Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady

"What an amazing experience, this tour brings all the beautiful architecture and history to life. Great bar, lots of seating options, and the crew is a well oiled machine.

– Rachel M. Yelp

Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady

TripAdvisor users rank the Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady as the city's #1 boat tour.

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Off Season

2024 cruising season begins March 17th and extends through November 24th. Tickets on sale now!

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Early Spring March 17 - April 25

Mon 10:00^am 12:00^pm 2:00^pm 4:00^pm
Tues 10:00^am 12:00^pm 2:00^pm 4:00^pm
Wed 10:00^am 12:00^pm 2:00^pm 4:00^pm
Thu 10:00^am 12:00^pm 2:00^pm 4:00^pm
Fri 10:00^am 12:00^pm 1:00^pm 2:00^pm 3:00^pm 4:00^pm 5:00^pm
Sat 10:00^am 12:00^pm 1:00^pm 2:00^pm 3:00^pm 4:00^pm 5:00^pm
Sun 10:00^am 11:00^am 12:00^pm 1:00^pm 2:00^pm 3:00^pm 4:00^pm

Late Spring April 26 - May 23

Early Fall October 15 - November 3

Late Fall November 4 - November 24

Mon 10:00^am 12:00^pm 2:00^pm 4:00^pm
Tues 10:00^am 12:00^pm 2:00^pm 4:00^pm
Wed 10:00^am 12:00^pm 2:00^pm 4:00^pm
Thu 10:00^am 12:00^pm 2:00^pm 4:00^pm
Fri 10:00^am 11:00^am 12:00^pm 1:00^pm 2:00^pm 3:00^pm 4:00^pm 5:00^pm
Sat 10:00^am 11:00^am 12:00^pm 1:00^pm 2:00^pm 3:00^pm 4:00^pm 5:00^pm 6:00^pm
Sun 10:00^am 11:00^am 12:00^pm 1:00^pm 2:00^pm 3:00^pm 4:00^pm 5:00^pm

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St. Patrick's Day Clover Cruise

Experience St. Patrick's Day Chicago-style and celebrate your green heart out with a festive cruise complete with food, drinks and plenty of fun.

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Saturday, March 15, 2025

Departing 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, 1:30pm, 2:00pm

Departure times subject to change pending final river dyeing schedule from the City of Chicago.

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"The tour was our favorite part of our Chicago trip. Beautiful views and learned a ton. Guides are passionate about Chicago and its architecture and it shows!

– Ashley M. TripAdvisor

Evening River Cruise

Experience our renowned daytime CAC River Cruise in the glow of the setting sun. Take in the city’s magnificent architecture bathed in golden light as it begins its transition from day to night.

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2024 Evening River Cruise season begins April 26th and extends through November 24th. Tickets on sale now!

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Early Spring March 17 - April 25

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Late Spring April 26 - May 23

Mon 7:00^pm
Tues
Wed
Thu 7:00^pm
Fri 5:30^pm 7:00^pm
Sat 7:00^pm
Sun 6:00^pm

Summer May 24 - October 14

Early Fall October 15 - November 3

Mon
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Wed
Thu
Fri 5:30^pm 7:00^pm 7:30^pm
Sat 5:30^pm 7:00^pm 7:30^pm
Sun 5:30^pm 6:00^pm

Late Fall November 4 - November 24

Mon
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Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat 6:00^pm
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Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady

St. Patrick's Day Clover Cruise

Evening River Cruise