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There’s nothing quite like seeing Chicago’s world-famous architecture from all three branches of the Chicago River. From hidden treasures to the city’s most well-known sights, you’ll view over 40 Chicago landmarks on our 75-minute Architecture River Boat Tours.
Enjoy the spectacular views as you listen to our tour guides tell you how Chicago’s buildings, architecture, and engineering made the city famous.
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Our Architecture River Tours depart from two docks, one at Michigan Avenue and the other at Navy Pier. No matter which dock you depart from, you’ll see all of the spectacular sights as you tour the Chicago River.
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401 N. Michigan Ave
Steps off of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, our Michigan Avenue dock starts your tour in the heart of the Chicago River.
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124 N. Streeter Drive
Start your tour down the Chicago River at our Navy Pier dock, which sits at the entrance to the iconic Navy Pier boardwalk. This dock is more accessible to wheelchairs.
Our Architecture River Tour takes you up and down the three branches of the Chicago River, providing breathtaking views of Chicago’s famous skyscrapers and landmarks at every turn.
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Adults: $49.95
Children (3-12): $26.95
Children 2 and under: Free
Tour highlights:
- 75-minute, guided boat tour
- Unique views from the water create an entirely new perspective of the city
- 40+ landmarks including the Tribune Tower, the Wrigley Building, and Marina City
- Hear the stories of Chicago’s architects and engineers while viewing their magnificent buildings
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CAC River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady
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Voted #1 Boat Tour in the US
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Led by the Chicago Architecture Center's expertly trained docent volunteers, this 90-minute cruise reveals fascinating stories behind Chicago's majestic buildings in a way no other tour can.
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr ( 112 E. Wacker Drive ). Look for the black awning marking the stairway entrance. Arrive 30 minutes prior to your cruise departure time. Allow extra time for traffic and parking in summer.
Tour Highlights
Rated #1 year after year.
Learn about the architects who created our city's magnificent buildings—and the stories behind them. Along the way, you'll also hear how Chicago grew from a small settlement into one of the world's largest cities.
This classic tour, aboard the city's most luxurious fleet, is a must for out-of-town visitors and Chicagoans alike.
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Evening River Cruise
Serene and bathed in softer light, the city's architecture takes on a whole new life in the setting sun. Wind down and enjoy a cocktail with friends and family on our luxury boats. All departures later than 5:00 p.m.
Tour Information and Tips
- Each person must have a ticket, including infants and children. Please note that infant tickets must be purchased with an adult ticket.
- Seating is general admission.
- The River Cruise is available in 4 languages: Continental French, Latin American Spanish, Japanese and Korean. To access these languages, please download the "Listen Everywhere" app in advance. Once you are on board the boat, the app will connect and allow you to listen in your selected language as the boat makes its way down the river.
- All tours depart rain or shine. Climate-controlled cabin is available.
- Arrive 30 minutes prior to your cruise departure time. Allow extra time for traffic and parking in summer.
- Cruise guests board 15 minutes before departure time.
- Tickets may not be refunded or exchanged if you miss your boat. Allow extra time.
Accessibility
Chicago’s First Lady Cruises works hard to ensure that everyone is able to access the beauty of their boats and enjoy a wonderful experience aboard. For the best experience, give us advance notice for any special boarding needs.
Guests with Limited Mobility – What to Expect Onboard
Handicap Accessible Boats
All our boats, except Chicago's First Lady & Chicago's Little Lady, are handicap accessible and offer a wheelchair-accessible restroom.
Seating Options
Guests who are unable to climb stairs to the upper deck may sit on the open-air bow deck or the climate-controlled cabin with large windows.
Accessing the Dock Area
For guests unable to use stairs, there are two options: an ADA-compliant ramp to the Riverwalk at Wacker Drive and State Street, or a drop-off area on the same level as our dock at Lower Lower Wacker Drive. View directions .
Assistance can be provided
Staff members will gladly take table-side drink orders for passengers with limited mobility.
Have more questions?
Please visit Chicago's First Lady or contact our tour operations team.
How to Buy Accessible Tour Tickets
Tickets for tours on accessible boats can be purchased by selecting the 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. or 5 p.m. departure times.
