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Secret Chicago: Chicago Electric Boat Company Kicks Off Its Summer Boating Season Today 4/15/24
Instagram: Post by Secret.Chicago 4/15/24
Choose Chicago: St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago 3/7/24
Chicago Food Magazine: Get Lucky This St. Patrick’s Day at These Chicago Hotspots 3/7/24
Instagram: Reel by@hollydays_chicago 3/6/24
Instagram: Reel by @Chicago.by.ren 3/5/24
U.S. News: 28 Fun Things To Do In Chicago 2/29/24
Secret Chicago: Check Out The Best Things To Do In Chicago In March This Year 2/29/24
Twitter: Tweet by @TheWontonDon 2/28/24
Instagram: Story by @thewontwondon, @nickturani, @coreysrutledge 2/28/24
Instagram: Post by @TimeOutChicago 2/25/24
Instagram: Post by @LeylaLately 2/25/24
Instagram: Story by @LeylaLately 2/25/24
Addicted: Chicago: What to see and do in 48 hours 2/25/24
Pool & Spa Marketing: Self-sanitizing hot tub boats hit the leisure market 2/20/24
Instagram: Post by SupervickyChicago 2/10/24
The Knot: The Complete Chicago Bachelor Party Guide 2/9/24
Choose Chicago: Spring Break Chicago 2024 2/6/24
Secret Chicago: 40 Fantastic Things To Do In Chicago In February 2/1/24
Axios: Lula Cafe chef Jason Hammel’s Best Day Ever in Chicago 1/26/24
Axios: Axios Newsletter 1/26/24
The Nudge: Hot Tub On The River 🚤
TrendHunter: Sight-Seeing Hot Tubs 1/22/24
CS Magazine: How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Chicago 1/11/24
Crain’s Chicago Business: Hot tub cruises are like the Chicago River’s playpen — in January 1/11/24
103.3 WKFR: Enjoy the Winter Wonderland of Chicago, IL in a Hot Tub Boat Ride 01/11/24
100.5 The River: Enjoy the Winter Wonderland of Chicago, IL in a Hot Tub Boat Ride 1/11/24
The Infatuation: The Chicago Winter 25 – The Infatuation 1/10/24
97ZOK: Experience Toasty Hot Tub Boat Rides Down The Chicago River 1/09/24
WROK 1440 AM / 96.1 FM: Experience Toasty Hot Tub Boat Rides Down The Chicago River 01/09/24
Lakeland Boating: Hot Tub Down the Chicago River! 01/09/24
Lemon8: CHICAGO DATE IDEAS 1/8/24
Glancer Magazine: 10 TRENDS | Fabulous Ways for Friends to Bond Locally 01/05/24
Axios: Test Drive- We tried the Chicago River’s new hot tub boats 01/05/24
Axios: Hot Tub Boating 01/05/24
Axioschicago: Reel by AxiosChicago 01/05/24
Secret Chicago: 35 Fantastic Things To Do In Chicago in January 01/02/24
Black People Outside: Tiktok 01/02/24
Chicago River hot tub tours might be the perfect holiday gift 12/21/23
FOX32 Chicago: Chicago River hot tub tours might be the perfect holiday gift 12/22/23
The Australian: Chicago River Hot Tub Tours Might Be the Perfect Holiday Gift 12/22/23
MLive: Winter Adventure: Cruise a Hot Tub Boat down the Chicago River 12/19/23
Chicago Sun-Times: Picture Chicago: 17 can’t miss Sun-Times photos 12/15/23
Choose Chicago FB – Hot Tub Boats 12/13/23
WBEZ Chicago: Weekly News 12/8/23
City Cast: 🚧 Is it a Chicago traffic miracle? 12/08/23
News – Australia’s leading news site 12/08/23
Fox 32 Chicago: Chicago River tours get toasty with hot tub boat cruises 12/07/23
Fox 32 Chicago: Chicago River Hot Tub Boat Cruises make debut 12/7/23
Yahoo News: Chicago River Hot Tub Boat Cruises make debut 12/7/23
Crain’s Chicago Business: Hot tub cruises are coming to the Chicago River this Winter 12/6/23
Chicago Sun-Times: Hot tub boats offer a toasty spot to chill on the Chicago River 12/7/23
WPPB 780 by Audacy: WBBM News Broadcast 12/6/23
WPPB 780 by Audacy: Rolling on the Chicago River, in a hot tub: It’s an option now 12/6/23
Secret Chicago: 10 Things You Don’t Want To Miss In Chicago 12/05/23
Telemundo Chicago: Puedes flotar por el río Chicago en un ‘Hot Tub Boat’ 12/05/23
