26ft – Playpen, Skyline, River and Fireworks w/ Experienced Captain*
4.9
(277 bookings)
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26 ft
Boat length
Up to 6
Passengers
Captain optional
This boat is rented with or without a captain
98%
Owner’s response rate
The boat
*Captain Info:
Due to limited availability of assigned captains in the Chicago area, please select the “Unassigned Captain” option when booking. My father can serve as your captain for the trip—he is friendly, highly experienced, and knows Chicago’s lakefront, river, and Navy Pier area extremely well. He can take you to the Playpen, on a skyline cruise, through the Chicago River, and to enjoy the Navy Pier fireworks on Wednesday and Saturday nights.
Alternatively, if you meet Boatsetter’s requirements, you may choose the “No Captain (bareboat)” option and operate the boat yourself. In that case, my father will still accompany you to assist with anchoring, docking, navigation, and mechanical support—ensuring a smooth and safe outing at no additional cost.
The Boat:
Our 26-ft Larson Cabrio Mid-Cabin, powered by a Volvo Penta 5.0L V8 engine, is a comfortable and versatile boat—ideal for groups of up to 7 passengers. It’s perfect for small to medium-sized gatherings, couples, and special celebrations.
A typical 4-hour rental includes:
• A relaxing Lake Michigan skyline tour
• A scenic Chicago River architecture cruise
• Time to hang out and anchor at the Playpen
Amenities:
• Small built-in cooler and mini fridge onboard
• Bathroom, sink, Bluetooth stereo, and swim ladder
• Life jackets provided for all guests (child sizes available)
• BYO: Feel free to bring your own food, drinks, and ice
Fuel cost not included in rental:
• Playpen-only trips typically use about $40 in fuel
• River and skyline tours may range between $60–$80
• Fuel is charged after the trip based on the actual receipt
Fireworks Cruises:
Enjoy Chicago’s iconic skyline fireworks aboard our boat at the best viewing spot by Navy Pier!
• Wednesdays at 9:00 PM
• Saturdays at 10:00 PM
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Owned by
James
4.9
(120 ratings)
Amenities
Bathroom
Stereo
Stereo Aux Input
Bluetooth audio
Inflatable toys
Cooler / Ice chest
Swim ladder
Children's life jackets
Shower
Wifi
Deck shower
Refrigerator
Anchor
Depth finder
GPS
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Specifications
Year
2001
Length
26 ft.
Make
Larson Boats
Model
254 Cabrio Mid-Cabin
Capacity
6
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Ratings & reviews
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Boat location
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Boat owner
James
TOP OWNER
4.9
(120 bookings)
- Response rate: 98%
- Avg. response time: < 3 hours
Things to know
Allowed on boat
pets
swimming
smoking
alcohol
kids under 12
fishing
glass bottles
shoes
red wine
Cancellation policy flexible
- Free cancellations until 24 hours before the booking start time.
- Cancellations within 24 hours of the booking start time are non-refundable.
Security deposit
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.
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