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Best Pontoon Rentals Near Illinois

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Top Illinois pontoon boat rentals

Rent a GODFREY MARINE pontoon in Chicago, IL near me

$141+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (16 bookings)

Pontoon / Tritoon Charter with Licensed Captain

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 7 passengers

$368+ /hour

Chicago, IL

4.8 (91 bookings)

Party boat with waterslide! 12 Guests

3 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$50+ /hour

Danville, IL

5.0 (7 bookings)

Lake Vermilion Pontoon Boat

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a VIAGGIO BY MISTY HARBOR pontoon in Fox Lake, IL near me

$127+ /hour

Fox Lake, IL

5.0 (36 bookings)

Brand New Viaggo 22S Pontoon Boat

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$700+ /hour

Chicago, IL

4.9 (56 bookings)

20 Passenger Captained Party & Event Boat in Chicago, Illinois!

Chicago, IL

14 Passenger Captained Party & Event Boat in Chicago, IL!

Chicago, IL

24 Passenger Captained Party & Event Boat in Chicago, Illinois!

Chicago, IL

14 Passenger Captained Party & Event Boat in Chicago, IL!

3 hours Captained

Up to 14 passengers

$71+ /hour

Gilbertsville, KY

25-Foot Adventure Cruiser: Perfect for Relaxation & Fun - Kentucky

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$116+ /hour

Antioch, IL

Great comfortable Sun Tracker 20 DLX pontoon

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$87+ /hour

Gilbertsville, KY

5.0 (8 bookings)

Our New 175 HP Aloha 26 Double Decker Pontoon - Kentucky!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$87+ /hour

Gilbertsville, KY

Best in the fleet - Aloha 26 Double Decker w/ Slide - Kentucky

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$46+ /hour

Gilbertsville, KY

Bayliner 18 Fishing Perfect for a Day Spent Fishing - Kentucky

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 4 passengers

$61+ /hour

St. Louis, MO

2023 Sea-Doo Switch Cruise 21' – Modern Jet-Driven Fun on the Water!

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$56+ /hour

Watson, IL

5.0 (3 bookings)

“Grama's Get-Away” pontoon has room for the whole family.

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

Top pontoon boat rentals reviews in Illinois

286,507

Customers Reviews

4.95

Avg. Rating

5/5 stars

20 Passenger...

Such a fun time!! Thanks for making our time one to remember!

Breanna

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

14 Passenger...

Troy made booking so easy and he was so quick to respond and friendly! Our captain Laura and First mate Nick were so...

Laura

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Pontoon / Tritoon...

We had the best time ever! super kid and accepting and let us stop to pee. he offered to take pictures of us and went...

leen

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Pontoon / Tritoon...

We had a great experience! Captain James was super friendly, punctual, and communicated everything clearly. He kept...

Kiara

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Pontoon / Tritoon...

Captain James was above and beyond!! So kind, helpful, and flexible with our group. He made the entire process easy...

Robin

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

14 Passenger...

We had such a wonderful time. Jerry and nick went above and beyond.

Samantha

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Lake Vermilion...

Anthony

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

24 Passenger...

We had a great time. Matt & Troy were great. Lots of fun and a great way to see Chicago in the rain.

John

May 2025
5/5 stars

Brand New Viaggo...

Outstanding day on the lake. The boat was terrific with plenty of room for the family and HP to get around all the...

Al

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

20 Passenger...

Troy is an excellent communicator and very flexible and understanding. Captain Bre is awesome!

Jaime

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

20 Passenger...

We had SUCH a fantastic time with Charles and Matt. They made the process so simple and absolutely made the bride...

Morgan

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

24 Passenger...

My group of 24 had such a great time on the boat! Captain Mike and Matt were super hospitable and accommodated the...

Emily

Sep 2024

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Frequently asked questions

How many people can fit on the boat rental?

The number of people who can fit on boat rental largely depends on the boat’s size and how many life jackets are on board. Currently the coast guard allows a maximum of 10-12 people on a Boatsetter boat rental.

How old do you have to be to rent a boat?

You must be 18 years old to rent a captained boat and 25 years old if you would like to rent a bareboat charter.

Do I need a boating license to rent a boat?

Boating license requirements vary from state to state. As a renter, you are responsible for understanding local state requirements.

How much does it cost to rent a pontoon boat?

The cost of renting a pontoon boat depends on the size, location, and rental time of the boat. Prices can range anywhere from $200 for a half-day rental or just under a $1,000 for longer rentals.