NBC Chicago: You can float down the Chicago River in a ‘Hot Tub Boat’ beginning this week 12/04/23
Hoodline: Hot Tub Boats Make a Splash for Steamy Skyline Tours 12/04/23
News Break Original: 6 fun things to do in Chicago this December 12/03/23
ABC 7: There’s a new way to cruise down the river this winter: the Chicago hot tub boat 11/30/23
Yahoo News: Cruise down the Chicago River in a hot tub boat this winter 11/30/23
ABC 7 Chicago: Cruise down the Chicago River in a hot tub boat this winter 11/30/23
Choose Chicago: 50+ things to do in Chicago this December 11/27/23
WGN Radio 720 – Chicago’s Very Own: Cruise the Chicago River this winter in a hot tub 11/30/23
94.7 WLS | WLS-FM: Attention Required! | Cloudflare 11/28/23
Secret Chicago: Chicago Electric Boat Company Is Now Offering Rentable Hot Tub Boats 11/27/23
NBC Chicago: Fast Break: Burrito norovirus outbreak, hot tub boats hit Chicago River 11/23/23
Fab World Today: This Winter, a boating company offers hot tub boat trips on the river 11/23/23
Fab World Today: This Winter, a boating company offers hot tub boat trips on the river 11/23/23
BoatBlurb: Hot Tub Boat Rides Coming to Chicago River this Winter 11/23/23
NBC Chicago: You can ride in a hot tub boat on the river this winter 11/22/23
Time Out: You can cruise down the river in a hot tub boat this winter 11/15/23
Chicago Explore: Retro Boat Reel 10/29/23
The Groom Club: Best Chicago Bachelor Party Ideas: What to Know Before You Go 10/25/23
WGN-TV: Sarah And Ji Cruise The Chicago River 9/29/23
Choose Chicago: 7 Things You Didn’t Know About the Chicago Riverwalk 9/16/23
Goats On The Road: 25 Best Things To Do in Chicago in 2023 9/13/23
KYXY by Audacy: Where to get Chicago boat rentals ahead of Labor Day weekend 8/31/23
CS Magazine: 8 Luxury Boat Rentals to Experience the Chicago Waterfront in Style 8/21/23
ExperienceFirst: What to do on the Chicago Riverwalk, 14 Classic experiences 7/27/23
Mommy Poppins: Best Boat Rides in Chicago for Families 7/11/23
NBC Chicago: 10 boat tours to enjoy this summer in downtown Chicago 7/8/23
WBEZ Chicago: Water sports! Six adventures to take within Chicago City limits 7/5/23
Conde Nast Traveler: Where to Watch the Chicago Fourth of July Fireworks 2023 7/1/23
Yahoo News: Where to Watch the Chicago Fourth of July Fireworks 2023 7/1/23
Good Morning America: A look at the Chicago River revival 6/13/23
Concierge Preferred: Dad’s Day Delights” 30 Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day in Chicago 6/7/23
Chicago Star Media: Places to celebrate with dad this Father’s Day 6/5/23
Glancer Magazine: Mom’s Little Black Book | Chicago Electric Boat Company 6/2/23
CS Magazine: How to Celebrate The Fourth Of July 2023 In Chicago 5/25/23
Dine-It-4ward: What to Eat, Drink, See & Do in May 5/12/23
Conde Nast Traveler: Chicago Electric Boat Company 5/12/23
Fox 32 Chicago: The Chicago River boating season has begun! 5/12/23
Choose Chicago: Chicago bachelor party: 7 ways to celebrate in the city 5/10/23
Chicago Star: The ultimate guide to celebrate Mother’s Day in Chicago 5/8/23
Urban Matter: The Ultimate Guide for Mother’s Day Brunch in Chicago 5/6/23
Choose Chicago: What to eat, do, and see in Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood 5/2/23
Chicago Parent: Fun and Unique Boat Tours for Families 4/28/23
TimeOut: The best things to do along the Chicago Riverwalk 4/27/23
TimeOut: The 15 Best boat tours in Chicago 4/27/23
Nathan Michael: Reel by Nathan Michael 9/21/22
Fox 32 WFLD: All Aboard the Party Barge! 9/13/22
Forbes: Celebrate Fall In The Windy City with Afternoon Tea At The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago 9/13/22
WGN-TV: Try out Chicago’s newest Floating bar with a cruise aboard the Party Barge 9/2/22
