Had the best time on the water! We rented the 46' Sea Ray and it was perfect for 12 guests! Captain…read moreDoug was absolutely outstanding from start to finish. We will definitely be renting again in the summer! Highly recommend.

THE Most fun boat rental experience in Chicago! Their Boats are clean, well maintained and fun to…read moreuse year after year. Will be renting regularly!

Captain Kirk Kessler, a United States Coast Guard - Certified Master Captain, goes all out to give…read morehis passengers a wonderful experience. His boat, the Peony, is equipped in a manner to meet the needs of his guests. His first mate, Woody, a chipper mini Golden Doodle, adds a fun touch to each outing. Kirk is extremely professional, going over his shipboard rules with all his charges before they embark. His rule #1 - "Stay on the boat!" Captain Kirk gets a sense of each of his sets of guests, and how comfortable (or apprehensive) they are on the water. Passengers preferring a sedate, "gentle" excursion will get one (to the extent weather and lake conditions permit); those guests up for a more adventurous outing with 15-30 degrees of heeling will have their wishes fulfilled. As a USCG-certified Master Captain, Kirk knows what he needs to do to trim the sails and change his headings to make his cruises pleasant ones for his passengers and their predilections. A charming host/skipper, Captain Kirk will make your sail/cruise an unforgettable one - withe the beautiful Chicago skyline as your sunset backdrop. You can't do better than Salty Dog Sailing Co.!

I highly recommend chartering with Salty Dog. Captain Kirk () was very professional. I was a…read morelittle nervous, but he set everyone in our party at ease. The boat comfortably fits 4 people, and you can just sit back and relax. Woody is extremely friendly, greeting us on the dock when we arrive, and sleeping next to us the entire trip, except when we turned and he had to flip to the other side! And it's true sailing, we went about 3.5 miles from shore, getting some incredible views of the city. It was a great day, great conversation and an overall awesome time!

I rented the 40 ft yacht from this company, making the reservation was really easy Monika is great…read moreI had to change the date and time and she was able to do that without a problem. I rented the yacht for a surprise party the captain contacted me a day before and I was able to explain to him that I wanted to surprise my boyfriend with his family on the yacht and he was able to help me with that, the yacht was very clean. we had a great view of the Saturday night navy pier fireworks, we had an amazing time. I'm renting the same yacht in August again. I definitely recommend renting from them. You won't regret it.

They cancelled and won't give my money back. Lost $1000. They should be ashamed of themselves, how…read moreis this legal??

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!

I celebrated my bday on Memorial Day and we were shocked to find the city mostly empty…read more I was determined to be on the water for the big day and called the sister company to book a captain and boat but was told I'd have to give 48hrs to procure a captain for a private tour. They directed me to a Chicago Cycleboats public tour instead. I was skeptical about this kind of boat. Would there be a lot of people? Were the bikes plus size friendly? But I was happy that we could bring our own food and drink. I had a hunch we might be the only people on the boat and I WAS RIGHT. My festive party of 5 had the whole boat to ourselves. In the end I got a private tour for a fraction of the price!! Better yet, the seats and cycles were fat friendly and comfortable. When folks get tired of paddling, the captain just flicks the electric on and the boat continues on. Monica was an outstanding captain. She let us do our thing, made sure we were safe, and had interesting stories to tell us about her boating career. Champagne, charcuterie, music, and a riverboat. A perfect way to spend a warm Chicago day!

My group of friends I booked one of the Friday night public tours and enjoyed our trip out on the…read moreboat. We really lucked out and ended up having the whole boat to ourselves. I think it is a fun activity to do with a group of friends or family members. The 90 minutes really flew by.

Our experience last summer was fantastic! This team was amazing and professional! Unforgettable…read moreexperience! Fun in the Sun went above and beyond to make sure every detail was perfect. From start to finish, everything was truly amazing. The yacht itself was stunning, and the crew The captains were professional and knowledgeable, making the trip feel safe yet exciting. They couldn't do enough for us from serving us our food and drinks to taking some amazing photos. The whole team has a good dynamics and they all know how to treat their clients properly. They were like a really close friends to us! Wonderful people and service. Thank you guys and will definitely avail your service again next time!

Fun in the Sun was absolutely amazing. Our experience last summer was fantastic! The whole team…read morewere friendly and personable they made us feel like we were family. Our boat was ready to go when we were, was clean, and in good condition. I can still remember how amazing our last summer is because of this team! We learned so much about boat traffic and we had a chance to drive the boat. Their Team Captain was the best, high energy, very positive, and super patience! Very professional and attentive service! When it comes to their prices, everything was fair and great. We rented for an incredible day price. I cannot recommend this place enough. We will definitely be coming back. I am completely amazed how much fun we had! Amazing experience thank you so very much!

I recently rented a yacht from this company for my birthday, and the experience exceeded all…read moreexpectations :) From the moment we boarded, the captain was professional, welcoming and very attentive to all of our requests. The yacht itself was super clean, beautifully maintained, and equipped with everything we needed --plenty of space, float rafts to hang out on, great sound system, and perfect views from the top of the yacht. The captain was amazing--knowledgeable, friendly, and made us feel safe and relaxed. He has DECADES of experience and knows the lake Michigan and the Chicago river like the back of his hand. We cruised along stunning views of the Chicago skyline, and we saw the sunset on the way back. It was pure magic and oh so romantic. Perfect for a cancer horoscope sign such as myself;) I highly recommend this yacht rental company for anyone looking to celebrate, relax, or just enjoy an amazing Chicago experience on the water. I will be booking again!!

Great experience, easy departure, fast, transparent communication We had an amazing time.read more

Pre Sail GP hang waiting for the breeze to pick up with friends, what a nice day…read more It's a Chicago gem.

What can be said about the Play Pen? If you're on a boat during the summer in Chicago life could…read morenot be better. The weather is probably great, the people are better and chances are you are on a very nice boat of a friend of a friend...(more so applies to females). The Play Pen is where almost every boating trip on Lake Michigan drops anchor. Makes for fantastic people-watching, other boats going by, jetskis, people jumping off and swimming. PLEASE be considerate with the speed and others in the water. AMAZING views of the city skyline and Navy Pier. Nestled right in Oak Street Beach. The water is chillyyyy but great for 1. hangovers 2. seasick 3, if its really hot out