Chicago for architecture enthusiasts

Tess was our guide and she was wonderful! Very informative and you can tell she loves what she does. The crew was professional and we had a wonderful smooth ride!

The Chicago Architecture Cruise by First Lady was fascinating. Our docent was so knowledgeable about the history, engineering feats, and even some political reasons why and how these amazing skyscrapers were built. The "fun facts" were so intriguing. It is definitely worth your time. P.S. if you go on a sunny day, don't forget your sunscreen.....however if you do forget, they have some on-board to purchase!😉

It was a great easy ride around the city thanks to the captain. We liked how you timed the cruise so people could see the sunset just in time. Boarding was easy. The guide was informative but not intrusive in letting people enjoy the view to the nice music. It was a very pleasant experience and I will recommend to anyone I know who is visiting Chicago. It was truly the highlight of my visit.

This tour covered a lot more buildings than I though it would, it felt as though the guide had something to say about nearly every building we passed. For 45 minutes, the guide, who did speak pretty quickly, was able to fit in so much information! I also appreciate the sense of humor with which the tour was given; this and other factors made it so that you didn't at any point feel like you were being lectured at and want to zone out. I was engaged the whole time. One of the best parts was heading closer to the mouth of the river and being shown such a scenic view of the city, this was beautiful! Though I would consider doing a longer cruise because I would have loved to learn more, this is very worthwhile in and of itself and especially if you only have (exactly) 45 minutes.

The crew was great and the ride was fantastic! The captain timed the tricks with the music and it could not have fit more perfectly!

The views of the city from the water, learning about the architecture, fun facts, the tour guide very good. hot but interesting day!

Our evening on the Odyssey Chicago River Architecture Dinner Cruise was unforgettable. The views of Chicago’s iconic skyline and historic buildings were breathtaking, and the narration made the city’s architecture come alive. The staff was genuinely warm and attentive, the meal was delicious, and the atmosphere on board felt both elegant and relaxed. Watching the city lights reflect on the river while enjoying dinner with friends was a perfect experience. I would gladly recommend this cruise to anyone looking for a memorable way to experience Chicago.