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Welcome aboard! Our 2021 season begins Saturday, April 17.

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"A must-do for Chicago! The tour we took was at dusk and was perfect to watch the buildings transform at the end of our tour to the beautiful skyline. Don’t miss this!

– Melanie L. TripAdvisor

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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Initial Fall Schedule Sept 6 - Nov 21

• Mon 10:00^am11:00^am12:00^pm1:00^pm2:00^pm3:00^pm4:00^pm
• Tues 10:00^am12:00^pm2:00^pm3:30^pm
• Wed 10:00^am12:00^pm2:00^pm3:30^pm
• Thu 10:00^am11:00^am12:00^pm1:00^pm2:00^pm3:00^pm4:00^pm
• Fri 10:00^am10:30^am11:00^am11:30^am12:00^pm12:30^pm1:00^pm1:30^pm2:00^pm2:30^pm3:00^pm3:30^pm4:00^pm4:30^pm5:00^pm
• Sat 9:30^am10:00^am10:30^am11:00^am11:30^am12:00^pm12:30^pm1:00^pm1:30^pm2:00^pm2:30^pm3:00^pm3:30^pm4:00^pm4:30^pm5:00^pm
• Sun 10:00^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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"Lady Grebe cruises April 30th through September 2021. We can't wait to welcome you aboard!

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Lady Grebe Chicago River Experience

Experience a classic Chicago activity with flare!

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Cruising April 30th - October 3rd, 2021

Fridays: 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm
Saturdays: 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm
Sundays: 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm

 

Additional inventory will be added every Monday beginning 5/10
To inquire about availability for this weekend, please call 312.332.1366

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"The boat was immaculate. I had seen the brassware being polished before we boarded.

– Honeyd337 United Kingdom

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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Initial Fall Schedule Sept 6 - Nov 21

• Mon 5:30^pm7:30^pm
• Tues 5:30^pm7:30^pm
• Wed 5:30^pm7:30^pm
• Thu 5:30^pm7:30^pm
• Fri 5:30^pm7:00^pm
• Sat 5:30^pm
• Sun 5:30^pm

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