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Cruise on the New and Luxurious 2024 Chaparral 30' Yacht!!!

5.0
(14 bookings)
, 
30 ft
Boat length
Up to 10
Passengers
No captain
The renter can operate the boat
98%
Owner’s response rate

The boat

🚤 Chicago Summer 2026 Boat Charters (Starting May)

Ready to turn your Chicago summer plans into an unforgettable day on the water? Cruise in style aboard our luxury 30-ft 2024 Chaparral 307 SSX — perfect for soaking up the sun, skyline views, fireworks, and Playpen vibes.

🎉 Great for:
-Bachelor/bachelorette parties • Birthdays • Corporate outings • Just-because days

👥 Capacity:
-Up to 10 guests + captain/crew

👨‍✈️ Captain Info

-Choose from our pre-approved captain list after booking
-Captains are experienced and familiar with the boat
-Booking & communication handled through boat setter

📍 Location

31st Street Harbor
3155 S. Lake Shore Dr, Chicago
🚗 Paid parking nearby | 🚕 Lyft/Uber recommended

31st Chicago Harbor

3155 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60616

🚗 Parking:

There is open pay-for-parking in close proximity to the harbor as well as street parking. Please check for any closures of the pay-for-parking.
Recommended to take Lyft/Uber to the harbor

Where You’ll Go

🏝 Chicago Playpen – Anchor, swim and relax
🌆 Skyline Cruises – Day or night
🌉 Chicago River (4-hour minimum)
🎆 Fireworks Cruises on Wednesdays @ 9PM & Saturdays @ 10PM

Boat Amenities

🔊 Premium JL Audio sound system (bring your playlist)
❄️ Plenty of cooler space + complimentary water & ice
🚿 Swim-friendly infinity step platform
☀️ Sun lounge seating
💡 Blue neon LED lights for night cruises
🚻 Restroom onboard
🍹 BYOB & snacks welcome
🦺 Life vests + tons of storage

Charter Guidelines:

Maximum of 10 passengers plus captain/crew
Must be 21 to drink alcohol

📅 Summer 2026 Events

-June: Blvck Scene Weekend
-June: Black Yacht Weekend
-June 11–14: Windy City Boat & Yacht Show
-July: 4th of July Fireworks 🎆
-July: Chicago Scene Party
-August: Chicago Air & Water Show ✈️
-August: Chicago International Boat Show
-Late Aug–Sept: Labor Day Weekend Bash
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Frank
Owned by
Frank
5.0
(5 ratings)

Amenities

Bathroom
Stereo
Stereo Aux Input
Bluetooth audio
Cooler / Ice chest
Swim ladder
Shower
Deck shower
Anchor
Depth finder
GPS
Radar

Specifications

Year
2024
Length
30 ft.
Make
CHAPARRAL BOATS
Model
307 SSX
Capacity
10
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/ (excl. fees)
Date
Duration
Start time
Terms
  • Fuel is included.
  • Security deposit: $0.
  • Cancellation policy:
  • Charter type: Bareboat

Ratings & reviews

5.0
(0 rating)

Boat location

Exact location information is provided after a booking is confirmed.

Your crew

Boat owner
Frank
Frank
5.0
(5 bookings)
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  • Response rate: 98%
  • Avg. response time: < 6 hours

Things to know

Allowed on boat

pets
swimming
smoking
alcohol
kids under 12
glass bottles
red wine
  • Free cancellations until 24 hours before the booking start time.
  • Cancellations within 24 hours of the booking start time are non-refundable.
See policy

This boat belongs to a Commercial Owner, an independent boat rental company. A Commercial Owner is an independent, Boatsetter-approved boat rental company who provides their own insurance to their guests.

A security deposit hold (not a charge) will be placed on your credit card 48 hours before your booking starts to cover any incidental damage that may occur during your rental. This hold is released 48 hours after the booking is complete, if no claims are made. The security deposit amount for the boat you are booking will be outlined during the check-out process.

Learn more

If requested, the owner can provide a list of available captains for bareboat charter or the renter can use their own qualified captain. If the boat is being time chartered, the owner will provide the Captain.