A fantastic summer charter location, The ‘Windy City’ is popular for trips on Lake Michigan, or for cruising right through the heart of the city to admire the metropolis skyline that flanks the Chicago River. Don’t forget to indulge in the city’s world-class nightlife and cuisine, including the famous deep-dish pizza!
It is normal to offer a tip for the captain and crew's efforts at the end of a Chicago yacht charter, however it is not required. Most brokers advise 15% of the charter charge as a gratuity. You are more than welcome to give the skipper a bigger tip when your charter ends. All additional tips will be divided fairly among the crew by the captain. It is advised to tip the skipper when you disembark if you are chartering outside of the US.
Most Chicago yachts come supplied with ice, waters, and soft drinks for your yacht charter. You may always bring your own food and drinks on a Chicago yacht charter, or you can ask your broker to make arrangements to have food and drinks brought to your yacht before you set sail. Another choice is to hire a chef to prepare meals for you while you're on your yacht charter.
For the crew to properly stock the boat for multi-day (term) charters, you must fill out a meal preferences form. This for masks for information on the meals you would like cooked for your charter as well as your food and beverage preferences.
Unfortunately, once a reservation has confirmed with an executed charter agreement, we are unable to cancel the Chicago yacht charter unless the weather does not cooperate on the day of your trip. Moving an existing reservation is a possibility providing the yachts schedule permits.