Wheelchairs Available for Use
For those requesting use of the company's manual wheelchair, please visit the dockside CFL River Cruise ticket office upon arrival.
Service Animals
We welcome service dogs onboard! The service animal must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered while in public places. Emotional support animals, pets and other animals not covered by ADA guidelines are not permitted. Please visit the ADA's FAQ on service animals for further details.
Boarding Ramps Available
When boarding the ship, guests cross two ramps and enter through a opening (doorway) that is 36" wide. Crew members can assist you in guiding the wheelchair across the gangway. Motorized scooters and electric wheelchairs may not board the ship; guests may utilize our manual wheelchair (based upon availability).
Who gives the tours?
All tours are given by CAC-certified volunteer docents . Docents receive hundreds of hours of training about Chicago’s architecture and its history. They are storytellers and Chicago experts.
Where do we board the CAC River Cruise?
Meet at the Chicago’s First Lady boat dock at least 30 minutes prior to departure. The dock is located at the southeast corner of Michigan Avenue Bridge and Wacker Drive.
Look for the black awning at the stairway entrance (if using a GPS, enter 112 E. Wacker Drive ).
Are refunds or exchanges available for online ticket purchases?
Refunds and exchanges for ticket purchases are not permitted. Please double-check your dates and times before making a ticket purchase.
Is parking available?
The closest parking garage is located at 111 East Wacker Drive . CAC guests and members receive a discount on parking at this garage for up to 4 hours. You can receive a validated parking sticker at the Center box office or the dockside CFL River Cruise box office. The parking garage is open 24/7.
Several other public parking garages are available in the River North and Loop neighborhoods. You can also book convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation's leading parking reservations app.
To reserve your parking spot, visit the Chicago Architecture Center SpotHero Parking Page .
Group & Private Tours
Interested in a tour for a group? Learn more about our group and private tour options.
Fantastic views. Love the history and the facts about architecture! I highly recommend this boat tour to anyone visiting Chicago.
What an amazing tour!!! Our guide was fantastic! He was funny and knowledgeable and made the entire trip very interesting! I would highly recommend for anyone visiting the city; this is definitely one not to miss!
So worth it. This was a highlight of our trip. Just beautiful. Very interesting info, too! We learned a lot and had a great time.
Such a wonderful experience. Megan was very knowledgeable and her love and passion for her city made me fall in love with it too. Highly recommend.
Aerial view of the Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady. Photo by: Barry Butler
A docent shares stories on a CAC River Cruise. Photo by: Dennis Lee Photography.
The CAC River Cruise is an annual tradition for out-of-town visitors and Chicagoans alike. Photo by: Barry Butler.
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Architecture.
Cruise down the Chicago River with Chicago Line Cruises and listen to our expert guides discuss the architecture, history, and legacy of the skyscrapers overhead.
See the Wrigley Building, Merchandise Mart, Willis Tower and more!
Whether this is your first trip to Chicago, or you’ve lived here your whole life - this boat tour is a phenomenal way to see the city from its most memorable vantage point.
Engaging Docents
At Chicago Line Cruises our team of docents are committed to providing an informative, engaging, and enjoyable tour for all our guests.
Whether you’re a history buff, an architecture enthusiast, or just excited to take a boat ride - our docents are here to make your tour unforgettable!
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This is my 8th time on a Chicago architectural river cruise and this was by far the most informative and biggest bang for your buck. Operagolf / LaHabra
The best guide on our whole USA trip. We took the Architecture tour where the boat meandered in between all of the incredible buildings of the city with the guide knowing EVERYTHING about each building; its style, age, height, architect, cost, purpose, owner ….. Quite brilliant! DrCumbrian / TripAdvisor
I've done several of the architecture cruises since my family moved to Chicago, and this is the best one yet! Allie K / TripAdvisor
If you only have time for one sight-seeing event while in Chicago, do this. We really have no great interest in architecture, but this tour came highly recommended and we did not regret it. Allice I / Oklahoma
My wife and I very much enjoyed the Chicago Line Cruise jazz cruise... My spouse said this was one of the favorite things she has done in Chicago since moving here in the past year, and I agree. I am a jazz snob, and ... I was very pleased with the music offered by the Geordie Kelly group. He's a fine jazz guitarist, and his band was great. Augie R / Yelp
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Your guide to Chicago lake and river cruises
One of the best ways to see Chicago is from the water. The city is home to two stunning waterfronts — the Chicago River and Lake Michigan — and each offers plenty of cruise options. Admire the skyline on a lakefront cruise, learn about the city’s iconic architecture on a Chicago River cruise, enjoy dinner and dancing aboard an all-glass vessel, sip cocktails on a tiki-themed boat, paddle your own kayak — the options are truly endless. Here’s your guide to Chicago lake and river cruises, boat tours, dinner cruises, and beyond.
