Best charter cruise ever! They are the best!!!!! I researched other companies, and could not be happier wirh the cruise and the awesome customer service, i will refer everyone to them read more

I took my wife out for her birthday with Chris on Knock Out Charters. We had a great time. Our charter was for 3 hours and did a little cruising before heading over to the "Play Pen." We hung out there and were able to go swimming and jump off the boat! Chris is one of the most gracious hosts I've ever experienced. Anything we wanted, he was able to take care of. I would absolutely recommend KO charters for anyone looking to have a great boating experience in Chicago. read more

Warning, warning, warning! Do not put your faith in this company. I had several friends come in from out of state for my birthday. We supposedly rented a chartered boat from "Captin Chris" 3 months in advance. After he sent me the date, time and price, he never returned another email or answered a phone call. He then sent an email that was clearly being sent to multiple people because the heading had other names in it and it said that he was canceling our trip hours before we were suppose to go. You all have been warned! read more

Our sunset cruise was an AMAZING experience! The boat was lovely, Captain Chris was wonderful, and the Chicago skyline at sunset was to die for! We got the thrill of touring the spectacular Chicago waterfront with the privacy of owning our own boat. Thanks Captain Chris for such a beautiful adventure that will not be soon forgotten! read more

Captain Chris and Captain Jeff were the best and most flexible charter company - I'd recommend them to anyone looking to cruise the area!

Wow! What an amazing experience! The captain was wonderful from start to finish. So professional and soooooo incredibly nice... I can't say enough how pleased I am with my experience! The captain and Hayden (sorry for the misspell) took the time to make us feel so welcomed and they gave us a first class experience. I had never done anything like this before and the captain took his time to explain everything and walked us around the boat. They provided complimentary beverages and they even set the mood right with Pandora. Thanks for setting the mood right with some Bon Iver... Just saying! We boated, yes I said boated around Lake Michigan and made it our own perfect, magical night. Also, the captain went out and picked up a bottle of champagne for us and had it chilled perfect for us. I have to give him props on his choice since he only asked me if I wanted sweet or dry and a price range, needless to say I loved everything. And Hayden! Such an awesome helper to the captain, very attentive and she took our picture while I was too afraid to let go of my death grip while we had an occasional wave or two as to be expected out on Lake Michigan... PERFECTION! read more

This was an excellent charter!! My son-in-law to be proposed to my daughter Saturday evening. Everything was perfect. Captain Chris and his assistant were amazing!! She was totally surprised. They were able to play his playlist. They had champagne and flowers and his assistant took photos! I highly recommend his charters!! Fun times!!! read more

We went on the sunset cruise for 6 last night, and it was such a wonderful experience! It was a great way to get to see that side of Chicago and my friends and I all absolutely loved it. There were indoor and outdoor areas of the boat (since it was a bit cold last night just thought I'd mention this), and the boat was extremely well maintained and comfortable for all of us. Captain Chris did a great job explaining to us where we were going, what we were going to do, giving us the rules of the boat, telling us where to sit to get out of the wind at specific parts of the cruise, etc. You get to control all music when you're on board, and you can bring in your own food and drink (I recommend wine and cheese). Like he says, the boat is yours for the next hour and a half. There was plenty of seating for everyone. He even has a bathroom on the boat. It was a great time! Great experience. Definitely a great value! We will be checking it out again next season! read more

I planned a bachelorette party in Chicago and stumbled upon KnockOut Charters and a few other boat providers. KnockOut offered the best rates and the nicest boat for the money. Captain Chris & Jeremy were fantastic and so accommodating. They provided everything and helped us get alcohol delivered to the boat. The boat was clean and spacious for the group of 11. I will definitely recommend using KnockOut Charters to anyone looking for a fun boat experience. THEY ARE THE BEST! I asked everyone in our party what their favorite part of our weekend in Chicago and ALL said... "THE BOAT WITH JEREMY!" You can't go wrong using KnockOut Charters read more

Believe all the rave reviews on KO Charters and Captain Chris - they are all true. Last night my husband and I did the 1.5 hr Skyline Cruise with Captain Chris. Captain Chris was friendly and hospitable and our cruise was a great way end our evening. We brought our own food and drinks and enjoyed the relaxing cruise on Lake Michigan. Captain Chris is very committed to you having a great boating experience. We were originally scheduled for Saturday evening, but Captain Chris was concerned the winds and cloudy/rainy weather would affect our experience so we rescheduled to Tuesday. I'm so happy we did because it was a great time! read more

We chartered the vessel last weekend and the experience was amazing. Captain Chris is very friendly and helpful. The vessel was very neat and clean and had all the basic amenities. We were provided with blankets and jackets, as the beautiful ladies with us did not expect the chill on a fine summer evening. Ride on that vessel is now a very important part of my life as I proposed my girlfriend (now fiancee) on the boat. Thank you for the wonderful experience!! Keep Sailing!! read more

This was an absolutely AMAZING experience!! We had 6 people on our charter with Captain Chris. The boat was so clean and beautiful- with plenty of space to hang out. Chris was super nice and easy going, and made it as fun and easy as possible. I would HIGHLY recommend KO charers if you're looking for a great time on the water! read more

This past weekend we chartered KnockOut Charter's boat for Father's Day. It was such a wonderful experience. The boat is wonderful and the front of it is key to laying out and enjoying the water. It's clean, comfortable, and Captain Chris was more than accommodating, friendly, and just all around a good host. I absolutely would go again and would highly recommend them to anyone. read more

