Enjoy a Cruise Tour in Chicago at Chicago’s First Lady Cruises
If you want to experience a one of a kind cruise tour, then visit us at Chicago's First Lady. We offer Chicago's finest fleet of cruising vessels. Enjoy our upscale entertainment, lakefront dining & unmatched Skyline Views. For more information visit our website or call us today.
Excellent guided tour down the river with lots of info. Our tour guide John I. was amazing and shared lots of interesting information. Ticket purchases were quick and easy. The 90 minute tour flew by and I feel like not an ounce of information about the amazing architecture was missed!
Alison Ruddenklau
August 13, 2024
Amazing guide John
... great lake and river cruise.
Chris R
August 12, 2024
If you have time, this is an amazing tour to see the luxurious architecture along the Chicago River. Learning the history and seeing the styles of buildings brings the Vista to a vibrant finale where you.csn observe the city skyline. Docent Paula was impressive and knowledgeable. Her polish with the guided tour kept things moving while you take in the sites.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:Are you open today
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Chicago’s First Lady is done cruising for 2020, but will resume cruising in spring of 2021!
AAlex Heffner
3 years ago
Q:Is the cruise wheel chair accessible
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Yes they are very much
ssonakshi bera
4 years ago
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Yes they are.
KKatie Bailey
4 years ago
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Yes they are
TTed Reis
4 years ago
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Our three largest vessels - Chicago's Leading Lady, Chicago's Classic Lady and Chicago's Emerald Lady - are all wheelchair accessible with multiple departure options daily. Our 2020 cruising season begins Sunday, March 15th (weekends only) with daily departures beginning April 3. We welcome advance notice for any special boarding needs. Learn more here: https://www.cruisechicago.com/accessibility
4 years ago
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Yes.
TTimofey Antsiferov
4 years ago
Q:Can you buy tickets directly through the company ahead of time on the phone or online? The link on the website sends you to ticketmaster, but there is a ridiculous fee.
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Tickets can be bought in person, with no processing fees!
EEliot Hertenstein
3 years ago
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Tickets can be purchased in person at our dockside ticket office, to avoid online processing fees!
3 years ago
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Tickets can be purchased in person. They have several departure times available and plenty of restaurants and shops to pass time
DDina Mtz
3 years ago
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You can buy them onsite too.
KK Morphiine
3 years ago
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We purchased them onsite on the day of our tour. The tickets were Ticketmaster tickets, so I am guessing that is the case regardless of how they are purchased.
LLynn Gordon
3 years ago
Q:I'm a charter bus driver my group is going to this is there anywhere nearby to park a charter bus
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Hi Larry. You can park your charter bus near the service entrance on Lower Lower Wacker drive. Use this link for directions
https://www.cruisechicago.com/assets/uploads/medium/Accessible-Drop-off-Area_6-21.pdf
3 years ago
Q:How many hours is a First Lady cruise.
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90 minutes. Make sure to do the ride and be on time. No refund after purchase.
CCesar Jara
2 years ago
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90 minutes, if possible plan for late evening so as to see downtown after sunset
bbharath kumar
2 years ago
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90 minutes
EEniyavarman Nandhivarman
2 years ago
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It was 90 minutes on my tour as well.
SShellie Carter
2 years ago
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90 mins
RRita Saroufim
2 years ago
Q:Is the lower deck air conditioned?
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Yes! All of our vessels feature an indoor, climate-controlled salon.
2 years ago
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The one I've been on is open to the outside, but has a bar and bathrooms that are conditioned. Not sure about the other type.
JJean Bosco Munyengabe
2 years ago
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It's best to call them and ask since when I was on it, it was cold outside/upper deck so we sat inside where the heat was.
AAJ Sheth
2 years ago
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You mean the inside portion? I believe so. It’s also where the bathrooms are.
TTiffany Hill
2 years ago
Q:do you serve food in the boat
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There was no food, apart from a few snacks at the bar when we went.
MMike Mason
2 years ago
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Snacks and some drinks alcoholic and non.
TTiffany Hill
2 years ago
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Only snacks. Food is catered from outside only for private events
SSonia Alarcon
2 years ago
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I wasn’t looking for food. Its 90 min so have a light snack beforehand. Eat afterwards. It is a boat
WWanda Monterrubio
2 years ago
Q:I already purchased the tickets. What if it rains on that day?
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We cruise rain or shine! Our vessels include an indoor, climate-controlled salon. We also sell ponchos on board. In the event that a cruise is cancelled due to weather, you will be contacted.
2 years ago
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Most of their boats have inside seats but call them.
AAJ Sheth
2 years ago
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I believe there is inside seating if needed - but they might reschedule it. I don’t know if they do refunds. I would definitely check in advance.
TTiffany Hill
2 years ago
Q:Where I parking for Chicago first lady cruise?
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Hi Sue. There is public parking nearby at the Illinois Center, 111 E. Wacker. You can view details about parking and our location at this web address cruisechicago.com/location
