Chicago By Night River and Lake Cruise
Description
Glide along the Chicago River and Lakefront as you're dazzled by the sparkle of the city at night! Enjoy breathtaking views of the dramatic skyscrapers and Buckingham Fountain's spectacular light display. Hear lively commentary as you feel the night breeze and see Chicago’s skyline transformed into a glittering jewel. A one-of-a-kind experience to scratch off your Chicago bucket list. Family-friendly cruises are our specialty!
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Itinerary
Travel along the Chicago River to learn about the city's rich history as our lively tour guides bring Chicago to life with interesting stories.
Admire the Chicago skyline as you cruise along Lake Michigan.
Get unbelievable views of this shopping and dining area, and the famous Centennial Wheel.
Take in this 100-story, 1,128-foot supertall skyscraper at 875 N Michigan, home to the 360 Chicago Observation Deck.
Cruise past Chicago's museum campus and see Adler Planetarium.
See the The Field Museum, one of the largest natural history museums in the world.
Shedd Aquarium was once the largest indoor facility in the world!
Home of the Chicago Bears!
Enjoy breathtaking views of Buckingham Fountain's spectacular light display.
The Wrigley Building is a skyscraper built to house the corporate headquarters of the Wrigley Company.
Pass and view famous landmark.
Pass and view famous landmark.
Pass and view famous landmark.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Discounted parking available at 111 E. Wacker Drive. Please visit the dockside box office for parking ticket validation
Reviews(418)
We had a wonderful time even in the rain. Learned a lot about the Chicago architectural foot print. Great Experience!
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First Lady boat ride was a great experience. You will start on the Chicago river and merge into the Michigan lake. The view was amazing I mean amazing especially at night! The con was it can get a little bit chilly at night so bring a jacket. They sell blankets if you were to get cold and they also have a bar so you can sip and enjoy the ride. I would definitely recommend it.
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Perfect ending to a Beautiful day in Chicago. We could not have asked for a better sunset to enjoy cruising on the Lake and River. GREAT VIEWS
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Very informative and comfortable seating
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Great informative experience. The guide was very knowledgeable and provided an opportunity for one on one questions and conversation.
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Host was very entertaining. Tour very smooth.
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This was my second time taking a cruise with First Lady (1st time was a private work event) and it was just as wonderful as I remembered. Absolutely worth paying more to do both the river & lake, and getting to see the skyline at night was magical. The staff are so sweet and everything operated smoothly & on time. I do recommend bringing a light jacket or a sweater because it can get a little chilly at night, but they sell sweatshirts on board if you forget (and you get a nice souvenir). Hands down, if you can only do one thing in Chicago make it this.
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It was fun and relaxing! Drinks were great too! Learned a few things as well. Would highly recommend.
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My family and I enjoyed ourselves on this boat tour! We went at 8 PM and it was the perfect time to book. It started to get dark right as we pulled off, and by the time we got on Lake Michigan we saw some spectacular views of the city. Cole was our guide for this boat tour and he did a wonderful job!
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Our boat was 20 minutes late to leave, so we missed the sunset. Sitting by the railing was unsettling due to an extreme amount of spiders, mosquitos, and other flying creatures. Cole was a great guide and the sights were beautiful!
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the beautiful sights and appreciated Cole as your guide. We apologize for the delayed departure and for the discomfort caused by the insects. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and will share your feedback with our team.