See it all with Shoreline Sightseeing
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One of Chicago’s classic cruise options, Shoreline Sightseeing covers all the bases. Their ultra-popular Architecture River Tour takes you on all three branches of the historic Chicago River takes you past dozens of landmark buildings.
They also offer skyline lake tours, plus specialty cruises and holiday events. Hop on a boat at Navy Pier or on Michigan Avenue.
Dine on the water with City Experiences
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City Experiences dining cruises are the perfect way to create a memorable moment in Chicago. Choose from a river or lake dining cruise, complete with delicious cuisine, cocktails, and entertainment.
Their glass-enclosed river vessel is particularly stunning. It offers passengers panoramic views of the city’s most iconic buildings as you glide along the Chicago River. They also offer lakefront brunch and dinner cruise options that depart from Navy Pier.
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Entertain the family with Wendella Boats
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For three generations, Wendella Tours and Cruises has been cruising the Chicago waterways. With its variety of tour options, cruise times and lengths, and a heated, enclosed cabin, Wendella is a great choice for families looking for flexibility. Choose from lake & river architecture, sunset cruises, and more.
Admire architecture with Chicago’s First Lady
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Around the world, Chicago is known for its outstanding architecture, and it’s easiest to admire the city’s legacy from the water. By partnering with the Chicago Architecture Center , Chicago’s First Lady offers the most comprehensive tour of the skyline — docents must train 100 hours before they can lead tours.
Speed across Lake Michigan on Seadog Boat Tours
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Are you up for a thrill? Race across Lake Michigan on SeaDog Cruises, featuring 30 minutes of high speeds and exhilarating twists and turns. Come prepared to get splashed.
SeaDog also offers lakefront speedboat tours and a river/lake architecture tour, featuring views of Chicago’s iconic Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park, Museum Campus, and more.
Live it up on an Island Party Boat
Looking for a party? These tiki-themed boats are always a good time, offering drink packages, stellar views, and fun vibes. You can hop on an Island Party Boat at Monroe Harbor or the Chicago Riverwalk, which is also where you’ll find their beach-inspired bar Island Party Hut. Choose from a river cruise, lake cruise, tacky tour guide cruise, or even a dueling pianos cruise.
Go back in time with Chicago Fireboat Tours
Step onto a real, historic fireboat and get ready for a unique experience with Chicago Fireboat Tours . The river tours are given aboard a real piece of Chicago history — a retired fireboat that patrolled the Chicago from 1937 to 1981. Tours are led by expert docents and include historic and sunset options.
Splurge on a Free Spirit Yacht Cruises
Looking to splurge a little? These private yacht charters are the way to go. The spacious yachts comfortably fit up to 49 or 120 people, making them the perfect option for a large celebration or an intimate gathering. Premium bar and catering packages round out the experience.
Explore the Chicago River with Urban Kayaks
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If you’re ready to ditch the captain and explore the water on your own, then it’s time to grab a paddle at Urban Kayaks . You’ll go through a brief training session before you hit the water, but you’re free to paddle the river or lake at your own pace. Or join in a guided tour to catch the sunset, fireworks, or historic highlights. Rentals are available at the Chicago Riverwalk or Monroe Harbor.
Rent an electric boat
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Chicago Electric Boat Company offers fun and unique ways to get out on the water, including donut boats, retro boats, and even a bike boat that your group can pedal down the Chicago River. Rental locations include Marina City, the Chicago Riverwalk, and Rockwell on the River in Avondale.
