yachting is by far the best charter secret In Chicago, hands down. Chris was GREAT to deal…read morewith, professional, courteous and very communicative which I found extremely comforting. There was no surprises or hiccups for our full day on the water. We arrived and were met by the Captain and boarded our charter. We were able to bring our own food and beverages making us feel right at home while sailing into the sunset. I will continue to use CY for all of my personal charters and highly recommend CY to anyone looking to charter a beautiful boat. Having your birthday on the 4th of July sounds great right? well it is, Until you try and make plans, or reservations in the city and everything is booked, filled or rented. For the past 2 years Chris and Chicago Yachting have made my birthdays on the water truly memorable and headache free, So thank you CY. peace, love, high 5's, free Wi-Fi Brian.

Chicago yachting was an amazing experience ! From great communication to great captain suggestions!…read moreWe used captain dan and he was phenomenal! Can't wait to rent from here again!

BEST PLACE FOR MODERATE AND EXPERIENCED BOATERS!!!…read more If you need you adrenaline levels boosted or feel like just cruising the shores of Lake Michigan on a jet ski, but you don't own one, call these guys. Next Wave Watersports rented us (almost brand new) 2 Yamaha Jet skis, for the entire day, so It was our decision where to take them for a splash. After doing the paperwork and inspection of the watercraft, we picked them up (early morning in Alsip, IL) on their trailer, and towed with our vehicle to Diversey Harbor (Chicago), on the lake Michigan. Launched them (dropped them in water - $27 fee, parking included), parked the SUV and trailer, and spent the rest of the day riding on the lake, enjoying magnificent views of Chicago skyline. Returned them safe later that day. We had a blast! IF YOU RENT FROM NWW: - You will lose several hours of your day for operations (pick-up, launching, retrieving, drive back). You pay for rental ($$$depends on PWC you take), deposit ($500 per ski), fuel you burned driving and for ski launch fee($27), if you decide to take them to Chicago Harbors. You need to take extra caution when towing, launching and retrieving skis, as well as when being out on the water! Every rental place(including NWW) will charge you for damages caused to the skis ($$$ per inch), so you need to take extra caution. Note: IF YOU ARE A BEGINNER OR RIDER WITH LOW OR NO HOURS ON A JET SKI, GO RENT @ OTHER (PER MINUTE) PLACES. Why? -Because you will most likely feel dead after 30 min - 1 hr of riding the jet ski. Not many people are physically fit to ride these water monsters, you need strong muscles! RENTING FROM OTHER PLACES: There are other places offering "per minute" Jet Ski rental, conveniently located on beaches, nice and easy! Well yes, but with rental fees much steeper ($100-$150) per hour. None of them offer entire day rental, and you have limited area (imaginary boxes) where you can ride. You don't pay for fuel, launch fee! July 2019, Experienced boater

Don't go here unless you want to have a $500 charge on your credit card just to ride a jet skiread more

So happy we got to do this while it was still nice outside and the Lake Michigan water was still…read morewarm! We had about 22 people on the boat and it was reasonably priced - it was close to $80ish per person. The boat is BYOB and BYOF. The boat provides you with a water mat, floaties, a pong table, coolers, a speaker, and a bathroom! It made the experience so much better because we didn't have to worry about a lot of the essentials we would have to bring along and did not have to worry about bathroom issues. There are also life vests for those who don't feel comfortable being a strong swimmer in Michigan Lake. The boat was three hours long and we docked closer to the south loop area where there was plenty of space to get into the water but also be near other boats. Our captains were AMAZING and made sure the whole ride was smooth and gave us updates on time. Overall, I would recommend renting a boat through here to anyone looking for a boat to fit a big party of friends or family!

I can't speak to the experience on the boat but the captain intentionally drove by my canoe and…read morepartner on a SUP causing a huge wake in the harbor. When I later confronted the captain he said he was "running late," perhaps a sign he doesn't have safety as a top priority.

Had a fantastic time with LTD Charters. Spent 4 beautiful hours on Lake Michigan with friends. Capt…read moreKevin is so great to work with--he's super friendly, professional and communicative. Would recommend LTD Charters to anyone looking for a fun, unforgettable day out on the water

I cannot recommend LTD Charters enough! LTD has very timely responses, making the process of…read morearranging the trip seamless. The boat ride itself was fantastic and LTD was super accommodative. Captain Z, Captain Kevin, and Kate were so helpful on board and made sure we had the best time! The boat had everything we needed and was better than we could have expected! Book with LTD for your next trip!

I have lived downtown Chicago for a couple of decades and haven't really spent time near the…read moreDiversey Harbor. I was really surprised at how much there is to enjoy. I was there back when the weather was pretty cold so the little cafe and driving range and mini golf were not open. Even though it was cold, there were still people enjoying the park like setting. The harbor looks very spacious and conveniently located between Lake Michigan and all the restaurants and shopping just west of there, along with beautiful residential neighborhoods. Lincoln Park zoo is very close by as well. Parking is plentiful too! Now that the weather is becoming enjoyable, I am planning on visiting again very soon. It looks like a great place to go for a walk if you aren't in the mood for golf.

I was in town and rented a Jetski with these guys. They are very cool and super flexible. They'll…read moregive you a rundown of how to ride the jetski and send you out. I'd definitely recommend them to someone looking to rent a jetski in Chicago!