Chicago by Night River and Lake Cruise
About This Experience
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 while listening to lively commentary.
Highlights
- See Chicago’s skyline transformed into a glittering jewel
- Cruise along the main branch of the Chicago River full of historic buildings
- Sail through the Chicago Harbor Lock, an engineering marvel
- Listen to entertaining guides who bring Chicago to life with stories of its rich history
What's Included
- ✓ 1.5-hour nighttime boat cruise of Chicago River and Lake Michigan
- ✓ Live guide commentary
- ✓ All taxes, fees, and handling charges
Not Included
- Food and beverages
- Gratuity
Good to Know
- Cruises depart rain or shine as both open and covered seating is available onboard
- Children under 4 are free
- Beverages, including water, soda, wine, and beer, are available for purchase onboard
- No food is sold on the boat, though you are welcome to bring your own snacks
- Strollers may be brought aboard and will be folded and stored in the salon for the duration of the cruise, children must be removed from strollers prior to boarding
- For safety reasons, motorized scooters and electric wheelchairs cannot be accommodated aboard the ship, guests who are able to transfer may use the company's manual wheelchair, based upon availability
- Latecomers cannot be refunded, but every effort will be made to accommodate you on another evening
Meeting Point
You can find First Lady at the northeast corner of Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive. Look for the black awning featuring the First Lady logo. Once there, take the stairway down to the riverwalk level to reach the box office. Upon arrival, please check in with one of our Guest Service Ambassadors or visit the box office—they’ll be happy to direct you to the correct boarding gate. For self-service, a departure board is also located next to the box office with up-to-date tour departure gate information.
