Chicago Retro Boats

See Chicago and her architecture like never before on this 17-foot Bellboy Express. Violet was forged in 1958 in Bellingham, Washington. 

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Take an off-road trip with Flo and discover the beauty of Chicago with a real SHO GRL. This glamorous little 1963 Custom Craft offers 15 feet of pure spunk.

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You Can’t Help Falling in Love with this beaut, hop on board and make some Memories on the Chicago River – It’s Now or Never!

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About Chicago Retro Boats

They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To… Introducing Chicago Retro Boats, an intimate river experience like no other! Originally built in the 1950’s and 1960’s, our sweet little Retro Boats have been fully reconditioned and fitted with eco-friendly electric motors, bringing them into the 21st century.

Located on the Chicago Riverwalk, you are perfectly positioned to take off and see the very best of the city. Take a spin on a Retro Boat and explore the Chicago River in classic style!

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Dorothy – Blue Boat

Cruise ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ on lovely Dorothy and learn why there’s no place like sweet home Chicago on this 17-foot Cutter. Originally built in 1959, this Oz-bound darling was reconditioned and fitted with an electric motor to bring her into the twenty-first century. Dorothy comfortably seats four, so bring along the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion as you explore our fair city in technicolor.

Flo – Turquoise Boat

Though she’s known for serving the best fuel in town, sassy Flo recently traded in her V-8 for a fancy new electric motor. This glamorous little 1963 Custom Craft offers 15 feet of pure spunk. Take an off-road trip with Flo and discover the beauty of Chicago with a real SHO GRL.

Gladys – Red Boat

Are You Lonesome Tonight? Then dust off your Blue Suede Shoes and get All Shook Up on rockin’ Gladys, named after The King’s own boat of the same make. Coming in at just shy of 16 feet Gladys is a classic red and white Wizard, originally built in 1955 and still going strong with a brand new electric motor. You Can’t Help Falling in Love with this beaut, hop on board and make some Memories on the Chicago River – It’s Now or Never!