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Hot Tub Boat Rentals!

Hot Tub Boat Rentals!

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Heated Duffy - 12 Passenger

$191/1h

Heated Duffy - 12 Passenger

Up to 12 passengers

Our popular Duffy Boats are heating up the Chicago River all winter long! Fully enclosed and heated, enjoy panoramic city views while staying warm and toasty on our Heated Duffy Boats.

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Holiday Heated Duffy - 12 Passenger

$229/1h

Holiday Heated Duffy - 12 Passenger

Up to 12 passengers

Use this option for the following dates: 12/26-1/5, 2/13, 2/15-2/16 and 3/16. Our popular Duffy Boats are heating up the Chicago River all winter long! Fully enclosed and heated, enjoy panoramic city views while staying warm and toasty on our Heated Duffy Boats.

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Hot Tub Boat - 800lb Limit

$300/1h30m

Hot Tub Boat - 800lb Limit

Up to 6 passengers

Experience the Chicago River like never before in a Hot Tub Boat! The most unique way to cruise Chicago in the colder months, our Hot Tub Boats are one-of-a-kind. 

Capacity limited to 800 lbs per party. All participants must be 13+. 

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Holiday Hot Tub Boat - 800lb Limit

$424/1h30m

Holiday Hot Tub Boat - 800lb Limit

Up to 6 passengers

Use this option for the following dates: 12/26-1/5, 2/13, 2/15-2/16 and 3/16 Experience the Chicago River like never before in a Hot Tub Boat! The most unique way to cruise Chicago in the colder months, our Hot Tub Boats are one-of-a-kind. 

Capacity limited to 800 lbs per party. All participants must be 13+. 

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Marina City Duffy Boat - 8 Passengers

$155/1h

Marina City Duffy Boat - 8 Passengers

Up to 8 passengers

These little picnic boats are our most popular model and offer a super smooth, quiet ride. At 18 feet in length, these boats sit up to 8 people and have a fully covered seating area with optional clear window flaps.

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Marina City Pontoon - 10 Passengers

$210/1h

Marina City Pontoon - 10 Passengers

Up to 10 passengers

If you love to feel the sun on your face, then our Pontoon Boat is the one for you! This boat has a canopy that can either cover the back half of the boat or be lowered completely for full sun exposure. At 21 feet in length, this boat has plenty of comfortable seating, including a booth-like set up around a table at the bow.

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  • Marina City - Downtown

    300 N State Street

    Marina Level — Unit EE

    Chicago, IL 60654

    Available boats
  • City Winery - Downtown

    11 W. Riverwalk S.

    Chicago, IL 60601

    Available boats
  • Chicago Water Plaza - Downtown

    151-155 W Wacker Drive

    Chicago, IL 60601

    Available boats
  • Rockwell - North Branch

    3057 N Rockwell Street

    Chicago, IL 60618

    Available boats
  • Chicago Lakefront - Lake Michigan

    400 E Monroe

    Chicago, IL 60601

    Available boats

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When the temperature drops to 20°F, even our Heated Duffy Boats might feel a bit too frosty! For your safety and comfort, any cruises scheduled on those chilly days will need to be rescheduled. Don’t worry—your warm, scenic river adventure is just around the corner! We’ll help you find the perfect day to enjoy the views without the freeze!

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