What a FUN TIME we had! My niece had a tight budget for her wedding. She reached out to Greg and…read morehis co-captain to have her wedding on his boat in September 2018! EVERYONE HAD A BLAST! He even acted as the wedding officiant for the ceremony since we did not have anyone. My friend and I went a few hours ahead to decorate the boat. Greg was totally willing to help and the wedding was a success!! This was a great budget friendly decision :) Bathroom - Bluetooth - lighted boat and more!.SO MUCH FUN!! THANK YOU :)

Our boat day with Captain Greg was easily the best day of summer 2022! We had the most amazing time…read moreand the entire experience from booking to the trip couldn't have been better. The communication was wonderful, planning was so easy, and the boat was exactly what we were hoping for and more. Highly recommend a boat day with Captain Greg! We will definitely be booking again in the future. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

We had the best experience with Knot My Boat Charters!! From the second we booked, everything was…read moreextremely seamless and very well organized. The hospitality was absolutely amazing and top tier! The captain was very friendly, ensured we were safe, and made sure we had a blast. The boat was spotless and absolutely gorgeous, plus there were a ton of opportunities for great photos. The views on the water were absolutely stunning! This is an absolute must for any occasion, I will definitely be booking with them again.

I booked a boat for 12 people this past Sunday, 8/22. I had been researching charter companies for…read moreliterally a month before booking, and Knot My Boat came out on top for price and charter times! After the captain fee, it was $2,000 for 4 hours. Most places charge that for only 3 hours. And this was the price during the air & water show! Additionally, the mid-level boat I initially booked was down for repairs, so the company upgraded me to a Luxe for no additional cost. Booking was incredibly easy online, and the company reached out immediately via email with instructions on how to book a captain. They also followed up often with reminders about parking, rules, etc. I thought the company's communication was great. Only booking complaint is that I wish they just provided a captain instead of making me do it. It wouldn't be difficult to just integrate a captain calendar system with their booking. My captain didn't respond to me after I paid or at all until immediately before the charter - I was really worried he would no-show and I would be held accountable. The boat itself was spacious and nice but not exceedingly nice. You can tell it's only used for charters, it's definitely not someone's personal boat, so a lot of stuff was kind of shabby. For example, the lights in the bathrooms didn't work, and all the cabinets didn't lock and would fly open every time the boat rocked. The seats were pretty torn and grubby. But listen - we didn't book this to sit in the cabin and chat, so it didn't affect our ability to swim or enjoy the fresh air. Just an observation. The full-size fridge, freezer, and cooler were fantastic amenities! I would consider using Knot My Boat Charters again, and it would be a no-brainer to book again if they were more helpful in booking a captain and holding him accountable for providing us with information leading up to the charter.

I have been with this program since the early days and have never been happier. The company…read morecontinues to expand and become ingrained into the Chicago boating culture. Respectful, professional, and charitable, Pinnacle as a family has been a pleasure to be apart of. All the boats are kept spotless and well maintained. The program is really put together well from the training to picking your calendar, it runs like a well oiled machine. We started on their 37ft sail boat and now moved up to bigger and better. They welcome even the most novice to the saltiest of sailors and power boaters. I highly recommend experiencing what it's like to have the feeling of owning your own boat but without the boat yard hassle and or $$$ our of your pocket.

The boats were clean, maintenance was on point, and the staff overall are super responsive. Tech…read moresupport is always especially helpful and enjoyable to work with.

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!

I was looking to charter an evening fireworks cruise for my birthday this past summer and I was…read morereferred to Skyline by a friend. I reached out and received an immediate response. Veronica was extremely accommodating and great to work with. As the day approached I noticed rain in the forecast and she kept in touch with me up until the moment we boarded with updates and even options for alternate days should we choose to pick another date due to weather. We ended up sticking with the original date and it turned out to be a beautiful night! There was a total of 8 of us and it was extremely comfortable and spacious. They were fully equipped with a full cabin, including bathroom, cups, ice, etc..., even had some unexpected birthday decorations displayed for me We were able to play our own music and basically just enjoy as we saw fit. The Captain, Jose, was also great and extremely accommodating, taking us wherever we wanted to go, including a beautiful skyline cruise down the river. We had an amazing experience and have already booked our next next cruise for late spring. Highly recommend!

Skyline Coasting Yachts Charters offered our party one of the best chartering experience on the…read morewater. The hosts ensured that we had the best experience on their yacht all the while keeping everyone on board safe and well educated. They were so accommodating and lively. The booking process was easy and the entire process was seamless. The yacht was clean and fully functional. I would definitely recommend Skyline to all my friends and family. You won't be disappointed when you choose Skyline Coasting Yacht Charters.

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

We chartered a yacht with Jill as our first mate- and she was AMAZING! She was so attentive and…read moremade sure everyone was taken care of. SO fun and SO sweet. Jill is the first mate that EVERY captain should have!

Mitxi is very nice and so are the dockhands, but their business practices are very…read morequestionable....I was a member for 3 summers and I'm still trying to get my $1500 security deposit back, more than a year later. The boat I was on had engine problems, it literally cut out while I was on the lake a few times. Every time I called about it they would casually say "oh we know about it, but we can't fix it". The toilet/ head was also leaking so there was about an inch of piss water in the cabin at all times. They knew about all these things but instead of fixing them they bought an Azimut mega yacht. And the whole process of going from their dock on the river to the lake takes at least hour plus each way. Most times I couldn't even get out because it was so crowded with commercial boats, because they have preference. I left and went to a different boat club at Burnham harbor. It is so much easier to be at a dock with direct lake access.

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!