he is so nice and best bartender I've ever had such. Guys were trying to cut the line and he said ladys first.Friendly guy!

Joseph and Nico were so attentive, had a great time! Island party was awesome and I had a great time!

Joseph and Nial made our trip unforgettable for my bachelorette weekend. I would definitely recommend!

Amanda is an amazing bartender and super fun! Loved the experience - was on a cruise for a work event!

had the best time! beautiful and relaxing trip on Lake Michigan. Personalized service. Bartender was spectacular as well as the rest of the crew. Definitely recommend this to those of all ages. read more

Island Party Boat - Lake shore bridge - Boating Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I do not recommend this company one bit. Our experience was sub par for many reasons. We were charged the wrong amount of passengers and when I asked for the list they had based on waivers, one persons name was listed 2x. They are refusing to refund me. I offered a group photo, rsvp list, I don't know what other proof they need. On board the beverages that are usually cold were not. Warm white wine, yuck. I confirmed there would be rosé on board 2x during the booking process and alas, there was none. About 2 hours into the 3 hour ride, they went back and got some. It was warm, I should've expected that at this point. Several guests said the bartender was rude to them, I did not experience that but maybe because I footed the big tip. We pre ordered food and the order was incorrect. They book that through a 3rd party so it's not all their fault but if they are facilitating an order, they should make sure the order is correct. During booking, gratuity is pre paid based on the total amount and I cringed when I saw a tip jar on the counter. Was ~$700 not enough? I guess the good news is the boat didn't sink, so there's the positive takeaway from the experience. read more

Island Party Boat - Boating Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Jc and Nico are literally the best! They will make the trip so much fun! Please go if you are interested. Literally will never regret it. I am planning to go again as I am on the boat. Love it!!!!! read more

Joseph is wonderful! We loved him. Best bartender ever he's awesome! Go on a cruise with him on board

Joseph. thank you for being the best bartender on the ever experienced and thank you for giving us a good experience. He was a great bartender and had great conversations with us keeping us entertained the whole time. read more

10/10 experience and service thank you Joseph!!! Your energy is amazing, can't wait for the next tiki boat!

From the crew, bartenders, and the captain, very amiable and respectful. We had a blast...great experience overall!

Strong drinks, lovely workers especially the bartender Joseph!!! Such a good weekend plan to make!

We had a group of 7 people celebrating my birthday. We enjoyed the Party Tiki Boat experience (about 75 minutes). The music could improve, being a Tiki boat I would expect more of a party vibe - for some reason most of the time they played country music. Sandra was our bartender was a lot of fun, I would do this again. FYI - very expensive drink prices, most cocktails are $18. read more

This was such an amazing experience. Both Sandra and Randy did a great job being incredibly attentive and went above and beyond to make sure everyone was taken care of and enjoying themselves. If they are apart of our next Island party boat experience there's no doubt that i will be there! read more

Island Party Boat - Boating Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Booked a 40 person cruise with Island Party Boat for a company outing for the second year in a row and couldn't be happier! I can't say enough great things about our river cruise -- it was truly the highlight of our team's onsite! From start to finish, everything was seamless, relaxing, and the views of the city are absolutely breathtaking. After booking the same cruise last year, my team actually requested that we do the exact event again this year. Captain Rob and crew are professional, hospitable, and fun! Booking was easy, pricing is transparent, and Rob is super communicative-- even thoughtful enough to give us a heads up on temps, water conditions, and offering to have our Spotify playlist ready to go when we boarded! The boat itself was spotless and beautifully maintained, with plenty of comfortable seating to take in the views. Whether you're a local or a visitor, this cruise is 100% worth it. It's the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. I can't recommend Island Party Boat anymore highly and we'll absolutely be back next year! read more

My friend and I had an amazing cruise on the Enchantment party boat. I highly recommend to book your cruise, with this awesome staff. The staff Q, Jasmine Sean and David were very hospitable. It was an amazing ride on the Michigan lake! read more

Island Party Boat - Q prepared us this awesome spicy margarita! - Boating Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We chartered the Island Party boat for 24 and it was amazing. Service was excellent. Vibe was super fun and to see Chicago looking so beautiful was just the cherry on top. Our "Cruise Director" made getting this set up so easy. Would highly recommend read more

such a fun experience, and the boarding location is extremely easy to find & get to! The boat has a bartender on board that whips up whatever you're in the mood for, and you can bring your own food/snacks as well. The captain and crew were great and extremely helpful, and there's a water slide off the boat for easy access into the water. 10/10 recommend signing up for a boat tour with a group of friends!! read more

After a successful first trip on the river with Island Party Boat, we decided to try out the lake boat cruise on our next trip to Chicago. Our favorite part of cruising with Island Party Boats is that there's no annoying announcements or tour. Just sit back, chat with your friends, grab a drink at the short line, and enjoy! Sunday was deemed Sunday funday which meant $2 Mimosas and $5 bloody Mary's. On the lake boat cruise you go through the lock and dam and there's some pretty good people/boat watching of the whole production of getting out to the lake. One of the best values in town! read more

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We have booked the Island Party Boat for four years in a row and always have a great time! Captain Rob & his team are wonderful and always go above and beyond to make sure our experience is memorable. If you are looking for a fun, laid back, experience with great views of the city - highly recommend! read more

Captain rob and team are unreal!!!! Every year we do this cruise and have complete faith and trust in our experience because of captain Rob at the wheel both on the water and overall. Thank you so much to Rob and the crew for creating such a welcoming and cared for experience for our clients and partners in the industry, we couldn't ask for more. read more

Terri was so fun and kind! The weather was hot but the fun tiki vibes made the whole time a blast. Thank you for the amazing experience.

