Reaching Out

This October The Chicago Electric Boat Company Foundation was fortunate enough to participate with My Block, My Hood, My City (M3) in their explorer’s program. The Chicago-based philanthropic organization has become a major player in providing support to Chicago’s toughest neighborhoods. M3 organizes a handful of community programs, one of them being the explorer’s program. The way this program works is high school classrooms from Chicago’s south and west neighborhoods are selected and exposed to unique experiences the city hasRead more

Hope for a Brighter Day

In the past nine years of operation, Chicago Electric Boat Company has never been more excited to start its rental season! The employees at CEBC have a true passion for the water – it brings them joy, community, and a sense of calm. It is the company’s hope that these modified rentals will bring the same happiness to customers – a relaxing and fun outlet in a time of such uneasiness and uncertainty. CEBC is excited to announce a newRead more

Welcome Aboard: CEBC is Reopening With New Health and Safety Guidelines

Beginning on June 3rd, 2020 we are so excited to invite you back! Chicago Electric Boat Company, will officially open for summer 2020 with enhanced sanitation guidelines and limited capacity measures. More details on these new practices and procedures can be found below. Your health and safety are our top priorities! We will continue to maintain a high standard of cleanliness on our boats, in our facilities, and through our employee practices. Extra sanitation precautions, practices, and requirements have been addedRead more

 Roam the Green River

For 55 years people from near and far, old and young, have been charmed by Chicago turning its river into a vibrant shade of green in celebration of St. Patrick’s day. This year won’t be any different. Become part of this tradition with the unique experience of cruising on the gem-colored river inside one of our enclosed, heated boats. You can celebrate or relax as one of our captains (leprechaun approved) steers you on a magical journey. And if you areRead more

2018 Season, By the Numbers

Well folks, that’s a wrap! The time of the year has come, once again. Is it the end of an era? Not really, just the 2018 season. And oh what a season it was! 212 The number of days, between April 13th and November 10th, that our Electric Boats were taking groups of happy passengers up and down the Chicago River. 31 The number of engagements that took place on our boats this season. We are continually touched at howRead more