The Chain's Most Fun Boat Ride
Season Opens Memorial Day Weekend
Reserve your perfect boat today!
About Us
Our Boat
For your next event, bring your friends out for some serious fun aboard our captained boats. Play your favorite jams, snap incredible pics, enjoy games on board & celebrate life out on the water! Every boat is custom designed with a spacious floor plan & blue tooth sound-system, coolers for your beverages & easy roll back canvas top for sunshine or shade!
Passage Rates
Individual Tickets - Public Cruise
Up to twenty guests and a Coast Guard licensed Captain
45 Minute Cruise $16
Adults - Anyone 15 years of age and older
Children - 14 years of age and under ($12)
Children must be at least 3 years old to ride.
Individual Tickets - Public Cruise
Up to twenty guests and a Coast Guard licensed Captain
90 Minute Cruise - $25
Adults - Anyone 15 years of age and older
Children - 14 years of age and under ($18)
Children must be at least 3 years old to ride.
Boat Rental Option - Private Events
Up to twenty guests and a Coast Guard licensed Captain
45 Minute Cruise - $400
Children must be at least 3 years old to ride or client must provide a US Coast Guard approved life jacket for child's size.
90 Minute Party Cruise - $600
Children must be at least 3 years old to ride or client must provide a US Coast Guard approved life jacket for child's size.
3 Hour Party Cruise - $1000
Children must be at least 3 years old to ride or client must provide a US Coast Guard approved life jacket for child's size.
Custom Party Cruise - Call Us
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Owned and operated by experienced and fun Coast Guard licensed captains, we welcome you & your guests aboard our deck boats! We believe boating is a culture ~ it's bringing people together, toasting to good times, singing along to your favorite jams & celebrating life!
Boat Cruise FAQ's
- All vessels operated on the Chain of Lakes by our company are U.S. Coast Guard inspected vessels under 46 CFR Subchapter "T". Each vessel holds a valid Certificate of Inspection, complies with USDOT drug testing rules, and uses USCG Licensed crews.
- Boats - how many passengers?
20 passengers - How do I book a boat?
It's simple! Right on our home page, click the "Book Now" button. You can also give us a call at 888-4BOAT20 (888-426-2820), and we'll line up what day/time works best for your group! - What games/activities are on the boat?
For swimming, we have a huge aqua mat and noodles; we have a 6 foot fold out table you can use for various activities, Small personal square tables or 30" high tops. - BYOB?
Yes! We supply the coolers and plenty of ice, you bring the beverages & snacks! - How long does each cruise last?
Each cruise lasts from 45 minutes up to 3 hours! - Do the boats have a captain?
Yes! All of our boats come with a licensed captain & a deck hand to ensure everyone is well taken care of! - How do I leave gratuity for the crew?
Cash tips for the captain and crew are customary and appreciated! You may also add the tip on a credit card. - Where do we board?
Our pick-up location is at the public piers of the recently renovated Miller Point Park; 1204 Riverside Drive, McHenry, Illinois 60050, and we are right there at the end! Or, for private events an alternate location may be arranged. - Is there a bathroom on board?
Yes! Our new custom designed boats all have bathrooms on board. - Are life jackets provided?
Yes! In accordance with Coast Guard regulations, we carry a life jacket for every passenger on board, along with all required safety equipment. - What if it rains?
Not a problem at all! Weather happens and McHenry Boat Adventures does operate rain or shine. If weather is severely inclement and our staff cancels the trip, a ride will be rescheduled or may be refunded. Our boats are fully covered with a canopy and we do our best to keep everyone dry. - What is the cancellation policy for other than weather?
We understand things come up, and please understand we have to keep a schedule, so we keep it simple and fair for everyone! You can absolutely cancel for a full refund if you give us 14 days notice. If you cancel and give us at least 7 days notice, we will offer you a rain check and book a boat later in the season, or for the following season. Cancellations within 7 days of the trip, will not receive a refund as we have lost our ability to sell the boat ride to another customer. Thank you for your understanding and respect of this policy 🙂 - Are kids allowed to ride?
Absolutely! You must be at least age 3 to ride on public cruises. - How do I sign a waiver?
Digital waiver is to be signed by each guest before the boat ride. It's sent in via email after booking. You can share the link with your entire party. Not having the waivers completed beforehand may delay your cruise from starting on time. - Does the boat have a motor?
Yes! All of our boats have a motor to help with navigation. - Is there parking?
Public parking is available at the park. - Is smoking allowed?
No smoking aboard! - For any additional questions, please feel free to call us at 888-426-2820 or email us at info@mchenryboatadventures.com
Have an Exciting Time!
Cheers to an amazing 2020 boating season ~ let's get out there together and make memories!
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McHenry Boat Adventures
