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Chicago Motorized Paddleboard Tour with LED Lights, 1 hr
TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10
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7 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score
- Chicago
- 1 hr
- Updated November 2, 2026
Cruise Chicago’s river on a motorized, LED-lit paddleboard with a guide, mobile DJ, and sunset or nighttime tour options.
About this tour
Light up the Chicago River on a motorized paddleboard tour that turns an easygoing cruise into a floating light show. No paddling experience is needed: use a simple wrist-strapped remote to move forward, reverse, or stop, while an expert guide leads the group and gives a safety demonstration before launch.
Set off from Ping Tom Memorial Park in Chinatown, just a short walk from the Cermak-Chinatown Red Line stop. Sit, kneel, or stand on your board, fitted with a kayak seat, and choose from seven LED colors or cycle through them in Party Mode. A mobile DJ plays a curated playlist as you glide along at a comfortable pace. Choose a Golden Hour departure for sunset scenery or a Night Hour tour for the full glow-on-the-water effect. Your Chicago Motorized Paddleboard Tour includes a life vest, ankle leash, safety whistle, and motor remote. Secure storage and nearby restrooms are available at the park.
Arrive 30 minutes early, dressed and ready for the water. Book your Chicago Motorized Paddleboard Tour and see the river in a whole new light.
Highlights
- Glide along the Chicago River on a motorized, neon-lit board
- Choose from seven LED colors or switch to Party Mode
- Take in sunset views on a Golden Hour tour
- Cruise to a curated playlist from a mobile DJ
- Sit, kneel, or stand without needing paddling experience
What's included
Included
- Motorized paddleboard with LED lights
- Expert guide and safety demonstration
- Life vest
- Ankle leash
- Safety whistle
- Motor remote
- Kayak seat
- Waterproof phone case
- Mobile DJ
Not included
- Changing facilities
Ratings on each provider
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View on ViatorViator
5.00 / 5 · 2 reviews
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View on GetYourGuideGetYourGuide
4.18 / 5 · 5 reviews
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Important information
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure
- Guests must be 18 or older, able to swim, and under 250 lb (113 kg)
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers or people with heart problems
- Wear a swimsuit and bring a waterproof layer or jacket
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- Secure storage for personal belongings is available
- Restrooms are available at Ping Tom Park Fieldhouse
- Tours launch from Ping Tom Memorial Park in Chinatown
- Bookings must be made at least 4 hours in advance
- Tours may be rescheduled or refunded for lightning, winds over 15 mph, heavy rain, or temperatures below 60°F
- Smoking, alcohol, and drugs are not allowed
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 1 hour.
Do I need paddleboarding experience?
No. The motorized boards are controlled with a simple remote, and no paddling experience is needed.
What should I bring?
Wear a swimsuit and bring a waterproof layer or jacket. A waterproof phone case is listed among the inclusions.
Where does the tour start?
Tours launch from Ping Tom Memorial Park in Chinatown. Arrive at least 30 minutes early and follow the trail toward the river, past the playground and under the 18th Street bridge.
What happens if the weather is poor?
Tours may be rescheduled or refunded for lightning, winds over 15 mph, heavy rain, or temperatures below 60°F.
How this score is calculated
This tour scores 5.00 on Viator and 4.18 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.
How the score works and rating distribution in Chicago
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.9.
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