Great time on the boat! Terri was a champ and fantastic host. Definitely recommend if you wanna go out on the river!

Great experience. The crew made me feel so relaxed. Captain Rob was especially cordial, funny, and-- dare I say-- dashing.

we had an amazing time on the party boat! Captain Rob was friendly and professional! The music and vibe were great. Such a fun way to party in Chicago! Highly recommend! read more

Subject: Deceptive Practices and Disappointing Service - Beware of False Promises and Misleading Information I would like to share my deeply disappointing experience with Island Party Boats in relation to booking #229778745 for a July 4th excursion. Having booked a trip with this company, I now feel compelled to warn others due to the extensive misrepresentation, false advertising, and overall poor service we received. When I initially booked the Tiki Boat experience, I was explicitly told by Bob, the Director of Corporate Sales-robert@islandpartyboat.com (via documented communication through GetMyBoat) that the excursion would include a visit to the Playpen - a key factor in my decision to choose this service over alternatives, including opting for a yacht experience. However, the trip we received was far from what was promised. Not only did the boat fail to go to the Playpen, but we were informed that we had visited a different area - the Playpen South - an area not recognized by my party, on Google Maps or advertised by the company. And we only rode for only five minutes and stayed extremely close to shore. This was a blatant misrepresentation of the services provided, and it became apparent that the company's claims were either false or grossly exaggerated. The issues continued when we were informed by the captain and his crew that we would be returning to the dock well before our scheduled time. In fact, we were instructed to dock 17 minutes early, which cut short an already disappointing experience. Adding insult to injury, the music was abruptly turned off, and we were essentially left with no activities for the remaining duration of the booking, reducing what should have been a three-hour event to little more than a five-minute boat ride. To make matters worse, the company's response to these concerns has been less than satisfactory. The staff failed to address or even acknowledge the miscommunication around the itinerary (even after sharing over 30 images and videos) and made no effort to rectify the situation during or after the excursion. In fact, Erin (the vessel maid) openly admitted that Bob had misled us, but it appears that the company is unwilling to take any responsibility for this lapse in service, which is unacceptable. I also submitted formal requests for evidence in the form of camera footage from the vessel to support our claims, but the company has yet to provide any meaningful response. This raises questions about their commitment to transparency and willingness to uphold their promises to customers. In light of the clear discrepancies between what was promised and what was delivered, I believe the only reasonable course of action is for Island Party Boats to issue a refund of no less than 50% of the total booking cost. Their failure to honor the terms of the service, coupled with a lack of transparency and accountability, has left me and my party with no option but to seek a fair resolution through other means, including this review. I would strongly advise potential customers to proceed with extreme caution when considering Island Party Boats. What initially seemed like a fun, festive experience turned out to be a lesson in how misleading advertising and unprofessional service can ruin what should have been a celebratory occasion. I can only hope that the company reevaluates its business practices and puts customer satisfaction at the forefront of their priorities in the future. Buyer/customers beware. read more

Jasmine made my experience in chicago so amazing. i can't wait to come back. she took the time to figure out what i like and im so happy. Q was the partner in crime and made everything perfect read more

Rented a boat for a family day out and we were not disappointed. It was just us on the boat with a very friendly captain who let me kids have a hand at the wheel. He played great music throughout, told us what he was doing and the process of booking was very simple and easy 10/10 recommend read more

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Jasmine was amazing!! The sights were beautiful and the drinks were fantastic. Highly recommend!

The ride was awesome. The Admirals Club really made our trip even more special. The staff was friendly, helpful and fun. Diane my go to representative was great. She bent over backwards to help me out. I highly recommend this boat cruise on the river. Very reasonably priced and fun! This is the third time I have gone on this boat trip on the river. read more

We had a great time on the Island Party Boat. The staff was friendly and accommodating and I would definitely book this cruise again!

I bought the bar package for my entire party. There was only 1 bartender for a sold out boat. Had to wait in line a long time for just one drink. Not worth the bar package cost. read more

Jasmine was our bartender in the Admiral's lounge. She was very nice and made our first time experience great!! We hope to see her again the next time we come read more

What a gem! First off, the dock is super fun. Lots of food and adult beverage options prior and after our trip! Captain Rob was fantastic! So knowledgeable, funny and an amazing host! He has the best playlist too! He knows so many obscure facts about Chicago! Loved the ride- had the most perfect weather and views of Chicago. Highly recommend this place! read more

Beautiful boat ride, fantastic crew. Even though we couldn't swim because of the weather, the captain and crew gave us a fantastic ride. I would definitely do this again! read more

Felt super safe and taken care of the entire cruise. The captain and crew went above and beyond to make our cruise fun and memorable.

We secure this tiki boat every year for our industry event and Captain Rob and his crew always deliver an amazing time!

Island party boat is a vibe! Our bartender Q brought the energy and told us where to take the best pictures. Our captain Matt came out to say hello and told us where to get a classic Chicago hot dog. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Pat was amazing! Great customer service and drinks were delicious! Keep up the great work!

Amazing Evening! Captain Joey and his crew Andrew, Roland & Patrick were all wonderful. Highly recommend Island Party Boats!