Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady
Led by CAC-certified volunteer docents, the 90-minute experience brings the city’s skyline to life through the fascinating stories behind its iconic buildings and the visionaries who shaped them. The cruise was voted the nation’s No. 1 Boat Tour in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in 2021, 2024 and 2025 and ranked the No. 4 Top Experience in the U.S. in Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards. 
• Times: Multiple departures from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 
• Tickets: $57 (general boarding)

Creepy Cruise
Strange sightings. Eerie happenings. Mobster stories.  The nighttime tour along the River is not your average ghost tour, taking guests through Chicago’s shadowy past, combining its history with uncovered secrets and thrills about our historic city.
• Dates: Fridays, Saturdays & select Thursdays and Sundays 
• Times: 9 and 9:30 p.m. (depending on day)  
• Tickets: $46 (general boarding) 

Canine Cruise
Bring your four-legged friend aboard for a dog-friendly cruise featuring Chicago’s iconic skyline and special amenities for pups.
• Dates and times: Saturdays (11:15 a.m.) and Sundays (11:30 a.m.)
• Tickets: $46 (general boarding)

For more information, visit firstlady.com