About Best Sightseeing Cruise By Chicagos First Lady
Rather than join the busyness of the city, you can take in the sights in a less crowded and more relaxed manner by booking Chicago sightseeing cruise. The reason to book a cruise in Chicago involves the uniqueness of the experience. It will be one of the most memorable experiences that you can enjoy. For more information, contact us at Chicago's First Lady, or visit us online.
Chicago’s First Lady is done cruising for 2020, but will resume cruising in spring of 2021!
AAlex Heffner
4 years ago
Q:Is the cruise wheel chair accessible
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Yes they are very much
ssonakshi bera
5 years ago
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Yes they are.
KKatie Bailey
5 years ago
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Yes they are
TTed Reis
5 years ago
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Our three largest vessels - Chicago's Leading Lady, Chicago's Classic Lady and Chicago's Emerald Lady - are all wheelchair accessible with multiple departure options daily. Our 2020 cruising season begins Sunday, March 15th (weekends only) with daily departures beginning April 3. We welcome advance notice for any special boarding needs. Learn more here: https://www.cruisechicago.com/accessibility
5 years ago
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Yes.
TTimofey Antsiferov
5 years ago
Q:Can you buy tickets directly through the company ahead of time on the phone or online? The link on the website sends you to ticketmaster, but there is a ridiculous fee.
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Tickets can be bought in person, with no processing fees!
EEliot Hertenstein
3 years ago
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Tickets can be purchased in person at our dockside ticket office, to avoid online processing fees!
3 years ago
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Tickets can be purchased in person. They have several departure times available and plenty of restaurants and shops to pass time
DDina Mtz
3 years ago
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You can buy them onsite too.
KK Morphiine
3 years ago
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We purchased them onsite on the day of our tour. The tickets were Ticketmaster tickets, so I am guessing that is the case regardless of how they are purchased.
LLynn Gordon
3 years ago
Q:I'm a charter bus driver my group is going to this is there anywhere nearby to park a charter bus
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Hi Larry. You can park your charter bus near the service entrance on Lower Lower Wacker drive. Use this link for directions
https://www.cruisechicago.com/assets/uploads/medium/Accessible-Drop-off-Area_6-21.pdf
3 years ago
Q:How many hours is a First Lady cruise.
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90 minutes. Make sure to do the ride and be on time. No refund after purchase.
CCesar Jara
3 years ago
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90 minutes, if possible plan for late evening so as to see downtown after sunset
bbharath kumar
3 years ago
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90 minutes
EEniyavarman Nandhivarman
3 years ago
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It was 90 minutes on my tour as well.
SShellie Carter
3 years ago
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90 mins
RRita Saroufim
3 years ago
Q:Is the lower deck air conditioned?
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Yes! All of our vessels feature an indoor, climate-controlled salon.
2 years ago
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The one I've been on is open to the outside, but has a bar and bathrooms that are conditioned. Not sure about the other type.
JJean Bosco Munyengabe
2 years ago
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It's best to call them and ask since when I was on it, it was cold outside/upper deck so we sat inside where the heat was.
AAJ Sheth
2 years ago
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You mean the inside portion? I believe so. It’s also where the bathrooms are.
TTiffany Hill
2 years ago
Q:do you serve food in the boat
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There was no food, apart from a few snacks at the bar when we went.
MMike Mason
2 years ago
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Snacks and some drinks alcoholic and non.
TTiffany Hill
2 years ago
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Only snacks. Food is catered from outside only for private events
SSonia Alarcon
2 years ago
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I wasn’t looking for food. Its 90 min so have a light snack beforehand. Eat afterwards. It is a boat
WWanda Monterrubio
2 years ago
Q:I already purchased the tickets. What if it rains on that day?
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We cruise rain or shine! Our vessels include an indoor, climate-controlled salon. We also sell ponchos on board. In the event that a cruise is cancelled due to weather, you will be contacted.
2 years ago
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Most of their boats have inside seats but call them.
AAJ Sheth
2 years ago
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I believe there is inside seating if needed - but they might reschedule it. I don’t know if they do refunds. I would definitely check in advance.
TTiffany Hill
2 years ago
Q:Where I parking for Chicago first lady cruise?
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Hi Sue. There is public parking nearby at the Illinois Center, 111 E. Wacker. You can view details about parking and our location at this web address cruisechicago.com/location
DONT GO IN A SUNNY DAY!
The boat ride is smooth and calm, the person that give you the city history is clearly and expert.
Amazing experience
Paula Goldberg
February 02, 2025
Iconic Chicago experience.
The evening boat tour at sunset time was an experience to remember. After spending a few days in the city, it was nice seeing it from a different perspective and learning about the landscape.
You can choose to sit upstairs (outdoors), or downstairs (indoors) which was heated. We took the tour in mid November, and by the end of it, we were quite cold and had to go downstairs.
Highly recommended. Just wear warm clothes.
John Loyer
January 12, 2025
J
December 24, 2024
Excellent tour! Best guides ever.
I absolutely love this fun fact-filled tour and have been on it a few times. Great views of the city no matter where you sit.
In the middle of the tour, they stop at a great spot so you can take a picture of the Chicago skyline.
Breathtaking architecture and history. Makes me proud to be from around here.
Definitely a go-to if you're in Chicago. You will NOT regret it. Seeing the city by boat versus walking has a completely different feel.
Every time I'm downtown and see a building, my mind just recalls the amazing story or fact from the tour. You really appreciate the architectural planning that went into the buildings after experiencing this tour.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
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