5 Tips For A Successful Voyage

Chicago Electric Boat Company is a place where you can turn your dream of living the boater’s life into a reality– even if it’s just for the afternoon! To help you plan ahead for a fun but safe rental experience, here are a few things to keep in mind.Read more

5 Reasons We Love Fall Cruising

Summer may have come to an end (heavy sigh) but that doesn’t mean that 2016 cruising days are behind you. It just means that you get to experience one of the river’s best kept secrets – fall cruising! We asked our crew what makes fall cruising on the Chicago River so amazing.Read more

Favorite Frost Flavor Combos

After speaking with our crew members, the gents at Downtown Docks and the ladies who scoop gelato perfection at Frost Gelato, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite flavor combinations. So take notes and get ready to make amazing gelato even better!Read more

6 Tips for a kid-friendly cruise

We get this question a lot: “Can kids come on the boat?” The answer is YES! Boat rides are fun for everyone, but no one loves them more than our littlest visitors. An electric boat cruise is a family-friendly activity, we asked our crew members and past guests for a couple of tips to make the most out of a family boat ride. Pack Snacks   You are welcome to bring food and drinks on your cruise, so pack a fun bagRead more

They’re back! Get to know our returning crew

Earlier this week we introduced you to our newbie crew members, and at the beginning of the summer you met our crew leaders. Now it’s time to shine a light on this faithful (and spirited) returning group of young men. No doubt some of these gents will look familiar, take a moment to get to know our seasoned veterans! David has been with us for the past three summers and we are so glad he keeps returning to our docks.Read more