Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise Aboard First Lady

The venue: Chicago Architecture Center - First Lady

Parking

Discounted Parking Available! LAZ Parking Services Garage at 111 E. Wacker Drive (Illinois Center). Receive a discount for up to 4 hours of parking. If you park longer than 4 hours, discount is no longer valid. IMPORTANT: You must have your parking ticket stamped at our ticket window to receive the discounted rate. Note: LAX Parking Services at 111 E. Wacker is not owned or affiliated with First Lady Cruises. The parking information posted here is merely for the convenience of our guests and is not to be construed as a recommendation or endorsement.

Accessible seating

Guests with limited mobility please visit https://firstlady.com/accessibility for more information andhttps://firstlady.com/location for drop-off location and directions. Please present yourself to our staff if you prefer early boarding. Chicago's Leading Lady and Chicago's Classic Lady are wheelchair-accessible and offer a wheelchair-accessible family restroom. Tickets for tours on these vessels can be purchased by selecting the 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm or 4pm departure times. Please also note that all Chicago Architecture Center downtown walking tours are wheelchair accessible.

Box office hours

Please check https://firstlady.com/ for First Lady Cruises Dockside Box Office hours.

Box office phone

Individual Tickets: 312-922-8687, CAC Member Reservations: 312-922-8687, Groups of 20 or more, please contact [email protected] or call 312-322-1130 to make a reservation.

Payment accepted

First Lady Cruises Box Office accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Cash.

Will call

Will call ticket pickup is available at First Lady Cruises dockside box office on Michigan & Wacker Dr. We strongly recommend arriving at the box office 30 minutes prior to the start time of your cruise.

Children

Infant priced tickets are available. For infant tickets please call 312-922-8687. Strollers must be folded and stored in the dining salon. Due to Coast Guard regulations everyone who boards the boat MUST have a ticket, even infants and children. Please note: This is an adult oriented event. There are no reduced rates for seniors or children over 3 years old.

House rules

This 90-minute cruise of the Chicago River is complete with educational commentary provided by trained Chicago Architecture Center certified docent guides aboard First Lady Cruises fleet. The tour covers the following routes on the Chicago River: 1. Michigan Ave. & E. Wacker Dr. (starting point) 2. Main branch of river (Canal St. to Navy Pier) 3. South branch of river (to Roosevelt Rd.) 4. North branch of river (to Chicago Ave.) Guests may move freely around the boat and have access to all angles while one of our highly trained docents points out & discusses architectural highlights along the way. The tour will pause three times giving you the prime opportunity to capture the city's architecture. GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING - OUTDOOR SEATING IS GUARANTEED CLIMATE CONTROLLED INTERIOR SALON with air conditioning available on a first come, first served basis. CRUISE TAKES PLACE RAIN OR SHINE THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR TIME EXCHANGES (Tickets are date and time specific) EVERYONE MUST HAVE A TICKET (Infants and children included)

Seating chart