Boating Chicago may earn a commission when you book or shop through links on this page, at no additional cost to you.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Boating Chicago participates in affiliate marketing programs, including partners such as GetYourGuide, Viator, Amazon Associates, Commission Junction (Adrenaline and Peet's Coffee), Awin (including Boat Trader / Boats Group, Giraffe Tools, Piscifun, and BLUETTI), and Impact (including BrandsMart, KingCamp, Chipolo, and Best Choice Products). That means we may earn a commission if you click a partner link and complete a booking or purchase — at no additional cost to you.
What this covers
- Outbound links to third-party booking platforms (for example GetYourGuide and Viator)
- Featured experience cards and “book online” CTAs
- Amazon product and category links labeled as Amazon destinations (paid links). We do not sell, stock, or fulfill Amazon products.
- Adrenaline experience links via Commission Junction (paid links) for selected Chicago water experiences. Boarding, duration, cancellation, and pricing are set by Adrenaline and the operator — we do not invent those details.
- Boat Trader shopping links via Awin (paid links). We do not sell, broker, or list boats, and we do not guarantee pricing or inventory on Boat Trader.
- Giraffe Tools product links via Awin (paid links) for cleaning and maintenance tools. We do not invent manufacturer specifications, and high-pressure cleaning is not safe for every boat surface.
- Piscifun product links via Awin (paid links) for fishing gear and clothing. We do not invent prices, discounts, or manufacturer performance claims; availability and sizes are set by the seller.
- BLUETTI product links via Awin (paid links) for portable shore/backup power stations. We do not claim marine suitability, invent capacity or safety specs, or present these as emergency communications gear.
- Labeled “Advertisement — shopping partners” placements via Impact and Commission Junction. These are paid shopping links, not boat reviews, marine certifications, or inventory promises. Impression tags load only with the creative that is actually shown.
Amazon Associates
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon links use our Associates tracking ID and send you directly to Amazon.com. Product availability, pricing, ratings, and shipping terms are controlled by Amazon and can change; this site does not republish Amazon prices or review counts as its own.
Editorial independence
Affiliate relationships do not change our commitment to clear labeling. We distinguish ticketed cruises and rentals from private charters, and we do not claim that ordinary public cruises are private boat rentals. We do not broker boats or manually match private charters. Gear recommendations are editorial suggestions for common Chicago boating needs, not sponsored product placements unless separately labeled.
Advertising
We may display third-party advertisements (including Google AdSense) and, in the future, sponsored placements. Sponsored content will be labeled when used. Ads are separate from affiliate booking and Amazon product links.
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