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
Posts tagged: #Chicago River
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day On Land & Sea
Those who have had the chance to attend Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration know that it is absolutely something to be experienced firsthand. We were excited to be a part of the celebration, on land and sea.Read more
Spend St. Patrick’s Day on the GREEN Chicago River!
This year celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by renting a boat on the green Chicago River!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
WGN’s Around Town Visits the Chicago Riverwalk
On Monday, August 29 WGN’s Ana Belaval paid a visit to the Chicago Riverwalk. Ana, along with a few lucky guests, floated their way down the Chicago River on the Island Party Boat, stopping at various Riverwalk businesses along the way, including Downtown Docks and Frost Gelato.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
10 Lessons Learned by our 2016 Summer Interns
Jam and Bre, our fantastic summer interns, took the time to list some of the lessons a summer on our docks taught them before they head off to their next adventure.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
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s the 2016 Chicago Air & Water Show!
August 20th and 21st mark the 58th annual Chicago Air & Water Show at North Avenue Beach and along Chicago’s magnificent lakeshore. With the skyline as the backdrop and vantage points all over the city, this is the country’s largest FREE air and water show of its kind. Read more
