Welcome to Chicago Watercraft's Bareboat Charter Experience.
Bare-boat chartering is much like renting a boat, but with boats that
have a higher caliber boat safety licensing. Our program's insurance
does require charterers to have three (3) years of documented boating
history with the US Coast Guard or previous documented ownership
credentials.
So please surf our site to review our boats, pricing, and Chicago
Watercraft event ideas to compliment your experience with us. After you
have reviewed our site, give us a call at
773-791-7311 or email us, so we may
reserve your date and time on the boat of your choice. Costs
- Boat Fee + 9% city tax + Insurance Refundable
Deductible
- + Gas
- Don't forget - Captain if necessary!
How to Book
50% Deposit on the Boat is placed at time of booking. A confirmation
email is sent to you. You print out email and present email at the
boat's location.
Day of Event
Charterer must arrive at boat a minimum of one (1) hour for final
payment (fee/tax/insurance) and contract review and signing. A boat
inspection and safety equipment
review is expected. For Insurance liability purposes every passenger on
your boat fills out your boating roster and you would include your
float plan.
Boat Condition
Chicago Watercraft meticulously details every boat in our fleet prior
to you leaving the dock. Each client receives the boat in a clean,
supply provisioned, and well-cared-for manner. We expect you to return
the boat in the same condition you have received it in. If not the
following cleaning fees will be assessed:
- $200 party pontoons
- $200 sport boats
- $500 for our yachts
Gas Replenishment
Gas is settled either during your event or at the home-base dock
immediately upon your return during final boat inspection.
Your choices to pay for gas are:
- Pay Pump Pricing if pumped by Charterer during, or
- Pay Double the current on-water pump pricing if
pumped by Chicago Watercraft.
Captain's Review
Whether you hire a captain or meet insurance requirements, captains are
required to set-up an appointment with Chicago Watercraft's management
to demonstrate and practice boat management skills with boat secured by
you or your hired captain.
If you require a designated captain trained on our boats, please
contact one of the following names:
Admiral
& Commodore Yachts and Commander Boats
Commander
Boats
If not, that's OK! You can still "Hire a Captain" from Chicago's
Captain's List located at the following web page www.shipmaster.org/lodge/chicago/c_list.htm.
Chicago Watercraft's Scheduling Policy
Monday through Thursday:
- Day Session - Morning to 3pm
- Hourly begins from 3pm to 1am
Friday & Sunday - 4 Hour Sessions Mainly!
- 9 A.M. to 1 P.M., 2 P.M. - 6 P.M., 7 P.M. - 11 P.M.,
Midnight Madness: 12 A.M. - 2 A.M.
Saturdays
- Day Session - 9am to 5pm
- Evening: 4 Hour Minimums
- Gas Stations Close at 7:00pm, Saturday Fireworks go
off at 10:15 PM..
Bareboat Charter
Pricing
Commander Party Pontoon(s) + 9% tax + $1,000
Insurance + Captain
Day Rate
- Weekday: Monday - Thursday - $375/8 Hour day
- Weekend: Friday - Sunday - $500/ 8 Hour day
Hourly Rate
- Monday - Thursday $75
- Friday - Sunday $90
Commander Sport Boat(s) + 9% tax + $1,500 Insurance
Day Rate
- Weekday: Monday - Thursday - $500/8 Hour day
- Weekend: Friday - Sunday - $650/ 8 Hour day
Hourly Rate
- Monday - Thursday $85
- Friday - Sunday $99
Commodore 33' Formula Yacht + 9% tax + $3,400
Insurance + Captain
Day Rate
- Weekday: Monday - Thursday - $1,400/8 Hour day
- Weekend: Friday - Sunday - $1,600/8 Hour day
Hourly Rate
- Monday - Thursday $190
- Friday - Sunday $235
Admiral 41' Formula Yacht + 9% tax + $3,400
Insurance + Captain
Day Rate
- Weekday: Monday - Thursday - $1,800/8 Hour day
- Weekend: Friday - Sunday - $2,200/ 8 Hour day
Hourly Rate
- Monday - Thursday $250
- Friday - Sunday $300
Tubing Accessories
- $15 (1) One-Person Inner-Tube with Tow Rope
- $15 (1) Two-Person Ski-Bob with Tow Rope
- $20 (1) One-Person Giant Tube with Tow Rope
Floating Accessories
- $20 (4) Four-Person Raft - (2) Available
- $10 (1) One-Person Chaise Lounger - (10) Available
- $3 (1) One-Person Kick Boards (4) Available
Damages to All Accessories
- Damaged Inflatables - $160.00 each
- Damaged Tie Lines or Tow Ropes - $75.00 each
- Damaged to Air Inflator - $150.00 each
- Damage to Vita Mix Machine - $400.00 each
All Inflatables are priced
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