Kayak Chicago
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North Avenue Beach
Montrose Beach
Chicago River
(at North Ave)
312-852-9258
Live your Adventure right here in Chicago and spend a day on the water with us at our Lake Michigan and Chicago River locations! We offer guided kayak and Standup Paddleboard (SUP) tours and rentals, as well as electric boat rentals. Join us for a memorable experience that’s lots of fun!

Kayak Chicago is Chicago’s premier full service Watersports outfitter, offering the highest quality instruction and trips, with our fully certified instructors and guides. We pride ourselves in giving you the best customer service, instruction and on-water experience. We love kayaking and want to share the fun and knowledge with you. Let us teach you the skills and techniques so you can get out and explore life from the water.

Kayak and SUP Tours
Explore the wonders of Chicago by kayak or standup paddleboard (SUP). Whether you are a beginner or advanced paddler, our tours give you a fun adventure with the safety and comfort of our highly trained, certified and knowledgeable guides.

We have a wide variety of tours to select from including our Lake Skyline Paddle, Chicago River Architecture Tour, Fireworks Paddle, City Lights Night Paddle and Sunset on the River. Your tour begins with an orientation, teaching you the paddle strokes, safety and rules of the water you need to feel comfortable and be safe on the water. Come out and see Chicago from a whole new perspective!

Kayak, SUP and Electric Boat Rentals
As Chicago’s original kayak and paddleboard outfitter, our company has been guiding the strokes of paddlers of all levels and abilities since 1999. Kayak Chicago is your post for paddling adventure at our Chicago River, North Avenue beach, and Montrose beach locations. Reservations are never needed, we have the largest fleet of rental boats & standup paddleboards in the midwest. All rentals are prorated after the first hour, so you only pay for the time you are out.

You can also explore the Chicago River with the power and ease of an electric craig cat! This side by side catamaran lets you cruise at a relaxing pace while enjoying the company of your partner. Built in stereo, super comfy seats, sun shade bimini top and storage for personal items, make this river experience like no other! These super stable craig cats float over the water, giving you an un-obstructed view of the river and the canyons of glass and steel.