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Architecture River Cruise

2010 Architecture River Cruise season begins May 1st

Marvel at Chicago’s soaring towers on our 90-minute, narrated river cruise. This tour spotlights more than 50 significant sites and provides a whole new perspective on the city.  Come aboard our well-appointed vessels— Chicago's First Lady, Chicago's Little Lady and Chicago's Fair Lady — which feature both open-air and climate-controlled indoor seating. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase on board each vessel.

All passengers (and their carry-on items) coming aboard the CAF Architecture River Cruise are subject to inspection pursuant to U.S. Coast Guard/Department of Homeland Security regulations.

School groups: The Architecture River Cruise cannot be booked for groups younger in age than 8th grade.  For younger groups, please consider the Student Architecture River Cruise.

Group tours available.  Click here for full details.

Please note:  If seated on the upper deck, passengers will be sitting outside for 90 minutes. Dress appropriately for weather conditions. Caps and hats are recommended on warm, sunny days.

For wheelchair mobility/disability access, visit http://www.cruisechicago.com/accessible.php

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SCHEDULE:
Spring Season: May 1-June 4, 2010 (Including Memorial Day)

Monday - Friday: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
Saturday, Sunday, Holidays: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 5pm

Summer Season: June 5-October 3, 2010 (Including Labor Day)

Monday - Wednesday: 10am, 11am, 11:30am, 12pm, 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 3pm, 3:30pm
Thursday – Friday: 10am, 11am, 11:30am, 12pm, 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 3pm, 3:30pm, 5:30pm
Saturday, Sunday, Holidays: 9am, 9:30am, 10am, 11am, 11:30am, 12pm,1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 3pm, 3:30pm, 5pm, 5:30pm

Fall Season: October 4-October 31, 2010 (Including Columbus Day)

Monday - Friday: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
Saturday, Sunday, Holidays: 9:30am, 10am, 11am, 11:30am, 12pm, 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 3pm, 3:30pm, 5pm

Late Fall Season: November 1-November 21, 2010

Monday-Friday: 10am, 12pm, 2pm
Saturday, Sunday, Holidays: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm

Upcoming Dates: 
Saturday, May 01, 201010:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 02, 201010:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM
Monday, May 03, 201010:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Tuesday, May 04, 201010:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Wednesday, May 05, 201010:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Thursday, May 06, 201010:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Friday, May 07, 201010:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Saturday, May 08, 201010:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 09, 201010:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM
Monday, May 10, 201010:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM
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Meet: Dock location is at the southeast corner of the Michigan Avenue Bridge at Wacker Drive. Look for our blue awning marking the stairway entrance.
Please arrive 20 minutes before scheduled departure for check-in and boarding. If seated on the upper deck, passengers will be sitting outside for 90 minutes. Dress apporpriately for weather conditions. Caps and hats are recommended on warm, sunny days.
Cost:
Saturday, Sunday, Holiday $ 32.00
Monday - Friday $ 28.00
Cost Notes: All river cruise sales are final; no exchanges or refunds. Cruises depart rain or shine.
Senior, student and children's pricing is not available on the River Cruise--all passengers must purchase regularly-priced tickets.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Reservation: Recommended
Reservation Notes: • Advance ticket purchase is recommended--tours frequently sell out, especially on Fridays and weekends.

• To charge by phone, call Ticketmaster at
1.800.982.2787. To purchase tickets online, visit www.ticketmaster.com or click the "buy online" link above.

• CAF members may use their 2-for-1 one-time entitlement by first calling 312.922.3432 ext .230 for "members services" or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com.

•Tickets can be purchased in-person at the CAF ArchiCenter Shop; Chicago's First Lady Dock ticket window (starting May 2nd), Hot Tix/League of Chicago Theatres box office in the Chicago Water Works Visitor Center; and Ticketmaster outlets.

• Groups of 20 or more can book tours now by calling 312.922.3432 x226 or grouptours@architecture.org. *In order to ensure the best customer service, please note that leaving multiple messages may result in multiple reservations being created. Therefore, please allow up to 24 hours for a return phone