Who We Are
With a legacy stretching back over 80 years, First Lady has long been a well-respected member of Chicago's tourism community and a classic must-do Chicago experience. First Lady is fourth-generation family-owned and operated and our fleet of eight vessels carry passengers from around the world for sightseeing along Chicago's river and lakefront.
By day, First Lady's hallmark tour is the award-winning Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady; by night, the luxury vessels transform into the ultimate Chicago venue for private parties, corporate events and weddings.
Complementing First Lady's architectural tour offerings, family-friendly sightseeing tours offer a myriad of specialty cruise experiences including the popular daytime and evening river and lake cruises, summer 3D Fireworks tours, an educational science cruise and the beloved Canine Cruise, Chicago's only cruise for dogs and their human companions.