See the skyline aboard Mercury Cruises
While Chicago’s summer fireworks are already fun to watch, it’s an entirely new experience when you’re on a 3D tour. Before the show, you’ll cruise around the lake and see some of Chicago’s famous landmarks.
Mercury Cruises also offer Urban Adventure, Canine Cruises, and Chicago by Night tours.
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Hop on! The Chicago Water Taxi is a fun and cheap way to get around Chicago. The Water Taxi stops at Ogilvie Transportation Center, Chinatown, Goose Island, the Chicago Riverwalk, Michigan Avenue, and River North. Get a one-way ticket for $6 or an all-day pass for $10. Check their daily routes and schedules for more details. Cruises.
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Urban Adventure Cruise
Embark on a 90-minute (approximate) sightseeing adventure aboard our most popular daily tour. See Chicago from the unique perspective of the river and lake and learn about the city as our lively guides take you on a journey filled with tall buildings and taller tales.
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CHICAGO BY NIGHT! Cruise
Glide along the Chicago River and Lakefront under the dazzling glow of the city at night. Seeing Chicago's epic skyline glimmer and glow should be on everyone's bucket list!
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3D Fireworks Cruise
"Ooh" and "aah" with each magnificent burst of fireworks against Chicago’s unforgettable nighttime skyline. 3D glasses add to the fun. You've never seen fireworks like this!
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Canine Cruise
Feel the wind in your hair (and fur!) on a memory-filled river and lake cruise adventure with your best friend. A must for every dog lover.
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Science is Fun! Cruise
A cruise on Chicago’s waterways is the ultimate science classroom! Arrange a school field trip or summer camp group outing to spend a day of fun, science and learning on Chicago’s majestic river and Lake Michigan!
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Creepy Cruise
From mysterious sightings, creepy haunts, mobsters and more, you’ll hear stories of Chicago’s darker side on our newest nighttime tour. Cruise the Chicago River amidst twilight tales of the city you never knew existed… and might wish you could forget.
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You'll be able to set sail on a cruise from Chicago next year: Two Victory Cruise Lines vessels are set to make their return to the city in 2025, becoming the only line to dock at our very own Navy Pier.
The 190-passenger vessels, Victory I and Victory II, have been out of the water for about a year, when their owners went bankrupt and put the ships up at auction. Funnily enough, the vessels were previously operated by American Queens Voyages, founded by one John Waggoner, who came out of retirement to re-buy the ships for $1.9 million.
36 trips are scheduled for next year's season, and the vessels will make stops in places including Mackinac Island, Sault Ste. Marie, Cleveland, Detroit, Niagara Falls and more. While most other Great Lakes cruises originate or end in Milwaukee, the Victory will be "bookended by Chicago and Toronto," as reported by Crain's Chicago Business .
"Our cruise experience will offer many special touches, including being the only cruise line to dock at Chicago’s Navy Pier, and most of all, our ships will be a home away from home exploring all five Great Lakes.” said Waggoner in an official statement.
The ships can accommodate 190 passengers, and a 10-day trip from Chicago to Toronto starts at $7,399 per person, while a 15-day round-trip starts at $9,699. Bookings are available now via the official website .
If you just can't wait to hop on the water and see the city in all of its splendor from a different point of view, you might want to consult out list of best boat tours in Chicago . What can we say? There's just something about taking in Chicago from both the Chicago River and Lake Michigan that reminds us of how much we love this great town of ours.
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Port Cleveland OH cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Cleveland OH, Ohio, Lake Erie. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.
Cleveland OH is a Lake Erie / Ohio River cruise port and a major city in the USA's Ohio State, with population around 390,000 (urban around 1,8 million, metro around 2,06 million). The city is along Lake Erie's southern shore and close to the USA-Canada maritime border. Detroit MI is approx 170 mi (270 km) to the northwest (via highways I90W and I75N).
The city is the largest on Lake Erie and also the core city of the Greater Cleveland Metropolis (Cleveland-Akron-Canton), which by population (over 3,6 million) is ranked the USA's 18th-largest. The city covers total area approx 83 mi2 (214 km2), including land (78 mi2 / 201 km2) and water (5 mi2 / 12 km2).
