Yachting in Chicago, IL

Chicago is amongst the U.S.’s most popular cities for summer day charters. Cruise down the Windy City’s Chicago River or sail out into Lake Michigan and tie up at the Playpen and take the jet skis and paddle boards out for a day on the water. Don’t forget to watch the amazing weekly Navy Pier fireworks that happen on Wednesdays and Saturdays all throughout summer. Chicago sits on Lake Michigan, in Illinois, and is among the largest cities in the U.S. It is famous for its bold architecture, massive skyscrapers and museums such as the Art Institute of Chicago; Chicago is something special. In Chicago you are able to enjoy the city both on and off shore. A cruise down the Chicago River will provide you with unmatched views of the city and take you to over 40 landmarks and architectural wonders ranging from Marina City to the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Willis Tower and many others. Furthermore, as you cruise down the Chicago River, you will enter one of the five Great Lakes in the United States, Lake Michigan. Lake Michigan is the only one of the Great Lakes to be located entirely within the U.S., and the fifth largest lake in the world by surface area. On Lake Michigan, you are able to practice watersports such as sea kayaking, diving, kitesurfing, lake surfing, and sports fishing. Out on Lake Michigan and along the Chicago River you can sit back and appreciate Chicago’s skyline as it was meant to be seen: from the water. Soak up the city’s stunning sites by day and drop anchor close to Navy Pier as the sun sets so that you can enjoy Chicago’s amazing sunset, and its bi weekly mesmerizing fireworks show. As you sail along Lake Michigan’s long lake shoreline, make sure to drop anchor and tender ashore to experience some of Chicago’s landmarks such as the Navy Pier, Lincoln Park, Soldier Field, Buckingham Fountain, and of course, to lounge on the sandy shores of the lake. The shoreline tree-lined Lincoln Park is certainly not to be missed; many consider its beach, North Avenue Beach, to be the best beach in Chicago. Furthermore, within the park you will find the Chicago History Museum and the free-admission Lincoln Park Zoo. If you are still looking for further inspiration on possible tours, you can check out: - Get My Boat - Boat Setter - Elite Private Yachts Yachting in and around Chicago will prove to be an experience not to be missed and will make for lifelong memories for you and your guests. Enjoy this stunning part of the world as it was meant to be seen - by the water. For a luxury yacht charter, if you are looking for convenience, check out YachtLife’s app, the best boat rental app available on iOS and Android. Download the app and book your yacht now. You deserve it! For more rental locations, check out all our yacht charter locations.