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Chicago Jet Ski Rental Prices
- Diversey Harbor
- Yamaha WaveRunners
- Fuel Included
- Beginner Friendly
- Online Booking
Rates
Rental durations & pricing
30 Minutes
- Weekday
- $100
- Weekend
- $115
A quick, high-energy blast off Diversey Harbor.
Per jet ski. Fuel and life jackets included. Up to 2 riders, 375 lbs total.
Check Availability1 Hour
Popular- Weekday
- $150
- Weekend
- $175
Our most popular ride — enough time to reach the skyline and back.
Per jet ski. Fuel and life jackets included. Up to 2 riders, 375 lbs total.
Book This Rental2 Hours
- Weekday
- $275
- Weekend
- $325
Cruise the lakefront at your own pace with time to stop for photos.
Per jet ski. Fuel and life jackets included. Up to 2 riders, 375 lbs total.
Check Availability3 Hours
- Weekday
- $400
- Weekend
- $475
The full Lake Michigan day — Foster Beach to the Adler Planetarium.
Per jet ski. Fuel and life jackets included. Up to 2 riders, 375 lbs total.
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Rate table
All Chicago jet ski rates
| Duration | Weekday | Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Minutes | $100 | $115 |
| 1 Hour | $150 | $175 |
| 2 Hours | $275 | $325 |
| 3 Hours | $400 | $475 |
Prices are per jet ski for up to two riders (375 lbs combined). Any applicable taxes or booking fees are shown at checkout during your reservation.
What's included
Included in every rate
- Yamaha VX WaveRunner, in the water and ready to ride
- Fuel included in your rental
- Personal flotation devices (PFDs) for all riders
- In-person training before your ride
- Shared dock box for your things (not liable for lost or damaged items)
Fees, deposits & policies
What else to know
Deposit
No hold is placed on your card when you book. Bring the card used for the reservation to the dock — we hold it while you ride and return it once the jet ski comes back undamaged. Only one card per jet ski; deposits cannot be split across cards.
Late returns
Late fees apply at $5 per minute after your scheduled return time.
Cancellations
Email contact@skylinejetski.com with your full name, booking number, and reservation date at least 48 hours ahead. Within 48 hours there are no refunds unless approved by management. Rescheduling requires 48+ hours' notice.
Passengers
One operator (18+) and one passenger per jet ski. Passengers must be at least 42 inches tall, and no one may sit in front of the driver.
Lake conditions & weather
What to bring
Be ready to ride
Photo ID
Current government-issued ID required for all riders.
Every rider must bring a current, valid government-issued photo ID — a driver's license, state-issued ID, or passport. Bring the physical card: digital copies and photos of an ID are not accepted at check-in.
Credit Card
Bring a valid credit card for incidentals.
Bring the credit card used to make the reservation, with a name matching the operator. No hold is placed when you book online — we keep the card at the dock while you ride and return it once the jet ski comes back undamaged. One card per jet ski; the card cannot be split across riders.
Signed Waivers
Complete all required waivers before riding.
All required waivers must be signed before anyone rides. Waivers are handled through our online booking system — complete yours ahead of time using the link in your reservation confirmation. A reservation on its own does not satisfy the waiver requirement.
Arrive 45 Min Early
Required for check-in, safety briefing, operating instructions, and life vest fitting.
Please arrive 45 minutes before your reservation time. This window is required — not optional — and covers check-in, ID and waiver verification, the credit card requirement, life vest fitting, the safety briefing, jet ski operating instructions, and rider orientation so you can depart on time. Plan your travel and parking accordingly; arriving late may result in cancellation without a refund.
Please arrive 45 minutes before your reservation time
This is a rental requirement, not a suggestion. The 45 minutes cover check-in, ID and waiver verification, the credit card requirement, life vest fitting, the safety briefing, jet ski operating instructions, and rider orientation — so plan your travel and parking accordingly.
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