About Us

Our Company 

Chicago's First Lady Cruises offers Chicago's finest fleet of cruising vessels, accommodating groups ranging from 2 to 250. We’re one of the most unique Chicago private party locations for special events, outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions, networking events, private corporate events, birthday party cruises, chartered Chicago boat tours and much more. Whether you choose to cruise on the Chicago River, Lake Michigan or both, we promise your party will be a night to remember.

Chicago's First Lady Cruises is the official cruise line of the Chicago Architecture Center and is proud to present the official Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady.

Safety Comes First

The safety of our guests and crew is our number one priority. After more than 80 years providing memorable cruises of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan for millions of guests, we are proud to say we have a perfect safety record.

All of our vessels are regulated, licensed and inspected by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) every year, and have undergone stability testing to ensure our guests are safe on their waterway experience. Our captains and deckhands go through an extensive training and drilling program that goes above and beyond the standards set by the USCG. Because we are committed to continuing education, we provide extra training every day to our crew.

If you have any questions on our safety training protocols or additional concerns, please contact us at [email protected].

About Our Location

Our cruises depart from the Chicago Riverwalk at the northeast corner of N. Michigan Avenue and E. Wacker Drive. For GPS directions, use 112 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, 60601.

Dock Address
Chicago's First Lady Cruises
112 E. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
Tel: 847-358-1330

Please note: No US Mail delivery received at the dock

Mailing Address
Chicago's First Lady Cruises
303 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 1550
Chicago, IL 60601
Tel: 847-358-1330

[email protected]

Corporate Social Responsibility Statement

Chicago’s First Lady Cruises is deeply committed to bettering the city we love. We’re excited to support Chicago Coalition for the Homeless as our 2023 corporate social responsibility partner. Founded in 1980 on the belief that housing is a human right, Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) is the only non-profit organization in Illinois dedicated to advocating for public policies that curb and can ultimately end homelessness. CCH leads strategic campaigns, community outreach, and public policy initiatives that target the lack of affordable housing in metropolitan Chicago and across Illinois. At Chicago's First Lady Cruises, we know homelessness is a large and complex issue that will take the entire community coming together in order to solve. It is our sincere hope that our partnership can make a small difference in CCH’s important, ongoing work.