Fox32 WFLD: Goats on a boat: ComEd ‘interns’ cruise Chicago River before heading back to work 9/1/22
Patch San Diego: White Sox’s Tony La Russa + Goats On A Boat+ Asylum-Seekers Arrive 9/1/22
Better Chicago: Goats on a Boat #HotGoatSummer 8/31/22
ABC 7 News: ComEd holds goat boat parade down Chicago River
Axios Chicago: How to rent an electric boat on Chicago River 8/29/22
Better Chicago: Antique Boat Show 8/28/22
Pikapikacorgi: Post for National Dog Day 8/26/22
Lauren Sandiego_: EnzointheBigCity Stories / National Dog Day 8/25/22
The Chicago Good Life: Things on my Chicago Fall Bucket List this Year 8/24/22
The Chicago Good Life: Post by Christine // Chicago Blogger 8/24/22
Gold_Coast_Girl: Stories 8/24/22
Its A Donna Thing: Reel about Rockwell on the River location 8/24/22
A_dose_of_melissa: Post on Donut boat 8/22/22
NBC Chicago: Enjoy Chef-Cooked Gourmet Meal at Your Yacht Party with SavorWe 8/22/22
Holidays_chicago: Reel by EVERY DAY IS A HOLLYDAY 7/1/22
Metro Parent: Family Road Trip Guide: Chicago, Illinois 7/29/22
A Girl About Chicago: Reel 7/28/22
Cbs News: Party Barge on 10:30 pm Segment 7/27/22
Chicago Parent: Fun and Unique Boat Tours for Families – Chicago Parent 7/19/22
Katelazarski: Influencer on Retro Boat 7/12/22
Conde Nast Traveler: Where to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks in Chicago 7/2/22
Olia_chicago: Reel by Olia | Chicago Influencer 7/6/22
Sassy Confetti: Reel by Sassy | Chicago blogger 6/22/22
Best Date Food: Reel by Best Date Food | Chicago 6/24/22
Urban Matter: 7 Best Places to Watch Sunset in Chicago 6/14/22
Cheekyeats: Reel by CT Food | Family | Travel 6/10/22
Chicago is My Boyfriend: Reel by Shelley | Chicago | Explorer 6/10/22
MLChicagosocial: How To Celebrate the Fourth of July 2022 in Chicago 5/21/22
Chicago Food Magazine: “Where to Take Dad on Father’s Day, June 19th” 5/26/22
Choose Chicago: “Second Annual Donuts on the River” 5/2/22
Chicago Magazine: “Southwest Michigan: Things to Do” 4/28/22
Urban Matter: “Green Businesses in Chicago To Support For Earth Day” 4/11/22
NBC Chicago: “Enjoy A Day At The Historic Chicago Riverwalk” 9/17/21
Thrillist: “Actually Cool Things To Do In Chicago This Fall” 9/13/21
Chicago Tribune: “Things To Do Around Chicago This Weekend [Classic Boat Show]” 8/26/21
Thrillist: “Beat The Chicago Heat With These 9 Waterfront Activities” 8/17/21
Red Tricycle: “Captain Your Own Boat Down The River With Chicago Electric Boats” 8/10/21
Chicago Star Media: “Enjoy An Eco-Friendly Cruise On A Donut Boat!” 8/4/21
Better: “31 Of The Best Things To Do In Chicago And The Suburbs In July 2021” 7/1/21
Chicago Parent: “2 Summer Date Ideas To Try Soon In Chicagoland” 7/1/21
CS Magazine: “How To Have A Haute Summer In The City” 6/30/21
Chicago Magazine: “Party In Semi-Seclusion” 6/8/21
Choose Chicago: “Father’s Day In Chicago: Dining, Specials, Events, And More. 6/7/21
Chicago Magazine: “Party In Semi-Seclusion” 5/24/21
Chicago Local News: “Boat Tours Are Baack In Chicago – And The Water Taxi Is Next” 5/20/21
Greater Milwaukee Today: “Boat Tours Are Back In Chicago – And The Water Taxi Is Next” 5/17/21
Yahoo! News: “Boat Tours Are Back In Chicago – And The Water Taxi Is Next” 5/17/21
Time Out Chicago: “Things To Do Along The Chicago Riverwalk” 5/12/21
Time Out Chicago: “Chicago Electric Boat Company” 5/11/21
Time Out Chicago: “Chicago Cycleboats” 5/11/21
Yahoo: “Boat Tours Are Back In Chicago” 4/30/21
Chicago Tribune: “Boat Tours Are Back In Chicago” 4/30/21
Time Out Chicago: “The 13 Best Chicago Boat Tours” 4/28/21
Conde Nast Traveler: “The 20 Best Family Summer Vacations To Take” 4/27/21
Time Out Chicago: “Businesses Along The Chicago Riverwalk Are Beginning To Reopen” 4/12/21
