boat races
The Great Lakes Grand Prix boat races are typically 2 days in early August. Check our Calendar of Events for scheduling. You can also tour the race boats and talk to the drivers and their teams. There is a parade, and several local parties hosting the racers. Or, for something more sedate, there are several large sailboat races during the season, including the Chicago to Mackinac race, the NOOD race, the Tri-State race, and many others. It’s an awesome sight when the spinnakers fly on the “maxi racers”!
fireworks
Fireworks displays are never better than from the water! You will have a clear view up close of the many fireworks displays we can take you to, which have included several local towns and parks displays, and even a private beach display few know about that rivals Chicago’s! These dates book fast; look for our updates on the Calendar which will list them as they’re announced. A trip to Chicago can include fireworks displays on at least two nights per week throughout the summer months.
AIRSHOWS
The Gary Air Show and Chicago Air Show usually last 2 days each. Due to her size, Hot Tomolly has been used by the pilots as their “turn boat”; feel the thunder in your chest as the jets ROAR directly over you! Both shows normally include either the Blue Angels or the Thunderbirds display teams.
chicago events
This can include the many Chicago Festivals at Grant Park and nearby, (Lollapalooza, Taste of Chicago, Jazz Festival, and many others), or let us take you across Lake Michigan to the big city for a White Sox or Cubs game, or pre-season Bears game! We can arrange transportation to/from the game. Your chartered yacht will be waiting for you after the event. We can also tour the Chicago Harbors, and take in the amazing Chicago skyline. Truly an incredible sight at night! Watch the city lights glimmer and recede as you travel back to home port, then have a snack, snuggle up and take a nap while your crew safely navigates the ship home. This can be a late, truly memorable night.
party
This can include just about anything your heart desires. This can range from a relaxing beach day to wine tasting. We have even hosted meetings and parties at the dock. The spacious bow sports a blaster stereo system that allows you to pick your music style and level of loud! In the salon is a flat panel display with surround sound, and Satellite DirecTV with tracking receiver, so the waves don’t disturb your viewing. Or, let us supply a talented guitar player, or more.
Extended Trips
Places we would love to take you
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Mackinac Island and several other ports on the way
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South Manitou / Sleeping Bear Dunes
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Grand Traverse Bay and Little Traverse Bay
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Gray's Reef Passage / Mackinac Bridge
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Beaver Island
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Harbor Springs
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Stone's Throw Winery
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Return to your private stateroom with bathroom each night on the yacht, and don't worry about carting luggage, bags, etc. around. Your trip will be custom tailored to your wants and all extended excursions are priced accordingly.​​