As others have posted - this is a great group to work with. We did a 5 hour charter for a group of 12 girls, and we had the best time. Captain Chris and Lee were amazing. Every detail is taken care of. We will be for sure be making this an annual event! read more

Booked the engagement cruise on Aug 4th. Overall the experience was ok. But Captain Chris promised to send us the photos immediately after the cruise. However, he has been delaying for several times, today I still haven't received our engagement moments yet. This got me really mad that none of our "once life time" moment was recorded. Our parents want to see the pictures but we have to make excuses to cover for irresponsible Captain. Now no matter I call him or text him, he would not reply any more. Horrible experience. read more

I specifically started a Yelp account so I could write this review - that should tell you something right there. A group of us took Knockout Charters out yesterday for a Bachelorette Party and had a blast. Chris and his crew were so, so accommodating and made the process run so smoothly. I truly felt that Chris was there to make the whole thing easy for us - from booking, to suggesting catering for the boat, instructions, parking, etc. I called several other charters while in the process of booking and NONE were as nice to work with as Chris. We would absolutely 100% book with Chris again if we were lucky enough to do another charter. read more

I cannot recommend this charter service enough! So much so, I will probably find an excuse to use them again! Captain Chris is fantastic, he was prompt in emails and phone calls, gave very helpful and clear information and instructions prior to even setting foot on the boat. We charted the 37' Luhrs. It was clean, they provided plates, napkins, cups and water. We brought a iPod with a playlist on it that we hooked up to their sound system, it was an amazing addition to the charter! Our boat captain was Captain Ken who made sure we were both safe and had fun the entire time, even offered to take photos of us so we could have photos of the entire group! We dropped anchor and were able to swim, hangout in the water in addition to riding around the entire Chicago lakefront - everything from down by the Aquarium up North of Navy Pier, which provided for some amazing photos of us all! This was a bachelorette party and the boat was totally the highlight of the day! We were so worried about weather because we booked months ago, thankfully it was a beautiful day, but Knockout is so amazing, they told us if we couldn't use the boat for weather reasons there would not be any cancelation fees. If I could give Knockout Charters 6 stars, I would! read more

I took an evening cruise with my husband for my birthday, and the experience was perfect. Captain Chris was so gracious and made this experience truly special. He helped us with parking and even escorted us back to the boat. The boat is spacious (especially for 2), clean, and has all the desired amenities. This charter comes highly recommended. read more

Girls night out was taken to a new level with KO Charters! Captain Chris was very knowledgeable, made us feel very comfortable, and was very friendly. The boat is spacious and provided chairs and a table for us to set up a spread of BYO wine and snacks. Chris gave us the option of three scenic routes and took us on a beautiful tour of the city's harbor and shoreline. I would recommend KO Charters to anyone, for any occasion. Due to a living social deal, it was the best $10 we've spent in a long time!! (Deal was $60 for 6 ppl). read more

This was a wonderful charter that offered a close up view of the Chicago fireworks ! We were so close it was like they were only happening for us ! Excellent service from Captain Chris and very fun !! read more

Captain Chris made this experience-a bachelorette party composed of 6 out of town guests, a thoroughly professional and enjoyable experience from booking to docking. He helped arrange every facet of the 2 hour cruise complete with lunch.....a turn key experience that was worth every second. I would highly recommend him for any Lake Michigan event, regardless of size. Thanks, Captain! They loved it. read more

would have loved to use them after reading the reviews but after 2 phone calls and voicemails and 3 attempts at trying to contact them online Ive decided they're not worth the effort. read more

We chartered a 3 hour tour (plus 2 hours of standby time while eating supper at a restaurant) in the evening to celebrate my daughter's 30th birthday with a group of 8. We went down the river, ate at a restaurant, and out onto the lake. Enjoying the night time lights from the river and the bay in Chicago was amazing! Captain Chris was great! He was very professional and accommodating. He communicated promptly, making planning the process was enjoyable. He gave us a variety of options to create an adventure that was uniquely suited to our needs. We have visited chicago many times, and the group consensus was that this was one of the most enjoyable things we have done in Chicago with our adult children. We were able to bring food and beverages and even a birthday cake. (Refrigerator and coolers and tableware were provided by the tour). Restroom on the boat was clean and greatly appreciated. This tour is highly recommended if you want an enjoyable and relaxing time in the city! Thanks captain Chris for helping to make our daughter's birthday a fabulous memory!!! read more

What a great experience! Captain Chris helped me plan my engagement. He was essential in pulling off this surprise. Chris even stayed behind to make sure my surprise guest was able to park and make it to the shore after the cruise. Lee & Ryan were our captains for the night. They provided us with excellent service, great conversation and professional photography to go along with a smooth ride. Lee and Ryan were also nice enough to film using my phone along with the professional Nikon camera during the proposal. They served us champagne and made sure the evening was special and enjoyable. They even aligned the boat perfectly to use the skyline as the backdrop which made the pictures unforgettable. We encountered a storm while out on the cruise. Lee and Ryan escorted us into the cabin and controlled the boat like professionals during the storm. These guys are great. They have great personalities and they are knowledgeable about the entire boating experience. The boat was very clean and spacious. There are even two sets of comfortable couches enclosed by a sliding glass door that ensure privacy during this cruise. Lee and Ryan also allowed us to plug in our devices to play music through the speakers that are located throughout the boat. Everyone should experience Knockout Charters at least once. If you're proposing, Captain Chris is undefeated when it comes to the YES response. Thank You Captain Chris, Lee and Ryan for an unforgettable experience! read more