You can show up to 30 minutes in advance of start time.

Departure times are set, and while your rental duration remains the same, the end time cannot be extended.

Directions: We are located at 31st Street Harbor on D Dock (see image below). The address is 3155 S. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60616. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to departure if you are using a rideshare service, or 30 minutes prior if you plan on parking. Parking: Please let us know if you would like to park a vehicle prior to your departure date. There are multiple parking options nearby – our team will send you instructions prior to arrival.

Per the United States Coast Guard (USCG), a bareboat charter is an agreement where the Charterer (client) has use of a vessel for a period of time and is temporarily considered the owner. The Charterer is responsible for the vessel, their guests, hiring their own Crew, and for supplying their own food & beverage. Please note that the Charterer may either operate the vessel (if credentialed) or may hire their own Captain/Crew. A bareboat chartered vessel may NOT carry more than 12 passengers.

Civilized Empire reserves the right to cancel the Services in case it considers, at its own discretion, the weather to be non-charterable, be it because of large waves, heavy rains, thunderstorms, heavy winds, or other conditions. In this case, rescheduling (at no additional costs) must be done by Charterer within twelve (12) months of the Rental Period, subject to Services availability. Charterer acknowledges that any other weather conditions such as, without limitations, cloudy weather, light rain, or passing storms are deemed charterable conditions.

Yes there is one restroom on the boat that includes a shower.

All ages welcome, infant life jackets are to be provided at your own responsibility.