Important Update: Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruises aboard Chicago’s First Lady are paused through the month of May, with a tentative resumption on Friday, June 5. All customers with canceled tickets will automatically be issued a refund through Ticketmaster. We continue to monitor and follow governmental and health officials' guidelines and will keep you updated as the situation progresses. For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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"Arguably the best way to see Chicago.

– HuffPost

Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady

TripAdvisor users rank the Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady as the city's #1 boat tour.

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Late Spring May 1- 21

• Mon 10:00^am11:00^am12:00^pm1:00^pm2:00^pm3:00^pm
• Tues 10:00^am11:00^am12:00^pm1:00^pm2:00^pm3:00^pm
• Wed 10:00^am11:00^am12:00^pm1:00^pm2:00^pm3:00^pm
• Thu 10:00^am11:00^am12:00^pm1:00^pm2:00^pm3:00^pm4:00^pm5:00^pm
• Fri 9:30^am10:00^am11:00^am11:30^am12:00^pm1:00^pm1:30^pm2:00^pm3:00^pm3:30^pm4:00^pm5:00^pm
• Sat 9:30^am10:00^am11:00^am11:30^am12:00^pm1:00^pm1:30^pm2:00^pm3:00^pm3:30^pm4:00^pm5:00^pm
• Sun 9:30^am10:00^am11:00^am11:30^am12:00^pm1:00^pm1:30^pm2:00^pm3:00^pm3:30^pm4:00^pm5:00^pm

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Summer: May 22 - October 12

• Mon 10:00^am11:00^am12:00^pm1:00^pm1:30^pm2:00^pm3:00^pm3:30^pm4:00^pm5:30^pm7:30^pm
• Tues 10:00^am11:00^am12:00^pm1:00^pm2:00^pm3:00^pm4:00^pm5:30^pm7:30^pm
• Wed 10:00^am11:00^am12:00^pm1:00^pm2:00^pm3:00^pm4:00^pm5:30^pm7:30^pm
• Thu 10:00^am11:00^am11:30^am12:00^pm1:00^pm1:30^pm2:00^pm3:00^pm3:30^pm4:00^pm5:30^pm7:30^pm
• Fri 9:00^am9:30^am10:00^am10:15^am10:30^am11:00^am11:30^am12:00^pm12:15^pm12:30^pm1:00^pm1:30^pm2:00^pm2:15^pm2:30^pm3:00^pm3:30^pm4:00^pm4:15^pm4:30^pm5:00^pm5:30^pm7:30^pm
• Sat 9:00^am9:30^am10:00^am10:15^am10:30^am11:00^am11:30^am12:00^pm12:15^pm12:30^pm1:00^pm1:30^pm2:00^pm2:15^pm2:30^pm3:00^pm3:30^pm4:00^pm4:15^pm4:30^pm5:00^pm5:30^pm7:30^pm
• Sun 9:00^am9:30^am10:00^am10:15^am10:30^am11:00^am11:30^am12:00^pm12:15^pm12:30^pm1:00^pm1:30^pm2:00^pm2:15^pm2:30^pm3:00^pm3:30^pm4:00^pm4:30^pm5:00^pm5:30^pm7:30^pm

Early Fall: October 13 - November 1

• Mon 10:00^am12:00^pm1:00^pm2:00^pm3:00^pm
• Tues 10:00^am12:00^pm1:00^pm2:00^pm3:00^pm
• Wed 10:00^am12:00^pm1:00^pm2:00^pm3:00^pm
• Thu 10:00^am12:00^pm1:00^pm2:00^pm3:00^pm
• Fri 10:00^am11:00^am11:30^am12:00^pm1:00^pm1:30^pm2:00^pm3:00^pm3:30^pm4:00^pm5:00^pm5:30^pm
• Sat 10:00^am11:00^am11:30^am12:00^pm1:00^pm1:30^pm2:00^pm3:00^pm3:30^pm4:00^pm5:00^pm5:30^pm
• Sun 10:00^am11:00^am11:30^am12:00^pm1:00^pm1:30^pm2:00^pm3:00^pm3:30^pm4:00^pm5:00^pm5:30^pm

Late Fall: November 2 - 22

• Mon 10:00^am12:00^pm2:00^pm4:00^pm
• Tues 10:00^am12:00^pm2:00^pm4:00^pm
• Wed 10:00^am12:00^pm2:00^pm4:00^pm
• Thu 10:00^am12:00^pm2:00^pm4:00^pm
• Fri 10:00^am11:00^am12:00^pm1:00^pm2:00^pm3:00^pm4:00^pm5:00^pm
• Sat 10:00^am11:00^am12:00^pm1:00^pm2:00^pm3:00^pm4:00^pm5:00^pm
• Sun 10:00^am11:00^am12:00^pm1:00^pm2:00^pm3:00^pm4:00^pm5:00^pm

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"The premiere way to experience Chicago.

– Lexington Square

Evening River Cruise

Experience our renowned daytime CAFC River Cruise in the glow of the setting sun. Take in the city’s magnificent architecture bathed in golden light as it begins its transition from day to night.

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Nightly, May 22 - October 12

• 5:30 pm
• 7:30 pm

90 minutes

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"Smartest, rapid-fire orientation to Chicago.

– Condé-Nast Traveler

Photography Cruise

Designed with the photographer in mind, this Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise pauses three times to capture the perfect shot in the early morning light.

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May 23 - October 12, 2020

• Fridays at 9:00am
• Saturdays at 9:00am
• Sundays at 9:00am

90 minutes

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"The experience was AMAZING. I haven't practiced yoga in 11 months, and I fell back in love on that cruise!

– Hannah B

Yoga Cruise

Get your stretch on during our Sunday morning yoga cruise. Each cruise features a 45-minute yoga session taught by certified instructors followed by a 15-minute cruise along the river to relax and enjoy the views.

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June 13 - September 13

Saturdays at 8:00 am

Sundays at 8:00 am

60 minutes