Chartered Boat Tours

A picturesque sunset view from one of our chartered boat tours on the Vermillion River

Create unforgettable moments
with our chartered boat tours

Vermilion River Adventures is pleased to offer chartered boat tours of the Vermilion River around the southeast edge of Pontiac, Illinois. Contact us today and let us know if you have specific things you’d like to see on your personalized tour. Below you’ll find some of our most common requests as well as details on pricing.

Options for Chartered Boat Tours

Departing from the boat ramp in the Play Park in Pontiac, IL, we will make our way southeast, first passing under two of the iconic swinging bridges before rounding historic Chautauqua Park. From there we will continue our journey east, allowing our guests to observe Pontiac from a different perspective, while also taking in the beautiful wildlife scenes that Livingston County has to offer.

–> Chartered boat tours that launch in the early morning allows some great wildlife viewing opportunities! Whether you are into birds, furry creatures, or the water-based wildlife, there is usually lots of activity in the mornings.

–> Mornings not your thing? Consider a late afternoon cruise! We’ll head east out of town with the goal of turning back and following the sunset back to port. We’ve experienced some beautiful sunsets above the Vermilion River and can’t wait to share them with you!

Learn about our boat here. Interested in fishing? We offer that too – check out our Chartered Fishing Trips!

All chartered boat tours begin with mandatory safety training for all passengers, and PFD are provided for all passengers. Please see our boater safety page for more information. Plan and prepare for your boat tour using this list of tips.

Check out the Vermilion River as it winds through and southeast of Pontiac on Google Maps.

Charter Rates

Hourly Rate

$50

per hour

Max weight capacity for passengers and gear: 500 lbs.

Save $25!

4 Hour Block Rate

$175

per 4 hours

Max weight capacity for passengers and gear: 500 lbs.