Chicago's First Lady Cruises: Chicago's Premier Boat Tour
Overview
Chicago's First Lady Cruises departs from Dock 7, Riverwalk, offering 75 minutes of breathtaking views of Chicago's skyline and architecture.
Getting There in Style
Skip the stress of parking and traffic. Royal Carriage Limousine provides luxury transportation to Dock 7, Riverwalk.
Our Limo Packages
- Standard Transfer: Hotel or home to Dock 7, Riverwalk
- Full Day Package: Include dinner before or after your cruise
- Special Occasion: Birthdays, anniversaries, proposals
Related Content
- Ultimate Guide to Chicago's First Lady Cruises | Chicago Boat Tours
- How to Get to Chicago's First Lady Cruises | Luxury Limo Service
From the Driver's Seat
Chauffeur notes — Marcus, 3 years with Royal Carriage
Every Royal Carriage chauffeur carries a physical printout of the daily manifest plus two phone chargers because the one time your phone dies is the one time the client needs to reach you. I also keep bottled water stocked to two per seat even for solo runs — doesn't cost much and it's the detail clients remember.
Last updated: 2026-04-06. Route tested summer 2025.
Booking Information
Duration: 75 minutes
Departure: Dock 7, Riverwalk
Book: Online or call (224) 801-3090
Transparent Pricing for Chicago Service
| Vehicle | Capacity | Hourly | Airport Transfer (one-way) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan (Cadillac XTS / Lincoln Continental) | 1-3 | $95/hr | $125-165 |
| Luxury SUV (Cadillac Escalade / Chevy Suburban) | 1-6 | $125/hr | $165-225 |
| Stretch Limousine (10-pax) | 8-10 | $165/hr | Quote |
| Mercedes Sprinter Van | 10-14 | $175/hr | $245-325 |
| Party Bus (20-pax) | 16-20 | $245/hr | Quote |
All rates include chauffeur, fuel, bottled water, and standard wait time. 20% gratuity customary. No hidden surge pricing — ever. Quoted rates valid 2026.
Vehicle Selection Guidance
Royal Carriage maintains a late-model fleet of sedans, SUVs, stretch limos, Sprinter vans, and party buses. Every vehicle carries commercial insurance well above the Illinois minimum, undergoes monthly safety inspections, and is detailed between runs. Chauffeurs complete a 40-hour training program covering Chicago geography, defensive driving, and concierge etiquette before their first solo run.
- Business attire standard: Chauffeurs arrive in suit and tie with a printed name placard if you request one.
- Child seats: Available at no charge with 24-hour notice — infant, convertible, and booster.
- Accessibility: Several SUVs are wheelchair-accessible with rear-entry ramps; request at booking.
- Flight tracking: We monitor every pickup against your flight number and adjust automatically for delays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you include stops along the way?
Yes — sightseeing and photo stops are included in hourly bookings. Popular stops: the Bean, Navy Pier, Buckingham Fountain, the Riverwalk, and Willis Tower Skydeck.
Can you handle a full day of sightseeing?
Absolutely. A 6-8 hour charter is our most popular tourism package. We'll design an itinerary based on your interests (architecture, food, museums, neighborhoods) or follow yours.
Is this better than a tour bus?
It's a different experience. Group tours hit fixed stops on a schedule; a private Royal Carriage charter goes where you want, stays as long as you want, and skips anything that doesn't interest you.
Can you combine it with a boat tour or museum tickets?
Yes. We can pre-book Wendella, Shoreline, or Mercury cruise tickets, plus Art Institute and Field Museum fast-track entry, and include it all on one invoice.
What if it rains?
Your vehicle is your mobile shelter. We'll adapt the itinerary toward indoor attractions (Shedd, Field Museum, Art Institute) without changing the rate.
Do chauffeurs double as tour guides?
Our senior chauffeurs know Chicago deeply and are happy to narrate highlights. For a formal licensed tour guide, we can include one for an additional $75/hour.
Why Chicago Riders Choose Royal Carriage
We've been moving Chicagoans since 2009. Unlike rideshare, every Royal Carriage chauffeur is a W-2 employee, not a gig contractor — meaning consistent training, background-checked drivers, and accountability on every ride. Our dispatch runs 24/7 out of a staffed Chicago office (not an overseas call center), and the person who books your ride is the same person who'll answer if your flight gets rerouted to Milwaukee at 2 a.m.
We serve the entire Chicagoland area: downtown Loop, River North, West Loop, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, and every North Shore and West Suburban community, plus O'Hare (ORD) and Midway (MDW) with full flight tracking.
Book Your Chicago Limo
Ready to ride? Reserve online in under 60 seconds or call our 24/7 dispatch.
- Book online: royalcarriagelimo.com/book
- Call/text: (224) 801-3090
- Email: dispatch@royalcarriagelimo.com
We confirm every reservation by text within 15 minutes and send your chauffeur's name, photo, and live location 30 minutes before pickup.
Last updated: 2026-04-07. Pricing subject to change. Book online or call (224) 801-3090 for a current quote.
Tags
Ready to Book Your Ride?
Chicago's premier luxury transportation, available 24/7. Flat-rate pricing, no surge.
