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!

Captain Tim is the best and so is his beautiful, clean boat! He can help create the perfect vibes…read morefor your party with all the accommodations needed to have a great time. This is the only charter I recommend to people!

if you are looking for a wonderful experience on the water in Chicago, this is the boat tour to…read moretake! Captain Tim is very accommodating and his boat tours are always a blast! I highly recommend if you are looking for someone on time, fun and entertaining and most importantly a great tour! Dor Sea Tours should be your top pick!

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.

Chicago SUP paddle boarding is a FANTASTIC way to enjoy the lake and amazing view of the skyline…read more The staff was super friendly and very accommodating since we were a little late to our scheduled time. We'll definitely be back next season! Thanks

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

I've kayaked all over the world, but never through a canyon of steel and glass. With only a couple…read moreof days left of summer, I'm trying to squeeze in every single drop of it before cold weather comes to Chicago. Combining architecture, history, exercise, adventure, and only $69, this was an ideal activity for me. I'm very athletic. I exercise 7 days a week, including power lifting 3 days a week. It didn't feel like a workout at all yesterday, but by 3am, my biceps, triceps, and shoulders were actually sore enough to wake me up. While it is an activity for every skill level, it is a 6.5 mile journey, so how much you enjoy it might depend on what kind of shape you're in. The Chicago River has a lot of traffic during the summer. -A lot of party boats, large architectural boat tours, water taxis, speedboats, and jet skis. Being in a humble kayak while navigating all of that traffic can be a bit stressful, but our tour guides were excellent at instructing us how to stay safe while we share the water. They offer architectural tours, sunset tours, and a city lights tour. I'd love to squeeze in a city lights tour before the season ends. Chicago is the most beautiful city in America and ranked 2nd most beautiful in the world. Get a view of it from the river and you'll easily understand why.

A great experience but exhausting…read more We signed up for the fireworks tour on a Saturday night and it was excellent. Essentially, you paddle your way to Navy Pier area, watch the fireworks, and then paddle all the way back. The distance covered is around 6 miles and can be exhausting. Anyone can do this but I would not attempt it if you're not at least a physically active person. Overall, the experience was fantastic and the entire staff was very accommodating. Highly recommend if you're an active person and want an unbelievable experience on the Chicago River.

The Bad: This place is a joke. They are very overpriced,…read moreuse old jet skis, and literally follow you around the entire time your renting. They make you stay between their boundaries which include "the building with the two shafts on top" and "the building right there" out of the 1000 building downtown. Get real. Oh yeah, don't bother going as a group because you need to stay 250 feet away from all others on jet skis and will be pulled over IMMEDIATELY by the owner who is chasing you if you break this rule. The Good: Out of the 3 strikes you're aloud in the 30 min rental, we were lucky enough to receive 4. I think as long as you're okay to be constantly pulled over and cursed at, you'll be fine.

Ok, I love jet skiing. I don't like the prices, by the end of the day you may as well own one. The…read morehourly cost is way steep. Everyone knows time flys when your having fun. But here you really need to check your watch or get charged additional fees if your a bit late. Staff was rude, if you don't like your job quit.