The St Lawrence Seaway directly links Port Cleveland with the Atlantic Ocean (approx 410 mi / 660 km to the east).
Dock 28th (west of FirstEnergy Stadium) serves ferries and river cruise ships passing through Cleavland from Ohio River to the Great Lakes .
The Port (at Cuyahoga River's mouth) has a separate cargo terminal (on Lake Erie) where are served bulk carriers and container ships . Most of the import is raw materials for the local manufacturing industries.
Port Cleveland is the Great Lakes' only port with a direct regular/twice-monthly container shipping service linking to Antwerpen Belgium (Cleveland-Europe Express Line).
Lake Erie cruises are offered by numerous local tour agencies, with cruising season running between mid-May and mid-October.
In 2018, VCL-Victory Cruise Lines ( fleet /brand owned by AQSC-American Queen Voyages/Steamboat Company ) introduced Great Lakes cruises with the 200-passenger ship Victory 2 . The Maiden Voyage started from Montreal on July 27, 2018. VCL's 9-night "St Lawrence River and Great Lakes" itinerary (between Montreal and Detroit) visits Quebec City , St Lawrence Seaway (cruising), Canada's Thousand Islands (cruising), Toronto (Niagara Falls), Kingston NY , Cleveland OH.
In May 2019, Port Cleveland announced plans (investment of USD 0,6 million) to develop a permanent US Customs and Border Protection facility for processing cruise ship tourists. There are also plans for a new cruise dock (at a more tourist-friendly lakefront location) north of FirstEnergy Stadium. The area (behind the stadium) could be eventually developed by building a cruise dock, a hotel, retail shops, residential buildings.
The post-COVID 2022 was the most successful year ever for cruises on the Great Lakes. The season featured ~150,000 cruise ship tourists (+25% over 2019) served by 9x boats. Currently, the largest by capacity Great Lakes cruise companies are Viking Cruises USA ( Viking Octantis ), AQV-American Queen Voyages (ships Ocean Navigator , Ocean Voyager ), Pearl Seas Cruises ( Pearl Mist ), and the Canadian company St Lawrence Cruise Lines ( Canadian Empress ). Other travel brands that offer Great Lakes voyages are PONANT and Tauck ( fleet ).
Due to the increased Great Lakes cruise passenger traffic, in 2022 were opened two new US Customs and Border Protection facilities - in Duluth MI and Cleveland OH, in addition to the existing in Detroit MI and Sault Ste Marie MI.
Cleveland Hopkins Airport serves regular flights to both domestic (Florida, New York, California, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Texas, Arizona, Missouri, Virginia, Massachusetts, Colorado, Tennessee, Utah) and international destinations ( Toronto Canada , Nassau Bahamas , Cancun Mexico ).
The town is named after its founder (General Moses Cleaveland/1754-1806) who established the settlement (near Cuyahoga River's mouth) in 1796 while surveying the Connecticut Western Reserve (Connecticut Colony).
Cleaveland developed as a major manufacturing center, benefiting from its river-lake location and the numerous canals and railways. The Ohio-Erie Canal (early-19th-century built) and the rail links made Cleveland a major trade and business center. The current city's economy is relatively diversified, with major industries being manufacturing (steel, merchant goods), finances, healthcare (Cleveland Clinic is the largest private employer), pharmaceuticals, technologies, higher education (colleges and universities). Greater Cleveland's economy contributes 1/4 of Ohio state's GDP.
The city is also popular as a tourism destination, with major attractions like Art Museum, Natural History Museum, Playhouse Square (downtown's theater district), RRHOF-Rock Hall (Rock & Roll museum and hall of fame), professional sports teams (Cleveland Browns/football, Cleveland Cavaliers/basketball, Cleveland Indians/baseball), annual festivals, neoclassical architecture, museums and galleries, gardens and nature parks. Cleveland Zoo Park (183 acres / 74 hectares, part of Cleveland Metroparks) is divided into several areas themed Australian, African, Northern Wilderness, The Primate, Cats and Aquatics, Waterfowl Lake, RainForest, Asian Highlands.
