Chicago's First Lady Cruises

Chicago's First Lady Cruises offers the official Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise, recognized as the nation's top boat tour by USA Today readers. Led by expertly trained docent volunteers from the Chicago Architecture Center, the 90-minute tours showcase over 50 iconic buildings across all branches of the Chicago River. The fleet provides open-air and air-conditioned seating, full-service bars, and is available for private events, weddings, and corporate outings. Cruises operate daily from March through November, departing from the Chicago Riverwalk in downtown Chicago. The venue is committed to both environmental responsibility, offsetting 100% of its carbon emissions, and safety, making it ideal for both visitors and locals.