COVID-19 Statement: We are committed to taking the proper precautions to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our guests and team including ensuring that our boats are cleaned and sanitized throughout the day and service. We also have restrooms on board each vessel with running water and plenty of soap. We continue to follow the recommendations of public health officials and are monitoring the evolving situation. Click here to learn more about our enhanced protocols. 

Our 2020 season has ended. We can't wait to welcome you aboard in May of 2021!

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" Such a great cruise. Our tour guide Russ was exceptionally knowledgeable. I highly recommend this cruise for first timers like us!

– Carla S. Yelp

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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Off Season

 

Our 2020 season has ended. We can't wait to welcome you aboard in May of 2021!

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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

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

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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"Lady Grebe is done cruising for 2020 but we can't wait to welcome you aboard in 2021!

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Lady Grebe Chicago River Experience

Experience a classic Chicago activity with flare!

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 Lady Grebe is done cruising for the 2020 season, but we look forward to hosting guests again in 2021!

 

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"One of the most magical things I experienced

– Amsterdam News

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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Our 2020 season has ended. We can't wait to welcome you aboard in May of 2021!