boat captain on a private chicago river cruise

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.

Meet Capt. Scott Gerke

Captain Credentials

Licensure & Certifications

  • United States Coast Guard 100 Ton Master with endorsement certification for Near Coastal Waters.

  • 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: $150/hr

  • 1st Mate/Deckhand/Stew: $50/hr

Vessel under 50ft

  • Captain Fee: $125/hr

  • 1st Mate/Deckhand/Stew: $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