boat captain on a private chicago river cruise

Meet Capt. Scott Gerke

With 15 years as a licensed yacht captain and working in the private event industry as a DJ and producing my own events, I’ve brought my love for boating and event production together to provide an exceptional time on the water for you and your guests. While acting as your captain, I also see myself as a host and build out the perfect timeline for your day out on the water. From catering to water toy rentals, I have the connections & crew that’ll provide you with a tailored white-glove experience.

Captain Credentials

Licensure & Certifications

United States Coast Guard 100 Ton Master with endorsement certification for Near Coastal Waters since May 2010
Reference Number: 2973386
CPR/AED & First Aid

Experience

Up to 65’ fishing and leisure vessels. Single & twin screw. Monohull & catamarans out of Key West & Chicago
Commercial fishing including spiny lobster, king mackerel gill netting, & wild-caught shrimping

My Rates

Vessel over 50ft

Captain Fee: start at $150/hr
1st Mate/Deckhand/Stew: start at $50/hr

Vessel under 50ft

Captain Fee: start at $125/hr
1st Mate/Deckhand/Stew: start at $25/hr

Additional fees for event planning. Payments can be made via Zelle, cash, or credit card (3.5% fee)

What to Expect

Impeccable hospitality
A captain & crew who puts safety first
Taking you to your destination of choice
We take pictures for you upon request
No need to clean the boat, we take care of that for you.
Help from us to organize all of your food, drinks, and belongings throughout the entire trip
A preferred vendor’s list for catering, private chef, entertainment, photographer/videographer, & water toys

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Meet the Team