The two nature reserves (Brookside and Lakefront) provide public access to Lake Erie and include the parks Edgewater, Gordon, Whiskey Island, and East 55th Street Marina. Cuyahoga Valley NP has an extensive trail system offering access to Summit Metro Parks (Summit County). Also included in the system is the renowned Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, established in 1882. Located in Big Creek Valley, the zoo has one of the largest collections of primates in North America.[101]
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90 minutes. Buy Tickets. Chicago's Original Architecture Tour®. Experience the city's legendary architecture from the best seat in the house—the river. Our experienced tour guides detail the 130 year long history behind the skyline, while our bartenders and staff keep you comfortable and entertained. This comprehensive tour navigates ...
Now in its 83rd season, Shoreline Sightseeing operates Chicago's largest and most diverse fleet of cruise boats and water taxis with 11 major tour vessels and 7 water taxis. On a Chicago Architecture River Tour you'll see over 40 of the city's famous buildings and hear the city's history from our expert boat tour guides.
Led by the Chicago Architecture Center's expertly trained docent volunteers, this 90-minute cruise reveals fascinating stories behind Chicago's majestic buildings in a way no other tour can. Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr (112 E. Wacker Drive). Look for the black awning marking the stairway entrance.
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Explore Chicago's iconic architecture aboard TripAdvisor's #1 rated boat tour of the city. The only Chicago River cruise partnered with the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC), Chicago's First Lady Cruises offers visitors the city's most engaging 90-minute architectural tour experience. Highly trained and enthusiastic volunteer CAC ...
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Experience the architectural river tour which started it all - back in 1935. Enjoy year-long cruising with a choice of outside deck-top or indoor climate-controlled seating. Learn from expert tour guides the importance of Chicago's architecture and how it has developed over the years. Enjoy true Chicago hospitality with locally sourced food ...
Cruise down the Chicago River to see the city's famous architecture on this boat tour. With commentary from your onboard guide, watch the spectacular skyline glide by, including more than 40 notable buildings like the Wrigley Building and the John Hancock Building. Cover all three branches of the Chicago River, passing the East Bank Club, the old Post Office Building and the Willis Tower ...
Boat Tours. Cruise down the Chicago River with Chicago Line Cruises and listen to our expert guides discuss the architecture, history, and legacy of the skyscrapers overhead. See the Wrigley Building, Merchandise Mart, Willis Tower and more! Whether this is your first trip to Chicago, or you've lived here your whole life - this boat tour is a ...
8 pm. Chicago River Boat Cocktail & Live Jazz Cruise. 6:30 pm (Jazz Band, Cocktail w/bar) *Sunday Only*. Lake Michigan Navy Pier Fireworks Cruise (w/ Architecture Tour) (2 Hours Long) 8 pm (Wednesdays) 8:30 pm (Saturdays) Pricing Starting At: Adults $49. Seniors $48.
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Enjoy Chicago's iconic skyline with an exciting architecture cruise on the Chicago River. Departing from Navy Pier, this 75-minute narrated cruise is the best way to get up-close views of Chicago's unique architecture and famous landmarks. Seadog offers fun for the whole family (and the dog, too!) with live narration along the city's shore.
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Urban Adventure Cruise. Embark on a 90-minute (approximate) sightseeing adventure aboard our most popular daily tour. See Chicago from the unique perspective of the river and lake and learn about the city as our lively guides take you on a journey filled with tall buildings and taller tales. CHICAGO BY NIGHT!
Tue 9:30am - 8:00pm. Wed 9:30am - 8:00pm. Thu 9:30am - 8:00pm. Fri 9:30am - 10:00pm. Sat 9:30am - 10:00pm. Sun 9:30am - 7:00pm. Enjoy a guided tour of Navy Pier and its surrounding architecture with Shoreline Architecture River Tours. See the best of Navy Pier without the hassle.
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Take in the iconic Chicago iconic skyline and the magnificent Chicago River with one of our sightseeing cruises at Navy Pier! Ranging from 40-90 minutes in length, sightseeing cruises offer guests panoramic city views along with entertaining and enlightening commentary about Chicago's architecture and history.
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