Playpen Cruises
Chicago's floating party — the Playpen sandbar experience.
Duration
3–4 hours
Party size
4–10 guests
Price range
$300–$800
Overview
Join Chicago's most famous floating party at the Playpen sandbar. Perfect for birthdays, bachelor/ette parties, and summer fun.
What's included
- Anchor at the Playpen — Chicago's iconic sandbar party
- Rafting up with friends on other boats
- BYOB — bring your own everything
- Perfect for birthdays, bach parties, and summer celebrations
- Captained — you relax, we drive
Details
The Playpen (officially the "Chicago Playpen" or Ohio Street Beach anchorage) is where Chicago goes to party on the water every summer weekend. Hundreds of boats raft together, music plays, and the city skyline provides the backdrop. Our captains handle the navigation, anchoring, and raft-up so you can focus on having fun. Most trips include a 30-minute cruise out, 2–3 hours at the Playpen, and a cruise back. Season runs late May through early September.