The Chicago skyline,
from your own yacht.
Private yacht experiences on Lake Michigan since 2019.
One yacht. One group. Every charter tailored to you.
2019
A quieter way to see the city.
Vertex Yachts Chicago offers private yacht charters on Lake Michigan, quietly hosting memorable days from 31st Street Harbor since 2019.
One group. One yacht. One afternoon that feels entirely your own.
Choose the day.
We'll shape the rest.
A private yacht.
A single group.
Every Vertex charter is reserved for one group at a time — never shared, never rushed. A licensed captain at the helm and an afternoon shaped around the day you had in mind.
Take a look inside.
A full walkthrough of the Vertex Yachts interior — cabin, seating, galley, and every detail waiting for you at the harbor.
Six steps, quietly handled.
Choose Your Experience
Sunset, Wednesday fireworks, a milestone — or a custom day designed with you.
Select Your Date
Charter season runs June 1 through October 31 on Lake Michigan.
Pick Your Departure
Standard windows: 10 AM – 2 PM, 3 – 7 PM, 8 – 11 PM.
Review the Details
Confirm guests (up to 12), preferences, and required acknowledgments.
Reserve With a Deposit
50% secures the day; your saved card is automatically charged for the balance 7 days before your charter (or paid in full if your date is within 7 days).
Receive Your Captain List
Approved captains are shared after your deposit — the captain fee is separate.
Check availability.
Standard charter windows on Lake Michigan — $350/hr weekdays, $425/hr weekends. A 50% deposit secures your yacht; the balance is automatically charged to your saved payment method 7 days before your charter. Charters booked within 7 days are paid in full at checkout. Charter season: June 1 – October 31.
Choose your date
Charter season runs June 1 through October 31.
Rate for that day
Days worth remembering.
Verified five-star stories.
“We had such a great experience (for my sister's bachelorette) with Temo!! He was very communicative leading up to the boat ride and replied quickly to all my questions. I understand our original captain had a family emergency last minute and Temo stepped in to captain our charter so our day wasn't ruined and I am SO grateful for that! The ride itself was fantastic and Temo was polite, helpful and fun, and on top of everything knew the words to Mariah Carey! 10/10 would recommend!!”
“Great boat and captain, definitely recommend Temo and will be using again!”
“We had a blast and will be booking again in the future!”
