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Boat Charters · Chicago, IL Area

Knot My Boat Charters

Specializes in Chicago boat rentals and luxury yacht charters for private parties, events, and captained cruises.

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Overview

About Knot My Boat Charters

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Made for

  • Private boat rentals in Chicago serve small groups, private parties and large events of up to 125 guests.
  • The company offers yacht rentals, boat share memberships and corporate charters for up to 125 guests.
  • The fleet of 23 yachts ranges from 37' sport cruisers up to 78' yachts.
  • Corporate outings host team events, client entertainment and company celebrations on the water.
  • Memberships provide multiple outings per season without maintenance or storage and with simple booking.
  • Monroe Harbor is another quieter place to anchor and spend time on the water.

The packages

Chicago Playpen

Playpen trips anchor off the skyline for a day of swimming, music and relaxing on Lake Michigan.

Chicago River

River cruises pass the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower and Marina City from the water.

The styles

78' Amalfi

Amalfi is a 78' power catamaran, a USCG-inspected commercial yacht used for corporate events, weddings and private parties.

72' Sophisticated Lady

A 72' Chris Craft moored at Burnham Harbor, the Sophisticated Lady is a USCG-inspected commercial yacht for up to 49 passengers.

57' Montauk

Montauk is a power catamaran that accommodates up to 49 passengers.

56' Sea Ray Sundancer

Below deck are a wood-finished saloon, galley, wet bar, two staterooms and two full bathrooms.

52' Sea Ray Sundancer

Guests have room to relax and socialize in a roomy cockpit with comfortable seating.

50' Sea Ray Sundancer

A wide-open cockpit and generous bow seating give the group room to spread out and see the skyline.

48' Sea Ray Sundancer

Known for a large open cockpit and cabin floorplan, suited to social events, birthdays and bachelorette parties.

46' Sea Ray Express

Features upgraded JL Audio Bluetooth sound, a starboard-facing U-shaped seating area and a full-size cabin with bathroom.

37' Sea Ray Sundancer

Has an upgraded JL Audio Bluetooth sound system, a cockpit and a cabin with one stateroom, one bathroom and a kitchenette.

Event experiences

  • Video walkthroughs of any vessel are available on request.
  • Yacht catering menus and bar packages are delivered to the dock and served aboard.

How it works

  1. Choose Your Chicago Boat or Yacht

    Guests select from 23 yachts, ranging from 13-passenger cruisers to event yachts for up to 125 guests.

  2. Pick Your Date and Duration

    At least three hours are booked, on Lake Michigan, the river or the Playpen.

  3. Show Up, Meet the Captain, Set Sail

    Guests go to the harbor, meet the captain and cast off.

  4. How is booking different for members

    Members reserve outings against their allocation through a member booking portal showing live availability.

Details from knotmyboatcharters.com

Good to know

What’s included

captain
  • Reservations required
  • Bring weather-appropriate clothing

as of September 2026 — verify on the operator’s site

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