CHICAGO LINE’S
CHARTER BOATS
For groups up to 170, we have fully-outfitted boats and onboard amenities to help you create a private event they’ll talk about for years to come. Our cruises offer a full-service bar, a professional sound system…plus that enthralling view of Chicago’s skyline.
Our past charter guests have hired the City’s most popular bands, from R&B to Jazz to Rock – and if a live band does not fit your budget, we can dock your iPod or load your CDs into our professional sound system, so your guests will enjoy your favorite tunes at no added cost to your charter. And for an added $200 (for 3-hour cruise) one of our knowledgeable docents will provide narration, colorful anecdotes, and answers to questions your group might have.
Whether your special occasion calls for cocktails or champagne…pizza or paté…a live blues band or your very own playlist, we can make it happen! Schedule your charter today and give your guests an evening they won’t forget.
OUR VESSELS
Choose a vessel from our fleet of three. Each Vessel is equipped with: bar, stereo/PA system with auxiliary cord capabilities allowing you to share your favorite playlist, and optional canopy with side curtains.
CHARTER | CAPACITY | DECKS | BAR | RATES | MINIMUM SAIL TIME | ||
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170 | 2 | Full Service Bar | $3,000/hour | 2 hours | |||
70 | 1 | Bar Area | $2,500/hour | 2 hours | |||
40 | 1 | Bar Area | $2,500/hour | 2 hours | |||
16 | 1 | $1,000/hour | 1–1.5 hours |
* Base rate does not include bar expenses or applicable maritime tax of 9%.
We are flexible to help you meet your Special Event needs, so please contact us at charters@chicagoline.com or call 312-527-2002.
BEVERAGE PACKAGES
Select from either our Beer, Wine and Soft Drinks or our Premium Bar packages.
Have a special request? Let us know and we will do our best to accommodate!

BEER, WINE, SOFT DRINKS
Beer-on-tap, Lake Brothers & Bud Light, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Cabernet, and Soft Drinks

PREMIUM BAR
Beer, Wine, and Soft Drinks plus Vodka, Rum, Scotch, and Whiskey
Bar (Per Passenger) | Drinks | 2 Hours | 3 Hours |
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PREMIUM BAR | Cocktails, Beer, Wine and White Claw | $38 | $40 |
BEER, WINE, SOFT DRINKS | Beer-on-tap, Lake Brothers & Bud Light, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Cabernet and Soft Drinks | $30 | $32 |
NON-ALCOHOLIC | Coffee, Tea, Lemonade, Soft Drinks | $12 | $14 |
* Base rate does not include 11.25% sales tax and 18% gratuity of final bar charges. Minimum bar package is required on charters.
Please contact us at charters@chicagoline.com or call 312-527-2002 for more details.
CATERING
Explore our list of preferred caterers for a menu suited for your private outing aboard Chicago Line Cruises.
This is my 8th time on a Chicago architectural river cruise and this was by far the most informative and biggest bang for your buck.Operagolf / LaHabra
The best guide on our whole USA trip. We took the Architecture tour where the boat meandered in between all of the incredible buildings of the city with the guide knowing EVERYTHING about each building; its style, age, height, architect, cost, purpose, owner ….. Quite brilliant!DrCumbrian / TripAdvisor
I've done several of the architecture cruises since my family moved to Chicago, and this is the best one yet! Allie K / TripAdvisor
If you only have time for one sight-seeing event while in Chicago, do this. We really have no great interest in architecture, but this tour came highly recommended and we did not regret it. Allice I / Oklahoma
My wife and I very much enjoyed the Chicago Line Cruise jazz cruise... My spouse said this was one of the favorite things she has done in Chicago since moving here in the past year, and I agree. I am a jazz snob, and ... I was very pleased with the music offered by the Geordie Kelly group. He's a fine jazz guitarist, and his band was great.Augie R / Yelp