Boat Charters from Belmont Harbor
Lakeview's harbor — a working harbor close to Wrigley Field, Belmont Yacht Club, and the heart of the North Side neighborhood scene.
600 W Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
Belmont Harbor sits in Lakeview — the brownstones-and-baseball part of Chicago, where Wrigley Field is a fifteen-minute walk away and the dining and nightlife scene is denser than anywhere else north of the Loop. The harbor itself is a working harbor: Belmont Yacht Club's racing fleet shares the slips with charter powerboats and a steady neighborhood community of small craft.
Belmont is busy but not overwhelmed in the way Monroe or Burnham can get on event weekends. Easier loading, easier finding your boat, easier cast-off.
Anchored by Lakeshore Aquatic Charters — Capt. Teresa runs *Vera* and *Vista*, a pair of identically-sized Four Winns 37 powerboats that each accommodate twelve guests. Both have been on the water out of Belmont for over a decade.
Best for
- Cubs game tie-ins — pre-game cruise then walk to Wrigley, or post-game cooldown on the lake
- Bachelor / bachelorette parties from Wrigleyville and Boystown
- Mid-size group corporate events (10–12) — Vera and Vista each carry 12
- North Side residents booking at home — Belmont is the natural local harbor
- Sunset cruises with the southward skyline view
Boats departing from Belmont Harbor
Live availability — every boat below is captained by a USCG-licensed captain we've verified ourselves.
Getting to Belmont Harbor
- Driving: Lake Shore Drive to Belmont — parking limited on Cubs game days, plentiful otherwise.
- Rideshare: drop-off at Belmont and Lake Shore Drive (the harbor's western entrance).
- Transit: Red Line to Belmont, then 15-minute walk east through the underpass.
- From Wrigley Field: 15-minute walk; 5 minutes by rideshare.
Before you arrive
- Avoid Cubs home games for parking sanity — check the schedule before booking summer dates.
- Vera and Vista each take twelve — confirm group size with the operator if you're approaching capacity.
- Boystown / Lakeview restaurants make a good pre- or post-charter dinner option.
Notable boats from Belmont Harbor
- Vera (Four Winns 37, 37' powerboat, 12 guests) — Lakeshore Aquatic Charters
- Vista (Four Winns 37, 37' powerboat, 12 guests) — Lakeshore Aquatic Charters
Frequently asked
How close is Belmont Harbor to Wrigley Field?
About a 15-minute walk west, or 5 minutes by rideshare. Many charter parties do a pre-game cruise then walk to the ballpark — or vice versa, post-game cool-down on the lake.
What boats are based at Belmont?
Vera and Vista — both 37-foot Four Winns powerboats operated by Lakeshore Aquatic Charters (Capt. Teresa). Each takes up to 12 guests. Both vessels have been chartering from Belmont for more than a decade.
Best for bachelor/bachelorette parties?
Yes. Belmont's location next to Wrigleyville and Boystown makes it the city's most natural party-charter harbor for North Side groups. Vera and Vista both fit the typical 10–12 person bach group cleanly.
Cubs game-day parking?
Restricted heavily — rideshare is strongly recommended on Cubs home games. The Belmont CTA stop puts you 15 minutes from the harbor on foot if you'd rather not drive.
Sunset cruise from Belmont?
Excellent. Once you clear the harbor mouth, the southward skyline view from off Belmont is one of the city's best. Most sunset charters depart 90 minutes before sunset.
Sail or power?
Belmont hosts both. Belmont Yacht Club's racing sailboat fleet is one of the city's largest. Lakeshore Aquatic's charter offering is powerboat-only — Vera and Vista — but the harbor itself supports either.
Popular charter types from Belmont Harbor
Pick a trip type and we'll match you with the right captain and boat.
Scenic Cruises
Chicago's skyline from the best seat in the house — on the water.
$200–$600
Playpen Cruises
Chicago's floating party — the Playpen sandbar experience.
$300–$800
Corporate Events
Team building, client entertainment, and celebrations on the water.
$800–$3,000
Fireworks Cruises
The best seat for Navy Pier fireworks is on the water.
$300–$700