FOX32: “Chicago Electric Boat Is Back This Thursday” 4/11/21
MSN: “Chicago Riverwalk Vendors Reopening Starting Friday” 4/9/21
Telemundo: “Inicia Reapertura Gradual De Negocios A Lo Largo Del Chicago Riverwalk” 4/9/21
Chicago Sun-Times: “Riverwalk Vendors Beginn Phaased Reopening Friday” 4/9/21
Illinois News Today: “Riverwalk Venders Will Start Phasing Out On Friday” 4/9/21
FOX32: “Chicago Riverwalk Reopens To Residents, Visitors” 4/9/21
NBC 5: “Chicago Riverwalk Vendors Begin Reopening Friday” 4/9/21
ABC 7: “Chicago Riverwalk Restaurants, Vendors Begin Reopening Friday” 4/9/21
2020
Bowtiful Life Blog: Friday Five 10.16.20 – Chicago River Cruising, Fall Boots & More” 10/16/20
Crain’s Chicago Business: “Crain’s Chicago Business 2020 Notable Entrepreneurs” 10/12/20
Lakeland Boating Magazine: “Boat Biz – Chicago Electric Boat Company” October Issue
Red Tricycle: “Keep It Free, Cheap Or Worth The Splurge In Chicago This Fall” 9/22/20
Luxe Beat Magazine: “Check Out Chicago For Covid Cautious Travel” 9/22/20
Red Tricycle: “Chicago Kids Weekend Events: Sep. 25-27” 9/15/20
Red Tricycle: “Chicago Kids Weekend Events: Sep. 18-20” 9/8/20
Red Tricycle: “Brain Break Field Trips To Take With Your Remote-Learner” 9/3/20
Secret Chicago: “57 Spectacular Things To Do In Chicago In September” 9/2/20
Secret Chicago: “30 Amazing Things To Do On Labor Day Weekend In Chicago” 9/2/20
Red Tricycle: “Captain Your Own Boat Down The River With Chicago Electric Boats” 8/25/20
Fox 32: “End-Of-Summer Activities Near Chicago For The Whole Family” 8/25/20
Secret Chicago: “Bob Down The Chicago River In An Electric Donut Boat” 8/24/20
NWI Times: “Many Attractions Still Open Around Chicago” 8/23/20
Chicago Food Magazine: “A Travel And Dining Guide To Labor Day In The Windy City” 8/22/20
D-Ravel: “7 Things To Do Outdoors In Chicago This Summer” 8/13/20
Choose Chicago: “Chicago Staycation Ideas For Families, Couples, And More” 8/9/20
SCENE Chicago: “A Guide To Labor Day In The Windy City 2020” 07/29/20
EatingWell: “How Much Should You Tip At A Restaurant During The Coronavirus Pandemic?”
UrbanMatter: The Complete Chicago Riverwalk Guide 7/11/20
Time Out Chicago: “The 11 Best Chicago Boat Tours” 7/8/20
Chicago Reader: “How to get on a boat during the summer in Chicago” 5/17/17
Voyage Chicago: “Meet Ron Silvia of Chicago Electric Boat Company” 4/24/17
Chicago Tribune: “Chart a course for adventure on the Chicago River” 7/28/15
InsideHook: Five Waterward Adventures to Help You Win This Summer
Thrillist: Actually Cool Things To Do When Someone Visits Chicago
MasterCard Priceless Cities Campaign
Lateral Movements: “An Electric Boat Ride in Chicago” 8/4/15
Traveling Ted: “If you don’t know—Chicago Electric Boat Co.” 7/22/13
Jetting Around: “An Evening on the River with Chicago Electric Boat Company” 7/31/13
With Husband in Tow: “Seeing Chicago From the River – Chicago Electric Boats” 7/29/14
LL World Tour: “Video: It’s Electric! A Boat Ride on the Chicago River” 8/28/14
A Lady Away: “In An Effort to Extend Chicago Summer” 9/16/14
Great Lakes Adventure Project: “20 Things to do in the Midwest Before the Flakes Fly” 9/15/12
DNAinfo “Neighborhood Guy Searching for Friends with Boats” 8/29/14
Chicago’s Social Power Hour “Best #Chicago #BoatRides” 7/10/14
Frugal Frolicker “The 3 Best Things To Do On the Chicago Waterfront” 8/8/14
North Loop News “Whirring on the river” 4/19/12
RedEye “Boats on the 4th of July?: Where to Rent boats for Fourth of July celebrations” 7/2/12
NBC Chicago Inc. Well “How to Get Creative with your Company’s Financing” 5/25/14
AWARDS:
Friends of Downtown: 2013 Annual “Best of Downtown” Award Winner of “Welcome to Downtown”
