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Soulshine on calm water

Yacht Charters

A day that begins at the dock.

Step aboard, and let the shoreline soften behind you.

Soulshine, a white motor yacht, on calm turquoise water

Motor Yacht

Soulshine

Our yacht. Wide decks, pale interiors, an unhurried day on the water.

Soulshine is the whole of our yacht programme — one boat, kept properly, run by a captain we know. Shade when you want it, sun when you don't, a swim platform that sees more use than anything else aboard, and a captain who reads the afternoon before you ask.

Guests
Up to 12
Crew
Captain
Charter
Half day · Full day · Sunset
Home port
Chicago lakefront

Aboard Soulshine

Rates

Four-hour minimum.

Weekdays
$350 / hour
Weekends
$450 / hour
Holidays & special events
$600 / hour

Captain rates run $100–150 / hour, billed separately.

Holidays & Special Events

May 25
Memorial Day Weekend
June 20
Black Yacht Scene
July 3 – July 5
Fourth of July
July 18 – July 19
Black Yacht Weekend
July 25
Chicago Boat Scene
Aug 15 – Aug 16
Air & Water Show
Sept 5
Labor Day Weekend

Aboard

What comes with the day.

  • Starlink WiFi - post it live, the whole way out
  • JL Audio system (Bluetooth - your playlist runs the day)
  • DJ-ready - RCA inputs to plug in a full DJ system
  • Cockpit TV
  • Gas grill - cook out right on the water
  • Enclosed head (bathrooms) - with a full sink & shower
  • Air-conditioned cabin for a cool shade break
  • Full interior & exterior lighting for golden-hour and after-dark
  • Swim platform with teak decking + floating lily pad for swim stops

In accordance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations (NVIC 7-94 and 46 CFR §70.10-1), the charterer is fully responsible for selecting, hiring, and paying their own crew. As the vessel owner, we cannot recommend, assign, or provide crew members.We can provide a list of vetted captains upon request. 

Grill and seating on Soulshine's aft deck with the Chicago skyline across the water

Reservations

Reserve a charter.

Tell us the date and what you'd like — a yacht, a wave runner, a car, or all three. Our concierge answers personally.